ONE LAST TIME RIDER: Scorpions Officially Unveil Setlist for Their Highly Anticipated 2026 Farewell Tour — Dates and Cities Revealed!
After more than five decades of electrifying stages across the world, the mighty Scorpions are gearing up for one final ride. The legendary German rock band has officially announced the full setlist and global itinerary for their 2026 farewell tour, aptly titled “One Last Time Rider.” It’s not just a tour — it’s the grand closing chapter of one of the greatest rock stories ever told.
From the smoky clubs of Hanover to sold-out stadiums on every continent, Scorpions have carved their name deep into the bedrock of rock and roll history. With anthems that defined generations and riffs that still ignite air guitars everywhere, this farewell tour promises to be nothing short of monumental — a final roar from a band that has spent decades living on the edge of rock’s most exhilarating frontiers.
The One Last Time Rider tour will kick off in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 28, 2026, setting off a six-month global journey that will take the band through North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia. Over 40 dates have already been confirmed, with more to be announced. Stops include Los Angeles, Mexico City, London, Berlin, São Paulo, Tokyo, and Sydney, each city chosen as a symbolic waypoint in the band’s long and storied career.
And then, there’s the setlist — the emotional core of the farewell. Scorpions have promised a show that honors every era of their evolution, from the thunderous hard rock of the ’70s to the melodic power ballads that made them global icons in the ’80s and beyond.
The 2026 setlist reads like a love letter to their fans:
- Rock You Like a Hurricane — the ultimate Scorpions anthem, destined to open the show in a blaze of fire and fury.
- The Zoo — a grinding groove that captures the pulse of their raw, urban sound.
- No One Like You — a melodic masterpiece that still sends waves of nostalgia through crowds.
- Blackout — pure, unfiltered rock power, with Klaus Meine’s vocals soaring as fierce as ever.
- Send Me an Angel — a moment of calm amid the storm, wrapped in beauty and memory.
- Wind of Change — the timeless anthem of hope, freedom, and unity that transcended borders and generations.
- Still Loving You — a song that will turn arenas into choirs of emotion, echoing the band’s enduring connection to love and loss.
- Tease Me, Please Me, Big City Nights, and Bad Boys Running Wild — all staples that remind the world why Scorpions became synonymous with rock rebellion.
- And to close, When the Smoke Is Going Down — a haunting, poetic farewell that feels tailor-made for this final bow.
According to lead singer Klaus Meine, this tour is about gratitude. “We started as kids dreaming about making music that could reach the world,” he shared in a statement. “Now, looking back, it feels like we lived ten lifetimes. This tour is our way of saying thank you — to the fans, to the music, and to the road that carried us this far.”
Guitarist Rudolf Schenker, ever the spirit of rock and fire, added: “Every show will be a celebration, not a goodbye. Scorpions will always live in the songs and in the hearts of those who believed in the power of rock.”
Visually, the One Last Time Rider tour promises to be their most ambitious production yet — a full-scale arena spectacle featuring cinematic backdrops, immersive lighting, pyrotechnic artistry, and a retrospective journey through the band’s legacy. Fans can expect iconic imagery from their classic albums, along with never-before-seen visuals that trace Scorpions’ rise from post-war Germany to international superstardom.
Tickets are already in high demand, with presales in Europe and North America reportedly selling out within hours. Diehard fans have been flooding social media with emotional messages and vintage concert photos, celebrating the band that gave them the soundtrack to their youth.
For the Scorpions, this tour isn’t an ending — it’s the final affirmation of everything they’ve stood for: resilience, melody, passion, and the undying spirit of rock. They’ve weathered trends, generations, and cultural shifts, always returning to the stage with the same message — that rock ’n’ roll is eternal.
As the countdown to One Last Time Rider begins, one thing is certain: when the lights go down and the opening chords of Rock You Like a Hurricane explode through the speakers, the world will remember why Scorpions are — and always will be — one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Because legends don’t fade. They take one last ride — and make the whole world sing along.
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