Legendary British rock band The Who is embarking on what they say will be their final North American tour, titled The Song Is Over Farewell Tour, beginning on August 16, 2025, and concluding on September 28 in Las Vegas. The 17-date trek, including stops in Newark at Prudential Center, Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater, and New York City’s Madison Square Garden, marks the last opportunity for fans to see founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend perform live across the U.S. and Canada.
Despite the historic nature of the farewell, ticket prices through the secondary marketplace Vivid Seats are surprisingly affordable, with entry-level seats starting at approximately $43 including fees. Prices vary by market and seating, with many performances offering seats in the $44 to $140 range—a rarity in today’s inflated concert industry.
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Band leaders Daltrey, now 81, and Townshend, 79, announced the tour at a London press conference, where they reflected on their six-decade career and deep bond with their North American audience. They paid tribute to their past and late bandmates, promising a setlist filled with classics like “Baba O’Riley,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” and the titular song “The Song Is Over.”
This run joins the ranks of the band’s prior farewells—in 1982 and 2015—but appears more definitive given the advancing age of the remaining members and ongoing health concerns, including Daltrey’s noted vocal strain and Townshend’s recent criticism of their longtime drummer, Zak Starkey, who has been replaced by Scott Devours for these shows.
In addition to The Who’s own legacy, fans can expect high-profile support acts joining different stops, such as Billy Idol, Feist, Joe Bonamassa, Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters, The Joe Perry Project, Booker T. Jones, and others—underscoring the tour’s multi-generational appeal.
The band officially announced ticket sales in mid-May through presale platforms including Citi Entertainment and their own fan club, with general public sales following shortly after. They emphasized an accessible pricing model, choosing to avoid dynamic pricing practices and offering face-value resale options on a band-supported exchange, keeping average ticket costs more consumer-friendly.
As anticipation builds, The Who’s farewell tour offers both a final celebration of their enduring influence in rock and an unexpectedly affordable final chapter for fans. It may well be one of the most accessible major tours of 2025.