Billy Joel Will Perform First Concert at New Nassau Coliseum

Long Island musical legend Billy Joel will perform the first concert at the renovated Nassau Coliseum when it opens next spring.

Joel played the final show at the venue last summer before it closed for renovations. The show at the new Coliseum will be Joel's 33rd at the venue, including a record-setting nine sold out shows in 1998.

“There’s no better performer suited to reopen the transformed Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum than Long Island’s own, Billy Joel,” said Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano in a statement. “Billy serves as an exciting reminder of entertainment our residents will enjoy at the Coliseum for generations to come.”

Tickets for the show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. Seats start at $49. You can also purchase tickets by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. American Express card members can purchase tickets before the general public on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Supply is limited.

Also going on sale on Friday is the Coliseum’s Long Island All Access Pass, an annual season-ticket membership. The Pass provides its members with a premium experience that includes parking, access to the VIP entrance and club level, and tickets in the lower bowl to every event, including Billy Joel. Members will also have access to exclusive presales to purchase additional tickets for events. More information is available at the Coliseum's website.

The inaugural concert will take place on April 5. Make sure to get your tickets now!

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