P.J. McCormick
We all need someone we can lean on. And if you want to, you can lean on the Rolling Stones.
The geriatric rockstars have been a rollicking, dependable force for over half a century, and that’s apparently not letting up anytime soon. The loveable lads from London put out their 26th studio album (if you’re going by American releases), Hackney Diamonds, just last October. Though it was their first album of originals since 2005, the Stones have claimed to have already over half of the follow-up in the can.
Keith and Mick are famously cagey on whether any given tour will be their last, and many fans assumed that the 2021 death of the backbeat of the Stones, Charlie Watts, would mean the 80-year-old rockers might finally hang it up. Not so.
While you can’t always get what you want, if you try sometimes, you can still get tickets to see the Rolling Stones’ closest concerts to NYC, this Thursday and Sunday at Metlife Stadium. And for pretty cheap, considering.
Rolling Stones MetLife Stadium ticket prices
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium can be found here:
| Rolling Stone Hackney Diamonds Tour Dates | Ticket prices starting at: | Floor seats starting at: |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ | $55 | $161 |
| Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ | $76 | $181 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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MetLife Stadium seating chart
Never been out to a show at the Meadowlands?
To make sure you’re familiar with the venue, here’s what all the views of the stage look like:
Rolling Stones 2024 tour schedule
After the brief New Jersey stay, Mick, Keith, and co. have 12 more stadium concerts on their 2024 tour calendar.
For a closer look, here’s where they’re headed next (along with the special guests they’re bringing along):
| Rolling Stones tour dates |
|---|
| May 30 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA featuring The Red Clay Strays |
| June 3 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL featuring Tyler Childers |
| June 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA featuring Ghost Hounds |
| June 11 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA featuring KALEO |
| June 15 at the Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH featuring Ghost Hounds |
| June 20 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO featuring Widespread Panic |
| June 27 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL featuring Bettye LaVette |
| June 30 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL featuring Lainey Wilson |
| July 5 at BC Place in Vancouver, BC, CA featuring Ghost Hounds |
| July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA featuring The War and Treaty |
| July 13 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA featuring The Linda Lindas |
| July 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA featuring The Beaches |
The Rolling Stones set list
- Start Me Up
- Get Off of My Cloud
- Let’s Spend the Night Together
- Angry
- It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (but I Like It)
- Wild Horses
- Whole Wide World
- Tumbling Dice
- You Can’t Always Get What You Want
- You Got the Silver
- Little T&A
- Sympathy for the Devil
- Honky Tonk Women
- Miss You
- Gimme Shelter
- Paint It Black
- Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Encore:
- Sweet Sounds of Heaven
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones new music
On Oct. 20, the Stones released their 26th American studio album, “Hackney Diamonds,” featuring special guests Paul McCartney, Elton John, Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder.
Comprised of 12 hard-rocking tracks that wouldn’t be out of place alongside their singalong stadium anthems of yore, “Diamonds” shows that Mick, Keith, and Ronnie still have their sticky fingers on rock and roll’s pulse.
“We wouldn’t have put this album out if we didn’t really like it,” Jagger, 80, told Jimmy Fallon. “We must say that we are quite pleased with it. We’re not big-headed but we hope you like it.”
If you’re looking to sample the record, we suggest starting with the fierce lead track “Angry” and the wistful ballad “Dreamy Skies.”
Prefer to listen in full? You can find “Hackney Diamonds” here.
The Rolling Stones band members
No joke — the upcoming tour is sponsored by AARP.
Rather than shy away from their age, the legendary rockers are embracing their elder statesman status.
To give you a peek at who’s in the group these days, take a look below.
Mick Jagger (80-years-old) lead and backing vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar, percussion, keyboards, bass guitar (1962–present)
Keith Richards (80-years-old) rhythm and lead guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing and lead vocals (1962–present)
Ronnie Wood (76-years-old) lead and rhythm guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals, pedal steel guitar (1975–present)
Backing musicians include Chuck Leavell, Bernard Fowler, Matt Clifford, Darryl Jones, Tim Ries, Karl Denson, Chanelle Haynes, and Steve Jordan.
Their longtime drummer Charlie Watts passed away in August 2021.
Rolling Stones special guests
As noted above, the Stones are bringing along different special guests with them at each gig.
To refresh your memory, you can find each artist’s most-streamed song on Spotify below.
Jon Batiste: “Candy Necklace”
Lawrence: “Do You Wanna Do Nothing with Me?”
Classic rockers on tour in 2024
Many AARP card-carrying icons will take the stage this year and next.
Here are just five of our favorite acts you won’t want to miss live in the near future.
• Bob Dylan with Robert Plant and Willie Nelson
• Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues
Need more ’60s and ’70s hitmakers in your life? Check out our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 to find the show for you.
This article was written by P.J. McCormick, New York Post Commerce Deals Writer/Reporter. P.J. is an expert deal-finder, sifting through endless brands and retailers to deliver only the best savings opportunities on truly worthwhile products. P.J. finds Prime Day-worthy deals all year long on some of our favorite products we’ve tested and our readers’ beloved best-sellers, from Wayfair furniture sales to the lowest prices on Apple AirPods. P.J. has been scouring sales for Post Wanted shoppers since 2022 and previously held positions at Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Hyperallergic. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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