Elton John will return to the stage for two “final farewell performances” in Mexico City, three years after ending his global farewell tour.
The concerts are set for Oct. 2 and 3 at Estadio Banorte, also known as Estadio Azteca, the city’s well-known soccer stadium. These shows will mark John’s first performances in Mexico in 14 years.
“Mexico City has always held a special place in my heart,” John said in a statement. “I was truly disappointed that the pandemic kept me from touring Latin America during my Farewell tour, which makes this return especially meaningful. I’m thrilled to finally share this very special moment with my fans after all these years.”
Promoters describe the shows as a “once-in-a-lifetime engagement exclusively in Mexico City.” They say the event is planned as a celebration of both the singer and a city that has embraced his music for decades.
Presales start July 13, with general ticket sales opening July 16. Ticket prices start at 990 Mexican pesos, about $57.
John’s previous Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour ended in July 2023 after 330 shows, earning nearly $940 million and becoming one of the top-grossing tours in history.
Since that tour, the 79-year-old singer has performed 23 times, according to setlist.fm. Some appearances were concerts, while others were private events or fundraisers.
The Mexico City announcement follows reports of a multimillion-dollar agreement for an immersive hologram residency at the new Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, scheduled to open in 2027.