Cheap Tickets, Final Tour: The Who’s Farewell US Dates Revealed
Hi, I’m Kai Montgomery, your resident grumpy guru reluctantly handing over some rock ’n’ roll wisdom. Strap in while I explain why everyone and their dog is scrambling for dirt-cheap seats to The Who’s swan song.
Look, I don’t want to point out the obvious, but two octogenarians in leathers calling it quits isn’t exactly groundbreaking news. Yet here we are, squabbling over the last bits of “Teenage Wasteland” magic before Roger Daltrey packs away his mic stand for good.
Starting August 16, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will launch “The Song Is Over Farewell Tour” across North America with a supporting cast that reads like a classic rock highlight reel. Special guests include Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, Billy Idol, Feist, Joe Bonamassa, and The Joe Perry Project on select stops.
If you’re in Newark, NJ, carve out August 19 at the Prudential Center. Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall lights up on August 23, Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater hosts the gang on August 28, and Madison Square Garden closes the New York chapter on August 30. That’s four of the 17 final shows before they pull the plug on the Magic Bus tour.
Wondering how to not get fooled again on ticket prices? Our deep dive found last-minute seats for as low as $43 including fees via Vivid Seats. Most gigs have options ranging from $44 to $140 including fees. Not bad for a bucket list experience that many thought would command far steeper rates.
Frontman Roger Daltrey, 81, made things official in an interview with Pollstar, bluntly stating, “This definitely will be the last tour of the US, that’s for sure. We will not be back touring.” So yes, the clock is ticking.
Before hopping stateside, Daltrey and Pete Townshend led the overseas leg with impressive sets. According to Set List FM, their July 22 show in Milan packed 21 songs, ranging from the frenetic opener “I Can’t Explain” to the emotional closer “The Song Is Over.”
Highlights on the European set list included anthems like “Who Are You,” “Pinball Wizard,” “My Generation,” and, of course, “Baba O’Riley.” Fans who caught that performance can attest this isn’t a nostalgia tour — it’s a full-throttle send-off.
To commemorate their seven decades of occasional chaos, Townshend and Daltrey held a 35-minute press conference discussing everything from guitar smashing to lineup changes. You can watch the surprisingly candid chat online for added context.
Current members alongside the founding duo include Billy Nicholls on backing vocals, Zak Starkey on drums, and Pete’s brother Simon Townshend on guitar. If you’ve ever wondered what The Who looks like in 2025, that’s your crew.
So here’s the unvarnished truth: if you’ve ever dreamed of seeing these legends live, now is the time. Ticket prices may shift, but the cheapest seats we spotted will still seem like a steal when Daltrey belts out “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
Mark your calendars, set your alerts, and for Pete’s sake, don’t blame me if you wait too long. This is the final curtain call, folks.
And that, dear reader, is why we cant have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Pollstar, Set List FM, Vivid Seats
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
