Rock legends Bon Jovi have officially set the music world ablaze with the announcement of their highly anticipated “Welcome Back” World Tour – their first full-scale global run in over five years. The iconic New Jersey band, fronted by the charismatic Jon Bon Jovi, confirmed today that the tour will kick off in spring 2026 and span 32 major cities across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.
The announcement comes after years of speculation following Jon Bon Jovi’s well-publicized vocal recovery and the band’s decision to step back from large-scale touring during the pandemic and its aftermath. “We’ve missed the road, we’ve missed the fans, and we’ve missed that electric feeling when the lights go down and the crowd roars,” Jon Bon Jovi said in a heartfelt video message posted across the band’s social channels. “This is our way of saying thank you – and welcome back – to the greatest fans in the world.”
The “Welcome Back” Tour will feature a career-spanning setlist blending timeless anthems like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “It’s My Life,” and “Wanted Dead or Alive” with deeper cuts and surprises from their 2020 album 2020 and new material teased for release in late 2025. Joining Jon Bon Jovi will be longtime bandmates David Bryan (keyboards), Tico Torres (drums), Phil X (guitar), and Hugh McDonald (bass), with opener slots to be announced soon.
The 32-date itinerary includes iconic venues and stadiums:
- North America: Madison Square Garden (New York), United Center (Chicago), SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles), Rogers Centre (Toronto), and Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
- Europe: Wembley Stadium (London), Stade de France (Paris), Croke Park (Dublin), San Siro (Milan), and Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)
- Asia & Australia: Tokyo Dome, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Singapore National Stadium
- South America: Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires) and Estadio Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro)
Presale tickets for fan club members and Citi cardholders begin next week, with general on-sale following shortly after. VIP packages include meet-and-greets, early entry, exclusive merchandise, and signed setlists – a nod to the band’s deep connection with their loyal “Bon Jovi Family.”
The tour announcement has already sent social media into a frenzy, with #WelcomeBackBonJovi and #BonJovi2026 trending worldwide within hours. Fans from multiple generations are sharing stories of first concerts, life-changing lyrics, and lifelong memories tied to the band’s music.
“We’re not just playing songs – we’re celebrating lives lived to these anthems,” guitarist Phil X added. “Every city on this list holds special meaning. We can’t wait to see those arms in the air again.”
With fresh energy, healed voices, and a hunger to reconnect, Bon Jovi’s “Welcome Back” Tour promises to be one of 2026’s defining live music events – a night to remember for old fans and a thunderous introduction for a new generation.
Tickets and full dates will be available at bonjovi.com starting next Monday.
