Queen could return to the stage, but drummer Roger Taylor says any reunion plans largely depend on guitarist Sir Brian May.
The legendary rock band last toured with singer Adam Lambert on The Rhapsody Tour, which concluded in 2024. Since then, Taylor and May have only performed together once, playing “Bohemian Rhapsody” at the Last Night of the Proms in September 2025 to mark the song’s 50th anniversary.
Roger Taylor says Queen’s future depends on Brian May
Speaking on The Rock Show With Shaun Keaveny on BBC Radio 2, Taylor admitted that reviving Queen’s live operation would be a significant undertaking and that May’s feelings on returning to the road will be key.
“Well, it is a big machine to gear up, if you know what I mean. But, yeah, really, I think it’s more down to Brian [May, Queen guitarist] than me. I love playing live. I enjoy it, always have. It’s really how he feels about it. So if we both wanna do it, I’d be happy to. But we’ll see. Never say never. We have been working for a while with [singer] Adam Lambert, who has the most incredible voice.”
Adam Lambert says no Queen tour is currently planned
Lambert, who has fronted Queen on tour since 2011, recently revealed there are currently no discussions about another run of shows.
Speaking to Smooth Radio, he said:
“There’s nothing on the books with Queen. We’ve never had the conversation saying we’re done, but there’s nothing actually planned right now. It’s sort of up to them. They’re the boss. I’m the guest. If they call me and say, ‘Hey, we wanna tour again,’ I’ll say, ‘Yeah, sure, I’d love to.'”
Brian May has been taking things easier since his stroke
May suffered a stroke in 2024 that temporarily left him without full control of his left arm. The guitarist has since made a strong recovery but has understandably scaled back his commitments.
The health scare, combined with the scale of mounting a major Queen production, means any potential return to touring remains uncertain.
Brian May has raised concerns about performing in the US
In recent months, May has also voiced reservations about performing in the United States, describing the country as “a dangerous place at the moment” under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Speaking to the Daily Mail’s Eden Confidential column, he said:
“America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have to take that into account.
It’s very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America and we love it, but it’s not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment.”
May has also previously stated that he would not perform at Glastonbury due to the culling of badgers on Worthy Farm in Somerset.
For now, there are no confirmed plans for Queen to tour again. But with both Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert insisting the door remains open, fans have been left with a familiar message from the band: never say never.
