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Sir Rod Stewart announces Manchester gig on final ever tour

'The time has come to say farewell to life on the road'. This article contains affiliate links.

Daisy Jackson - 28th September 2026

Sir Rod Stewart has announced his final ever tour, with the legendary singer set to perform in Manchester along with some of Europe’s biggest arenas in 2027.

The ‘The Final Encore’ tour will mark the end of a live career spanning more than six decades, with Stewart kicking off the run in Dublin next spring before heading across the UK and Europe.

The music icon will be heading to the Co-op Live in May next year, with support from synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones.

Announcing the tour, Rod Stewart said: “The time has come to say farewell to life on the road. After more than six decades, The Final Encore will most definitely be my last.

“I’ve been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old, and I’ve had the privilege of taking it around the world to all of you. It has given me a life beyond anything I could ever have imagined, and I hope I’ve given you some fond memories in return.

“I hope you’ll join me so I can thank you the best way I know how… with the music and one hell of a show. See you there.”

The Final Encore is expected to feature many of Stewart’s biggest songs, including Maggie May, You Wear It Well, Tonight’s the Night, Hot Legs, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Young Turks, Baby Jane, Forever Young, You’re in My Heart, Rhythm of My Heart, The First Cut Is the Deepest, Sailing and Have I Told You Lately.

Sir Rod Stewart announces Manchester gig on final ever tour — Credit: Denise Truscello

Stewart has sold more than 250 million records and singles worldwide and has amassed 31 UK Top 10 singles, including six number ones. His career has also seen him inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice and named a Grammy Living Legend.

His touring career has been just as remarkable, with Stewart having performed for an estimated 20 million fans around the world.

That includes his famous Guinness World Record-setting performance on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, where an estimated 3.5 million people watched him perform, as well as a 13-year, 200-show residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Now, after more than 60 years on stage, Stewart is preparing to bring the curtain down on his touring career.

General release tickets for Rod Stewart’s The Final Encore will go on sale from 10am on Friday 2 October, with a number of presales taking place in the days prior.

Rod Stewart will perform in Manchester one last time on Thursday 6 May 2027 – tickets will go on sale HERE.