Jon Bon Jovi has provided a definitive update on his health following a period of uncertainty regarding his ability to return to the stage. The frontman has confirmed that he is now “fully recovered” from the major vocal cord surgery he underwent in 2022.

Reflecting on the challenging recovery process in a recent interview with People, the singer admitted that the journey back to full vocal health took longer than he had initially anticipated. “It was longer than I’d ever expected, but it had to be right. We never lost faith,” he stated.

The singer also expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering support of his bandmates throughout his rehabilitation. “They never doubted me and never looked for work or decided to retire. The sacrifices that each one of them have made to be there for me is on a whole ’nother level,” he said. “Every day of every rehearsal they were there with me. My love for them has only deepened.”

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Jon Bon Jovi says they have 50 songs that are show ready and the setlists will be different every night on the upcoming tour!

Jon also talked about vocal recovery & the band by his side through the whole recovery #BonJovi pic.twitter.com/a2OanZMKCT

— Jerry Braden (@Jerrybraden92) June 17, 2026

This update comes as a relief to fans, especially following the band’s 2024 release of their album Forever. At that time, the singer had been hesitant to commit to a full tour, noting that he was not yet confident in his ability to perform for two-and-a-half hours a night, four days a week. He had previously described the slow progress of his recovery as frustrating, noting that the band was rehearsing cautiously to monitor his improvement.

With his health now restored, the band is moving forward with a series of highly anticipated performances. The upcoming schedule includes a residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden, followed by a run of shows across the UK and Ireland, including dates at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, Dublin’s Croke Park, and London’s Wembley Stadium.

Bon Jovi’s 2026 tour dates are:

JULY
7 – New York, Madison Square Garden
9 – New York, Madison Square Garden
12 – New York, Madison Square Garden
14 – New York, Madison Square Garden
16 – New York, Madison Square Garden [NEW]
19 – New York, Madison Square Garden [NEW]
21 – New York, Madison Square Garden [NEW]
23 – New York, Madison Square Garden [NEW]
26 – New York, Madison Square Garden [NEW]

AUGUST
28 – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
30 – Dublin, Croke Park

SEPTEMBER
4 – London, Wembley Stadium
6 – London, Wembley Stadium [NEW]
9 – London, Wembley Stadium [NEW]