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Rod Stewart Retiring From Touring After More than 6 Decades

The 81-year-old singer said health challenges and canceled shows led him to end a touring career that began more than 60 years ago.

  • Legendary singer Sir Rod Stewart announced The Final Encore Tour on Monday, marking his retirement from touring after more than six decades of performing.
  • The 81-year-old performer's decision follows a coronary stent procedure that forced him to cancel portions of his previous "One Last Time" farewell tour earlier this year.
  • Stewart's farewell run kicks off April 23 at Dublin's 3Arena, visiting London, Amsterdam, and Berlin before concluding at Hannover's ZAG Arena on July 24.
  • Penny Lancaster revealed Stewart suffered an "underlying heart issue," but doctors detected a slight blockage in time, allowing him to prepare for his final performances.
  • Stewart expressed gratitude to fans, saying "I've been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old," and promised one final memorable show.
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Rod Stewart, who has been on stage for over 60 years, has decided to end his stage career.

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Rod Stewart will perform in Budapest on June 18, 2027. The concert is part of the world star's final tour, which will include his greatest hits.

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Daily Post broke the news in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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