German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha has announced plans to retire from music, revealing that 2028 will mark his final year as an artist. In a video statement shared across his social media channels on Saturday, October 24, the artist known as The Joker explained that he intends to spend the next two years creating lasting memories with fans before stepping away from performing and releasing music.
The announcement outlines a final stretch of performances leading into Last Chapter: Becoming the Joker Tour 2028. While Brejcha plans to make 2027 his final year performing at festivals, the following year will bring a farewell headline tour, giving fans one last opportunity to experience his music live. Additional details about the tour are expected to be announced at a later date.
Although the news may surprise longtime listeners, Brejcha explained that retirement has been on his mind for several years. He spent the past two years reflecting on what he wanted the next chapter of his life to look like before deciding to share his plans publicly. His announcement also carried a message of gratitude for the fans who have supported his journey, emphasizing the importance of making these final years together meaningful.
“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 Brejcha says in the video.
The announcement also offers an early glimpse of the farewell era. In the video, Brejcha writes the title of his upcoming tour in an ornate book, introducing Last Chapter: Becoming the Joker Tour 2028 as the culmination of his career. With the final festival appearances planned for 2027 and headline shows to follow in 2028, the two-year timeline gives fans an opportunity to celebrate his music before his departure.
Over more than two decades, Brejcha has established a recognizable identity in electronic music through his signature High-Tech Minimal sound and distinctive joker mask. Beginning with releases in 2006, he developed a global following by combining intricate electronic production with a performance style that stands apart from conventional DJ sets.
His career has included appearances at major festivals and venues around the world. In North America, highlights include a performance at the Hollywood Bowl accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, appearances on the Sahara Stage at Coachella, and sets at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2023 and 2025. In Mexico City, his performance at Palacio de los Deportes drew more than 18,000 fans.
As Brejcha prepares for his final years as an active artist, the announcement marks a significant moment for fans who have followed his evolution from his early releases to international stages. His farewell plans put the focus on the music, the community surrounding it, and the shared experiences that have defined his career.
With festival performances concluding in 2027 and the Last Chapter: Becoming the Joker Tour scheduled for 2028, Boris Brejcha is preparing to close this chapter on his own terms. For now, fans can look ahead to two more years of performances before the artist behind The Joker persona steps away from music.
BORIS BREJCHA: Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Spotify | YouTube | SoundCloud