Bon Jovi Set to Rock Croke Park in Summer 2026 as Part of Global ‘Forever’ Tour

Dublin is preparing for a massive summer rock event as legendary American band Bon Jovi has officially announced a headline concert at Croke Park, scheduled for Sunday, August 30th, 2026. This highly-anticipated show is a key date in the band’s newly unveiled “Forever” Tour, marking their first run of global dates following a period of hiatus necessitated by frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery and recovery.

The Grammy Award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, known for anthems like “Livin’ On A Prayer,” “It’s My Life,” and “You Give Love A Bad Name,” are promising a triumphant return to the stage. The tour is a celebration not only of their illustrious career spanning over three decades but also of their latest music, including their 2024 album Forever, and its forthcoming collaborative release, Forever (Legendary Edition).

A Triumphant Return to Live Performance

The Dublin concert at the iconic Croke Park stands as a major stop on the band’s global itinerary, which kicks off with a residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden in July 2026. Following their US dates, the “Forever” Tour heads across the Atlantic, with the Dublin show sandwiched between stadium performances at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on August 28th and London’s Wembley Stadium on September 4th.

The announcement carries a profound sense of gratitude and excitement, particularly for Jon Bon Jovi. The singer’s recent health journey, which was documented in the Hulu docu-series Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, makes this return to live touring especially meaningful.

Speaking on the tour announcement, Jon Bon Jovi said, “There is a lot of joy in this announcement – joy that we can share these nights together with our amazing fans and joy that the band can be together.” He added, “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 and prepare for touring. I’m ready and excited!”

Ticket Information and Album Presale

For Irish fans eager to secure their spot at the Croke Park gig, the general on-sale date is set for Friday, October 31st, 2025, at 9am local time via Ticketmaster.

However, several pre-sale opportunities will allow dedicated fans to get early access:

• Artist Presale / Album Preorder: Fans who pre-order the new Forever (Legendary Edition) album from the band’s official store will gain access to a presale beginning on Tuesday, October 28th, at 9am local time.
• Mastercard Presale: Mastercard holders will also have access to a presale starting Tuesday, October 28th, at 9am.
• MCD Presale: An MCD presale will take place beginning Wednesday, October 29th, at 9am.

Ticket prices for the Croke Park concert range from €82.25 to €161.25 (subject to booking fees). The event will operate with age restrictions: over 5s only, no under 14s allowed in the standing area, and all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

This announcement signals one of the biggest rock events for the Irish music calendar in 2026, promising a night of classic hits and new material delivered by one of the world’s most enduring and beloved rock bands.