The Rolling Stones recently called off plans for a 2026 stadium tour of the United Kingdom and Europe, as per Variety. This comes after reports emerged that guitarist Keith Richards was unable to “commit” to it.
The Rolling Stones canceled 2026 tour
While never officially announced, the group’s touring pianist, Chuck Leavell, and a spokesperson recently told the press in the U.K. that the band has nearly completed a new album — their second with 35-year-old producer Andrew Watt — and plans to tour the U.K. and Europe.
However, Richards, who turns 82 on Thursday, is believed to be unable to commit to the rigors of another tour. Live dates in recent years have shown that he has faced challenges due to a long battle with arthritis, which he has called “benign” and said has forced him to change his style of playing.
Richards was in fine form during a brief three-song performance at the Soho Sessions in New York last month. However, that is a much different proposition than a multi-country, multi-week tour.
