Rock icons Bon Jovi have officially confirmed their highly anticipated return to the global stage, announcing the “Forever Tour” which will bring the New Jersey legends back to the UK in the summer of 2026. This extensive run marks the band’s first major outing following frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s recovery from serious vocal cord surgery, a journey recently chronicled in the documentary Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.
Edinburgh Stadium Show Confirmed The centerpiece for Scottish fans is a confirmed headline performance at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday, August 28, 2026. This show serves as the kick-off for a limited run of UK and Ireland dates. Following Edinburgh, the band will head to Dublin for a show at Croke Park on August 30, before concluding the leg with a multi-night residency at London’s Wembley Stadium beginning September 4.
Jon Bon Jovi expressed deep gratitude regarding the return, stating, “I’m deeply grateful that the fans and the brotherhood of this band have been patient and allowed me the time needed to get healthy.” The tour supports the band’s sixteenth studio album, Forever, released in June 2024.
Ticket Prices and Tiers Official pricing for the Murrayfield show reflects the high demand for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers.
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Standard Tickets: Face value prices for standard seating and standing admission started at approximately £75.75. Prices increase for lower-tier seating with better views.
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Golden Circle: For fans wanting close proximity to the stage, “Golden Circle” standing tickets were priced around £158.50.
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VIP Packages: The “Forever Superfan” VIP experiences, which include exclusive merchandise and early entry, are listing as high as £749.95.
Where to Buy Tickets Now With the general on-sale complete, inventory is moving rapidly. Fans looking to secure a spot at Murrayfield have two primary avenues:
1. Official Primary Vendors The safest method to purchase tickets at face value is through official partners. These platforms occasionally release “production holds” (extra seats released closer to the concert date) or host verified fan-to-fan resale options.
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Ticketmaster UK: The primary ticketing partner. Fans should look for the “pink dot” or “verified resale” icon, which indicates a ticket is being sold by another fan but is verified authentic by Ticketmaster.
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Live Nation: As the promoter, Live Nation may have occasional allocation drops for general admission.
2. Resale and Secondary Marketplaces Due to the limited number of UK dates, the secondary market is active. Prices here are set by sellers and often exceed face value.
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Viagogo & StubHub: These are the most active platforms for this tour. Current listings show general standing tickets starting from approximately £126, while premium seats are reaching upwards of £200.
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Vivid Seats: This platform offers specific seating blocks, though buyers should be aware of additional service fees.
Buyer Safety Warning Fans are strongly advised to avoid purchasing tickets through social media platforms like Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) via direct bank transfer. These transactions lack buyer protection. Sticking to official primary vendors or guaranteed secondary marketplaces like Viagogo or StubHub ensures that the ticket is valid for entry.
