Robert Plant and Jimmy Page Announce 2026 “One Last Ride” Tour — A Soul-Shaking Revival Breathes New Life into Country Music in Memory of Their Late Friend Ozzy — Dates and Cities Revealed…

In an emotional and unexpected announcement that has set the music world ablaze, legendary Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant and Jimmy Page have revealed their long-awaited reunion for the 2026 “One Last Ride” Tour. But this isn’t your typical Zeppelin-esque rock fest. Instead, it’s a powerful, genre-blending journey through country, Americana, and southern rock, performed as a tribute to their dear late friend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed earlier this year.

“People expected fire and thunder,” said Plant during a tearful press event at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. “But what we’re bringing is soul and sorrow. This is a healing ride—for us, for Ozzy’s memory, and for the fans who’ve traveled this road with us for decades.”

A Surprising Genre Shift with Deep Roots

Plant and Page are no strangers to musical reinvention. After pioneering hard rock with Led Zeppelin, the duo have long explored the blues, folk, and world music scenes. However, this 2026 tour sees them fully embrace country music’s emotional core—a decision rooted in their shared appreciation for storytelling and a quiet promise they made to Ozzy.

“Ozzy always said he wanted to do a country album in his final years,” Page revealed. “He loved the honesty of it—the brokenness, the redemption, the open skies. We never got to make that album with him. So this tour is our way of finishing that story.”

The “One Last Ride” Tour blends original country-influenced songs, reimagined Led Zeppelin classics with acoustic, slide guitar, and fiddle arrangements, and a handful of new compositions dedicated to Ozzy himself. Early teasers include a moving acoustic tribute titled “Ride On, Brother”, and a reworked version of “Ramble On” infused with Appalachian strings and gospel harmony.

Cities, Dates, and Venues with Meaning

Instead of massive stadiums, the tour will take place in historically rich, acoustically intimate venues—each chosen for their ties to American musical heritage. The 18-stop journey begins in March 2026, starting in Austin and finishing in London with a grand final show on what would have been Ozzy’s birthday.

Official Tour Dates Include:

• March 7 – Austin City Limits Live, Austin, TX

• March 14 – Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN

• March 21 – Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA

• March 28 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO

• April 4 – The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA

• April 11 – Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA

• April 18 – Beacon Theatre, New York, NY

• April 25 – Chicago Theatre, IL

• May 2 – Massey Hall, Toronto, ON

• May 9 – Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, TN (special tribute night)

• May 30 – Royal Albert Hall, London, UK (closing memorial concert for Ozzy)

The final London show will include a holographic tribute segment featuring Ozzy’s archived vocals, interwoven into a new composition co-written by Plant, Page, and producer Rick Rubin.

Not Just a Concert—A Celebration of Life

This tour isn’t merely a musical experience—it’s a spiritual homage to friendship, legacy, and the ever-evolving nature of music. Each night will open with a 15-minute montage of behind-the-scenes footage of Ozzy, Plant, and Page from the 70s to the 2000s.

Fans will also receive access to an exclusive digital tour companion, featuring unreleased photos, handwritten lyrics, and personal letters between the trio over the years. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the “Ozzy Legacy Fund”, a new foundation aimed at supporting mental health programs for struggling musicians.

Special Guests and Collaborations

Though primarily a Plant/Page performance, the duo has invited several country music stars to join them throughout the tour. Confirmed guests include:

• Chris Stapleton, who will appear at select southern dates

• Brandi Carlile, providing harmony vocals on select ballads

• Sturgill Simpson, co-writing two unreleased tracks

• And a special surprise: a posthumous duet with Ozzy Osbourne, using studio vocal stems from a never-released 2018 Nashville session

Page hinted that fans might also hear a country-style rendition of “Stairway to Heaven”—but with a banjo, pedal steel, and harmonica twist.

Fans React

Within minutes of the announcement, social media exploded with reactions. #OneLastRide2026 trended on X (formerly Twitter), with fans calling the idea “genius,” “poignant,” and “the emotional release we didn’t know we needed.”

One fan wrote: “Led Zeppelin in cowboy boots for Ozzy? Count me in. This is more than a concert—it’s history.”

Another posted: “Ozzy always joked about doing a country album. Now Plant and Page are making it real for him. This is love.”

Ticket Sales and VIP Packages

Tickets go on pre-sale September 25, 2025, with general public release October 1. VIP “Soul Shaker” packages include early access, signed vinyls of the upcoming companion album, and limited-edition tour posters featuring Ozzy’s silhouette alongside Plant and Page under a rising sun.

All attendees will also receive a download of the live concert album, recorded across the tour’s most powerful nights.

Final Thoughts

The “One Last Ride” Tour isn’t just a farewell—it’s a rebirth. A soulful collaboration between two of rock’s greatest minds, inspired by the loss of a friend who defied all odds and left his mark across every genre.

As Robert Plant said best: “This isn’t the end. It’s the final verse to a song we started writing 50 years ago—with Ozzy humming somewhere in the background. And now, we’re going to sing it loud.”

The ride begins in 2026. Make sure you’re on it.