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Rod Stewart is ready for one final encore.
The rock legend announced “The Final Encore Tour” on Monday, revealing that next year will mark his final tour after dealing with a series of health issues.
“Well, here we go… one last time!” Stewart wrote on Instagram. “Come see me on my The Final Encore Tour for another rock ‘n’ roll tour. I’m really looking forward to it.”
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Rod Stewart announced Monday that his 2027 “The Final Encore Tour” will be his final rock tour, sharing an emotional message thanking fans for decades of support while making clear he is not retiring. (Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Stewart opened up about his decision to make the tour his last in an emotional video message.
“Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I must announce that next year will be my last tour,” he told his fans.
“I’m not retiring, but this will be the last rock and roll tour,” he said.
“I want to thank you for everything you’ve given me, and I hope I’ve given you something in return,” Stewart said before singing, “Please come see me on tour. It’s going to be great!”
Rod Stewart’s announcement comes after a series of health issues, including battles with strep throat, COVID-19, flu, laryngitis and a coronary stent procedure that forced him to cancel the remainder of his 2026 tour. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for FIREAID)
In the comments, fans said they were heartbroken and thanked Stewart for his music.
“Sir Rod, After 53 years and almost 300 concerts on four continents, I’m heartbroken to have just one more year of your incredible concerts. I can’t wait to see them ALL. Thank you for a lifetime of music that has created incredible moments and memories. We will miss your concert,” one fan wrote.
“You have given me so much joy, a very good reason to travel the world and the chance to meet wonderful people (some of whom I can call my friends now). Gratitude, respect and love forever,” wrote another.
Another fan added: “I love you Sir Rod!! Thanks for all the Rock N Roll you’ve given us!!”
“You have given us so much that there are no words. I wish you all the best,” one fan wrote.
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Fans took to the comments to thank Stewart for “a lifetime of music.” (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Stewart has faced a series of health problems in recent years.
He canceled shows after battling strep throat, COVID-19 and the flu.
His health problems continued into 2026, when a sinus infection and acute upper respiratory infection leading to laryngitis forced additional cancellations.
In August, Stewart canceled the remaining dates of her “One Last Time Tour” after undergoing a coronary stent procedure.
“The doctors are pleased with his recovery, and Rod is doing great and has returned to his normal daily activities,” Stewart’s team shared on Instagram at the time. “On the advice of his doctors, he will need four weeks to recover and return to full fitness before returning to the stage.”
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Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster recently revealed doctors ordered the singer to stop touring for four weeks due to the intense physical demands of his performances while he recovers from heart surgery. (Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Wolfie’s Whiskey/The Barbershop Las Vegas)
Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster, later explained why doctors recommended the singer take a break from touring to recover from his heart surgery, describing his intense routine.
“So, he’s on the bike, he’s warming up his legs, he’s warming up his voice, he’s getting ready with his outfit, it’s like pumping his chest, you know? And he comes out of the dressing room, and it’s walking down the hall to his stage,” she said during an appearance on the “At Home with Vanessa” podcast. “And once he gets on stage, he’s not just walking, like he’s running. And the first song is like go, go, go. And he does that for about an hour and a half, two hours.”
Lancaster said Stewart’s demanding routine was why doctors wanted him to give his body time to heal.
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Penny Lancaster says Rod Stewart has already returned to the gym, but she, his trainer and doctors are ensuring the rock legend follows medical advice ahead of his farewell tour. (Jack Taylor)
“So of course the doctor’s recommendation was not to tour, not to do these shows for four weeks to fully recover so he’s fit to go back. But he’s already back in the gym,” she shared on the podcast.
Lancaster admitted that keeping the energetic rocker from overdoing it became a team effort.
“Between me and my brother and his trainer and the doctors and everyone, you know, we’re not letting him get away with this… he has to do what he’s told,” she revealed of the singer’s recovery.
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