Billy Joel Prepares For Final Shows Of ‘Farewell To Madison Square Garden’ – Setlist & Ticket Info

The iconic Piano Man, Billy Joel, is prepared to bid farewell to the stage of one of the world’s most renowned concert venues, New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

After a remarkable run of over 150 performances at the legendary arena, the 75-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will take the stage one last time on July 25, and bring an end to an era that has captivated music enthusiasts for decades.

Joel’s history with Madison Square Garden dates back to December 1978, when he first graced the arena’s stage, riding the wave of success from his acclaimed album The Stranger. In the 45 years that have since passed, the renowned singer-songwriter has cemented his place in the annals of MSG history, and set records for “Most Lifetime Performances By Any Artist” and “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist.”

In the lead-up to his swan song, Joel has made sure to deliver nothing short of spectacle to his adoring fans. At his June 2023 concert, he was joined on stage by Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, who performed a medley of Joel’s classics, which included “Sleeping With The Television On” and a segment of the iconic “Layla.” Earlier this year, Joel was accompanied by the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and Sting for his 100th residency concert, further solidifying his legacy as a true icon of the music industry.

As the curtain prepares to fall on this remarkable chapter, the anticipation for Joel‘s final MSG performance is palpable. Fans are eagerly speculating about which special guests might make an appearance and which beloved tracks the artist will choose to include in his setlist. Details remain tightly guarded.

Below view the remainder of Joel’s tour dates:

• July 12: Denver, Colo. at Coors Field 
• July 25: New York, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 9: Cardiff, U.K. at Cardiff Principality Stadium
• Sept. 13: Cleveland, Ohio at Cleveland Browns Stadium
• Sept. 27: St. Louis, Mo. at Busch Stadium
• Oct. 12: Inglewood, Calif. at Intuit Dome
• Oct. 25: San Antonio, Texas at the Alamodome
• Nov. 9: Las Vegas, Nev. at Allegiant Stadium

BILLY JOEL MSG CONCERT SETLIST 

Setlist from his November 22 show at Madison Square Garden:

1. “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
2. “My Life” (“Ode to Joy” Intro)
3. “Everybody Loves You Now”
4. “The Downeaster ‘Alexa’”
5. “Zanzibar”
6. “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones cover)
7. “An Innocent Man”
8. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds cover) (partial_
9. “Barbara Ann” (The Regents cover)
10. “The Longest Time”
11. “The Entertainer”
12. “Vienna”
13. “Don’t Ask Me Why”
14. “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)
15. “Half A Mile Away”
16. “Where Did Our Love Go” (The Supremes cover) (partial)
17. “Dazed and Confused” (Jake Holmes cover) (partial)
18. “Good Times Bad Times” (Led Zeppelin cover) (almost entire song)
19. “Allentown”
20. “New York State of Mind”
21. “Only the Good Die Young” 
22. “Sometimes a Fantasy”
23. “The River of Dreams” (with “River Deep Mountain High”)
24. “Nessun dorma” (Giacomo Puccini cover)
25. “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” 
26. “Piano Man” 

Encore:

1. “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
2. “Uptown Girl”
3. “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”
4. “Big Shot”
5. “You May Be Right”

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