Billy Joel will end Madison Square Garden Residency in 2024

The singer-songwriter Billy Joel, one of New York’s most beloved musicians, will conclude his monthly gig at the Manhattan arena after his 150th career concert there.

Billy Joel and Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced on Thursday that the singer will end his record-breaking residency at the iconic New York venue in July of 2024, after 10 years and some 150 concerts. The first of the final 10 concerts will take place on October 20, 2023.

Throughout the course of his run, Joel has sold more than 1.6 million tickets.

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The announcement was made during a press conference at the venue, attended by Joel, MSG CEO James Dolan and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Variety reported.

“There’s only one thing that’s more New York than Billy Joel — and that’s a Billy Joel concert at MSG,” Mayor Adams said. “For more than 50 years, Billy’s music has defined our city and brought us together. On behalf of 8.5 million New Yorkers, congratulations, Billy, on a historic run of sold-out shows at MSG, and thank you for a lifetime of bringing joy to us all.”

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“Billy Joel’s franchise run has made history – not only for Madison Square Garden, but also for the music industry overall,” said Dolan. “150 sold out lifetime shows is a remarkable achievement, and speaks to Billy’s extraordinary talent, beloved catalog, and dedicated fanbase. Billy always has a home here at MSG even though the residency is coming to an end with his 150th lifetime performance.”

Joel’s history with Madison Square Garden began with his first performance at the arena on December 14, 1978, as his fifth solo album, “The Stranger,” vaulted him to superstardom. In 2006, with 12 consecutive performances, Joel set the venue’s record for “most consecutive performances by any artist.” To commemorate the historic moment, a banner stating “Joel – 12” was raised to Garden’s rafters, making him the first entertainer to join the city’s Knicks and Rangers NBA and NHL franchises.

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