After more than six decades of defining and redefining rock music, The Who have officially announced their farewell tour across North America. Aptly titled The Song Is Over, the tour is both a tribute to their legendary 1971 track and a symbolic curtain call for one of rock’s most influential bands.
The Last Hurrah: Coast to Coast
Kicking off on August 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Florida, and wrapping up in Las Vegas on September 28, the tour will span major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Toronto, Seattle, and Chicago. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey will perform songs from across their groundbreaking catalog, promising a setlist rich with classics that shaped generations—from My Generation to Baba O’Riley and beyond.
🎵 Baba O’Riley
A Deeply Personal Goodbye
During a special press conference held at the Iconic Images gallery in London, the duo reflected on their journey. Daltrey spoke emotionally about the band’s long-standing connection with American audiences: “The warmth of the American audiences over the years has been inspirational to me. To me, America has always been great. It’s not easy to end the big part of my life that touring with The Who has been.” Townshend added, “Although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had.”
🎵 Behind Blue Eyes
From 1967 to 2025: A Love Affair with North America
The Who’s American story began in 1967, playing a modest three-song set at Murray The K’s showcase in New York. They cemented their legacy that same summer at the Monterey Pop Festival and again in 1969 at Woodstock. Their 1982 ‘farewell’ tour was supposed to be the end—but as the decades passed, they returned again and again, including a memorable post-9/11 tribute at Madison Square Garden that earned them the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors.
🎵 Won’t Get Fooled Again
More Than Just a Tour
Fans can expect more than just a concert. The tour includes special VIP packages, early ticket access via the Wholigan Fan Club, and exclusive items like a newly mixed and mastered live album The Who Live at The Oval 1971. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets starting May 13, with general onsale beginning May 16 at thewho.com/tour.
Still at the Top of Their Game
Recent performances—like their 2024 headlining set at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust—prove that Pete and Roger haven’t lost their fire. Critics called it “one of the most joyous, bombastic concerts” the Hall has seen. As Variety once declared, The Who remain “rock ’n’ roll’s greatest achievement.”
🎵 Love, Reign O’er Me
Final Notes
As they take the stage for the last time across North America, The Who aren’t just playing music—they’re closing a chapter in rock history. For fans old and new, The Song Is Over is more than a farewell tour. It’s a celebration of a legacy built on rebellion, authenticity, and explosive live energy.