The two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will headline Yankee Stadium this summer
This summer, Billy Joel is continuing his co-headlining run with famous special guests. On Friday, July 18, the Piano Man will headline the storied Yankee Stadium in his native New York alongside two-time fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rod Stewart. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning on Friday, January 17 at 10am EST.
Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning on Monday, January 13 at 10am EST.
Nearly a year ago, Billy Joel released his first piece of new music in nearly two decades. The single, “Turn the Lights Back On,” arrived 17 years after his last song. It was produced by Freddy Wrexler (Celine Dion, Kanye West, Lil Wayne). Stream the official lyric video HERE.
Joel’s latest track “Turn the Lights Back On” is available for streaming, and as a 7-inch vinyl single. Additionally, Billy has curated a special merchandise line for the release. The collection includes several t-shirts, hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, a beanie, and more. Browse the entire collection below.
Billy Joel’s last contemporary album was 1993’s River of Dreams. The record hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In 2001, Joel released Fantasies & Delusions, an LP of classical compositions. In February of 2007, Billy released a new song, “All My Life.” He followed it up with the holiday single, “Christmas in Fallujah,” that December.
Last summer, Billy Joel wrapped up his iconic Madison Square Garden residency. The unprecedented run, which launched in December of 2013, concluded on July 25, 2024. The final performance was the 104th of Joel’s residency, and his 150th lifetime performance at the World’s Most Famous Arena.
Billy Joel played his first show at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 1978.
“I’m kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did,” Joel said at conference at The Garden when the final run of shows was initially announced. “My team tells me that we could continue to sell tickets, but 10 years, 150 shows — all right already!”
“There’s only one thing that’s more New York than Billy Joel, and that’s a Billy Joel concert at MSG,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated. Adams joined Joel and MSG Entertainment CEO James L. Dolan to announce the end of the residency. “Billy Joel’s franchise run has made history — not only for Madison Square Garden, but also for the music industry overall,” Dolan added.
While his residency at The Garden is ending, a representative for Joel confirmed that he is not retiring.
According to Pollstar, Joel’s MSG residency has seen him perform for nearly 1.7 million people through 89 shows. The run has sold $207 million in tickets. By the time the final show rolls around, the residency will have grossed over $250 million.
Throughout his run at The Garden, Joel brought out several special guests to perform with him including Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, John Mellencamp, Foreigner’s Mick Jones and Lou Gramm, John Fogerty, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, and Aerosmith, among others.
Tickets will be available HERE