Rod Stewart announces 'final' Manchester Co-op Live show as part of farewell tour
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The legendary singer will perform at the new Co-op Live arena as part of his 'The Final Encore' tour, which he says will "definitely be my last."
Get ready, Manchester! Legendary singer Sir Rod Stewart is bringing his farewell tour, “The Final Encore”, to the Co-op Live arena. He says this will “definitely be my last” time hitting the road.
The 81-year-old icon will play at Manchester's brand-new Co-op Live on Thursday, May 6, 2027. This is your chance to see the star perform hits like `Maggie May` and `Sailing` one last time in the city.
Sir Rod's tour also includes dates in Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Birmingham, and London. He'll be supported by 1980s synth-pop singer Howard Jones for all UK and Ireland shows.
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This announcement follows medical issues that forced the `Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?` singer to cut short his `One Last Time` tour in the US and Mexico earlier this year. He underwent a heart operation and also dealt with a sinus infection and laryngitis.
His wife, Lady Penny Lancaster, confirmed he’s “back at full speed” but doctors advised postponing the previous tour due to the intense energy of his performances. She explained, “He doesn't just sit down on a stool or behind a piano, he runs around for nearly two hours with four different costume changes.”
Lady Lancaster compared his stage presence to “a boxer coming out of his dressing room” or “a horse coming out of the blocks.” She added that Sir Rod is “going to come back stronger than ever” and has “a new lease of life.”
Sir Rod started his career as a busker in London in the early 1960s. He rose to fame with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces before embarking on a hugely successful solo career. He has achieved 25 UK top 10 singles, including six number ones, and 11 UK number one albums.
Tickets for the Manchester Co-op Live show go on general sale on October 2. Keep an eye on his website for presale information.