Journey Kicks Off 'Final Frontier' Farewell Tour

The Bay Area classic rock legends delivered a 23-song set packed with hits and deep cuts in Hershey, PA.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:15am

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Journey launched their highly anticipated Final Frontier farewell tour on Saturday evening (Feb. 28) in Hershey, PA. The band's current lineup featuring founding guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain, vocalist Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, bassist Todd Jensen, and Jason Derlatka on additional instrumentation and vocals, delivered a 23-song set that clocked in at just about two hours and 15 minutes. The show was filled with Journey's classic hits like "Lovin', Touchin' Squeezin'", "Wheel in the Sky", "Open Arms", "Faithfully", and "Don't Stop Believin'", as well as deeper cuts like "Suzanne", "La Do Da", and "Faith in the Heartland".

Why it matters

Journey's farewell tour marks the end of an era for one of rock's most iconic bands. After over 45 years of touring and recording, founding member Jonathan Cain is ready to step away, while guitarist Neal Schon remains unsure if this is truly the end for the band. Fans came from all over to witness the start of Journey's lengthy goodbye, which is expected to stretch into 2027.

The details

The band came loaded for bear, sharing a heavy helping of the hits that helped make them worldwide superstars, while also digging out a few surprises along the way. Songs like "Suzanne" and "La Do Da" showcased Journey's 1970s hard rock edge, with the latter featuring an extended jam section that found Schon stepping to the center of the stage to vamp instrumentally back and forth with Jensen, Derlatka and Castronovo. Musically, they also mixed in teases of songs like Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and The Doors' "Break on Through." Vocally, Pineda struggled at times, particularly during "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)", but received increased support from his bandmates, with Cain, Castronovo and Derlatka all taking lead vocals at various points.

  • Journey launched their farewell tour on February 28, 2026 in Hershey, PA.

The players

Neal Schon

Founding guitarist of Journey.

Jonathan Cain

Keyboardist for Journey, who has been with the band for over 45 years and is ready to step away after this farewell tour.

Arnel Pineda

The current lead vocalist for Journey, who has struggled vocally in recent years but sounded strong for the most part during this performance.

Deen Castronovo

The drummer for Journey, who also took on lead vocal duties for several songs during the show.

Jason Derlatka

Provides additional instrumentation and vocals for Journey, and delivered a strong lead vocal performance on "I'll Be Alright Without You".

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What they’re saying

“I had a long time to contemplate what I wanted to do. It just feels like a good time to get off the train. I'm going to be 76 on Feb. 26; you've got to at some point say enough's enough. It's a grind, man. I just feel like this tour is a beautiful closing chapter. I want to focus on celebrating the music and the audience who stayed with us for generations.”

— Jonathan Cain

“I completely understand why people would hope for [a reunion]. The music we created together means a great deal to me too. But I'm continuing to explore new creative work and really enjoy working on new music that reflects where I am today.”

— Steve Perry

What’s next

The Final Frontier tour is expected to be a lengthy run that will stretch into 2027, with over 60 dates already booked for the first leg. Journey is also scheduled to appear at the annual Stagecoach Festival in April.

The takeaway

Journey's farewell tour marks the end of an era for one of rock's most iconic bands. After over 45 years of touring and recording, founding member Jonathan Cain is ready to step away, while guitarist Neal Schon remains unsure if this is truly the end for the band. Fans came from all over to witness the start of Journey's lengthy goodbye, which is expected to stretch into 2027 and feature a mix of classic hits and deeper cuts.