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They were supposed to take the Carrier Dome stage in April 2025. Then Billy Joel’s health intervened — surgery, a four-month recovery, the whole ordeal. Syracuse fans waited. Now it’s happening: Billy Joel and Sting at JMA Wireless Dome on Friday, April 10, 2026. Twenty-six days out. If you don’t have tickets yet, the clock is ticking.
About the Show
Two rock legends. One night. One of the biggest venues in Central New York. The pairing of Billy Joel and Sting isn’t a nostalgia cash-grab — these are two artists who still bring it live, and the combination of Joel’s catalog (Piano Man, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Movin’ Out, We Didn’t Start the Fire — take your pick) with Sting’s songbook (Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Fields of Gold, Desert Rose) makes for a setlist that covers 50 years of essential rock and pop.
Joel originally announced this run in late 2024. The Syracuse date was set for April 11, 2025, before health issues forced a postponement across multiple tour stops. The rescheduled April 10, 2026 date carries the same tickets — all purchases from the original date transfer automatically.
Venue Info — JMA Wireless Dome
The JMA Wireless Dome sits on the Syracuse University campus and holds approximately 49,000 for concerts — one of the largest indoor venues in the Northeast. It’s a dome show, which means sound behavior is unique: expect it loud, expect it to carry. Gates typically open 90 minutes before showtime. Parking on the SU campus is available in multiple garages and surface lots; the SU Manley lot and Irving lot are closest. Plan for heavy post-show traffic on I-81 and Route 81 north — give yourself 20-30 minutes extra cushion.
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets are on sale now through Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Prices range from $100.50 to $400.50, with floor and lower-bowl seats at the higher end. Secondary market options are also available for specific locations.
Get Tickets — Live Nation / Ticketmaster
Showtime is 8:00 PM. This is a rescheduled date — existing tickets are valid. If you’re buying new, move soon. JMA shows at this scale have sold well, and with only 26 days to go, inventory at the better price points is thinning.