Bon Jovi announce return to touring with Croke Park headliner

Bon Jovi have announced they will play Dublin's Croke Park next summer as part of their highly anticipated return to international touring.

In a surprise announcement today, the iconic rock band shared a series of live dates across the UK, US and Ireland for their Bon Jovi Forever Tour.

They will play Croke Park on August 30, 2026. Other venues include New York's Madison Square Garden, London's Wembley Stadium and Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

"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.

"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.

"And I've spoken extensively on my gratitude but I will say it again, 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 news we’ve all been waiting for… we’re headed back on the road for the Bon Jovi Forever Tour! 🤘 pic.twitter.com/9z4Y5OtEP4

— Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) October 22, 2025

The announcement followed Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery and rehabilitation process, as seen in the docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.

The band will release their latest studio album FOREVER (Legendary Edition) on Friday, October 24. It features reimagined takes on the band's iconic songs, presented through collaborations with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Robbie Williams, Lainey Wilson, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne and more.

"This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album borne out of necessity," said Jon Bon Jovi of FOREVER (Legendary Edition).

"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. I can say with certainty that there is always something bigger than ME, and that’s WE."

Tickets for the Croke Park show on August 30, 2026 will go on general sale on Friday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m. via Bon Jovi's website. Prices start at €82.25.

See all tour dates below:

Tuesday, July 7 — New York, Madison Square Garden

Thursday, July 9 — New York, Madison Square Garden

Sunday, July 12 — New York, Madison Square Garden

Tuesday, July 14 — New York, Madison Square Garden

Friday, August 28 — Edinburgh, Scotland, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

Sunday, August 30 — Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park

Friday, September 4 — London, England, Wembley Stadium