Paul, Elton, Sting & Clapton Announce Final Tour as The Elder Statesmen — Only 7 Global Shows Planned. Paul McCartney, Elton John, Sting, and Eric Clapton — have officially announced what they’re calling their first and only joint tour, under the name “The Elder Statesmen.” The tour will span just seven shows across major cities on three continents, making it one of the most exclusive and anticipated musical events in modern history…..
In a historic announcement that’s sending shockwaves through the music world, four of the most iconic names in rock and pop—Paul McCartney, Elton John, Sting, and Eric Clapton—have revealed they are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime tour under the banner The Elder Statesmen. Billed as their first and only joint tour, this extraordinary musical union marks the culmination of decades of influence, artistry, and global acclaim.
Spanning only seven cities across three continents, The Elder Statesmen tour is being described as a “farewell celebration of legacy, friendship, and the enduring power of song.” Each performance promises a full night of collaborative sets, rare duets, and deep cuts from their legendary catalogs. Fans can expect iconic anthems from The Beatles, The Police, Cream, and the Rocketman’s vast repertoire—reimagined and performed together for the first and only time.
According to the official press release, the tour will begin in New York City before traveling to London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Sydney, and finally wrapping up in Los Angeles. No additional dates are expected, making this one of the most exclusive and anticipated musical events of the 21st century.
All four musicians, now in their 70s and 80s, have hinted at retirement in recent years. Elton John recently concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, while Clapton and McCartney have both scaled back their touring schedules. Sting, who remains actively engaged with new projects, called the tour “a final bow with friends who have changed the sound of the world.”
The idea reportedly originated during a private conversation among the four legends at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. “We’ve all shared stages before, but never like this,” said McCartney in a video posted to social media. “We thought, let’s give the fans something truly unforgettable, while we still can.”
Ticket demand is expected to be astronomical, with fans already flooding social media with speculation, excitement, and desperate pleas for presale codes.
For music lovers, The Elder Statesmen is more than just a tour—it’s history in the making, and a final chance to witness the titans of modern music take their last global bow.
