An Open Letter: Emily Armstrong Announces 2026 Farewell Tour
‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock’s World Era – Dates and Cities Revealed
The letter appeared online in the early hours of Saturday morning, penned in Emily Armstrong’s unmistakable voice — raw, fiery, and threaded with emotion. For two decades, Armstrong, the frontwoman of the genre-bending powerhouse Dead Sara, has been a symbol of defiance, freedom, and unrelenting energy. Now, with a bittersweet blend of gratitude and finality, she has announced her farewell tour, aptly titled One Last Ride.
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The Open Letter
“Dear friends, family, misfits, and dreamers,” it begins.
Armstrong writes with the kind of vulnerability that only comes when someone is ready to close a chapter they never thought would end.
> ‘Rock and roll has carried me farther than I ever thought I could go. From sweaty clubs in L.A. to sold-out arenas across the world, you were there. You screamed the words louder than I could sing them, you lifted me when I was broken, and you gave me a life I never dared to dream of. But everything has a season, and mine is finding its close. The fire doesn’t die, but the road gets heavy. It’s time for one last ride.’
The letter continues with gratitude — to her bandmates, to the countless crews who turned chaos into shows, and to the fans who, in her words, “turned pain into power, and silence into thunder.”
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Why Now?
Though Armstrong doesn’t cite one single reason for stepping away, those close to her have hinted at a mix of personal and professional factors. Years of relentless touring, the grind of the music industry, and the simple desire to live a life beyond the stage seem to play their parts.
In her letter, she writes:
> ‘I want to feel the quiet again. I want to remember what it’s like to listen instead of perform, to live instead of run. But before I do, I owe you one more night — in every city that made me who I am.’
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The Farewell Tour: One Last Ride
The tour is monumental, spanning continents and giving fans across the globe one final chance to witness Armstrong in her prime. She’s not holding back — from intimate venues that recall the early Dead Sara days to grand stadiums worthy of her legacy.
North America
March 12, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA (The Forum)
March 16, 2026 – San Francisco, CA (Chase Center)
March 20, 2026 – Seattle, WA (Climate Pledge Arena)
March 28, 2026 – Chicago, IL (United Center)
April 2, 2026 – New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
April 6, 2026 – Toronto, ON (Scotiabank Arena)
April 12, 2026 – Nashville, TN (Bridgestone Arena)
Europe
May 4, 2026 – London, UK (O2 Arena)
May 9, 2026 – Paris, FR (Accor Arena)
May 14, 2026 – Berlin, DE (Mercedes-Benz Arena)
May 18, 2026 – Amsterdam, NL (Ziggo Dome)
May 25, 2026 – Milan, IT (Mediolanum Forum)
Rest of the World
June 6, 2026 – Sydney, AUS (Qudos Bank Arena)
June 12, 2026 – Tokyo, JP (Nippon Budokan)
June 20, 2026 – São Paulo, BR (Allianz Parque)
The finale is already set for July 4, 2026 in her hometown of Los Angeles — a fitting end on America’s loudest day, beneath fireworks that promise to rival the roar of her audience.
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Fan Reactions
Social media exploded within minutes of the letter’s release. Hashtags like #OneLastRide and #ThankYouEmily began trending worldwide. Fans posted grainy clips of past concerts, tattoos of Armstrong’s lyrics, and stories of how her music saved their lives.
“Emily’s voice carried me through my darkest days,” one fan wrote. “I can’t imagine a world without her tours, but I’ll be there screaming every word until the very last song.”
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Tributes from Peers
The rock world responded with both sorrow and admiration. Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett tweeted, “Emily Armstrong is one of the last great frontwomen of our time. If you don’t catch her on this tour, you’ll regret it forever.”
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale added, “We came up together, screamed together, and bled together. Emily, you’ve earned this rest. But damn, the stage will never sound the same without you.”
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The Legacy
Emily Armstrong has always been more than a voice. Her howl — equal parts fury and catharsis — became a beacon for outsiders and dreamers. Dead Sara’s breakout hit “Weatherman” cemented her as a rock titan, but it was the consistency of her craft, her refusal to dilute her rawness, that made her unforgettable.
Her open letter closes with a promise, one that feels less like an ending and more like a challenge:
> ‘When the lights go down after the last show, I’ll still be here. You’ll still hear me in your car stereos, in the cracked speakers of your first apartment, in the headphones you blast to shut out the world. Rock isn’t dying — it never does. But my chapter in it is closing. Let’s make it count.’
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What Comes After
Though Armstrong hasn’t detailed her future plans, she hints at continuing to create, just not on the same relentless scale. Rumors swirl about a solo acoustic record, writing for other artists, or even stepping away from music entirely.
Whatever lies ahead, One Last Ride ensures she leaves on her own terms — loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable.
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Closing Thoughts
When the final chords echo across Los Angeles on July 4, 2026, it won’t just be the end of a tour. It will be the end of an era. Emily Armstrong, who once embodied the reckless freedom of rock and roll, will take her bow.
For fans, this isn’t just another tour. It’s a pilgrimage, a chance to say goodbye to a voice that carried their generation. For Armstrong, it’s not defeat, but liberation — a chance to walk away while the stage still trembles beneath her boots.
And maybe that’s the truest form of rock and roll — to burn bright, to walk away before the light dims, and to leave behind echoes that never fade.
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