Bon Jovi has officially confirmed that they’re getting back on tour in **2026**, launching the much-anticipated **“Forever Tour”**, their first major outing since frontman **Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery** in 2022. ([GV Wire][1])
The tour kicks off with a **four-night residency at Madison Square Garden** in New York, starting on **July 7, 2026**, and continues across major European venues — including **Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh**, **Croke Park in Dublin**, and wrapping up on **September 4 at Wembley Stadium** in London.
Jon himself expressed deep gratitude and humility about returning to the stage, comparing his recovery to that of an athlete rehabbing from a serious injury: “It’s sort of like an athlete … you’re retraining … you have to slowly walk until you can run.” ([GV Wire][1]) He acknowledged the patience of both his bandmates and fans, saying, “I’m deeply grateful that … they allowed me the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring.”
In line with the tour, Bon Jovi will also release ***Forever (Legendary Edition)***, a refreshed version of their 2024 album *Forever*. This special edition features collaborations with big names like **Bruce Springsteen**, **Lainey Wilson**, **Jelly Roll**, **Robbie Williams**, **Avril Lavigne**, among others.
The announcement is especially significant given Jon’s previous struggles — in 2022 he underwent a reconstructive procedure (medialisation thyroplasty) after one of his vocal cords began atrophying. ([India Today][5]) He’s since spent years in rehabilitation and vocal therapy, insisting he wouldn’t return until he felt he could deliver the kind of performance fans expect: “I wouldn’t tour until I could deliver two-and-a-half hours, four nights a week, to the standard fans expected.” ([India Today][6])
For Jon, the tour isn’t just a comeback — it’s a celebration of resilience, connection, and gratitude. “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,” he said. ([Yahoo][3])
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