Eagles Announce Final Tour Dates Amid Retirement Rumors

The iconic '70s rock band will wrap up their career with a Las Vegas residency and a performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Eagles have announced a series of new tour dates in 2026, including a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas and a performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. However, the band's co-founder Don Henley has stated that this tour will 'probably be it' for the group's live performances, as the members are now in their late 70s and dealing with various health issues.

Why it matters

The Eagles are one of the most iconic and influential rock bands of the 1970s, known for hits like 'Hotel California' and 'Take It Easy.' Their decision to retire from live performances after this tour marks the end of an era and will be bittersweet for their legions of devoted fans.

The details

The Eagles will perform a total of 10 shows at The Sphere in Las Vegas in February, March, and April 2026, with tickets going on sale to the general public on February 20th. After their Vegas residency, the band will play at the beloved New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2nd. Henley has stated that the band members' advanced age and health issues are the primary reasons for their decision to retire from touring, though he noted that they've had an 'extraordinary run' and are proud of the 'good memories and good music' they've left behind.

  • The Eagles will perform at The Sphere in Las Vegas on February 20-21, February 27-28, March 20-21, March 27-28, and April 10-11, 2026.
  • The band will play at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2, 2026.

The players

Don Henley

Co-founder and member of the Eagles, who stated that the band's 2026 tour 'will probably be it' for their live performances.

Joe Walsh

Member of the Eagles, who is now 78 years old along with Henley and Timothy B. Schmit.

Timothy B. Schmit

Member of the Eagles, who is now 78 years old along with Henley and Walsh.

The Eagles

An iconic American rock band formed in the 1970s, known for hits like 'Hotel California' and 'Take It Easy.'

The Sphere

An immersive entertainment venue in Las Vegas where the Eagles will perform a residency in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“And I've said things like that before, but I feel like we're getting toward the end, and that will be fine, too. I'm okay with that.”

— Don Henley (CBS Sunday Morning)

“Three of us are 78 years old now, including yours truly. We all have various ailments.... We've had a great run, an extraordinary run and left people with a lot of good memories, and some good music, and I'll be fine when that's done.”

— Don Henley (CBS Sunday Morning)

What’s next

Tickets for the Eagles' added shows at The Sphere in Las Vegas will go on sale to the general public on February 20, 2026.

The takeaway

The Eagles' decision to retire from live performances after their 2026 tour marks the end of an era for one of the most iconic and influential rock bands of the 1970s. While bittersweet for fans, the band's members have acknowledged that their advanced age and health issues make it the right time to step away from touring, though they can take pride in the 'good memories and good music' they've left behind.