Bon Jovi returns to the rock stage, announces upcoming ‘Forever Tour’
On October 22, iconic rock band Bon Jovi officially announced their long-awaited return to touring with their 2026 Forever Tour, marking their first full live run since frontman Jon Bon Jovi recovered from major vocal-cord surgery, according to The Associated Press. The band’s last major outing was back in 2022, when Jon Bon Jovi underwent surgery after one of his vocal cords began to atrophy. Their final show was April 30, 2022, in Nashville.
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According to multiple sources, the band’s line-up for the 2026 tour includes:
- Jon Bon Jovi (lead vocals & guitar)
- David Bryan (keyboards)
- Tico Torres (drums)
- Hugh McDonald (bass)
- Phil X (lead guitar)
- John Shanks (rhythm guitar/backing vocals)
- Everett Bradley (percussion/backing vocals)
Notably, former longtime guitarist Richie Sambora is not listed among the band members (But that can always change.)
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Tour Dates & Locations
Below is the most comprehensive confirmed schedule so far for the Bon Jovi “Forever Tour”. Note that this list may expand as time goes by, according to Los40.
| Date | City | Venue |
| July 7 2026 | New York, NY (USA) | Madison Square Garden |
| July 9 2026 | New York, NY (USA) | Madison Square Garden |
| July 12 2026 | New York, NY (USA) | Madison Square Garden |
| July 14 2026 | New York, NY (USA) | Madison Square Garden |
| August 28 2026 | Edinburgh, Scotland (UK) | Murrayfield Stadium |
| August 30 2026 | Dublin, Ireland | Croke Park |
| September 4 2026 | London, England (UK) | Wembley Stadium |
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Ticket Info & Notes
- General public on-sale: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, 10 a.m. Eastern via the band’s official website (bonjovi.com) and authorized ticket platforms.
- UK/Ireland shows likewise go on general sale Oct 31.
- For best experience, buy via official outlets (e.g., bonjovi.com, Ticketmaster) to avoid scalpers.
- As of now, only the above seven dates are publicly confirmed — more venues may be added later.
Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement: “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.” ~ People
After years away from full touring following his surgery, the band appears ready to reconnect with fans in a major way. With the residency in New York and massive stadium dates overseas, this marks a return to large-scale live shows for one of rock’s enduring acts.
For more on Bon Jovi’s highly-anticipated return to the rock stage, see the video accompanying this article.
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(Cover photo, Image credit: X)
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