Bon Jovi have announced a run of UK and Ireland stadium shows and a New York residency for the summer of 2026.
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers will be hitting the road in July, playing four nights at the iconic Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, before heading across the pond for a trio of major shows in the UK and Ireland.
According to Blabbermouth, Bon Jovi has returned to touring and live performances after four years. The legendary rock band took a pause due to frontman Jon Bon Jovi undergoing vocal cord surgery. However, they officially broke their performance hiatus yesterday at Madison Square Garden in New York. The band will be holding a residency at the arena, kicking off their Forever Tour, performing concerts on July 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23 and 26.
They will play at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on August 28, followed by Croke Park on Dublin on August 30 and finally a giant show at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 4.
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Regarding his vocal cord surgery, Jon Bon Jovi assured concerned fans in an interview that he is now “fully recovered.” He also spoke about his bandmates’ continued support during his recovery and how it strengthened their relationships. “[They] never doubted and never looked for work or decided to retire,” he said. “The sacrifices that each one of them have made to be there for me is on a whole ‘nother level. They said, ‘No, we’re with you.’ Every day of every rehearsal they were there with me. My love for them has only deepened.”
Speaking about the tour, Jon Bon Jovi has said: “There is a lot of joy in this announcement – joy that we can share these nights together with our amazing fans and joy that the band can be together.”
“I am lucky enough to be able to hold a light out to the audience each night and stand in their reflection for a tremendous collective experience – I get to stand in the WE of our concerts. And I’ve spoken extensively on my gratitude but I will say it again, I’m deeply grateful that the fans and the brotherhood of this band have been patient and allowed me the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring. I’m ready and excited!”
