Tal Wilkenfeld Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era — Dates and Cities Revealed
After nearly two decades of redefining the bass guitar and captivating audiences worldwide with her virtuosic talent, Tal Wilkenfeld has officially announced her farewell tour. Titled “One Last Ride,” the 2026 tour will mark the final chapter of a storied career that has seen the Australian-born musician share stages with rock royalty and build a devoted following of her own.
Wilkenfeld made the announcement via a heartfelt video message posted to her social media channels early Monday morning, thanking her fans for their unwavering support and reflecting on her journey.
> “This isn’t goodbye forever,” she said. “But it’s time for me to close this chapter, take a step back, and explore life beyond the stage. I want to give you all one last ride — one more journey through the music we’ve made together.”
The tour kicks off on March 4, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, and will span 32 cities across North America, Europe, and Australia. Fans can expect an emotionally charged celebration of Wilkenfeld’s influential discography, from her breakout solo album “Transformation” to fan-favorite tracks from “Love Remains.” Special guests and surprise collaborators are promised at select shows — a nod to her rich history of partnerships with legends like Jeff Beck, Prince, and Herbie Hancock.
Wilkenfeld, who began playing bass at age 14, rose to prominence in her early 20s, earning global recognition for her performances alongside Beck and other iconic musicians. Over the years, she’s carved out a solo career defined by introspective songwriting, impeccable musicianship, and a refusal to be confined by genre.
Her influence extends far beyond her instrument, inspiring a new generation of female musicians to push boundaries in rock, jazz, and beyond. News of her farewell tour has already sparked an outpouring of emotion online, with fans and fellow artists expressing both sadness and admiration.
The official tour dates and cities are as follows:
March 4 – Los Angeles, CA
March 7 – San Francisco, CA
March 10 – Seattle, WA
March 14 – Chicago, IL
March 17 – New York, NY
March 21 – Toronto, ON
March 25 – London, UK
March 28 – Berlin, DE
April 1 – Paris, FR
April 6 – Sydney, AUS
April 10 – Melbourne, AUS
Additional dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 7, with pre-sale access available to Wilkenfeld’s mailing list subscribers starting June 5.
As Tal Wilkenfeld prepares to take her final bow, “One Last Ride” promises to be a poignant tribute to a trailblazing artist whose legacy is already firmly etched into the annals of modern music.