Legendary musician Neil Young has revealed plans to kick off the European leg of his Love Earth tour with a special free concert in Ukraine.
Announced via his official website, Young confirmed that he and his band, The Chrome Hearts, will perform a show “for everyone,” with exact dates and venue details expected soon.
The Love Earth tour, supporting Young’s upcoming album Talkin’ to the Trees, will commence this summer. Beginning in Rättvik, Sweden, the tour will take Young and his band across Europe and North America before concluding in Los Angeles on September 15th.
“Join us as we celebrate the Summer of Democracy,” Young wrote. “Old songs, new songs, deep jams! We’ll be together again. The Chrome Hearts and I are ready for you!”
Young has been outspoken about the political situation in Ukraine, previously condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader with a “twisted vision” trying to “rewrite history for his own gain.”
His concert announcement follows a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Just days earlier, Young published a blog post titled Leader of the Free World No More, in which he criticized the U.S.’s diminished global standing.
“The U.S. has lost its role as a leader,” Young wrote. “But true Patriots will always rise. The world will see who we really are.”
Beyond his tour, Young is also set to headline BST Hyde Park in London, marking his first return to the festival since 2019, when he co-headlined with Bob Dylan. He will also make an appearance at Glastonbury after previously withdrawing over corporate disputes.
Additionally, Young has announced Coastal, a documentary chronicling his 2023 solo tour. Accompanying the film will be Coastal: The Soundtrack, a live album featuring stripped-down renditions of his classics.
