Bon Jovi isn’t ready to “Runaway” from the spotlight just yet.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced they’re striking out a brief international tour from July through September 2026.
This will be their first official outing since their quick spring 2022 North American jaunt.
To kick off next year’s run — which they’ve dubbed the ‘Forever Tour’ in support of their 2024 album with the same name — the Grammy winners are slated to headline not one, not two, not three but four (!) nights at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Those shows will take place:
Tuesday, July 7
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 9
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 12
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14
7:30 p.m.
After the Big Apple stint, the Sayreville, NJ natives head overseas for a trio of concerts in Great Britain and Ireland in late August and early September. No other U.S. shows other than the quartet of MSG gigs have been announced as of yet.
Prior to this surprise announcement, there was doubt the group would ever tour again after frontman Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal surgery following the aforementioned spring 2022 run*.
Now that he’s recovered, the 63-year-old singer can’t wait to return to the stage.
“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,” he noted in a press release.
“…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!”
In addition to the tour, Bon Jovi is set to release the “Legendary Edition” of 2024’s “Forever” on Friday, Oct. 24. Big name special guests joining them on the deluxe version of the album include Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Carin Leon and more.
Fans Bonjoviologists can purchase tickets for all upcoming North American Bon Jovi shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the ‘Forever Tour’ is Friday, Oct. 31.
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*Following the 2022 tour, the group played a handful of one-off gigs at awards shows, Bon Jovi’s Nashville venue JBJ’s, Marathon Music Works and Cape Cod among others.
Bon Jovi tour schedule 2026
A complete calendar including all North American and European Bon Jovi ‘Forever Tour’ dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Bon Jovi set list
The final show of Bon Jovi’s last North American tour went down at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 30, 2022. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here’s what the group performed that evening.
01.) “Livin’ on a Prayer”
02.) “You Give Love a Bad Name”
03.) “The Radio Saved My Life Tonight”
04.) “We Weren’t Born to Follow”
05.) “It’s My Life”
06.) “Beautiful Drug”
07.) “Born to Be My Baby”
08.) “This House Is Not for Sale”
09.) “Just Older”
10.) “Let It Rain”
11.) “Keep the Faith”
12.) “American Reckoning”
13.) “Whole Lot of Leavin’”
14.) “Do What You Can”
15.) “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”
16.) “Lost Highway”
17.) “Roller Coaster”
18.) “Who Says You Can’t Go Home”
Encore
19.) “Wanted Dead or Alive”
20.) “Bad Medicine”
Encore II
21.) “I’ll Be There for You”
Bon Jovi new music
In June 2024, Bon Jovi released their 16th studio album “Forever.” The record, which hit No. 5 on the US Billboard 200 charts, was the group’s first since 2020’s “2020.”
And, now, a little over a year later, they’re dropping the “Legendary Edition” of “Forever” on Oct. 24.
Before the new iteration of the triumphant collection of songs hits shelves, a few singles arrived on streaming. They are the melancholy “Hollow Man” with Bruce Springsteen, stadium anthem ready “Living Proof” featuring Jelly Roll and uplifting “We Made It Look Easy” alongside Robbie Williams.
The earlier version of “Forever” — without the high-profile special guests — can be found here.
Bon Jovi band members
Curious who will be taking the stage at the Bon Jovi show of your choosing?
After a bit of digging, here’s who we found will be manning their posts on the ‘Forever Tour’ next summer:
Jon Bon Jovi lead vocals, rhythm guitar, maracas, harmonica (1983–present)
David Bryan keyboards, piano, backing and occasional lead vocals (1983–present
Tico Torres drums, percussion, occasional backing and lead vocals (1983–present)
Hugh McDonald bass, backing vocals (2016–present; session and touring musician 1994–2016)
Phil X lead guitar, talk box, backing and occasional lead vocals (2016–present; session and touring musician 2013–2016; touring substitute 2011)
Everett Bradley percussion, backing vocals (2024–present; session and touring musician 2003–2004, 2016–2024)
John Shanks rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2024–present; session musician 2004–2024 and touring musician 2016–2024)
Note: Former lead guitarist Richie Sambora hasn’t been with Bon Jovi since 2018 when he played a one-off concert with the outfit. Before that, he left the group in 2013.
Huge rockers on tour in 2025-26
If you’re still stuck in the 20th century, this is your time.
Many of the biggest names from rock and roll’s heyday are striking out yet again in ’25 and ’26. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
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Who else is shredding live in the near future? Check out this list of all the biggest rockers on tour to find the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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