Elton John ends retirement for two new shows three years after farewell tour
Elton John at the BFI London Film Festival on 10 October 2024 (Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Disney)
Elton John at the BFI London Film Festival on 10 October 2024 (Image: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Disney)
Elton John has announced he is coming out of retirement to play two shows, three years after the end of his farewell tour.
The performer will now play two Mexico City shows in October 2026.
In a social media message, John told fans: “I am excited to announce that I will be performing two nights at Banorte Stadium on 2 and 3 October. Mexico City has always held a special place in my heart.”
He said the dates are particularly significant because he missed the region during his final run of shows, adding: “I was truly disappointed that the pandemic kept me from touring Latin America during my Farewell tour which makes this return especially meaningful.”
John also wrote: “I’m thrilled to finally share this very special moment with my fans after all these years.”
Farewell tour timeline
John announced his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in 2018, setting out a 330-date run.
At the time, he explained his decision to step back from touring: “It’s time to come off the road so I can fully embrace the next important chapter of my life,” adding: “I need to dedicate more time to raising my children.”
UK dates planned for 2020 were later postponed because of the pandemic, and the tour ultimately concluded in 2023. His final UK show took place at Glastonbury Festival 2023, which he headlined.
Health and recent headlines
The announcement follows his loss at the High Court in a privacy case against publishers of the Daily Mail this week.
John has also spoken publicly about health challenges. He revealed in 2024 that he lost vision in one eye and had poor vision in the other. In a 2025 interview with Variety, he said: “Because I lost my right eye and my left eye’s not so good, the last 15 months have been challenging for me because I haven’t been able to see anything, watch anything, read anything.”
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