Two rock legends, Billy Joel and Rod Stewart, are teaming up for a highly anticipated show at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2025, marking a notable event, especially for Joel, who will become the first artist to perform at both the new and the original venues. This follows Joel's historical performances at the old Yankee Stadium back in 1990, a fact highlighted by New York Yankees CFO Scott Krug, who said, "It is also particularly fitting that Billy Joel, who was born in the Bronx and is so iconically identified with New York, will become the first musical act to headline a show at both the original Yankee Stadium and the current Yankee Stadium," as per the New York Daily News.
Ticket sales for this one-night-only event are set to go live on January 17, but Citi cardmembers get a crack at a presale from January 13 through January 16. The Yankees themselves will be playing away in Atlanta when these titans of rock take to the field, coming off the heels of the MLB All-Star break. The New York Post reports that fans unable to attend this performance need not fret, as Joel has other gigs lined up with Sting and Stevie Nicks later in the year.
Joel and Stewart's collaboration extends beyond Yankee Stadium. They're also scheduled to play in Pittsburgh on July 5. Joel alone will be making several other stops, including a performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on February 22. His busy year also features a joint event with Stevie Nicks at MetLife Stadium on August 8. As for Stewart, he's in the midst of his 'One Last Time Tour,' giving fans a final chance to see the legendary performer live.
Billy Joel, now 75, has had a longstanding affinity with New York, having wrapped up a lengthy and well-celebrated residency at Madison Square Garden last year. He continues to charm audiences, having recently played UBS Arena on New Year's Eve. Stewart, on the other hand, is offering a tease of what's to expect on this upcoming show by continuing to delve into his expansive catalog of hits, including a recent set at Niagara’s Fallsview Casino, during which he covered classics ranging from Etta James to Chaka Khan, according to set lists obtained by the New York Post.
Both artists have not rested on their laurels with new music either. Joel released "Turn The Lights Back On," his first single in nearly two decades. Stewart's latest, "Swing Fever" with Jools Holland, has him fronting a big band, featuring tracks like "Lullaby of Broadway" and "Pennies from Heaven." As veterans of the music scene, they join a cadre of classic rockers who continue to tour in 2025, including The Eagles and AC/DC. Fans looking to catch these iconic performances or explore other classic rock acts on tour can find more details through the New York Post's compilation of shows.
