Two classic rock kings are headed to Queens.
On Thursday, Aug. 21, Billy Joel and Sting will take the 7 train out to hit the Mets’ Citi Field for a one-night-only co-headlining gig.
This concert marks the third Tri-state area stadium show for the 75-year-old Joel this summer.
Prior to his night in Queens, the “Piano Man” is scheduled to swing into Yankee Stadium with Rod Stewart on Friday, July 18. Then, three weeks after that, he and Stevie Nicks will deliver the hits at MetLife Stadium on Friday, Aug. 8.
As for the Aug. 21 Citi Field show, it will serve as the debut at the Mets’ new home for both Joel and Sting. Neither has played the Flushing venue since its 2009 opening.
However, it won’t be the first time pair have performed at a Mets ballpark. Back in 2008, Joel rocked Shea Stadium for two nights before its closure; as for Sting, he took the stage with The Police at Shea back in 1983.
“Throughout Mets history, there’s always been a special connection with Billy Joel and the Mets,” Mets Vice President of Events Nikki Romolo said in a statement.
“From closing Shea Stadium with the two final concerts in 2008, performing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ before the 2015 World Series, to ‘Piano Man’ echoing throughout Citi Field regularly during games. We’re looking forward to welcoming this native New Yorker home for his first concert at Citi Field.”
Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Billy Joel shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the Citi Field show is Friday, Feb. 14.
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Billy Joel and Sting at Citi Field tickets
A complete breakdown of all the sections at Citi Field that have tickets available for the Aug. 21 show can be found below.
Billy Joel 2025 concert schedule
Joel is quite busy this year playing with Sting, Nicks and Stewart on select dates. To make sure you know all of his whereabouts, here’s everywhere you can see him over the next few months.
Sting tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all North American — and a few European — concert dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Billy Joel set list
On Sept. 13, 2024, Joel headlined at Cleveland’s Browns Stadium.
According to Set List FM, here’s what the iconic singer-songwriter performed on the Browns’ home field.
01.) “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)”
02.) “Pressure”
03.) “The Entertainer”
04.) “Vienna”
05.) “Stay With Me” (Faces cover) (with Rod Stewart)
06.) “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones cover)
07.) “An Innocent Man”
08.) “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds cover)
09.) “Barbara Ann” (The Regents cover)
10.) “The Longest Time”
11.) “Zanzibar”
12.) “My Life”
13.) “New York State of Mind”
14.) “Allentown”
15.) “Only the Good Die Young”
16.) “The River of Dreams”
17.) “Nessun dorma” (Giacomo Puccini cover)
18.) “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant”
19.) “Piano Man”
Encore
20.) “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
21.) “Uptown Girl”
22.) “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”
23.) “Big Shot”
24.) “You May Be Right”
Sting set list
Last year, Sting celebrated Valentine’s Day by performing at San Francisco’s Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall.
Here’s what he brought to the stage that night, courtesy of Set List FM.
Set I
01.) “Roxanne” (The Police song)
02.) “Englishman in New York”
03.) “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” (The Police song)
04.) “Fields of Gold”
05.) “Why Should I Cry for You?”
06.) “When We Dance”
07.) “I Hung My Head”
08.) “The End of the Game”
Set II
09.) “Shape of My Heart”
10.) “The Last Ship”
11.) “Practical Arrangement”
12.) “What Say You, Meg?”
13.) “What Could Have Been”
14.) “Russians”
15.) “King of Pain” (The Police song)
16.) “Every Breath You Take” (The Police song)
Encore
17.) “Desert Rose”
18.) “Fragile”
Classic rockers on tour in 2025
Joel and Sting aren’t the only icon who’s been performing since the ’70s playing live shows this year.
Here are just six of our favorite bucket list-worthy Rock and Roll Hall of Famers you can see IRL these next few months.
• Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson
• AC/DC
Curious who else from yesteryear is out and about these next few months?
Check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
