NEW ERA: Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 Farewell Tour — Dates and Cities Revealed
The end of an era is officially on the horizon. Legendary rock icons Guns N’ Roses have announced that 2026 will mark their Farewell Tour, a monumental global trek that will celebrate over four decades of thunderous riffs, rebellious spirit, and unforgettable anthems. Aptly billed as the “New Era Farewell Tour”, this historic run of shows will take Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, and the rest of the band across stadiums and arenas worldwide for one final bow.
Closing a Legendary Chapter
Since their formation in 1985, Guns N’ Roses have been synonymous with excess, attitude, and rock ‘n’ roll glory. Their 1987 debut Appetite for Destruction remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, with timeless hits like Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child O’ Mine, and Paradise City. Through lineup changes, breakups, reunions, and controversies, the band’s music has remained a defining soundtrack for generations.
Now, as the band prepares to close this chapter of their history, fans around the globe are bracing themselves for what promises to be one of the most emotional farewell tours in music history.
The Announcement
The official announcement came during a special livestream hosted on the band’s social media channels. Axl Rose, flanked by Slash and Duff, confirmed the decision:
“We’ve lived this wild ride with you for decades. This farewell tour isn’t the end of the music — it’s the end of us being out here night after night. We want to celebrate this journey with our fans, one last time, in the loudest and biggest way possible.”
The tour is expected to feature massive production, career-spanning setlists, and plenty of surprises along the way.
Tour Dates and Cities Revealed
The New Era Farewell Tour will kick off in Los Angeles, California — the band’s birthplace — on May 15, 2026, before spanning North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia.
Confirmed dates include:
- May 15, 2026 — Los Angeles, CA (SoFi Stadium)
- May 22, 2026 — New York, NY (MetLife Stadium)
- June 2, 2026 — London, UK (Wembley Stadium)
- June 10, 2026 — Paris, France (Stade de France)
- June 17, 2026 — Berlin, Germany (Olympiastadion)
- July 1, 2026 — São Paulo, Brazil (Allianz Parque)
- July 7, 2026 — Buenos Aires, Argentina (River Plate Stadium)
- August 5, 2026 — Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
- August 12, 2026 — Sydney, Australia (Accor Stadium)
- September 10, 2026 — Toronto, Canada (Rogers Centre)
- October 3, 2026 — Mexico City, Mexico (Foro Sol)
- October 25, 2026 — Las Vegas, NV (Allegiant Stadium) [Final Show]
Additional dates are expected to be announced in the coming months, but organizers have confirmed that the Las Vegas show will serve as the band’s official final live performance.
Fan Reactions
News of the farewell tour spread like wildfire, with social media platforms flooded by both excitement and bittersweet emotion. Fans expressed gratitude for the chance to see their heroes one last time, while others lamented that the rock and roll juggernaut was nearing its end.
On X (formerly Twitter), one fan wrote: “I can’t believe this is really happening. Guns N’ Roses were the soundtrack of my youth. I’ll be front row in LA.” Another added: “Farewell doesn’t mean goodbye. The music will live forever.”
Within hours of the announcement, presale registrations for tickets broke records, with some venues preparing for multiple sellouts in minutes.
What to Expect from the Shows
The New Era Farewell Tour will reportedly feature career-spanning setlists that highlight every era of the band’s discography, from Appetite for Destruction to Use Your Illusion and even selections from Chinese Democracy. Fans can also expect new material, with whispers that Guns N’ Roses may release one last single as a gift to their supporters before the tour begins.
Production insiders promise a “stadium-shaking spectacle,” featuring cutting-edge visuals, pyrotechnics, and stage design worthy of a send-off for one of rock’s greatest bands.
A Legacy That Endures
While Guns N’ Roses’ touring days may soon come to an end, their cultural impact remains immortal. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, headlined every major festival, and inspired countless artists across genres. Their farewell tour represents both the culmination of a storied career and the beginning of their transition into rock mythology.
Slash summed it up perfectly:
“We’ve given everything we have to this band, and the fans have given us everything back. This tour is about gratitude, celebration, and leaving it all out there one last time.”
Final Word
As Guns N’ Roses prepare to take their final bow, the New Era Farewell Tour stands as more than just a series of concerts — it is a historical event, a closing chapter to one of the most turbulent, powerful, and influential stories in rock and roll. For fans, this is the last chance to scream along with Axl, marvel at Slash’s guitar wizardry, and feel the earth shake beneath Duff’s bass.
The countdown to May 2026 has begun, and one thing is certain: Guns N’ Roses will go out the same way they came in — loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable.
