The Who announce ‘The Song Is Over’ North American farewell tour

The Who have been at it since 1964, with a few breakups in between, and it looks like they’ll once again be saying goodbye. They just announced ‘The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour,’ which they’re calling a “truly grand finale,” for this summer. They’ve got shows at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Boston’s Fenway Park, two nights at LA’s Hollywood Bowl, a few other NYC-area stops (like Newark, Jones Beach, and Atlantic City), and more.

Pete Townshend says, “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 warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely. Music was everywhere. We all felt equal. Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle and of course, all of our longtime Who fans. 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 go on Citi and Whooligan Fan Club presale on May 13 at 10 AM local, and the general public on-sale begins May 16 at 10 AM local. All dates are listed below.

More details on the NYC-area dates: The Who play Prudential Center on August 19, Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on August 23, Jones Beach on August 28, and Madison Square Garden on August 30. Tickets here.

And in case you aren’t caught up on the recent saga with drummer Zak Starkey, he is in fact still in the band.

The Who — 2025 North American 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