Bon Jovi, Forever Tour brings stadium shows to Europe in 2026
Published on 08/24/2026 at 09:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bon Jovi are gearing up for a major live return in summer 2026 with their Forever Tour. According to an official update on the band’s website from April 26, 2026, the run kicks off with multiple shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden before heading to Edinburgh, Dublin and London.
How Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour is routed
The confirmed 2026 tour schedule centers on a long stand at Madison Square Garden in New York, followed by three stadium dates in the UK and Ireland. An overview published by Ultimate Classic Rock lists shows on July 7, 9, 12, 14, 16 and 19 at Madison Square Garden, then August 28 at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, August 30 at Croke Park in Dublin and September 4 at Wembley Stadium in London.Ultimate Classic Rock tour listing
Charts and streaming: the Monday numbers
While the tour news is centered on North America and the UK/Ireland, Bon Jovi’s catalog continues to generate impressive streaming numbers that matter for chart watchers. Data compiled by ChartMasters shows that by July 28, 2026, the album Slippery When Wet had crossed 4.8 billion equivalent streams globally, with classic singles like Livin' On A Prayer reaching 2.3 billion streams and It's My Life passing 1.3 billion streams in mid-July 2026.ChartMasters streaming milestones
All news and background on Bon Jovi
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The musical core of Bon Jovi’s live shows
Bon Jovi’s 2026 setlists lean heavily on their blend of melodic hard rock and arena-ready pop hooks. A report from July 22, 2026 on one of the Madison Square Garden shows highlights how songs like Livin' On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Keep The Faith, It's My Life and ballads such as Always and Wanted Dead Or Alive anchor the performances alongside newer material from the album Forever.Ultimate Classic Rock setlist report
Where Bon Jovi stand right now
As of August 24, 2026, Bon Jovi’s next confirmed live date on the Forever Tour is the August 28, 2026 stadium show at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh, followed by Dublin’s Croke Park on August 30 and Wembley Stadium in London on September 4.
Bon Jovi at a glance
- Act: Bon Jovi
- Genre: Rock / hard rock with pop influences
- Origin: Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
- Active since: 1983
- Lineup: Jon Bon Jovi (vocals, guitar), David Bryan (keyboards), Tico Torres (drums), Hugh McDonald (bass), Phil X (guitar)
- Label: Island Records
- Key works: Slippery When Wet (1986), New Jersey (1988), Keep The Faith (1992), Crush (2000)
- Current album/single: Forever (album, first released June 14, 2024, including recent editions)
- Charts / certifications: Forever peaked at No. 2 on Germany’s Official Album Charts in June 2024; catalog hit Livin' On A Prayer reached 2.3 billion streams by July 6, 2026.
- Next live date: August 28, 2026 – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Frequently asked questions about Bon Jovi
When and where does Bon Jovi play next on the Forever Tour?
The next confirmed show on Bon Jovi’s 2026 Forever Tour is scheduled for August 28, 2026 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, followed by Dublin’s Croke Park on August 30 and Wembley Stadium in London on September 4.
How is Bon Jovi’s music performing on streaming platforms in 2026?
Streaming statistics compiled in summer 2026 show that Livin' On A Prayer has passed 2.3 billion streams, while It's My Life is above 1.3 billion streams and the album Slippery When Wet has crossed 4.8 billion equivalent streams.
What German chart success has Bon Jovi achieved with Forever?
The studio album Forever entered Germany’s Official Album Charts in June 2024 and reached a peak position of No. 2, continuing the band’s long record of strong German chart showings.
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