Foo Fighters × Jethro Tull Announce Emotional Farewell Tour for Summer 2026 — Dates and Cities Revealed
Rock history is set to echo louder than ever in 2026 as two of the most iconic and influential forces in music — Foo Fighters and Jethro Tull — join together for a once-in-a-lifetime farewell tour. Officially titled “The Last Echoes: Farewell Summer Tour 2026,” this unprecedented collaboration marks a monumental moment in rock music. The tour will not only celebrate decades of timeless hits but also serve as a heartfelt goodbye to the road for Jethro Tull, one of the most innovative and genre-defying acts in history.
The announcement came during a special livestream event hosted on both bands’ official YouTube channels, where Dave Grohl and Ian Anderson shared the stage virtually to confirm the long-rumored tour. Grohl, ever the energetic frontman, said with a grin, “This isn’t just a tour — it’s a tribute to everything that made us pick up instruments in the first place.” Anderson added, “After decades of music, we wanted our farewell to mean something — and who better to share that journey with than the Foo Fighters?”
Tour Overview
Set to kick off in June 2026, The Last Echoes Tour will take fans through North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a fusion of classic rock, progressive brilliance, and raw modern energy. The 25-city tour promises extended sets, collaborative performances, and never-before-seen stage visuals blending both bands’ creative spirits.
The concert will reportedly feature two full performances each night — Jethro Tull opening with a career-spanning set from “Aqualung” to “Thick as a Brick”, followed by Foo Fighters closing out with their explosive catalogue from “Everlong” to “The Pretender.” However, the biggest surprise comes in the form of a joint encore — a 20-minute medley merging both bands’ musical styles, led by Ian Anderson’s flute and Grohl’s thunderous drumming.
Official 2026 Farewell Tour Dates
North America
- June 10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
- June 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
- June 17 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- June 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center
- June 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
- June 28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- July 1 – Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena
Europe
- July 10 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
- July 13 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro
- July 17 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
- July 20 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
- July 23 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
- July 26 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
- July 29 – Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico
Asia
- August 6 – Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
- August 10 – Seoul, South Korea – Gocheok Sky Dome
- August 14 – Singapore – National Stadium
- August 18 – Manila, Philippines – Mall of Asia Arena
- August 23 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
- August 27 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
Additional South American dates are expected to be announced soon.
A Cross-Generational Celebration
This tour is not just a farewell — it’s a bridge between eras. Jethro Tull, pioneers of progressive rock and folk fusion since the late 1960s, and Foo Fighters, torchbearers of 21st-century stadium rock, are set to merge their musical worlds in unprecedented fashion.
Sources close to the production hint that both bands are working on a limited-edition collaborative EP titled “Echoes and Fire,” set for release ahead of the tour. The EP reportedly features a reimagined version of “Locomotive Breath” with Grohl on drums, and a live-in-studio take of “Times Like These” featuring Anderson’s haunting flute solo.
Grohl shared his excitement: “When you grow up on bands like Jethro Tull, you never imagine you’d share a stage with them — let alone play their last one. This is for the fans, and for the love of rock itself.”
Behind the Tour’s Vision
The tour’s creative direction is being led by Butch Vig, the legendary producer behind Foo Fighters’ “Wasting Light” album, alongside long-time Jethro Tull sound engineer Steven Wilson. Together, they promise an audiovisual journey celebrating 50 years of rock innovation — complete with archival footage, interactive light shows, and tributes to late musical heroes including Neil Peart, Taylor Hawkins, and John Bonham.
Each performance will feature immersive stage designs that evolve throughout the show — blending modern pyrotechnics with elegant, theatrical visuals inspired by Jethro Tull’s folklore aesthetic. Fans can also expect a few surprises, with rumored guest appearances from Brian May, Jack Black, and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Tickets and Fan Experience
Tickets for The Last Echoes: Farewell Summer Tour 2026 go on sale Friday, November 15, 2025, through both bands’ official websites and major ticketing platforms. Exclusive VIP packages — titled “Echo Passes” — will include meet-and-greets, signed vinyl, and access to a behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the tour’s creation.
Die-hard fans will also be able to pre-order The Last Echoes Tour Book, a 200-page hardcover collector’s edition featuring unseen photos, essays by both artists, and reflections on the evolution of rock over half a century.
A Farewell Worthy of Legends
For Jethro Tull, this marks the closing of an era. After over five decades of pushing musical boundaries, Anderson and his bandmates are bowing out gracefully, with one final thank-you to their devoted followers. For Foo Fighters, the tour represents both tribute and transition — a chance to celebrate their legacy while carrying the flame forward into new creative horizons.
As Anderson poignantly concluded, “Every song we’ve ever played lives on in the hearts of those who listened. This isn’t the end — it’s the final note of a symphony that began long ago.”
And with that, The Last Echoes promises to be one of the most emotional, powerful, and unforgettable tours in rock history — a meeting of masters, a celebration of generations, and a farewell that will echo for years to come.
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