NEW YORK — More than four years after their last tour and amid uncertainty about their future on the road, Bon Jovi will return to touring with a series of shows beginning in July. The seven-date run, which includes stops in three international cities, will open July 7.
The band’s ability to tour had been in question after lead singer Jon Bon Jovi underwent reconstructive surgery on his vocal cords following their 2022 tour, which was followed by an extensive rehabilitation process.
“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,” Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement. “I am lucky enough to be able to hold a light out to the audience each night and stand in their reflection for a tremendous collective experience — I get to stand in the ‘we’ of our concerts.”
He added, “I’m deeply grateful that the fans and the brotherhood of this band have been patient and allowed me the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring. I’m ready and excited.”
The tour, produced by Live Nation, begins with four shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden before traveling to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin, Ireland; and closing at London’s Wembley Stadium. General ticket sales begin Oct. 31, with presales starting Oct. 27.
Bon Jovi has spoken openly about his recovery, saying the band met monthly to rehearse and assess his progress. He told Entertainment Tonight in 2024 that he would not tour until he was confident he could perform a full show. “Day to day, I’m working hard on it,” he said. “Nothing else matters until I work on getting better. It’s up to God at this point. I’ve done everything I can do. I won’t fake it. The legacy matters too much.”
The band’s recent four-part Hulu documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” chronicled Jon Bon Jovi’s surgery and recovery. Speaking at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour in February, he described his injury: “One of my cords was literally atrophied. My vocal cords are supposed to look parallel. Let’s pretend one of them is as thick as my thumb and the other one as thick as a pinky. The strong one was pushing the weak one aside. I wasn’t singing well, so my craft was being taken from me.”
There were signs of improvement, including in February 2024, when Bon Jovi was named MusiCares Person of the Year and performed “Legendary” and, with Bruce Springsteen, “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and “Promised Land.”
The band’s latest release, “Forever (Legendary Edition),” is set for release Friday, Oct. 24. The album reimagines Bon Jovi’s 2024 album as duets with artists including Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Joe Elliott and Robbie Williams.
“This album is more than just a collection of collaborations; it is an album borne out of necessity,” Jon Bon Jovi said. “My vocal cord surgery and subsequent rehab was a well-documented journey that played out while releasing ‘Forever’ in June 2024. I was singing well enough in the studio for the recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still out of reach for me. Without the ability to tour or promote an album we were all very proud of, I decided to call on some friends to help me in my time of need. All are great singers, artists and also just great people. The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit — a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends. I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music.”
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