𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚: 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫: ‘𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞’ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐄𝐫𝐚 – 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝
After more than five decades of thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, and stadium-shaking anthems, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have officially announced their final tour. Titled *“One Last Ride”*, the 2026 farewell trek will be the band’s ultimate send-off, closing the chapter on one of rock’s most iconic legacies. The announcement dropped this morning alongside a heartfelt message from frontman Rob Halford, who assured fans this tour will be a celebration, not just a goodbye.
The global tour kicks off on **March 14, 2026, in Birmingham, England**—their hometown—before storming across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. Highlights include massive stops at **London’s O2 Arena (March 20)**, **New York’s Madison Square Garden (May 3)**, **Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium (May 10)**, and **Tokyo Dome (June 15)**, culminating in a final blowout show at **Wembley Stadium on August 1, 2026**.
Halford expressed his gratitude in a press release: *“We’ve ridden this metal machine together for over fifty years, and now it’s time to give you everything we have left—louder, harder, and heavier than ever before. This is our final ride, and we want every show to feel like the ultimate Priest experience.”*
Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist, from classics like *“Breaking the Law”* and *“Living After Midnight”* to deeper cuts and fan favorites. Rumors also swirl of surprise guest appearances from former members and fellow rock legends along the way.
Tickets for *“One Last Ride”* go on sale next month, with VIP packages promising exclusive memorabilia and meet-and-greet opportunities. For millions of fans worldwide, this tour represents not just the end of an era, but the last chance to witness the metal gods in their full glory.
