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Rolling Stones Set July Release for New Album and Pause Live Shows for 2026

Mick Jagger says the band is ready to tour in 2027 and is preparing the new record while no dates have been announced

Overview

  • Mick Jagger said the band does not expect to perform in 2026 but hopes to return to the road in 2027 and that he is “ready to go.”
  • The Rolling Stones will release their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, on July 10, 2026, via Polydor/Universal Music.
  • Jagger said the record has 14 tracks, four drawn from earlier sessions and 10 that the band wrote and recorded in about four weeks.
  • Reports list high‑profile collaborators on the album, including Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and Chad Smith, while some outlets also note contributions from Steve Winwood and the late Charlie Watts.
  • The band remains active after its 2024 Hackney Diamonds tour, and Keith Richards has said the group could discuss touring next year, leaving fans and promoters watching for an official 2027 schedule.