{
  "id": 10721022,
  "title": "Rod Stewart Announces Final Tour at 81 After More Than Six Decades on Stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/rod-stewart-announces-final-tour-at-81-after-more-than-six-decades-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:26:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/29/rod-stewart-final-tour/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned British rock star Sir Rod Stewart has announced that his 2027 \"The Final Encore\" tour will be his last, marking the end of a more than 60-year career as a touring rock performer. The 81-year-old singer, one of rock music's most recognizable figures, revealed his decision on September 28 that the tour marks the final chapter in his live-performance career. Although Stewart will not retire from music or show business altogether, his farewell run will conclude a storied career that began when he was just 19 years old.\n\nThe 81-year-old's final tour is scheduled to commence in Dublin, Ireland on April 23, 2027, and will take him across the United Kingdom and continental Europe, including stops in Belfast, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Budapest, Munich, and Prague. The final European date on Stewart's tour itinerary is July 24 at the ZAG Arena in Hannover, Germany. The tour announcement comes after his previously announced \"One Last Time\" farewell tour that began in 2024 and featured performances in the United States, Mexico, and other locations.\n\nStewart's health has been a concern during his impressive career, which has spanned over six decades. He underwent a coronary stent procedure in 2026 and was forced to cancel a series of performances, though he has since made a recovery and expressed his disappointment at missing concerts while looking forward to returning to the stage. Despite these setbacks, Stewart's distinctive raspy voice and flamboyant stage presence have made him a defining British rock performer of his generation.\n\nHis career has produced enduring hits such as \"Maggie May,\" \"You Wear It Well,\" \"Tonight's the Night,\" \"Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?\" and \"Forever Young.\" The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted Stewart as a solo performer in 1994, and the Faces, the group he performed with alongside Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, were inducted in 2012. Although Stewart's announcement signifies the end of his regular touring career, it does not mean he is leaving music entirely. His distinction between retirement and his \"last rock 'n' roll tour\" leaves open the possibility of future recordings, special appearances, or other musical projects. For now, fans can look forward to witnessing Stewart take his final bow on the road at 81, on his own terms.",
  "summary": "British rock and pop superstar, Sir Rod Stewart, has announced that his 2027 “The Final Encore” tour will be his last, bringing his career as a touring rock star to a close after more than 60 years. Rod Stewart, one of rock music’s most recognizable performers, has announced that he will retire from touring after […]",
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