Bon Jovi have announced a series of concerts at Madison Square Garden set for 2026, and fans are buzzing with a recurring inquiry.
The iconic band revealed on Wednesday, October 22, that they will perform four major shows at MSG next July before continuing their tour in the UK and Ireland.
The tour, named The Forever Tour, coincides with their 16th studio album of the same name, which was released in June 2024. The band is set to perform some of their most popular songs during the tour.
Discussing the 2026 tour, Jon Bon Jovi remarked: “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.
“I am lucky enough to be able to hold a light out to the audience each night and stand in their reflection for a tremendous collective experience – I get to stand in the WE of our concerts.
“I’ve spoken extensively on my gratitude but I will say it again, 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!”
Following the announcement, fans have been repeatedly pondering a specific question.
“What about Richie?” one fan asked on X.
Another user tweeted, “Far enough in advance to convince Richie to come back?”
A third fan commented: “Announce Ritchie’s return, and I’m in.”
These tweets refer to Richie Sambora, a former band member who departed the group during their 2013 world tour to focus on parenting his daughter with ex-wife Heather Locklear.
Phil X has since taken over as Bon Jovi’s guitarist. There is much speculation around a possible reunion with Sambora for the forthcoming tour, but no official confirmation has been made.
Are you curious about where to purchase tickets and the start time for the general sale? Here are the details you need.
Presale for Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour begins at 10am on Monday, October 27 through Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
If you miss the presale, the general sale will commence at 10am on Friday, October 31 via Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
Resale tickets are expected to be available through platforms like TicketNetwork and SeatGeek.
To protect against ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always buy resale tickets from verified vendors.
This tour marks their first after a nearly six-year hiatus, which Jon Bon Jovi took to focus on his health, particularly after undergoing vocal cord surgery.
While the exact set list for the tour hasn’t been revealed, fans can look to the band’s 2022 performances for a hint of what to expect.
The Forever Tour is set to begin in July 2026 with four performances at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Fans in the UK and Ireland can catch the band on August 28 at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium and on August 30 at Dublin’s Croke Park.
The final opportunity to see the band will be on September 4 at Wembley Stadium in London. Check out the tour schedule to see when they might be visiting a city near you.