Mick Jagger has hinted at the possibility of The Rolling Stones returning to the road. The comments were reported by BBC Radio 2.
The remarks came after the band scrapped plans for a UK and European stadium tour in 2026. Reports suggested Keith Richards was unable to commit to the run. Jagger addressed the prospect of future touring, signaling his eagerness to get back on stage.
“I’d love to go on tour, I can’t wait,” Jagger said. “I don’t think it’s going to be this year. But hopefully it’s going to be as soon as possible.”
The comments suggest that while a 2026 tour remains off the table, Jagger has not ruled out future plans for the band. No official announcement regarding new tour dates has been made.
The cancellation marks yet another chapter in the band’s long and complicated road back to live performance. It has been shaped as much by personal circumstances as by the demands of staging a world-class rock tour.
The Rolling Stones have been one of the most enduring live acts in rock history, having toured consistently for over six decades. The band’s stadium-level productions are among the most logistically complex in the industry, requiring months of preparation and full commitment from all key members.
Keith Richards’ reported inability to commit to the 2026 run has drawn attention to the ongoing challenges the band faces in coordinating a full touring schedule at this stage of their careers. Richards, now 82, has been a central figure in the Stones since their formation in 1962. His participation has always been considered essential to any official tour.
The Stones have also been navigating their identity as a live act since the death of drummer Charlie Watts in August 2021. Steve Jordan stepped in as Watts’ replacement and has continued in that role. The loss of Watts remains a defining moment in the band’s recent history — one that reshaped the group’s dynamic both on and off the stage.
Despite the setbacks, Jagger’s comments indicate that the will to tour remains strong. For a band that has defied expectations at every turn, the prospect of The Rolling Stones returning to the stage — whenever that may be — is one that fans around the world will be watching closely.
