Rod Stewart Says 2027 UK Tour May End Major Touring Career

Music icon Rod Stewart has indicated that a planned United Kingdom tour in 2027 will likely mark the end of his major touring career. The 81-year-old singer made the comments during an interview, stating that after performing at London’s O2 Arena next year, he expects to move on to other endeavors.

Stewart has been on his "One Last Time" farewell tour since 2024, a global run that has included arena dates across multiple continents and a performance in the legends slot at the Glastonbury Festival. He currently has a full schedule for the remainder of this year, including a Las Vegas residency and over twenty dates across the United States. Official dates for the proposed 2027 UK tour have not been announced.

The singer’s latest remarks represent a shift from previous statements. In 2023, he posted on social media, "I shall never retire! I was put on this Earth to be a singer and will keep doing so for as long as the good Lord lets me." He later clarified in 2024 that his ongoing tour would conclude "largescale world tours" but not his career entirely, expressing a love for performing and a desire to continue in some capacity.

Stewart has spoken candidly about aging and his...