New York, NY – November 19, 2025** – In a thunderous announcement that’s sending shockwaves through the rock world, Bon Jovi has officially unveiled their 2026 World Tour, a colossal 36-show juggernaut spanning North America, Europe, and Africa. This marks the Grammy-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons’ triumphant global return – their most ambitious international trek in over a decade – and a heartfelt celebration of resilience, brotherhood, and unbreakable anthems. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi, fresh off a grueling vocal cord recovery that once cast doubt on his stage future, declared: “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’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!”
The tour, dubbed the “Forever Tour” in honor of the band’s 2024 album *Forever*, kicks off with a jaw-dropping nine-night residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden from July 7 to July 26, 2026 – a homecoming bonanza for the Jersey boys that promises to shatter attendance records. Picture this: sweat-drenched crowds chanting “Livin’ on a Prayer” under the Garden’s lights, with Jon’s voice – now stronger than ever post-2022 surgery – belting out hits like “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “It’s My Life.” From there, the caravan explodes across the Atlantic for massive stadium spectacles: Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (August 28), Croke Park in Dublin (August 30), and a double-header at London’s Wembley Stadium (September 4 & 6). But that’s just the appetizer – organizers hint at “expansive additions” swelling the roster to 36 dates, including scorching African stops in Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium (October 10) and Cape Town’s DHL Stadium (October 13), blending Bon Jovi’s global appeal with nods to their diverse fanbase.
This isn’t just a tour; it’s a phoenix rising. Bon Jovi’s last full outing wrapped in April 2022, halted by Jon’s vocal woes – a torn ligament that sparked a Hulu docuseries, *Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story*, chronicling his raw rehab journey. Fans held their breath through intimate 2025 Nashville gigs and a skipped 40th-anniversary run, fearing the end of an era. Yet here they are, lineup intact: Jon’s soaring pipes, David Bryan’s keys, Tico Torres’ thunderous drums, Hugh McDonald’s bass groove, Phil X and John Shanks on guitars, and Everett Bradley’s percussion fire. Expect setlists fusing *Forever* deep cuts with timeless bangers, plus surprises from a new “Legendary Edition” re-release dropping Friday – a collab-packed remix album featuring Bruce Springsteen on “Red, White, and Jersey,” Robbie Williams on “We Made It Look Easy,” Jelly Roll on “Living Proof,” and more.
Produced by Live Nation, the tour’s scale – from arena residencies to continent-hopping stadiums – underscores Bon Jovi’s $1 billion+ ticket legacy, with over 35 million fans rocked in 50+ countries since 1983. Tickets? Artist presale hit bonjovi.com October 27 (sold out in hours), general onsale October 31 via Ticketmaster. Scalpers on StubHub are already listing MSG seats north of $500, but affordable gems linger under $200 for European legs. Africa dates, a first for the band in years, spotlight emerging markets where “Wanted Dead or Alive” echoes in townships and savannas alike.
As Bon Jovi revs up for this odyssey, it’s clear: rock’s eternal warriors aren’t fading – they’re unleashing. Expect pyrotechnics, encores that’ll melt faces, and a reminder that legends don’t quit; they tour forever. Who’s ready to whoa-oh-oh? (Word count: 452)
