Rihanna is reportedly gearing up to hit the road again in 2026, marking her long-awaited return to the stage nearly a decade after her last tour, all while preparing to welcome her third child with partner ASAP Rocky.
The 37-year-old pop star had initially planned a six-show residency at London Stadium this July, which would have been her first major performance since the Anti World Tour in 2016. However, those dates were quietly scrapped in a behind-closed-doors meeting, reportedly due to personal commitments and her growing family.
According to The Sun, the concerts are now being rescheduled for 2026. The source added, “Rihanna and her team are now confident they can make it work for next year.” The new timeline will also coincide with the 10th anniversary of her critically acclaimed album Anti, fueling speculation that her long-awaited ninth album will finally drop before the tour begins.
The “Umbrella” hitmaker is currently pregnant with her third child. Despite the challenges of motherhood, Rihanna is reportedly fully committed to making her comeback a meaningful one. “Rihanna might be pregnant with her third baby but she is the ultimate working mum and has the support of her partner ASAP Rocky,” the insider shared.
Plans for the 2025 show had reportedly included dates on July 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 12 at West Ham’s London Stadium, the site of the 2012 Olympics. Though preparations had reached advanced stages, they were paused without public explanation — until now.
The news comes as Rihanna continues to balance her flourishing career and family life. The nine-time Grammy winner confirmed earlier this year that her new album is in the works, telling Harper’s Bazaar: “This time away from music needs to count… It has to matter. I have to show them it was worth the wait.”
The singer, who recently voiced Smurfette in the animated film The Smurfs Movie, walked the red carpet with her two sons, RZA and Riot, at the Los Angeles premiere. Speaking to Access Hollywood, she revealed how her boys’ boundless energy keeps her on her toes. “My two princes wear me out,” she laughed.
Last week, Rihanna also returned to her native Barbados to attend the funeral of her father, Ronald Fenty, who passed away in May at the age of 70 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Despite the emotional toll of recent events, Rihanna appears more determined than ever to reconnect with fans through music. The upcoming 2026 tour will be her first major live shows in nearly ten years, and fans around the world are already eagerly awaiting dates and ticket details.