Rod Stewart - new 2026 German and European tour dates
Published on 09/02/2026 at 16:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rod Stewart is extending his long farewell with fresh European shows in late 2026. According to a Rock and Roll Garage report dated November 10, 2025, he has announced new arena dates in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Bulgaria and Greece as part of his One Last Time tour.
New German dates on the One Last Time tour
The Rock and Roll Garage overview lists four German arena concerts for November and December 2026: Hamburg, Leipzig, Mannheim and Munich. It names Barclays Arena in Hamburg on November 25, Quarterback Arena in Leipzig on November 28, SAP Arena in Mannheim on November 29 and Olympiahalle in Munich on December 7 as confirmed stops on the route. Rock and Roll Garage details the late-2026 European dates
These shows add a German leg to a tour that already includes extensive North American dates earlier in 2026. Listings on JamBase show Rod Stewart playing US arenas and amphitheaters from February through August 2026 before he crosses back to Europe for the newly announced run. JamBase summarizes the 2025-2026 Rod Stewart tour schedule
How the late-2026 European leg is structured
Beyond Germany, the same Rock and Roll Garage report confirms that Rod Stewart will play Zurich, Vienna, Sofia and Athens in early December 2026. After Cologne’s Lanxess Arena on December 2, he is scheduled for Hallenstadion in Zurich on December 5, Stadthalle D in Vienna on December 9, Arena 8888 in Sofia on December 11 and Telekom Center Athens on December 13.
This puts at least nine arena shows into the late-2026 European stretch, following earlier European festival and arena appearances such as Rock in Rio Lisboa and dates in Spain and Italy reported by American Songwriter and dedicated tour pages. Together, they frame 2026 as one of Stewart’s most extensive touring years of the decade.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
For more background on Rod Stewart’s touring plans, chart history and classic albums, our internal search keeps all coverage in one place.
Rod Stewart’s musical identity and key albums
Rod Stewart is a British rock and pop singer whose raspy voice links classic rock, soul and mainstream pop. His catalog ranges from early solo albums like Every Picture Tells a Story in 1971 to later releases such as Atlantic Crossing, Tonight I’m Yours and his series of Great American Songbook records.
Where Rod Stewart’s career stands now
As of September 2026, Rod Stewart is actively touring, with his next confirmed late-2026 European arena date scheduled for November 25, 2026 in Hamburg at Barclays Arena.
Rod Stewart at a glance
- Act: Rod Stewart
- Genre: Rock / pop with soul influences
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active: since 1960s
- Lineup: Solo
- Key works: Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), Atlantic Crossing (1975), Foot Loose & Fancy Free (1977), It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook (2002)
- Current album/single: Latest releases continue his mix of rock, pop and standards; his core touring set draws heavily on classic hits like Maggie May and Sailing.
- Next live date: November 25, 2026 - Hamburg, Barclays Arena
Frequently asked questions about Rod Stewart
When does Rod Stewart play in Germany in 2026?
According to Rock and Roll Garage, Rod Stewart is scheduled to perform in Hamburg on November 25, Leipzig on November 28, Mannheim on November 29 and Munich on December 7, 2026.
Is the late-2026 European run part of a farewell tour?
The Rock and Roll Garage report describes the 2026 European arenas, including the German dates, as part of Rod Stewart’s ongoing One Last Time farewell tour cycle.
Which cities outside Germany are on the late-2026 European leg?
In addition to German arenas, the same report lists Zurich, Cologne, Vienna, Sofia and Athens as December 2026 stops, rounding out a wider European sweep.
