Avicii To Retire From Touring After 2016 Run

Avicii, the acclaimed Swedish DJ, has decided to retire from touring to support his music following his 2016 run.

Avicii Retiring

Avicii, at just 26, is retiring from touring and live shows. He announced his decision on his website Tuesday in a long and emotional letter to his fans:

“My path has been filled with success but it hasn’t come without its bumps. I’ve become an adult while growing as an artist, I’ve come to know myself better and realize that there’s so much I want to do with my life. I have strong interests in different areas but there’s so little time to explore them.

Two weeks ago, I took the time to drive across the U.S. with my friends and team, to just look and see and think about things in a new way. It really helped me realize that I needed to make the change that I’d been struggling with for a while.

My choices and career have never been driven by material things, although I’m grateful for all the opportunities and comforts my success has availed me. I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist.

I will however never let go of music – I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but I’ve decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows. Let’s make them go out with a bang!”

Avicii has amassed a number of hits over the years, including “Levels, “Wake Me” and “Waiting For Love.” He’s been touring to support the music he produces with relative consistently since 2013, though health issues – including gallbladder and appendix surgery – have forced him to cancel and suspend numerous shows.

In his letter, Avicii left the door open for a possible comeback down the road, telling his fans, “One part of me can never say never, I could be back …but I won’t be right back.”