The final verse: The Who’s last North American Tour marks the end of an era

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In simple terms, the saying goes that all good things eventually conclude. So, instead of fading away quietly, The Who has decided to bid adieu to North America with a grand finale – a bang, a crash, and some powerful classic rock tunes! That’s their plan as they prepare for their farewell tour.

“As a die-hard fan, I can hardly contain my excitement! This summer of ’25 marks the final North American tour for my beloved band, and it’s aptly named The Song Is Over. The journey kicks off in Florida on August 16th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and concludes on September 28th in Las Vegas, right at the same venue. “

It’s unfortunate news indeed since a legendary band is calling it quits. Yet, it presents an exceptional opportunity for fans to witness them one last time, making their farewell performance all the more grand, exhilarating, and heartfelt, even if only two of the original four members will be present.

The Who – ending an era in grand style

The two founding members, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, continue to deliver outstanding performances. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of witnessing them live at an open-air festival, and let me tell you, they were nothing short of exceptional.

Lately, they’ve been putting on stellar performances at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust, garnering acclaim not only from my generation’s admirers but also many others. Zak Starkey, despite a recent disagreement, and Pete Townshend’s brother, Simon, form an exceptional band together.

Approximately sixty years ago, The Who debuted in North America. Their initial performance took place in 1967 at Murray The K’s Music in the Fifth Dimension event, held at RKO’s 58th Street Theatre in New York City. They began their North American tour with three songs: “I Can’t Explain,” “Substitute,” and “My Generation.

Subsequently, there were some enchanting performances at grand occasions, such as the Monterey International Pop Festival in California that summer and subsequently, two years later, onstage at Woodstock. This marked an impressive beginning of a lasting affection for North America.

It’s important to mention that this tour isn’t their first farewell performance there. In fact, they bid adieu from the stage back in 1982 when Daltrey was 38 and Townshend was 37. Now, they are both 81 (Daltrey) and 79 (Townshend), turning 80 very soon.

It seems quite plausible that the statement implies they might be wrapping up their live performances in North America as The Who. However, let me add a bit more context: although no specific dates have been set, it’s challenging to envision that they won’t also tour their native UK and some parts of Europe.

The Who farewell tour details and tickets

Tickets

To secure your tickets, there are some special pre-sales starting on Tuesday, May 13. After that, there will be a general sale commencing on Friday, May 16. For all the details, check out thewho.com/tour/

To grab your tickets, you can take part in some exclusive pre-sales from Tuesday, May 13. Later, there will be a public sale from Friday, May 16. Find all the information at thewho.com/tour/

The Who –  The Song Is Over – 2025 North America Tour

Here are the event locations and dates, rephrased for a more conversational tone:

– August 16: Sunrise, Florida – Amerant Bank Arena
– August 19: Newark, New Jersey – Prudential Center
– August 21: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Wells Fargo Center
– August 23: Atlantic City, New Jersey – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
– August 26: Boston, Massachusetts – Fenway Park
– August 28: Wantagh, New York – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
– August 30: New York, New York – Madison Square Garden
– September 2: Toronto, Ontario – Budweiser Stage
– September 4: Toronto, Ontario – Budweiser Stage (repeat performance)
– September 7: Chicago, Illinois – United Center
– September 17 & 19: Los Angeles, California – Hollywood Bowl (two shows)
– September 21: Mountain View, California – Shoreline Amphitheatre
– September 23: Vancouver, British Columbia – Rogers Arena
– September 25: Seattle, Washington – Climate Pledge Arena
– September 28: Las Vegas, Nevada – MGM Grand Garden Arena

Enjoy your tour!

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2025-05-08 22:00