Start Me Up? Not in 2026: The Rolling Stones pump the brakes on their touring plans

If you were hoping for the chance to see the Rolling Stones in 2026, you’re going to be able to hold onto that cash for a little while longer...

According to a new report from Variety, Mick, Keith, and the boys are officially putting the brakes on any touring plans for next year. It is a massive bummer for those of us hoping to see the lips logo lighting up Everbank Stadium anytime soon, but honestly, they’ve earned the breather.

It feels like these guys have been on the road non-stop since the invention of the wheel. They are arguably the most consistent touring act in rock history, shattering box office records and raking in hundreds of millions of dollars every single time they pack a stadium. Since 1989, The Stones have had the highest grossing tour of the year 8 separate times.

We still have the memories of that incredible night at TIAA Bank Field (now Everbank Stadium...again...) back in July 2019 to tide us over. They opened with “Street Fighting Man” and absolutely tore the place down, delivering a setlist that was pure perfection. Hearing “Gimme Shelter” live in that stadium was a spiritual experience, and getting deep cuts like “Monkey Man” made it a night Jacksonville will never, ever forget.

Did we spot you there? Check out this pair of galleries from the massive tailgate party before the show!

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While we won’t see them in 2026, I am certainly not betting against them coming back eventually. Until then, we’ll keep playing those tracks on the Eagle, and keeping the faith. We will be waiting right here in Duval whenever they decide to start it up again!

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