The Who Announces North American Farewell Tour Starting This August

London, England – Legendary rock band The Who announced their farewell tour, titled ‘The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,’ set to kick off on August 16 in Sunrise, Florida, and conclude on September 28 in Las Vegas.

Surviving members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey made the announcement during a press conference at the Iconic Images gallery in London on May 8. In a heartfelt statement, Townshend reflected on their time performing in North America, saying, ‘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.’

The tour consists of 16 shows, including stops in major cities like Newark, Philadelphia, Boston, and Toronto. Daltrey expressed his gratitude towards American fans, stating, ‘The warmth of the American audiences over the years has been inspirational to me.’ He reminisced on their early days in the 1960s, describing an atmosphere filled with music and connection.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale beginning May 13, with pre-sales for Citi cardholders and the Who Fan Club starting earlier. ‘This tour will be about fond memories, love, and laughter. Make sure you join in,’ Townshend added.

The Who has held farewell tours before, with their last major farewell tour occurring in 1982. Townshend acknowledged the skepticism surrounding farewell tours but emphasized the importance of this one. Both he and Daltrey are now in their late 70s and early 80s, suggesting this could truly mark the end of their touring days.

As anticipation builds for the tour, fans can expect to hear classic hits from their extensive catalog. The complete tour itinerary is as follows:

– 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

Daltrey concluded by saying how hard it is to let go of such an important part of their lives, thanking fans for their support and expressing excitement for the farewell performances.