Bon Jovi - Forever Tour 2026 reaches Europe and New York
Published on 09/02/2026 at 13:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bon Jovi return to the global stage in 2026 with their Forever Tour. According to an announcement from AXS TV, the band has confirmed a run of arena and stadium shows in New York and across the United Kingdom and Ireland starting in July 2026 AXS TV tour announcement.
Confirmed Forever Tour 2026 dates
The core of Bon Jovi’s 2026 schedule is centered on Madison Square Garden in New York City. AXS TV lists four confirmed dates at the arena on July 7, 9, 12 and 14, 2026, marking a concentrated residency-style run in one of the band’s most important U.S. venues AXS TV tour announcement.
After the New York concerts, Bon Jovi head to Europe for three large stadium shows. The schedule published by Live for Live Music confirms dates at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on August 28, Croke Park in Dublin on August 30 and Wembley Stadium in London on September 4, 2026 Live for Live Music report.
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How the Forever Tour fits their catalog
The Forever Tour supports Bon Jovi’s sixteenth studio album Forever, released on June 7, 2024 through Island Records and UMG, as detailed by rock outlet The Rock Revival. The record extends the band’s blend of melodic rock and radio-friendly hooks into a new decade while leaning on their established songwriting formula The Rock Revival report.
From a setlist perspective, fans can reasonably expect the 2026 shows to balance newer tracks from Forever with long-established anthems such as Livin’ on a Prayer and It’s My Life. Against this backdrop, the MSG run and European stadium dates function as a bridge between Bon Jovi’s 1980s breakthrough era and their current studio output.
Where the band stands now
As of early September 2026, the next officially confirmed Bon Jovi live date is July 7, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, followed by additional U.S. and European shows on the Forever Tour.
Bon Jovi at a glance
- Act: Bon Jovi
- Genre: Rock / pop rock
- Origin: Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
- Active: since 1983
- Lineup: Jon Bon Jovi (vocals), David Bryan (keyboards), Tico Torres (drums), Phil X (guitar), Hugh McDonald (bass)
- Label: Island Records / UMG
- Key works: Slippery When Wet (1986), New Jersey (1988), Keep the Faith (1992), It’s My Life (2000)
- Current album/single: Forever, released June 7, 2024
- Charts / certifications: Slippery When Wet and New Jersey have achieved multi-Platinum status in several countries, underlining the band’s long-term commercial impact.
- Next live date: July 7, 2026 – New York City, Madison Square Garden
Frequently asked questions about Bon Jovi
When does Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour 2026 start?
The Forever Tour 2026 is scheduled to begin on July 7, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with additional shows at the same venue on July 9, 12 and 14.
Is Bon Jovi playing any European dates on the Forever Tour?
Yes, confirmed European stops on the Forever Tour 2026 include Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on August 28, Croke Park in Dublin on August 30 and Wembley Stadium in London on September 4.
Which album is Bon Jovi supporting on the Forever Tour?
The band is touring in support of their sixteenth studio album Forever, released on June 7, 2024 via Island Records and UMG, continuing their long-running partnership with the label.
