Bon Jovi - Forever Tour 2026 adds German stadium dates
Published on 08/15/2026 at 16:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bon Jovi are taking their Forever Tour 2026 into German stadiums. According to a detailed German tour overview published in late October 2025, the band will play Berlin, Munich, Cologne and Hamburg in September 2026 as part of their European run, following a summer stretch at Madison Square Garden and major dates in the UK and Ireland German tour article.
Forever Tour 2026 - Germany first
The German leg of the Forever Tour 2026 is built around four large outdoor shows. The Berlin date is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at Olympiastadion, followed by Munich on September 18, 2026, also at Olympiastadion. Cologne’s RheinEnergieStadion is slated for September 21, 2026, with Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion closing the German run on September 25, 2026 German tour article.
Madison Square Garden residency and UK/Irish stadiums
The German shows follow a substantial residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City. A June 2026 tour update confirms nine nights at MSG between July 7 and July 26, 2026, after strong demand expanded the initial schedule. Additional dates on July 16, 19, 21, 23 and 26 were added to the previously announced July 7, 9, 12 and 14 shows, turning the New York run into a full arena residency AXS TV tour update.
Tour, charts and catalog overview
Fans in Germany can follow how Bon Jovi’s 2026 tour and long-term chart success connect, from the new Forever shows to the enduring appeal of Slippery When Wet.
Where the band goes next
The next confirmed Bon Jovi live date after August 15, 2026 is September 4, 2026 at Wembley Stadium in London, part of a three-night run that was expanded in response to ticket demand. Shows on September 6 and September 9, 2026 were added after the initial announcement, turning Wembley into a multi-date anchor for the European tour.
The sound and legacy of Forever
The Forever Tour 2026 is named after Bon Jovi’s sixteenth studio album Forever, released in June 2024 via Island Records. The album leans into melodic rock with upbeat, arena-ready choruses and a lyrical focus on resilience and gratitude, reflecting Jon Bon Jovi’s recovery from vocal cord surgery. Tracks such as Legendary and Living Proof extend the band’s tradition of big-hook rock anthems into a contemporary production setting.
Bon Jovi at a glance
- Act: Bon Jovi
- Genre: Rock / pop rock
- Origin: Sayreville, New Jersey, USA
- Active since: 1983
- Lineup: Jon Bon Jovi (vocals, guitar), David Bryan (keyboards), Tico Torres (drums), Hugh McDonald (bass)
- Label: Island Records
- Key works: Slippery When Wet (1986), New Jersey (1988), Keep the Faith (1992), Crush (2000)
- Current album/single: Forever, released June 7, 2024
- Charts / certifications: Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Collection has spent 400 weeks on the Billboard 200 as of April 2026, while “Livin’ on a Prayer” holds over 2.3 billion streams on Spotify and remains in the UK Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart in 2026.
- Next live date: September 4, 2026 – London, Wembley Stadium
Frequently asked questions about Bon Jovi
When does Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour 2026 reach Germany?
The German stadium dates are scheduled for mid to late September 2026: Berlin on September 15, Munich on September 18, Cologne on September 21 and Hamburg on September 25.
How many nights will Bon Jovi play at Madison Square Garden in 2026?
An updated tour announcement in June 2026 confirms a nine-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City between July 7 and July 26, 2026.
What album is Bon Jovi touring with in 2026?
The 2026 shows are built around the album Forever, released in June 2024, and its collaborative Forever (Legendary Edition), which reimagines the original songs with guests such as Bruce Springsteen and Avril Lavigne.
This article was created with AI assistance and checked by the editorial team. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications can change at short notice; we welcome correction hints via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
