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Ministry confirm date and location of final ever show in 2027
Ministry have confirmed that their final performance will take place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on 30 October 2027. The show marks the end of the band’s career, following the release of their final album, and is expected to bring together musicians influenced by the group.
The album, *Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)*, is due out on 30 October 2026, exactly one year before the farewell concert. Frontman Al Jourgensen has not announced the support acts; a farewell tour is planned for Europe and the UK from April, followed by a North American leg leading to the final show.
In short
- Ministry’s final show is set for 30 October 2027.
- The concert will be at Kia Forum in California.
- Their final album arrives exactly one year earlier.
Explained simply
Ministry are an American band led by singer and songwriter Al Jourgensen. They emerged from the electronic music scene in the early 1980s before becoming known for a heavier sound that blends industrial music and metal.
The group has influenced musicians across heavy and alternative music. Jourgensen has said the band’s next album will be its last, while a farewell tour is planned across Europe, the UK and North America.