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Bon Jovi dropped exciting news to fans ahead of their highly anticipated Forever Tour. Before October came to a close, the iconic rock band surprised the public by announcing its return to live touring. In an Instagram post, frontman Jon Bon Jovi delivered an emotional message highlighting the joy and excitement of reuniting with their fans. “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. 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 wrote as posted on the band’s official Instagram. Moreover, he expressed his deep gratitude not only to their fans but also for the brotherhood the band has formed throughout the years and for allowing him the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring. The post also included the exciting lineup, which will kick off at Madison Square Garden with four initially proposed shows in New York City starting July 7. After the U.S. tour, the “Livin’ on a Prayer” hitmakers will fly to the United Kingdom to perform at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Aug. 28, followed by a one-night show in Ireland on Aug. 30. The tour continues on Sept. 4 at Wembley Stadium. However, amid growing anticipation from the public, Bon Jovi announced more tour dates, including five additional shows at Madison Square Garden, wrapping up on July 26. The same excitement carried over to London, where the band added a second night at Wembley Stadium. Days later, following the update, the “Never Say Goodbye” chart-toppers added a third and final Wembley show, marking the last performance of the Forever Tour. According to the post, the move was made in response to strong public demand. “London! Due to overwhelming demand, we’re adding a 3rd show at Wembley. Grab your tickets on bonjovi.com tomorrow, November 3, at 12PM GMT to join us!” the post reads. The Forever Tour marks their return to touring following their successful This House Is Not for Sale Tour in 2017-19. Though they had a short stint at touring in 2022, the band went on a touring hiatus due to the lead singer’s health issues. In 2022, the 63-year-old icon underwent major surgery to treat a severe vocal cord injury. “I sought out a surgeon who explained to me that one of my vocal cords had literally atrophied,” he said in an interview as cited by FOX News. “It was dying.” Thankfully, he’s made a full recovery and is once again hitting the road with the much-awaited tour.
