Elton John to play Yellow Brick Road shows in Mexico City

Music icon Elton John will return to Mexico City this fall for two final concerts, officially concluding his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour more than three years after its last scheduled date. The shows are scheduled for October 2 and 3 at Estadio Banorte, also known as Estadio Azteca, and are presented as a long-awaited farewell to the city after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of his planned Latin American tour dates.

In a statement, John said Mexico City has always held a special place in his heart and expressed disappointment that the pandemic prevented him from touring the region during his farewell tour, making this return especially meaningful. He said he is thrilled to finally share this moment with fans after all these years.

The announcement marks John's first performances in Mexico City since 2012, when he played two shows with percussionist Ray Cooper at the Auditorio Nacional. His first concerts at the massive Azteca Stadium occurred 34 years ago as part of his 1992 The One tour. The new dates serve as a fulfillment of a promise to fans for the postponed shows.

Tickets for the concerts will go on general sale on July 16 at 12 p.m. local time. A...