Rod Stewart Hints at Possible Road Retirement After Completing 2027 UK One Last Time Dates: ‘That’ll Probably Be It’
Rod Stewart has hinted at a potential retirement from major touring after completing his One Last Time farewell tour. The 81-year-old pop icon mentioned that his upcoming shows in the U.K. might be his last. Despite previous statements about not retiring, he seems to be considering a change after his current commitments.
- ▪Rod Stewart has been touring since 2024 as part of his One Last Time farewell tour.
- ▪He has a series of shows planned in the U.K. and the U.S. through 2027.
- ▪Stewart has previously stated he has no desire to retire but is done with large-scale world tours.
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Rod Stewart performs onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christopher Polk/Penske Media Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: '190d23fd-88b6-41bd-92b4-50d96f566e9a', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } Sir Rod Stewart has hinted that he might retire from major touring commitments after completing as-yet-unannounced dates on his yearslong One Last Time farewell tour.
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