Billy Joel, Sting to perform at concert in Florida for 'one night only': How to get tickets

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Billy Joel and Sting plan to flock to Florida this winter.

The piano man late Thursday afternoon announced that he will perform with the Police singer at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, for "one night only," on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Joel made the surprise announcement Thursday on social media and his website, billyjoel.com. He's been touring with Stevie Nicks, who's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.

"The iconic musicians will each perform their most beloved songs on the same stage for the first time ever in their illustrious careers," the website said.

"The spectacular show promises to be an unforgettable evening of live music."

How to get tickets for Billy Joel, Sting in Florida

Citi cardmembers will have access to a presale beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, until 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. For more on the presale, visit www.citientertainment.com.

Verizon customers will have access to presale tickets beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. until Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 p.m. Verizon customers will be notified through email.

Tickets for everyone else go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at livenation.com.

Billy Joel at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night.
Billy Joel at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night.

Joel has had 33 songs in the Top 40 and is a six-time Grammy winner with hits including "Just the Way You Are," "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" and "Piano Man. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time, sixth best-selling recording artist and third best-selling solo artist in the U.S and one of the highest-grossing touring artists in the world.

Joel announced during earlier this year he will be performing the last show of his residency at New York City's Madison Square Garden in July 2024 after 10 years of singing his classics in front of adoring fans. The last show will mark his 150th performance in the venue space.

Sting performs during his My Songs tour at the Ascend Amphitheater Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Sting performs during his My Songs tour at the Ascend Amphitheater Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.

A fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Sting has enjoyed success since the 1970s and '80s. Sting was a founding member of the British new-wave band The Police, who were prominent in the late 1970s and '80s with hits including "Every Breath You Take," "Don't Stand So Close To Me" and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic."

Sting in the mid-1980s branched out as a solo star wrote and sang many hits, including "Fortress Around Your Heart," "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" and "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You," which he's performed on the new North American leg of his My Songs tour.

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter.

Contributing: Elise Brisco, USA TODAY

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