A whole year without Keith’s riffs, without Mick’s signature strut — and not a single farewell was spoken.
A Sudden Announcement that Shook the World
On July 30, 2025, The Rolling Stones officially canceled their entire 2025 UK and European tour schedule. The press release was brief, almost emotionless: “Due to internal matters and logistical complications, the tour cannot proceed as planned.”
For the first time since 2006, the band will not be touring for an entire year. No encore. No stage. No spotlight.
Mick Jagger Still Sings — Just Not on Stage
Sources close to the band say Mick Jagger (now 82) is still recording in the studio and working on private projects. But he wants “a year to reflect” — a break after six decades of relentless performing.
“He doesn’t want to go on stage unless his heart is fully in it,” a longtime friend confided. “When they return in 2026, it won’t be just another tour — it could be their farewell, or a powerful new beginning.”
2026 — The Last Ride, or Just Another Page?
While the band has not confirmed anything final, rumors swirl around a project dubbed the “Final Flame Tour” — a farewell celebration with its closing night in London, where it all began.
If true, 2025 becomes a sacred silence before the final roar. And fans, though saddened, understand this: Legends like the Stones don’t rush. They return when it truly matters.