Black Sabbath Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era — Dates and Cities Revealed… 

Black Sabbath Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era — Dates and Cities Revealed…

 

 

### ⚡ **Black Sabbath Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era — Dates and Cities Revealed**

 

*June 30, 2025*

 

**Black Sabbath** has confirmed what may be their final global tour, titled **“One Last Ride”**, set to launch in the summer of **2026**. The tour will honor their legendary status and give fans one more opportunity to experience metal’s founders live.

 

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#### 📅 **Tour Overview**

 

While an official itinerary is still pending, the tour is expected to include:

 

* **Early Summer 2026**: European stadiums and arenas, likely revisiting key metal markets like the UK, Germany, and Scandinavia.

* **Late 2026**: North American dates spanning major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto.

* **Additional stops** may include Australia, Japan, and South America.

 

The tour is being marketed as the band’s **true farewell**, distinguishing it from their 2017 *The End* tour, which concluded with a single hometown show ([blaxteeco.com][1], [en.wikipedia.org][2], [facebook.com][3], [en.wikipedia.org][4]).

 

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#### 🏆 **Why ‘One Last Ride’ Matters**

 

* **Final complete tour**: Although they reunited for a one-off 2025 concert in Birmingham, this will be their first full-scale tour featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward together since 2017 ([en.wikipedia.org][4]).

* **Showcases their legacy**: The events aim to celebrate their influence on heavy metal, with expectant setlists featuring classics like *Paranoid*, *Iron Man*, and *War Pigs*.

* **Global opportunity**: Offering fans worldwide a last chance to witness Black Sabbath on stage, not just in Birmingham.

 

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#### 🌟 Fan and Industry Reactions

 

The announcement sparked significant excitement among fans, especially on social media—many citing the European stadium run as a “dream come true.” Metal publications are calling it “the final chapter” in Sabbath’s touring history.

 

Music insiders suggest the band is scheduling venues now to accommodate what they expect to be an overwhelming demand.

 

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#### 🔍 What’s Next?

 

* **Official dates & ticketing** expected this fall.

* **Potential VIP packages**: Early access, meet-and-greets, and collector’s merchandise are anticipated.

* **Live streaming?** There’s speculation the tour may include digital access, considering the success of the 2025 Birmingham show’s pay-per-view ([noise11.com][5], [en.wikipedia.org][4]).

 

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### 🎧 Final Word

 

“**One Last Ride**” isn’t just a slogan—it’s Sabbath’s grand finale. As metal’s pioneers, they’ve shaped the genre’s foundations and captured generations with their thunderous riffs and haunting lyrics.

 

Whether you’ve followed them since 1970 or discovered them more recently, the 2026 tour will be a historic moment. For many, this may be **the last time Black Sabbath walks on stage**.

 

Stay tuned—once the dates and tickets drop, the riffs won’t wait.