After more than 50 years, Elton John has officially retired from touring. His final show took place at Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena as part of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
“I’ve had the most incredible career, beyond words,” John, 76, told the crowd. He ended the concert with “Your Song” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” thanking fans for their decades of support. “You bought the singles, albums, CDs, and cassettes, but more importantly, you bought the concert tickets, and you know how much I enjoy performing live.”
After the show, he expressed gratitude: “My fans have been there for me every step of the way… I can’t tell you how much I’m going to miss the fans or how much their love has humbled me.”
During the event, Chris Martin from Coldplay sent a heartfelt message: “We just love you so much… Happy retirement, and we’ll miss you terribly, dude.”
Though John is done with touring, his manager, David Furnish, clarified, “He will not be touring in any capacity,” but hinted at possible future performances. “You’ll see the prospect of a spectacular one-time event or a short residency.”