The Stones are in USA now you know. They don't need the cash from ticket sales next year now. Tne tour is rolling. Bands that sell tickets two years before they perform need the cash. The Stones like the flexibility. They announce the shows little by little. European shows come later this year. May be in a month or two if they follow their standard procedure.
I'm glad this question has been asked, because I confess to suffering enormous withdrawal symptoms after returning from the States following the three NY shows - and dare I say I'm also impatient for announcements of UK and European shows. I shall survive ....... somehow. BTW - for those addicts like me who are suffering, you can catch the movie Stones at the Max at the IMAX cinema Waterloo every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the end of November. Recommended, it's outrageous.
From what I heard.. the European tour is OFF TOTALLY.. they hate you even though they are from thier. They are go to S. AMERICA, ASIA then USA again.. then AUSTRAILIA and then back to USA for small theater tour then back to S. AMERICA and then finish is off with USA and of course Toronto. Sorry guys NO EUROPE this time around its all been a really bad big ugly rumor....lol!
Of course they will play Europe next summer. I get e-mail every day from people who hear them discussing and bidding on venues and making queries at various places. The contracts are up for bid now and they sign these days. It will still take some time before the big puzzle is all set but it will be a great tour in Europe for sure. And Japan. And Australia. And New Zealand. And South America. And possibly other Asian countries. No worries.
If I am not mistaken, it might be before x-mas, buying tickets for x-mas presents is a great combination.... Announcing it in january, february would not make sense..... everybody's pocket would be empty and therefore bad sales......