Rod Stewart’s Farewell Journey: ‘One Last Time’ Tour

Rod Stewart, the legendary British rock and pop singer, has announced his “One Last Time” farewell tour, marking the end of his extensive touring career. The tour includes a series of performances across North America, with a notable stop in New York City.

New York City Concert Details:

•Date: July 12, 2025

•Venue: TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, PA

•Special Guests: Cheap Trick

While the concert is scheduled in Philadelphia, its proximity to New York City makes it accessible for fans in the Brooklyn area.

Ticket Information:

•Presale: Begins November 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST for fan club members via RodStewart.com.

•General Sale: Starts November 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST through Ticketmaster.

Tour Overview:

The “One Last Time” tour is set to feature 20 shows across the U.S. and Canada, commencing in March 2025 in Austin, Texas, and concluding in August 2025 in St. Louis. The tour promises an “unprecedented evening of iconic hits,” including classics like “Maggie May,” “Forever Young,” and “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”

Additional Performances:

In addition to the tour dates, Stewart will perform 13 shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas between March and June 2025. These performances are part of his extended residency, offering fans another opportunity to experience his live music.

Artist’s Perspective:

At 79, Stewart has expressed that while he is concluding large-scale tours, he is not retiring from music. He plans to focus on performing swing music and the Great American Songbook in the future. In a recent interview, he stated, “This will be the last time ’round, I think, to do the rock ‘n’ roll stuff because I want to move on to swing music and the Great American Song Book.”

Travel Considerations:

For fans traveling from Brooklyn to Philadelphia, the journey is approximately 100 miles. Options include driving, which takes about two hours, or taking a train from Penn Station to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, followed by local transportation to the venue.

Rod Stewart’s “One Last Time” tour offers a final opportunity for fans to experience his rock and pop performances live. With a nearby concert in Philadelphia, New York City residents have a convenient chance to attend this historic event. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so securing them during the presale or general sale periods is advisable.