LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Popular music legend Elton John has announced the rescheduled date for his farewell concert tour at Rupp Arena.
The Rupp Arena show, dubbed the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, will take place April 9, 2022.
It is with great excitement that we can announce Elton's return to the stage in North America on January 19, 2022.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) September 23, 2020
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John, whose life was was the focus of the biopic "Rocketman," is a legendary British singer and songwriter known for a slew of popular hits over several decades. Among his best known songs are "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Your Song," "Bennie and the Jets," "Daniel," "Tiny Dancer" and "Candle in the Wind."
The show was originally scheduled for Friday, June 5th, 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ticketholders for the postponed show will receive new event information shortly and all original tickets will be honored.
Tickets are on sale now.
