Roger Daltrey of The Who announces tour, three NY shows. Get tickets

Nypost · May 14, 2026 · 763 words · By Matt Levy

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The Who may have hung up their six strings but Roger Daltrey isn’t calling it quits just yet.

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What happened

The Who may have hung up their six strings but Roger Daltrey isn’t calling it quits just yet.

Why it matters

Less than a year after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s 2025 farewell tour, the 82-year-old frontman announced he will trek all over North America on his 20-concert ‘A Great Night Out Tour’ that may be his swan song.

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That includes three New York shows for the “Baba O’Riley” singer.

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Claim 1: “announced he will trek all over North America on his 20-concert ‘A Great Night Out Tour’”

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Two independent web sources confirm the announcement of the 'A Great Night Out' tour, specifically mentioning it is a 20-date US solo tour.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sir Roger Harry Daltrey is an English singer, musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band the Who, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Daltrey

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web search NEUTRAL — Sir Roger Daltrey has announced the “A Great Night Out,” a 20-date US summer solo tour stretching coast to coast. The Who singer will kick off the tour August 23rd at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Ari…
https://consequence.net/2026/05/roger-daltrey-announces-summ…

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web search NEUTRAL — Daltrey’s upcoming A Great Night Out U.S. tour includes a total of 20 shows around the states and officially kicks off in Mesa, Arizona on Aug. 23 at the Mesa Arts Center.
https://www.al.com/live-entertainment/2026/05/roger-daltrey-…

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Claim 2: “Matt Levy... started his tenure at the Post in 2022”

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Claim 3: “the 82-year-old frontman”

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Wikipedia confirms Roger Daltrey was born on March 1, 1944. As of 2026 (the context of the provided live evidence), he is 82 years old. Web sources explicitly refer to him as the '82-year-old Daltrey'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — McVicar is a British drama film released in 1980 by The Who Films, Ltd., starring Roger Daltrey of the Who playing the 1960s armed robber and later writer John McVicar. The film was directed by Tom Cl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McVicar_(film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Roger Harry Daltrey (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band the Who, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stag…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Daltrey

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who

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Claim 4: “Daltrey plays with nine musicians.”

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One web search result explicitly states 'Daltrey will perform with a nine-piece band'. No other independent sources confirm the exact number of musicians.

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web search NEUTRAL — [9] "Roger" is a standard procedure word in two-way radio communication, meaning that a message has been received. This usage originated during World War II, during which time British and American mil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger

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web search NEUTRAL — Bill sponsorship To see the bills for which Representative Roger Goodman was a primary or secondary sponsor, visit the bill sponsorship page.
https://leg.wa.gov/legislators/member/roger-goodman

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 6, 2024 · The name was borne by the Norman lords Roger I, who conquered Sicily in the 11th century, and his son Roger II, who ruled Sicily as a king. This name was very popular in France in the fi…
https://www.behindthename.com/name/roger

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Claim 5: “three New York shows... Artpark Lewiston, NY Thursday, Sept. 17; The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY Tuesday, Sept. 22; The Town Hall New York, NY Sunday, Sept. 27”

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Multiple web search results list the specific dates and venues: Artpark Lewiston (Sept 17), The Capitol Theatre Port Chester (Sept 22), and The Town Hall New York (Sept 27).

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web search NEUTRAL — 17 – Lewiston, NY @ Artpark Sept. 20 – Springfield, MA @ The Big E Sept. 22 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre Sept. 24 – Washington, D.C. @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor Sept.27 – New York…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/roger-dal…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sept 22 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY Ticket Link. Sept 24 The Theater at MGM National Harbor Washington, DC Ticket Link.Sept 27 The Town Hall New York, NY Ticket Link.
https://www.thewho.com/roger-daltrey-announces-a-great-night…

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Daltrey to perform at Artpark in September. 11 hours ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 6: “According to Set List FM, he typically performed 15-18 songs a night.”

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While the tour is confirmed, the provided evidence does not contain the specific setlist length (15-18 songs) attributed to Set List FM.

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Daltrey said this tour may also be his final major solo tour in the United States after The Who finished their farewell US tour in 2025. Daltrey will perform with a nine-piece band. Fans can exp…
https://toursetlist.com/roger-daltrey-2026-us-solo-tour/

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Daltrey has announced a new US tour, which he has suggested will be his final run of shows in America. The Who frontman made the announcement of the Great Night Out Tour on May 12th, which he re…
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/roger-daltrey-new-us-tour-final…

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Claim 7: “Daltrey wrapped his 2025 solo tour at Margate’s Dreamland on Aug. 8.”

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The provided evidence confirms the tour exists but does not mention the specific end date of August 8 at Dreamland, Margate.

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web search NEUTRAL — View Roger Daltrey Tickets. Secure Roger Daltrey Resale Tickets Online Today. Order Concert & Festival Tickets. Instant Download Available for Last Minute Purchases.
https://www.bing.com/aclick?ld=e82AYOpyLFDwaXGKoCWx7NNjVUCUy…

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Claim 8: “Prior to this run, the Grammy nominee most recently struck out on his own in summer ’25 on the ‘Alive and Kicking…and Having Fun UK Tour.’”

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Multiple web sources confirm the 'Alive and Kicking... and Having Fun' UK tour in 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Daltrey of The Who performs in 2024. CREDIT: Katja Ogrin/Redferns/Getty Images. Roger Daltrey has added two huge outdoor gigs to his 2025 ‘Alive And Kicking And Having Fun’ UK tour. Check out th…
https://www.nme.com/news/music/roger-daltrey-adds-outdoor-uk…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alive and Kicking ...and Having Fun! - The 2025 UK Tour. Roger Daltrey. Avg start time.The Boy in the Bubble. Substitute. Won't Get Fooled Again.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/roger-daltrey-bd6a19e.html

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web search NEUTRAL — Daltrey just announced dates for the Alive and Kicking…And Having Fun tour of the U.K., which promises “Who hits, rarities, solo hits and stories.” The tour consists of nine intimate shows, kicking of…
https://www.969therock.com/roger-daltrey-announces-alive-and…

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Claim 9: “The Who last toured... at Newark’s Prudential Center.”

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No evidence was provided regarding the specific location of The Who's last tour stop at the Prudential Center in Newark.

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Claim 10: “They are: Simon Townshend (guitar), Billy Nicholls (mandolin), Jody Linscott (percussion), Doug Boyle (guitar), John Hogg (bassist), Katie Jacoby (violin), Steve Weston (harmonica), Geraint Watkins (keyboards and accordion), Scott Devours (drums)”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific names of the nine musicians.

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Claim 11: “The Who’s 2025 farewell tour”

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Multiple web search results refer to The Who's 'farewell US tour in 2025' as a completed or established event.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Who or WHO may refer to: Who (pronoun), an interrogative or relative pronoun World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations for public health
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. It is headquartered in Geneva,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Health_Organization

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