Rod Stewart is ready for one final encore.The rock legend announced "The Final Encore Tour" Monday, revealing that next year will mark his last-ever tour after facing a series of health issues."Well, here we go… one last time!" Stewart wrote on Instagram."Come and see me on my The Final Encore Tour for one more round of rock ’n’ roll.
I’m really looking forward to it."ROD STEWART CALLED 'TONE-DEAF' FOR ATTENDING WORLD CUP GAME A DAY CANCELING CONCERT DUE TO HEALTH ISSUESRod Stewart announced Monday that his 2027 "The Final Encore Tour" will be his last-ever rock tour, sharing an emotional message thanking fans for decades of support while clarifying that he is not retiring.(Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)Stewart opened up about his decision to make the tour his last in an emotional video message."Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce next year will be my last tour ever, ever, ever," he told fans."I’m not retiring, but this will be the last rock and roll tour," he clarified."I wanna thank you for everything you’ve given me, and hopefully I’ve given you something in return," Stewart said before singing, "Please come out and see me on the tour.
It’s gonna be great!"Rod Stewart's announcement comes after a series of health setbacks, including battles with strep throat, COVID-19, the flu, laryngitis and a coronary stent procedure that forced him to cancel the remainder of his 2026 tour.(Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for FIREAID)In the comments, fans said they were "heartbroken" and thanked Stewart for his music."Sir Rod, After 53 years and nearly 300 shows across four continents, I am heartbroken that I just have one more year of your AMAZING live shows.
Can’t wait to see ALL of them.Thank you for a lifetime of music that created incredible moments and memories.
You live will be missed," one fan wrote."You have given me so much joy, a real good reason to travel the world and the chance to met wonder...