The Who have announced their bittersweet final tour of the U.S. and Canada as a truly grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career.
The 2025 series of dates is aptly titled The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour, named after The Who’s 1971 classic song.
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend announced the news during a press conference at the Iconic Images gallery in Piccadilly, London, on Thursday.
“Musical freedom! Rock gave us a feeling of generational rebellion. To me, America has always been great,” Daltrey said. “The cultural differences had a huge impact on me, this was the land of the possible. It’s not easy to end the big part of my life that touring with The Who has been. Thanks for being there for us and look forward to seeing you one last time.”
“Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time. For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible,” Townshend added. “I must say that although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had. I keep coming back. Every time I do, I meet new fans and feel new energy. Roger and I are in a good place, despite our age, eager to throw our weight behind this fond farewell to all our faithful fans, and hopefully to new ones who might jump in to see what they have been missing for the last 57 years. This tour will be about fond memories, love and laughter. Make sure you join in.”
Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale and through the Who Fan Club beginning on May 13th. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on May 16th at 10 am local time at thewho.com/tour.
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The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour dates:
Aug 16 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
Aug 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Aug 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Aug 26 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Aug 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Aug 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sep 2 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 4 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 7 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sep 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sep 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Sep 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
Source: RTT Music News
