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Guns N’ Roses Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era – Dates and Cities Revealed
LOS ANGELES, CA — July 11, 2025 — Legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses has officially announced their farewell tour titled “One Last Ride” ,set to launch in Spring 2026 The tour, which will span across North America, Europe, South America, and parts of Asia, will mark the final chapter in one of the most iconic careers in rock music history.
The band—fronted by Axl Rose , with longtime members Slash and Duff McKagan—revealed the emotional news in a live-streamed press conference and teaser video on Thursday evening. After four decades of electrifying stages and rewriting the rock rulebook, Guns N’ Roses is taking one final victory lap to thank fans and close the book on their legacy on their own terms.
> “It’s been an unbelievable journey,” said Axl Rose, now 63. “This tour is a celebration, not just a goodbye. We’re doing this for the fans—the ones who’ve been with us since ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and those just discovering us now. One last ride… and we’re gonna make it counTour Dates and Cities Revealed
The “One Last Ride” Farewell Tour kicks off on March 7, 2026, in Los Angeles, California the city where it all began. The first leg includes 21 U.S. dates, with stops in New York, Chicago, Seattle, Miami, and Nashville. The band will then head to Europe for summer festival headlining appearances and arena shows in London, Berlin, Paris, and Rome. The global tour will wrap up with a pair of symbolic final performances in Tokyo and São Paulo in December 2026
Full tour dates and ticket information are now live on the official Guns N’ Roses website, with fan presales beginning August 15, 2025 and general ticket sales opening August 19
### A Legacy Like No Other
Formed in 1985, Guns N’ Roses exploded onto the scene with their 1987 debut album *Appetite for Destruction*, which remains one of the best-selling debut albums of all time. Known for anthems like “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Paradise City,” and “November Rain,” the band redefined hard rock and glam metal during an era dominated by excess and attitude.
Their tumultuous history—rife with lineup changes, feuds, and years-long hiatuses—only fueled their mystique. Their 2016 reunion tour, “Not in This Lifetime,” grossed over \$584 million worldwide, placing them among the top-grossing live acts of all time.
> “We’ve had our fights, our comebacks, our collapses—but music always brought us back,” said Slash. “This farewell tour is our way of doing it right. No drama—just music.”
What’s Next After ‘One Last Ride’?
While the tour marks the official end of Guns N’ Roses as a touring act, members have hinted at future solo projects, collaborations, and a potential documentary chronicling the band’s journey.
> “This isn’t the end of music for any of us,” added Duff McKagan. “But it’s the end of *this*—Guns N’ Roses as the world knows i
Stay tuned for more exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and full coverage of “One Last Ride”—Guns N’ Roses’ final gift to rock fans around the world.
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