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The Eagles Announce “The Long Goodbye” The Band’s Final Tour

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LOS ANGELES , July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After more than 50 years of touring, and consistently selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, the Eagles announced today that their upcoming “The Long Goodbye”  will be the band’s final tour.

Thirteen shows will be initially announced. The first set of dates will begin September 7, 2023 , in New York .

The Eagles’ long-time contemporaries and fellow Hall of Famers, Steely Dan,  will be joining these historic shows and commemorating their own 50+ year career.

Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting Wednesday, July 12 for all announced shows. The general on-sale will start Friday, July 14 at 10:00 AM local time.

During “The Long Goodbye,” the Eagles – Don Henley , Joe Walsh , Timothy B. Schmit , with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – will perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands. The tour is expected to continue into 2025.

Over the band’s more than 50 years of touring, the Eagles have performed more than 1,000 concerts around the world, accounting for more than 15 million tickets. Eagles’ tours have consistently ranked in the Top 10 of both concert industry publications, Billboard and Pollstar .

In the Fall of 1971, the Eagles formed, pioneered, and personified a uniquely American musical style blending country, folk, R&B, rock, and pop sensibilities, and would go onto become one of the most creatively and commercially successful bands of all time.  In today’s faddish, fractured, rock landscape, the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre, cementing the band’s role as enduring musical icons.

The Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six #1 albums, and topped the singles charts five times. They earned six GRAMMY Awards, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, in their very first year of eligibility, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016.

The band’s Greatest Hits 1971-1977 is the best-selling album in history, with the RIAA certifying the collection at 38-times Platinum.  Hotel California is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times Platinum.  After its release in 1976, it topped the charts and earned two GRAMMY Awards for “New Kid In Town” and “Hotel California.”

The “Long Goodbye” tour is proudly presented by Live Nation.

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Steely Dan will open dates on the legendary band's last run after more than half a century of road work.

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UPDATE (Oct. 25): This article has been updated to include six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13, 2024.

After more than half a century of crisscrossing the globe to spread the warm smell of colitas, the Eagles have announced the dates for their final tour . Dubbed “The Long Goodbye,” the trek will feature fellow Rock and Roll Hall of famers Steely Dan opening up the shows, which are slated to kick off Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” read a statement from the group. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful.”

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“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle,” the band continued in its announcement, noting that the farewell run is still in the planning stages, with more dates to be announced at a later time. “We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round… The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

For the six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13 next year, pre-sale starts on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and general on-sale is Friday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. local time.

Sept. 7 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Sept. 8 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Sept. 11 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden

Sept. 13 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden

Sept. 16 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Sept. 17 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena

Oct. 5 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 6 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 9 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 10 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 13 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

Oct. 15 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena

Oct. 17 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Nov. 2 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Nov. 4 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Nov. 7 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center

Nov. 9 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena

Nov. 14 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena

Nov. 17 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center

Nov. 18 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center

Jan. 5 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

Jan. 6 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

Jan. 19 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center

Feb. 2 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center

Feb. 16 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center

March 1 — Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live

March 8 — Chicago, IL @ United Center

March 13 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena

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The Eagles Announce ‘Final’ Tour Dates: ‘This Is Our Swan Song’

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The Eagles , one of the most successful and longest-running acts in the history of popular music, have announced the first of what they say are their “final” tour dates. After 52 years, more than a thousand concerts and over 150 million albums sold, the group has announced the initial 13 dates of their final farewell tour, beginning on Sept. 7 in New York, with more to be added.

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The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed.

But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.  So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up.

With love and gratitude,

Sept. 7 in New York, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden

Sept. 11 in Boston, Mass. at TD Garden

Sept. 16 in Newark, N.J. at Prudential Center

Sept. 20 in Belmont Park, N.Y. at UBS Arena

Oct. 5 in Denver, Colo. at Ball Arena

Oct. 9 in Indianapolis, Ind. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 13 in Detroit, Mich. at Little Caesars Arena

Oct. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Nov. 2 in Atlanta, Ga. at State Farm Arena

Nov. 7 in Charlotte, N.C. at Spectrum Center

Nov. 9 Raleigh, N.C. at PNC Arena

Nov. 14 in Lexington, Ky. at Rupp Arena

Nov. 17 in St. Paul, Minn. at Xcel Energy Center

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After more than 50 years, the Eagles will close the chapter on their touring days with their The Long Goodbye Final Tour. The tour will kick off in the fall of 2023, and dates are expected to run through 2025.

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“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe, keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals, and setbacks of many kinds,” said the band in a statement. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long-run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

Still in its planning stages, according to the band, with more dates possibly added on at a later date, the 12-date tour will feature Steely Dan .

The final tour, featuring the Eagles’ Don Henley , Joe Walsh , and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, is currently scheduled to start on Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York City and go through several major cities within the U.S. before wrapping up on Nov. 14 in Lexington, Kentucky.

“We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round,” said the Eagles. “So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.” The band continued, “We hope to see as many of you as we can before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

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Thursday, September 7            New York, NY                         Madison Square Garden Monday, September 11            Boston, MA                             TD Garden Saturday, September 16           Newark, NJ                              Prudential Center Wednesday, September 20       Belmont Park, NY                   UBS Arena Thursday, October 5                Denver, CO                              Ball Arena Monday, October 9                  Indianapolis, IN                       Gainbridge Fieldhouse Friday, October 13                   Detroit, MI                               Little Caesars Arena Tuesday, October 17                Cleveland, OH                         Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Thursday, November 2            Atlanta, GA                              State Farm Arena Tuesday, November 7              Charlotte, NC                          Spectrum Center Thursday, November 9            Raleigh, NC                             PNC Arena Tuesday, November 14            Lexington, KY                         Rupp Arenanergy Center

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The Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye’ Farewell Tour Dates, Steely Dan to Support

The Eagles have just announced a series of 2023 tour dates, the first on their The Long Goodbye farewell tour. Fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act Steely Dan have been tabbed as support for the fall run.

Much like Deep Purple 's own The Long Goodbye tour, the trek does not have a set end date, though The Eagles are expected to be on the road through 2025 and will "perform as many shows in each marker at their audience demands," per a press release.

The band is currently comprised of Don Henley , Joe Walsh , Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey.

The first batch of dates features a total of 13 stops between Sept. 7 and Nov. 17, all of which can be seen further down the page.

Reflecting on their massively successful 50-plus year career and the upcoming farewell jaunt, The Eagles released the following statement:

The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on. With love and gratitude, The Eagles

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Sept. 07 — New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden Sept. 11 — Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden Sept. 16 — Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, N.Y. @ UBS Arena Oct. 05 — Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena Oct. 09 — Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 13 — Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena Oct. 17 — Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Nov. 02 — Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena Nov. 07 — Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center Nov. 09 — Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena Nov. 14 — Lexington, Ky. @ Rupp Arena Nov. 17 — St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center

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Eagles announce final tour: Dates, schedule, ticket info for ‘The Long Goodbye’

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The Eagles will embark on their "Long Goodbye" final tour in September 2023 after 52 years of touring. Ron Koch

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The Eagles are ready to say goodbye to the tour life.

The rock band will head out on “The Long Goodbye” tour in September 2023 after 52 years of touring.

The Eagles announced the first 13 shows of the tour, beginning Sept. 7 in New York at Madison Square Garden and wrapping up Nov. 17 in St. Paul, Minn .

The band will perform at the Prudential Center in Newark on Sept. 16 and the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. on Sept. 20 .

The Eagles said in a statement they will perform as many shows as their fanbase demands. The tour is expected to continue into 2025.

Fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan will be the openers for the duration of the “The Long Goodbye” tour.

Where can I get Eagles concert tickets?

Tickets for the “The Long Goodbye” tour go on sale to the public on Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster .

However, fans who don’t want to wait until then — for what is surely going to be a hot ticket — can find seats right now on the secondary market, such as StubHub , Vivid Seats , TicketNetwork and TicketCity .

First-time Vivid Seats users can save $20 on ticket orders over $200 by entering promo code NJ20 at checkout.

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The Eagles set ‘swan song’ with Long Goodbye farewell tour

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The Eagles are ready to fly one last time, soaring for a farewell tour this fall to cap off their five decades of touring.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” the “Hotel California” and “Desperado” hitmakers said in a Thursday statement .

“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

The Los Angeles-formed rock band — eternally associated with the Southern California country-rock sound — will launch their Long Goodbye tour in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sept. 7, announcing 12 additional dates Thursday with the possibility of more to come. However, no California dates have yet been announced.

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“The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set,” said the band, whose current lineup includes drummer and vocalist Don Henley, famed guitarist Joe Walsh, bassist Timothy B. Schmit and guitarist Vince Gill. Gill joined the band after founding member and guitarist Glenn Frey died at 67 in 2016 . (Frey’s son Deacon also played with the band for nearly five years before announcing his departure in 2022 .)

“The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up,” they said. “Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

The six-time Grammy Award-winning group and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by contemporary act Steely Dan, whose members will be commemorating their own half-century spanning career as well.

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The bands have scheduled shows through mid-November in Boston, Newark, Denver, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C., Lexington, Ky., and St. Paul, Minn. The full schedule can be found here . The Long Goodbye tour follows their recently expanded Hotel California tour , named for their landmark 1976 album that they played in its entirety during the tour, which wrapped in Baltimore in April.

Presale tickets and VIP packages for the Long Goodbye will be made available July 12 for all announced shows. General on-sale begins July 14.

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The Eagles Announce 'The Long Goodbye' Final Tour: 'The Time Has Come to Close the Circle'

The band's last ever tour begins on Sept. 7 in New York City

The Eagles are soaring one final time! 

On Thursday, the band announced that after more than 50 years of touring and 150 million albums sold worldwide, their upcoming “The Long Goodbye” tour will be their last. 

“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages,” the band said in an emotional statement. 

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"The Long Goodbye" tour will feature Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey — son of the late Glenn Frey , one of the founding members of the band — and begins on Sept. 7, 2023, in New York City. 

The band said they hoped to see as many fans as possible on the final tour and announced 13 initial dates across America, along with support act Steely Dan . 

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In their announcement, the band also noted the long, and at times challenging, journey since they formed in 1972. 

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” they said, adding thanks to their management team, road crew and backup musicians. 

Deacon, 30, rejoins The Eagles for the final tour after it was announced last year that he was leaving the band after 4 and a half years to “forge his own path.” He initially joined the band in 2017 after his father Glenn died in 2016 at 67 years old.

During an illustrious career spanning more than five decades and six No. 1 albums, the band's 1976 album “Hotel California” and its eponymous title track remain their most well-known and well-loved music. “Every band has a peak, and that was ours,” drummer and vocalist Henley told Rolling Stone in 2016 . 

Despite winning two Grammy awards, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and receiving the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016, the band made it clear that, for them, it’s all about the fans. 

“We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades," they said in their release.

“This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”  Presale tickets and VIP packages for 'The Long Goodbye' are available from July 12 for all announced shows. General ticket sales open Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m.

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Eagles Add Six More Dates to ‘The Long Goodbye’ Tour

Eagles have added six more dates to their Long Goodbye farewell tour.

The trek is still scheduled to kick off Sept. 7 at New York's Madison Square Garden, but the band has now added second shows to six locations: New York, Boston, Denver, Indianapolis, Atlanta and St. Paul. Steely Dan will serve as the opening act on all dates.

You can see a complete list of tour dates, with the new additions in bold, below.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” the band said in an earlier press release. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful."

The band's current lineup consists of  Don Henley ,  Joe Walsh  and  Timothy B. Schmit , plus  Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, son of the late Glenn Frey . Tickets for all shows will be available starting July 14.

Eagles, The Long Goodbye Tour 2023 Sept. 7 - New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden Sept. 8 - New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden Sept. 11 - Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden Sept. 13 - Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden Sept. 16 - Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center Sept. 20 - Belmont Park, N.Y. @ UBS Arena Oct. 5 - Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena Oct. 6 - Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena Oct. 9 - Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 10 - Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 13 - Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena Oct. 17 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Nov. 2 - Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena Nov. 4 - Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena Nov. 7 - Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center Nov. 9 - Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena Nov. 14 - Lexington, Ky. @ Rupp Arena Nov. 17 - St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center Nov. 18 - St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center

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The Eagles Long Goodbye: See the setlist for the legendary rock band's final tour

It will be a long goodbye for the Eagles, who announced their final tour in July and vow to stay on the road through 2025 - or until they hit every market that might welcome them, sometimes more than once.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers kicked off their farewell at New York's Madison Square Garden Sept. 7 with a 23-song setlist that spotlights their myriad hits – "Take it Easy," "Witchy Woman," "Tequila Sunrise," "Life in the Fast Lane" and of course, "Hotel California" among them – and also paid tribute to "dear friend" Jimmy Buffett, who died Sept. 1 , and original Eagles bassist Randy Meisner, who died in July.

As on past tours, the core of Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh are joined by upper-register maestro Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, son of the late Eagles legend Glenn Frey. The additional four musicians backing the Eagles augment an already pristine sound for this two-hour hits parade.

Here is a look at the songs being performed on the Eagles' Long Goodbye tour.

The Eagles Long Goodbye tour setlist

• "Seven Bridges Road"
• "Take It Easy"
• "One of These Nights"
• "Take It to the Limit"
• "Best of My Love"
• "Witchy Woman"
• "Peaceful Easy Feeling"
• "Tequila Sunrise"
• "In the City"
• "I Can't Tell You Why"
• "New Kid in Town"
• "Lyin' Eyes"
• "Life's Been Good"
• "Already Gone"
• "Come Monday" (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
• "Fins" (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
• "The Boys of Summer"
• "Heartache Tonight"
• "Life in the Fast Lane"
• "Rocky Mountain Way"
• "Desperado"
• "Hotel California"

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The eagles announce ‘the long goodbye’ final tour: ‘the time has come to close the circle’.

They are taking flight one last time.

Famed rock ‘n’ roll band The Eagles announced Thursday that they plan on embarking on a final cross-country tour beginning in September through 2025.

“Our long-run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed,” the band said in an emotional statement. “But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

 “The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages,” continued the statement, which then goes on to give a bit of the band’s history.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” said the band, which formed in 1972.

The Post reached out to the group for comment.

“The Long Goodbye” tour is scheduled to begin on Sept. 7, 2023, at New York City’s Madison Square Garden , before heading to Boston, Denver, Atlanta and several other cities.

The Eagles — comprised of Don Henley, 75, Joe Walsh, 75, Timothy B. Schmit, 75, and Vince Gill, 65— also announced that they will play as many shows as they can in each city to accommodate their fans.

Henley, Walsh, Schmit and Gill will also be joined by Deacon Frey, 30, the son of the late Glenn Frey, who served as the band’s lead singer until his death in 2016.

Following Frey’s death, Henley indicated that the band wouldn’t tour again, but after playing a couple of surprise gigs, the band resumed performing live.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have played more than 1,000 concerts and earned six Grammy Awards.

They said that the final tour will be all about the fans who have stuck with them through the ages.

“We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music,” continued the band’s statement. “At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades.”

“This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

Presale tickets for “The Long Goodbye” tour go on sale July 12 for all announced shows while general ticket sales open July 14.

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The Eagles announce 'The Long Goodbye Tour.' No Florida venues listed for 2023.

Opportunities to listen to The Eagles  perform live are coming to an end, but you may have to travel if you hope to hear the band in 2023 since no Florida locations have been announced yet. The tour is expected to last into 2025.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band announced its farewell tour Thursday, "The Long Goodbye," marking the end of the group's "miraculous 52-year odyssey."

"We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful," the band said in a statement. "Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. 

"Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

The Eagles announce farewell tour: 'The time has come for us to close the circle'

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Where will The Eagles perform in 2023?

The tour kicks off Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Here are the 2023 dates and locations announced so far:

• Sept. 7: New York; Madison Square Garden.
• Sept. 11: Boston; TD Garden.
• Sept. 16: Newark, New Jersey; Prudential Center.
• Sept. 20: Belmont Park, New York; UBS Arena.
• Oct. 5: Denver; Ball Arena.
• Oct. 9: Indianapolis; Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• Oct. 13: Detroit; Little Caesars Arena.
• Oct. 17: Cleveland; Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse​.
• Nov. 2: Atlanta; State Farm Arena.
• Nov. 7: Charlotte, North Carolina; Spectrum Arena.
• Nov. 9: Raleigh, North Carolina; PNC Arena.
• Nov. 14: Lexington, Kentucky; Rupp Arena.
• Nov. 17: St. Paul, Minnesota; Xcel Energy Center.

When do Eagles tickets go on sale?

Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting July 12 for all announced shows.

The general on-sale will start July 14 at 10 a.m. local time.  

Will The Eagles perform in Florida?

That's unknown at this time.

The band announced the farewell tour is still in the planning stages.

"We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.  So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set.

"We hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up," adding that the group will play as many shows in each market as the audience demands, even if it requires returning to certain cities.

The Eagles brought their Hotel California Tour to Florida in March of this year, performing in Jacksonville and Tampa.

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Who will be onstage for The Eagles performances?

Steely Dan, longtime contemporaries of the band who will commemorate their own five-decade-plus career, will be part of the tour.

The Eagles — composed of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit — will be joined onstage, as they have since the  2016 death of founding member  Glenn Frey, by Vince Gill and Frey's son, Deacon.

Who has skipped over Florida on their most recent tours?

Multiple artists have breezed past Florida on their recent tours and opted for other southern cities. Not everyone can make the drive up to Atlanta or New Orleans to see their favorite artist, which means a concert also includes buying a plane ticket and a hotel room for the night.

Whether it's for logistics or not enough, here are some artists who didn't come to Florida on their current or most recent tour:

• Olivia Rodrigo : The "Vampire " songstress broke streaming records and won multiple Grammys for her 2021 debut album "Sour." However, when it came to her first headlining tour in 2022, it came as a brutal surprise for Florida fans to see zero stops for us. There is hope that the 21-year-old will finally perform in Florida when she tours with her sophomore album this September, "Guts."
• Boygenius : The trio — composed of indie powerhouses Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus — set off on tour earlier this summer to promote their album "the record." Clips of the singers performing their hit songs and joking around on stage have gone viral on social media. Yet, Florida is nowhere on their tour date schedule and is left out of the inside jokes.
• Foo Fighters : The Seattle-based rock bank is currently touring internationally. They returned this year to the scene with " But Here We Are ," their first album since the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022. During the U.S. leg of the tour, there were no Florida dates.
• Metallica : The iconic American heavy metal band is taking their M72 world tour to the U.S. in August in New Jersey. It promises over 77 minutes of music with 12 new songs for fans to bang their heads to. Despite the long list of cities and venues, Florida didn't make the list.
• Dead & Company : Heading off on their final tour , the impressive line-up of former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann, along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chiment have left off Florida on their last stops. It is also worth noting they canceled their previous 2021 Florida tour dates due to routing and production logistics. They released a statement apologizing and offering refunds, adding that "Dead & Company is looking forward to performing in West Palm Beach and Tampa in the future.”

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