Billy Joel is saying goodbye to Madison Square Garden after a record-breaking residency. After more than 150 performances over 10 years, the musician will wrap up his Manhattan Arena stint in July 2024.
type Joel, of the Gardens’ first-ever music franchise, shared the news at an MSG press conference, which was also attended by venue CEO James Dolan and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the report said.
“There’s only one thing more New York than Billy Joel — and that’s the Billy Joel concert at MSG,” said Mayor Adams. “For more than 50 years, Billy’s music has defined our city and brought us together. On behalf of 8.5 million New Yorkers, congratulate Billy on his historic sold-out show at MSG and thank you for bringing joy to us all throughout your life. “
“Billy Joel’s franchise made history — not just for Madison Square Garden, but for the music industry as a whole,” added Dolan. “150 sold out lifetime shows is a remarkable achievement and a testament to Billy’s extraordinary talent, well-loved catalog and loyal fan base. Billy always had a home at MSG, and despite his 150th The show is coming to an end.”
The first of Joel’s last 10 concerts will take place on October 20, 2023, future dates TBD.Pre-orders for the show begin Wednesday, June 7 at 10:00AM ET (use code disco) general sale after 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, the 9th; grab yours conductor. Alternatively, you can view Joel’s previously announced shows and offers for future shows at StubHub websiteyour order is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program.
In the meantime, Joel will be on a joint headlining tour with Steve Nicks for the rest of 2023, “Two Idols, One Night,” and you can get tickets here.
Billy Joel Tour Dates in 2023:
06/02 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
06/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field ^
07/07 – London, UK @ Hyde Park
07/24 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
08/05 – Columbus, Ohio @ Ohio Stadium ^
08/19 – GEHA Field at Arrowhead, Kansas City, MO ^
08/29 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/10 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/23 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium ^
10/07 – Baltimore, MD @ M&T Bank Stadium ^
10/10 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
11/10 – Minneapolis, MN @ Bank of America Stadium ^
12/08 – Phoenix, AZ @Chase Field ^
^ = w/ Steve Nix