It’s official — the news the world has been waiting for, and dreading at the same time.
The legendary voices of a generation, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, have just announced their 2026 Farewell Tour, fittingly titled “One Last Ride.” This monumental journey will mark the final chapter of one of the most influential partnerships in American music history — a duo whose words, melodies, and ideals helped define an era of hope, protest, and truth.

After more than six decades of friendship, harmony, and history, Baez and Dylan are coming together again — not just to sing their songs, but to say goodbye properly.

🌅 A Farewell Born from Legacy

The tour — officially launching May 9, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York City — will span 20 cities across North America and Europe, including Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco, London, Paris, and Barcelona.

In a heartfelt joint statement released this morning, Joan Baez wrote:

“We began as two kids with guitars and something to say.
Sixty years later, the world has changed, but the music still means everything.”

Bob Dylan, ever the poet, simply added:

“It’s not an ending. It’s a long road that’s come full circle.”

From the 1960s coffeehouse stages of Greenwich Village to the massive festivals that united millions, their journey is one of resilience, rebellion, and faith in humanity. Their songs weren’t written to chase fame — they were calls to conscience, born from truth and pain.

🎶 The Setlist of a Lifetime

The “One Last Ride Tour” promises to be a cinematic journey through time, blending both artists’ greatest works into one unforgettable experience.
According to early reports, the show will be divided into three acts, reflecting the evolution of their artistry and friendship:

Act I – “The Awakening”

• Blowin’ in the Wind

• We Shall Overcome

• The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

• A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall

Act II – “The Fire and the Road”

• Diamonds & Rust (performed by Joan Baez)

• Like a Rolling Stone

• Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right

• Forever Young (duet version)

Act III – “The Long Goodbye”

• Simple Twist of Fate

• Here’s to You

• The Times They Are A-Changin’ (finale)

The closing number will feature a choir of guest artists — including Brandi Carlile, Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, and Paul Simon — joining the two icons on stage as a symbolic passing of the torch.

🌍 The World Watching — One Last Time

The tour’s emotional weight cannot be overstated.
For millions of fans around the world, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan are not just musicians — they are conscience and history personified.

They sang through wars, civil rights marches, heartbreak, and redemption.
Their voices carried the fire of protest and the gentleness of forgiveness.

When they last performed together in the early 1980s, fans thought they’d never share a stage again. Yet fate, it seems, had one more song in mind.

Producer Rick Rubin, who will oversee the live recordings of the 2026 shows, described it best:

“This isn’t just a farewell tour — it’s the final chapter in the book of American soul.
It’s like watching two constellations align one last time before the dawn.”

🕊 A Lifetime of Friendship, Fire, and Forgiveness

Their story has been told countless times — the young troubadour and the luminous folk angel who gave him his first platform, only to be separated by fame, pride, and the weight of their ideals.
But beneath it all, their bond endured.

Joan Baez once said that Dylan was “the mirror of a generation,” while Dylan once referred to her as “the voice of conscience.”
They inspired each other, challenged each other, and — even in silence — carried each other’s spirit through the decades.

When asked why she agreed to one last tour, Baez smiled and said:

“Because I wanted to see how it feels to stand beside Bob again, knowing we both survived the storm — and somehow, we’re still singing.”

🌟 The Grand Finale

The final concert will take place December 19, 2026, at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, a city that has witnessed some of their most iconic performances.
The event, already dubbed “The Last Ballad,” will be filmed as a Netflix live documentary, capturing the magic for future generations.

Rumors suggest that the duo will close with a never-before-heard new song, written together earlier this year — a quiet, reflective piece simply titled “One Last Ride.”

💫 What This Farewell Means

This tour is not just about nostalgia.
It’s about closure, gratitude, and the passing of light — from the voices that once carried protest signs to the young artists now carrying guitars.

As fans prepare to witness history, one thing is certain:
When Joan Baez and Bob Dylan step onto that stage for the final time, they won’t just be singing old songs — they’ll be singing the story of us all.

“We came from the same road,” Baez said softly.
“And we’ll leave it together — one last ride.”

Tour begins May 9, 2026 – New York City
Tickets on sale February 15, 2026.
A farewell not just to a duo — but to an era.