The German DJ and producer reflects on more than two decades in electronic music, including North American career defining plays at Coachella, Red Rocks and The Hollywood Bowl, confirming 2027 as his final festival year and 2028 as the year of his final headline tour ‘Becoming The Joker’
German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha has announced his retirement from music, revealing that 2028 will be his final year as an artist. In a video statement shared across his social media channels yesterday, Saturday, October 24, Boris explained his decision and his hope of making the most of the next two years with his fans, creating more memories together before he steps away from music permanently. He will perform at festivals for the last time in 2027 before embarking on his final headline tour titled Becoming the Joker in 2028.
While the announcement may come as a surprise to fans, Boris Brejcha, widely known as ‘The Joker’ explains that the decision was not made overnight. He first began considering retirement several years ago and spent the past two years reflecting on what the next chapter of his life might look like. Now, he feels ready to share his decision with his audience. He also expresses his gratitude to the fans who have supported him throughout his career, acknowledging the role they have played in his journey.
“You have given me so much strength, and that’s why I want to give just as much strength back to you when we celebrate together one last time in 2028,” Boris says in the video.
Alongside his retirement announcement, Brejcha offers a first glimpse of what lies ahead, teasing the Last Chapter: Becoming the Joker Tour 2028. In the video, he is seen writing the tour title in an ornate book. While 2027 will mark his last year performing at festivals, the 2028 tour will give fans one final opportunity to see him headline shows before he steps away from music. Further tour details will be announced at a later date.
Over the course of his career, Boris has built a distinctive identity in electronic music through his signature High-Tech Minimal sounds and joker mask. From his early releases in 2006 to performances at major venues and festivals around the world, he has developed an international fanbase while continuing to release music on his own terms.
Career highlights in North America include a recent performance at the legendary Hollywood Bowl where he was accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Coachella Sahara stage and Red Rocks sets in 2023 and 2025, and Mexico City’s Palácio de los Deportes which drew over 18,000 fans. His retirement announcement only sets the stage for the final chapter of a career spanning more than two decades.
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