The world’s most famous residency is coming to an end.
On Thursday, July 25, Billy Joel will play his 150th and final show at NYC’s Madison Square Garden capping a run that began over a decade ago.
However, before that historic gig, the “Piano Man” will headline his 149th concert at MSG on Saturday, June 8.
And, if seeing the 75-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer live at his home arena is on your bucket list, it would be wise to see him in June instead of July.
Based on our findings, tickets to see Joel on June 8 start at $282 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.
$617 before fees is the lowest price we could find on tickets for Joel’s July 25 swan song.
Jonesing to hear Joel jam out to “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” “Uptown Girl,” “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant,” “Only The Good Die Young,” “My Life” and more?
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Billy Joel’s second to last concert at MSG on June 8 below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Billy Joel MSG tickets 2024
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets to see Billy Joel at MSG by section on June 8 can be found here:
| Madison Square Garden sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 400 level | $282 |
| 300 level | $280 |
| 200 level | $353 |
| 100 level | $405 |
| Floor level | $649 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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Billy Joel 2024 tour schedule
In addition to his longstanding MSG residency, Joel will be quite busy this year.
He also has a few out-of-state co-headlining gigs with Sting, Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart.
Plus, Joel is slated to headline at Great Britain’s Principality Stadium on Aug. 9.
To find out if Billy J. is headed to your neck of the woods, check out his complete tour calendar.
Billy Joel new music
Joel dropped his first single in nearly two decades on Feb. 1.
You can hear the simultaneously romantic, nostalgic, and anthemic “Turn The Lights Back On” here.
Billy Joel set list
Although Joel is known to mix it up for fans, we found a recent MSG concert set list courtesy of Set List FM to give you a taste of what hits to expect when you see him live at the Garden.
01.) “My Life”
02.) “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)”
03.) “Summer, Highland Falls”
04.) “Zanzibar”
05.) “An Innocent Man”
06.) “The Entertainer”
07.) “Just the Way You Are”
08.) “Los Angelenos”
09.) “Allentown”
10.) “Vienna”
11.) “Don’t Ask Me Why”
12.) “New York State of Mind”
13.) “The Downeaster Alexa”
14.) “Sometimes a Fantasy”
15.) “Only the Good Die Young”
16.) “The River of Dreams”
17.) “Nessun dorma” (Giacomo Puccini cover)
18.) “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant”
19.) “Piano Man”
Encore:
20.) “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
21.) “Uptown Girl”
22.) “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”
23.) “Big Shot”
24.) “You May Be Right”
Billy Joel history at MSG
Joel’s history with Madison Square Garden dates back all the way to December 1978 when he played the arena for the first time on the heels of the success of “The Stranger.”
In the 45 years since, Joel performed at the venue over 90 consecutive months since January 2014 and earned MSG’s records for “Most Lifetime Performances By Any Artist,” (currently at 136 shows) as well as “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist,” according to ABC 7.
Back in 2006, Joel broke the record for “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist” at MSG with 12. Soon after, he beat his own record in January 2015.
Three years after, he performed his 100th show at MSG in July 2018.
Former Governor then Andrew Cuomo declared July 18, 2018 “Billy Joel Day” in the State of New York.
Over the course of his long-standing residency, Joel’s sold 1.6 million tickets.
Will anyone ever topple Joel’s MSG record?
Well, at the time of publication, here are the five artists — along with the number of times they’ve played at Madison Square Garden — trailing him:
Elton John (76 performances)
Phish (68 performances)
Grateful Dead (52 performances)
Bruce Springsteen (49 performances)
Eric Clapton (37 performances)
Classic rockers on tour in 2024
Joel isn’t the only icon who’s been performing since the ’70s on tour this year.
Here are just five of our favorite bucket list-worthy Rock and Roll Hall of Famers also on the road these next few months.
Need more classic rock in your life? Check out our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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