Mick Jagger has expressed his desire to take the Rolling Stones on tour in 2027, following the cancellation of a planned 2026 U.K. and European stadium tour due to Keith Richards' unavailability, according to the souurce report. The band is also preparing to release a new album, Hackney Diamonds, on July 10 via Polydor/Universal Music , recorded in under a month at Metropolis Studios in West London with producer Andrew Watt.

The 2026 tour that never was – and why 2027 is back on the table

According to the source report, the Stones had scheduled a U.K. and European stadium tour for 2026 but cancelled it in late 2025 because Keith Richards was not available. Jagger's latest comments—that a tour could happen "as soon as possible"—come after Richards himself hinted at a 2027 return to the road. The report notes that Jagger tempered expectations by saying a tour may not happen this year, but the alignment of both guitarists' public signals marks a clear shift toward a possible 2027 window.

Ronnie Wood has been touring with the Stones alongside Jagger, and the band's three-guitar dynamic remains intact.. The cancellation of 2026 left fans and promoters uncertain, but the renewed hint from Jagger suggests the band is actively discussing logistics, even if no firm dates are set.

‘Hackney Diamonds’: A July 10 release with a Robert Smith collaboration

The upcoming album Hackney Diamonds features a surprise collaboration with Robert Smith of The Cure,which the report says came about by chance at an industry event . Smith has called his contribution "really exciting." The album also includes previously released tracks "Rough and Twisted" and "In the Stars," as well as a cover of the late Amy Winehouse's "You Know I'm No Good." The full tracklist was revealed earlier this month, with song titles appearing on streaming devices in various foreign languages, according to the source.

The Stones' previous album , also titled Hackney Diamonds, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in 2024—their highest chart position in the U.S. since 1994. The new record was recorded in less than a month, suggesting a streamlined creative process that could allow for a tour cycle without a lengthy album rollout.

What Keith Richards’ earlier hint might mean for a three-guitar lineup

Keith Richards' earlier hint about a 2027 tour, reported in the same source,adds weight to Jagger's latest remarks. The band has been touring with the three-guitar lineup of Jagger, Richards, and Ronnie Wood for decades, and the report confirms that Wood has been discussing the possibility of a tour with Jagger. However, the cancellation of 2026 due to Richards' unavailability raises questions about his current health or commitments—details the source does not elaborate on. Fans will watch for any signs that all three guitarists are on board for a sustained run.

The one big unknown: Will the band tour without a full album cycle?

While the new album provides a natural reason to tour , the source does not clarify whether the Stones plan to tour in support of Hackney Diamonds or a later release. The album drops in July, and a 2027 tour would be more than a year later—an unusual gap for a conventional album tour. Additionally, the report does not address the band's drummer situation following the death of Charlie Watts in 2021; the Stones have used session drummers since, but no permanent successor has been named. These open questions leave the 2027 tour a tantalizing possibility rather than a certainty.