You know that feeling when a friend tells you they’re going "off the grid" for a while? Usually, it means they’re turning off their phone for a weekend. When Adele says it, she means it for years. Honestly, the biggest mystery in music right now isn't who’s topping the charts—it’s the whereabouts of the woman who practically owns them.
Where is Adele today? If you’re looking for her on a stage in Las Vegas, you’re about two months too late. The glitter has settled. The "Weekends with Adele" residency at Caesars Palace officially wrapped its emotional, two-year run on November 23, 2024. Since then, she hasn't just stepped out of the spotlight; she's basically pulled the curtains, turned off the stage lights, and locked the theater doors behind her.
The Great Hiatus of 2026
Right now, Adele is in the middle of what she famously promised would be an "incredibly long time" away from music.
She isn't just taking a nap. She’s living.
During her final shows in Munich and Vegas, she was remarkably blunt about being "spent." She told the crowd she had spent the last seven years building a life for herself and she finally wanted to live it. It’s a bit of a pattern for her, isn't it? We get an album, a massive emotional outpouring, and then she vanishes into the mist like a Victorian ghost until she has something new to say.
But "vanishing" in 2026 looks a bit different than it did back in the 21 era.
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For starters, she’s reportedly splitting her time between the massive $58 million Beverly Hills estate she bought from Sylvester Stallone and her roots back in London. There have been some pretty solid whispers that she’s feeling homesick. Even with a 12-car garage and an infinity pool in California, London has a pull on her that Hollywood just can't match.
Is She Actually Retired?
Short answer: No.
Long answer: Sorta, but not really.
There’s been a lot of chatter about "early retirement." People see her skipping award shows and wonder if she’s done for good. But look at the facts. Just this month—January 2026—reports surfaced that she’s actually in talks for a massive movie debut.
Her fiancé, Rich Paul, is reportedly a bit nervous about it. You can’t blame him. The move from "Queen of Ballads" to "Hollywood Actress" is a minefield. According to industry insiders, Paul is protective because Adele is such a perfectionist. If she does a movie, she isn't going to half-beat it. She’s going to want an Oscar to go with those Grammys.
Then there’s the Super Bowl. Every year, the rumor mill grinds out the same story: "Adele is doing the Halftime Show."
For 2026, the noise is louder than usual. Page Six reported her team has been in talks for the gig. Will she do it? She’s turned it down before, saying she’s "not a dancer." But if she’s looking for a way to break her hiatus with the biggest bang possible, that would be it.
The Secret 2026 Album Rumors
You’ve probably heard the rumors about a fifth album.
Supposedly, it’s inspired by "London pubs and European house music."
Let’s be real for a second. Adele doing a house track sounds wild, but she did give us a taste of that "late-night energy" with some of the tracks on 30. The word on the street is that she’s been working with Max Martin again, and possibly even Danger Mouse.
If an album does drop in 2026—and that’s a big if—it won't be a surprise release. Adele doesn't do the "Beyoncé drop." She does the "Global Takeover." You’ll see the number "37" (or whatever age she settles on) projected onto the Eiffel Tower before a single note hits Spotify.
Living the "Normal" Life
When she isn't dodging paparazzi or weighing movie scripts, her life is actually pretty domestic.
She’s a mom first. Her son, Angelo, is getting older, and she’s been very vocal about wanting to be present for his school runs and "normal" life stuff. That’s the real reason she stays away. It’s not about being mysterious; it’s about not wanting to miss the small things because she’s stuck in a tour bus in the middle of nowhere.
She and Rich Paul are essentially "solid," as the tabloids like to say. They’ve been together since 2021, and they’ve spent the start of 2026 mostly staying low-profile, occasionally popping up at an NBA game when Rich’s clients are playing.
What This Means for You
If you were hoping to buy Adele tickets today, you’re out of luck.
There are no tours. There are no residency extensions. There are just tribute acts. Actually, there’s a massive "Candlelight Tribute to Adele" touring cities like Ipswich and San Francisco right now, which tells you how much people miss the real thing.
What you should actually do:
- Stop refreshing her Instagram. She barely posts. When she does, it’s usually a months-old photo or a very specific career update.
- Watch the Super Bowl announcements. If she’s going to perform in 2026, that’s where the confirmation will come from.
- Keep an eye on the UK property market news. If she buys another massive townhouse in Kensington, it’s a sign she’s moved back to England full-time.
- Listen to 30 again. It’s all we’ve got for now, and honestly, it still holds up.
Adele is currently in her "living" era. She’s wealthy, she’s engaged, and she’s earned the right to be silent. We’re just living in the gap between the last heartbreak and the next masterpiece.
Wait for the projection on the side of a building. That’s when you’ll know she’s truly back.