New Era: Judas priest Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era Dates and Cities Revealed – Watch Now…
After more than five decades of redefining heavy metal, Judas Priest has officially announced their final curtain call: the 2026 farewell tour, aptly titled “One Last Ride.” The announcement marks the end of an era for one of the most influential and enduring bands in rock history.
For fans, it’s a bittersweet moment. For the band, it’s a celebration of a legacy forged in leather, riffs, and rebellion.
Since their formation in Birmingham, England in 1969, Judas Priest has stood as a towering force in heavy metal. With albums like “British Steel,” “Screaming for Vengeance,” and “Painkiller,” they didn’t just influence the genre—they helped invent it.
Now, more than 50 years later, the band is taking a final bow.
“We’ve done it all—and then some,” said frontman Rob Halford in the official tour announcement video. “This tour isn’t just goodbye. It’s a thank you. One last ride with the fans who made it all possible.”
The farewell tour is set to be an emotional, high-powered retrospective of Judas Priest’s incredible career. Featuring a career-spanning setlist, rare live cuts, and upgraded stage production, this will be more than just a concert—it will be a send-off worthy of a metal institution.
Longtime members Rob Halford, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, and Richie Faulkner will all be joining the tour, with surprise guests rumored to appear at select stops.
The “One Last Ride” Farewell Tour will launch in May 2026, beginning in Europe before hitting North America, South America, Japan, and Australia.
Here are just a few confirmed stops:
•May 14 – Birmingham, UK (Opening Night)
•May 20 – Paris, France
•June 5 – Berlin, Germany
•July 2 – New York City, NY
•July 6 – Chicago, IL
•July 12 – Los Angeles, CA
•August 1 – São Paulo, Brazil
•September 18 – Tokyo, Japan
•October 10 – Sydney, Australia
•October 31 – London, UK (Final Show)
More dates and VIP package info will be announced soon.
The End of an Era, Not the End of the Spirit
Though this marks the official end of touring for Judas Priest, the band has hinted that new music could still be on the horizon. “We may be stepping off the stage,” Halford said, “but the Priest will always live on in the music.”
Fans around the globe are already gearing up for what promises to be one of the most emotional and electrifying farewell tours in
This is it. One last ride. One last roar. Don’t miss your chance to witness the final chapter of the Metal Gods.
