Rod Stewart: one Italian date for the farewell tour

After more than sixty years in the business, Rod Stewart is preparing to bid farewell to audiences with one final tour. The British singer has announced "The Final Encore", the farewell tour that in 2027 will travel across the UK and Europe, with a single Italian date set for Saturday 26 June at Villa Manin, in Codroipo, in the province of Udine.
Stewart's final journey will kick off on 23 April 2027 at Dublin's 3Arena and will take in some of Europe's major cities, including London, Amsterdam and Berlin, before wrapping up on 24 July at the ZAG Arena in Hanover. Tickets for the Italian show will go on sale from midday today, 15 October, via the TicketOne circuit.

Accompanying the announcement was a long, heartfelt message in which the 81-year-old British musician thanked the fans who have followed him for over half a century: "Dear friends, the time has come to say goodbye to life on the road. After more than sixty years, 'The Final Encore' will undoubtedly be my last tour. I've been singing the music I love since I was 19, and I've had the privilege of taking it around the world, in front of all of you. This career has given me a life far beyond my wildest dreams, and I hope I've given you some precious memories in return. So I'd like to take this chance to thank you for making this extraordinary life possible. I hope you'll join me, so I can thank you in the way I know best: with music and a memorable show. See you there."

A decision that marks the end of the touring activity of one of the most recognizable voices in British rock history. From his beginnings with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces to his hugely successful solo career, Stewart has crossed generations and musical styles, moving from rock and folk to soul and pop, with hits such as "Maggie May", "Sailing", "Tonight's the Night" and "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?".
Having sold over 250 million records and singles worldwide, Stewart has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, both as a solo artist and as a member of the Faces. His most recent studio work is "Swing Fever", released in 2024 alongside Jools Holland.
The announcement of the farewell tour comes after a difficult period for the singer's health as well. Last August he was forced to cancel several concerts following heart surgery. With "The Final Encore", Stewart is therefore preparing to close a defining chapter of his career, giving audiences one last chance to relive more than sixty years of music live.

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