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Fish Officially Announces Farewell Tour, Giving Fans One Last Chance to Say Goodbye
In a move that has thrilled fans around the world, legendary former Marillion frontman Fish has officially announced a farewell tour for 2025—marking his final return to the stage after previously retiring in 2020.
The Scottish prog-rock icon, born Derek William Dick, made the announcement via a heartfelt video posted to his official website and social media channels. “This isn’t a comeback,” Fish said with a smile. “It’s a proper goodbye. I owe it to the music, and I owe it to the fans who’ve walked this road with me for over four decades.”
The tour, titled “The Final Curtain,” will feature a carefully curated setlist spanning his solo career and iconic Marillion era, including beloved tracks like Kayleigh, Fugazi, The Company, and selections from his final album Weltschmerz.
The farewell shows will begin in autumn 2025, starting in the UK and continuing through Europe with a handful of international dates rumored. Fish emphasized that these performances will be intimate, emotionally charged events: “These aren’t just concerts—they’re conversations, goodbyes, and thank-yous. I never had the chance to say farewell properly because of the pandemic. Now, I will.”
Fans have already begun celebrating across online forums, many expressing gratitude that they’ll finally get the chance to see Fish live one last time. Early reactions also speculate on potential guest appearances from former Marillion bandmates, though nothing has been confirmed.
Tickets are expected to go on sale within weeks, and demand is projected to be massive. For long-time followers of progressive rock, this isn’t just a tour—it’s the closing chapter of a truly poetic musical journey.
