Journey is going their separate ways as they announce a 2026 farewell tour
Journey is saying farewell to fans with their upcoming tour.
The rockers will begin their tour in 2026, spanning 60 cities across North America and Canada from February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to July 2, in Laredo, Texas - the first leg of their “Final Frontier Tour.”
No exact end date has been given, but founding member and guitarist Neal Schon said the lineup would continue into 2027.
Schon said in a statement, "This tour is our heartfelt thank you to the fans who’ve been with us every step of the way - through every song, every era, every high and low. We’re pulling out all the stops with a brand-new production - the hits, the deep cuts, the energy, the spectacle. It’s a full-circle celebration of the music that’s brought us all together.
"As its founding member, I carry the Journey torch to this day, wherever I go. The sentiment and spirit of the band will always remain.”
He added he plans to continue making music, saying in the statement, "While this marks a farewell to one powerful chapter of the Journey we’ve shared, I want everyone to know I’m not done. Music is still burning strong inside me, and there are new creative horizons ahead."
"This tour is both a thank you and the beginning of what’s next."
The band's current line-up also includes singer Arnel Pineda, 58, drummer Deen Castronovo, 61, bassist Todd Jensen, 65, and keyboard players Jonathan Cain, 75, and Jason Derlatka.
Journey was formed in 1973, and they went on to sell over 100 million records globally, making them one of the world's best-selling bands.
The “Don't Stop Believin’” hitmakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, along with former singer, 76-year-old Steve Perry - who is reportedly not involved in the tour - Neal, Jonathan, keyboardist Gregg Rolie, 78, bassist Ross Valory, 76, and drummers Aynsley Dunbar, 79, and 71 year old Steve Smith.
Cain, who joined Journey in 1980, said being a part of the group has been an "incredible" experience.
He said in the statement, "It’s been an incredible ride. We’ve shared our music with millions, and this tour is about gratitude, connection and one last chance to feel that magic together. We wouldn’t want it any other way."
