farewell tour
/ˌfeəˈwel tʊər/
Meaning
A "farewell tour" is a final series of concerts performed by an artist or group before they officially retire or disband. It serves as a way to say goodbye to their fans and perform their hits one last time. Sometimes, bands jokingly go on multiple "farewell tours" over several years, which has become a common trope in the music industry.
Examples
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The legendary rock band announced their farewell tour after forty years on the road.
The legendary rock band announced their farewell tour after forty years on the road.
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Fans paid premium prices for tickets, thinking this would be the singer's final farewell tour.
Fans paid premium prices for tickets, thinking this would be the singer's final farewell tour.
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I was lucky enough to catch their farewell tour before they broke up for good.
I was lucky enough to catch their farewell tour before they broke up for good.
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Many critics are skeptical about whether this is actually their last farewell tour.
Many critics are skeptical about whether this is actually their last farewell tour.
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The farewell tour ended with an emotional three-hour show in their hometown.
The farewell tour ended with an emotional three-hour show in their hometown.
Common Mistakes
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✗ They are doing a goodbye travel this autumn.
✓ They are doing a farewell tour this autumn.
"Goodbye travel" is a literal translation. "Farewell tour" is the standard, set idiom in English.
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✗ The band announced their farewell concert of three months.
✓ The band announced their farewell tour of three months.
A "concert" is a single event, while a "tour" is a series of concerts over a period of time.
Related Expressions
Practice
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After decades of performing, the band is calling it quits with one last ___.
💡 The final series of concerts before retirement.
Show answer
farewell tour
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Tickets for the ___ sold out in seconds because fans knew it was their last chance.
💡 A final concert series by an artist who is retiring.
Show answer
farewell tour