Nikki Sixx Prepares To Leave The Road With Mötley Crüe

Nikki Sixx is preparing to retire from touring with Mötley Crüe. He revealed that he plans to dedicate more time to family life and pursue music projects outside of the band. In a statement posted on X, the bassist shared his feelings about the group’s final shows and explained why he’s ready to step away from the touring lifestyle.

“Looking forward to these ten shows with Motley but also extremely excited about all the other projects I have planned for the future not involving being in a band,” Sixx said. “Love playing the songs and honestly most of them are very personal to me but being on the road is not for me for too much longer.”

He stressed that prioritizing his family is central to this choice.

“I have a 6 year old girl to raise and 5 wonderful older kids and a granddaughter to spend time with,” he continued. “The good news is all these new projects ALL involve music. Music will always be my life but the road is old. Being a rockstar is overrated. Being a creative is where it’s at. THE future IS EXCITing AND the PAST WAS A BLAST.”

The announcement signals a major shift for the longtime Mötley Crüe member, as he heads toward fresh creative paths while staying deeply connected to music.

His decision comes as the band approaches what appears to be the last chapter of its touring career. The remaining concerts will serve as a capstone to decades of performances that shaped both Sixx’s legacy and the heavy metal scene.

According to Business Insider, the band’s final 10 shows will be part of a Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, running from September 12 to October 3, 2025. Tickets are available through official and verified resale outlets, with prices ranging but generally accessible for fans eager to witness this closing era. Meanwhile, Hypebot reported that Sixx has no solo touring dates scheduled for 2025–2026, underscoring his intent to focus on new music projects and family life rather than continuing on the road.

This is not the first time Mötley Crüe has announced farewell shows. Wikipedia notes the group’s “Final Tour” ran from 2014 to 2015, before they eventually returned to the stage. However, Sixx’s personal choice to stop touring now suggests a more definitive and individual decision rather than a band-wide publicity move.

The residency model offers the group a way to perform without the demanding travel schedule of a traditional tour, a strategy that has grown popular among veteran artists seeking to continue live shows while avoiding the exhaustion of constant movement.