By Stig Editor David Gilmour Announces Retirement After 2026 World Tour
Legendary guitarist and founding member of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, has announced that he will retire from touring following his final world tour in 2026. The tour, expected to be titled One Last Ride, will mark the end of a career that has spanned more than six decades and forever shaped the landscape of progressive rock.
Gilmour, whose emotional guitar work and haunting vocals helped define the sound of Pink Floyd, stated that the 2026 tour will be his final opportunity to connect with fans around the world in a live setting. While he has not ruled out creating music in the future, he emphasized that this tour will close the chapter on his life as a touring artist.
The One Last Ride tour is expected to span several continents, with stops in major cities across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. Gilmour plans to perform selections from his solo catalog alongside beloved Pink Floyd classics. The setlists are expected to include emotional renditions of songs like “Comfortably Numb,” “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “High Hopes,” and newer works that showcase his continued evolution as a musician.
In a personal message to fans, Gilmour expressed gratitude for the decades of support, saying that he feels privileged to have been able to share his music with generations of listeners. He also acknowledged that the decision to retire was not made lightly, but he feels it’s the right time to step away from the demands of touring and spend more time with his family and on personal projects.
The announcement has stirred both excitement and nostalgia among fans, many of whom see this as a historic moment in rock history. Tickets for the 2026 tour are expected to sell out quickly, with fans eager to witness what promises to be a powerful and emotional farewell.
David Gilmour’s contribution to music is undeniable. From the psychedelic explorations of the early Pink Floyd years to the expansive and philosophical soundscapes of later albums, his guitar has been a voice of emotion and imagination. As he prepares to take the stage one final time, his legacy as one of the greatest guitarists and musical visionaries remains firmly intact.