The iconic Billy Joel is to be honored in an upcoming tribute concert featuring a stellar lineup of artists next spring. Michael Dorf, a renowned New York City promoter, has been organizing the annual Carnegie Hall Tribute Series, “Music Of,” since 2004. The program aims to support music education for underserved youth, with all ticket proceeds going towards this cause. Past tribute concerts have celebrated artists like Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith, Paul McCartney, and more. This year, Billy Joel will take center stage at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan on March 12, 2026.
The official lineup for Joel’s tribute concert was recently announced on the “Music Of” website, promising a diverse range of pop-rock, folk, and country artists. Performers include Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gavin DeGraw, Rob Thomas, and many more. Although the 76-year-old singer won’t be performing at his own tribute concert, Carnegie Hall’s house band will feature Joel’s own band members. Raised in Hicksville, New York, Joel’s early music career journey led him to become one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 160 million records sold worldwide.
Despite general admission tickets being sold out, VIP packages ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 are still available. The tribute concert promises to be a memorable event, paying homage to Billy Joel’s influential musical career.
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