Judas Priest recently wrapped up their 2026 tour dates following the announcement that bassist Ian Hill would be stepping away due to health issues. He was replaced by Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer, and the band has already announced its first shows for 2027. So far, all the concerts are part of festivals and are scheduled for May, June and July in the United States, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic and Greece.
Judas Priest announces their first 2027 tour dates
May
16 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock 2027
June
23 – 26 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock 2027
24 – København, Denmark – Copenhell Festival 2027
July
2 – 4 – Helsinki, Finland – Tuska Festival 2027
11 – Vizovice, Czechia – Masters of Rock 2027
14 – Markopoulo Mesogeas, Greece – Release Festival Athens
In a statement for the fans, Ian Hill explained that advanced arthritis in his left shoulder, right hand and knees are the main reason why he had to decide to stop. He had already missed the band’s show in London last month, being replaced by Uriah Heep’s Dave Rimmer, who now was announced as his replacement in the band.
Now, vocalist Rob Halford is the only classic member of the band in the lineup, since K.K. Downing was not accepted back after changing his mind about retiring and Glenn Tipton has been absent from the band’s live performances for a few years due to Parkinson’s disease . Their most recent album is “Invincible Shield”, released in 2024.
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