Two shows in Manchester and London will celebrate half a century of rock history
In 2026, Foreigner will celebrate their 50th band anniversary with an exclusive 50th Anniversary Tour. The tour looks back at five decades of rock history and unites the greatest anthems of one of the most successful classic rock bands.
The dates are June 18th and 19th, with presales available starting on Friday, September 5th at 10 am local time.
The setlist spans from their early successes in the 70s, through the legendary album, 4, which spent more time at No. 1 on the Billboard charts than any other album in Atlantic Records’ history, to more recent hits and timeless classics. The live energy of the current lineup with Luis Maldonado, will move from guitar to lead vocals and take over as the band’s frontman in the fall of 2025, as Kelly Hansen retires after two decades as the band’s voice.
Longtime Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson, keyboardist Michael Bluestein, guitarist Bruce Watson, and drummer Chris Frazier guarantee a concert experience celebrated on all continents.
This weekend, the band will mark their monumental 50th anniversary with a landmark performance at Ellis Island, New York, filmed on a closed set for a major documentary due to release in 2026, produced by Vertigo Live Productions.
This fall, the classic band will team with original singer Lou Gramm for the Foreigner 4 Deluxe Tour. The tour also marks a new chapter for the band, introducing Luis Maldonado in his first major U.S. appearances as Foreigner’s lead vocalist.
Foreigner’s fourth studio album, known as Foreigner 4, is set to be reissued in a Super Deluxe Edition format on September 12th via Rhino Records. Ahead of the album’s 45th anniversary in 2026, 4 will be reissued as a 5-CD/Blu-ray box set and a single vinyl edition with newly remastered audio.
Foreigner 50th Anniversary UK Tour Dates:
June 18 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena
June 19 – London, UK @ OVO Arena Wembley
