Bon Jovi, Forever Tour heads to MSG and Wembley in 2026
Published on 08/18/2026 at 22:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bon Jovi are taking their Forever Tour into a high-profile 2026 run that includes multiple dates at Madison Square Garden and stadium shows in Edinburgh, Dublin and London, keeping the New Jersey rock band firmly in the top touring league. According to tour announcements summarized by outlets such as Ultimate Classic Rock and Live Nation, the residency-style New York shows start on July 7, 2026, before the band crosses the Atlantic for late-August and early-September concerts in the UK and Ireland.
Forever Tour dates for 2026
The core of Bon Jovi’s 2026 schedule is a series of arena shows at Madison Square Garden in New York, with dates listed on platforms like JamBase and Ultimate Classic Rock between July 7 and July 26, 2026. Ultimate Classic Rock’s tour overview highlights at least six confirmed MSG nights, underscoring the demand for the band’s return to full-scale touring after Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery.
Beyond New York, several sources including The Rock Revival outline a European stadium leg that begins on August 28, 2026, at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, followed by Croke Park in Dublin on August 30 and at least one show at Wembley Stadium in London on September 4. These dates are echoed by venues and listings such as the official Wembley Stadium event page, confirming Wembley on September 4, 2026, as part of the Forever Tour schedule. Together, the MSG run and the three announced European stadiums frame the band’s 2026 activity as a concentrated summer campaign rather than a traditional year-long world tour.
German fans and regional context
For fans in Germany, the current 2026 routing remains centered outside the country, with no officially listed German arena or stadium dates on Bon Jovi’s tour page or on major ticketing platforms as of mid-August 2026. However, German rock media and chart archives underline how important the market has been for the band historically, with albums such as Burning Bridges and earlier releases reaching number one on the Offizielle Deutsche Charts according to GfK Entertainment’s chart reports. This history makes any future announcement of Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne or Munich stops on the Forever Tour especially likely to draw strong interest from local audiences.
The regional picture around the confirmed New York and UK/Ireland dates also matters for German-speaking fans who are willing to travel. With Edinburgh, Dublin and London all on the calendar in late August and early September 2026, it becomes relatively straightforward for fans from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to plan short trips for these stadium shows. In practice, this mirrors past touring patterns, where Bon Jovi have often combined mainland European headline dates with UK stadium appearances, even if Germany-specific dates are announced later or in separate waves.
Tour, charts and legacy of Bon Jovi
Fans who want to keep track of Bon Jovi’s touring plans and chart milestones can follow our ongoing coverage with updates on new dates, setlists and releases.
The musical core of Bon Jovi
Musically, Bon Jovi’s 2026 tour activity builds on a catalog that spans arena rock, radio-ready pop rock and adult contemporary ballads, a blend that has kept the band relevant across several generations. Albums like Slippery When Wet, New Jersey and Crush cemented their reputation in the 1980s and 1990s, while later works such as What About Now and Forever have leaned more into polished, contemporary production without abandoning the big choruses and guitar-driven hooks that define their sound.
Where the band stands now
The next officially confirmed Bon Jovi live dates are the Forever Tour shows at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on August 28, 2026, Dublin’s Croke Park on August 30, 2026, and London’s Wembley Stadium on September 4, 2026, with additional Wembley dates suggested by local listings and further MSG shows already set for July.
Bon Jovi at a glance
- Act: Bon Jovi
- Genre: Rock, pop rock
- Origin: Sayreville, New Jersey, USA
- Active since: 1983
- Besetzung: Jon Bon Jovi (vocals), David Bryan (keys), Tico Torres (drums), Phil X (guitar), Hugh McDonald (bass)
- Label: Island Records
- Key works: Slippery When Wet (1986), New Jersey (1988), Crush (2000), Greatest Hits (2010)
- Current album/single: Forever (2024)
- Charts / certifications: Multiple German number one albums according to GfK Entertainment, including Burning Bridges, and long-running catalogue presence via Cross Road and Greatest Hits
- Next live date: August 28, 2026, Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Frequently asked questions about Bon Jovi
When and where does Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour continue in 2026?
The next confirmed shows on the Forever Tour are scheduled for August 28, 2026, at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, August 30, 2026, at Croke Park in Dublin and September 4, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London, alongside multiple Madison Square Garden dates in July.
Are there any Bon Jovi concerts announced for Germany in 2026?
As of August 18, 2026, no official German dates are listed on the band’s tour page or major ticketing platforms, although Germany has been one of Bon Jovi’s strongest live markets historically and has frequently featured on past European tours.
Which Bon Jovi songs are most likely to appear in the 2026 setlist?
Recent setlists from 2025 shows at venues like Madison Square Garden show staples such as Livin’ on a Prayer, It’s My Life, You Give Love a Bad Name and Wanted Dead or Alive alongside newer material from Forever, suggesting a mix of classic hits and recent tracks for 2026.
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