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The Jewel in Plymouth Sound

Sitting in the sparkling Sound, Drake’s Island is a quiet haven of wildlife, panoramic views and so much history.

After being inaccessible to the public for over 30 years, the island’s new custodians look forward to extending a warm welcome to guests, and to sharing with you all the peace, beauty and heritage that can be found in this truly unique Scheduled Monument and its environment.

Enjoy a trip across the Sound courtesy of our partners at Plymouth Boat Trips and join us for a guided tour around 6.5 acres of volcanic rock and a thousand years of recorded history: our guides are passionate about the island and its story and we’re sure you will be too!

Come and join one of the most unique and fascinating guided tours in Plymouth and throughout the South West, by stepping on to Drake’s Island. You will get to learn about the island’s intriguing history and mysteries, walk through the tunnels that go deep into the island, encounter the abundant wildlife that has made Drake’s Island their home and see Plymouth from a whole new perspective, by climbing to the highest part of the island to capture that perfect photo opportunity.

Drake’s Island is the perfect place for a family adventure, so book your tour online now via Plymouth Boat Trips.

Drake’s Island provides a uniquely thrilling setting for your corporate event, with a diverse range of activities that can cater to everyone. Whether you want to organise a fun-filled day or a more peaceful event in a breathtaking location, there is no better option for your corporate or team-building event.

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Embark on an unforgettable coastal adventure and explore the hidden treasures of Drake’s Island with a guided tour. In partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips, this tour is perfect for creating unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

To book your adventure, please visit Plymouth Boat Trips.

Available dates

• Sunday 6th May
• Friday 14th June
• Thursday 25th July
• Wednesday 28th August
• Tuesday 10th September

We are excited to inform you that Commando Force Airsoft is now providing airsoft skirmish games and events at Drakes Island. During game days, you will have the opportunity to explore numerous tunnels and old ammunition rooms within the historic 400-year-old fortified island.

You can book your spot now, conveniently online, by visiting our partners Commando Force Airsoft.

Followed by thousands on Facebook and Instagram, Steve has acted as an historical advisor to the BBC, the Discovery Channel and is a Devon Heritage Education award winner who works to share and highlight the enormous amount of world-class history and heritage that Plymouth and its surround has to offer.

His tours of the island uncover the most comprehensive story possible and are incredibly popular so don’t miss your opportunity to see Drake’s Island in its greatest detail by joining one of his tours this summer – and bring a picnic to enjoy al fresco to round off your day!

Limited tickets will be available, priced at £25, inclusive of return passage from the Barbican landing platform, departing at 1100 and returning at 1530.

We can’t wait to see you!

Cyberheritage tour dates for 2024: Thursday 30th May Thursday 27th June Thursday 25th July Monday 12th August – Tunnel Music and History with The Popup Chorus Wednesday 7th and 21st August – Live Musket Firing and More Thursday 12th September

Guidance to book the tour:

The wait to book your tickets for 2024’s first Paranormal Tours is over: there are now a limited number of tickets for the first visit by Dark Dimensions to Drake’s Island on Sunday 5th May 2024 departing the Barbican landing platform at 1230 and returning at 1645.

The team are excited to bring their specialist equipment into this very unusual setting and invite you to share the experience. Earlybird tickets are now available priced at £29 but due to the tours being such a small and intimate investigative session, only a very limited number are available.

Why not bring your own picnic to enjoy back in the open air upon completion of the tour whilst meeting the host team for a Q&A session?

Don’t miss out on your chance to join what is sure to be an entirely unique experience.

Book Now and select Sunday 5th May 2024 from Plymouth Boat calendar.

What to expect on your visit

Drake’s Island is full of history, stories and views for miles. On your guided tour we’ll explain the history of the island as well its marine and bird life and you’ll see Plymouth from a beautiful new perspective.

Marine Conservation Area

Drake’s Island is working closely with it’s partner the National Marine Aquarium in order to protect, preserve and educate all areas of marine life around the island.

Wildlife Reserve

The island is home to much wildlife including the protected Little Egrets, bees, butterflies, insects and mammals.

Heritage Centre

The island is home to history and heritage at every turn. Each step on our guided tours leads you further into the islands heritage and importance within the community.

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Well worth it

Finally we got to visit Drakes Island and it was well worth it. 

Excellent trip

After living all my life in Plymouth it was great to eventually visit the Island. 

Unique & fascinating

Enjoyed a fascinating tour of the island with our excellent guide Dr Pete.

Spectacular!

Thoroughly enjoyed visiting this amazing island! The tour guide was very engaging. 

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Plymouth, cornwall & dartmoor taster.

Janice and Driver are available for a 6 hour day trip including a tour of Plymouth together with a taster of Cornwall and Dartmoor. There is the option of a seasonal afternoon tea at Tor Royal Farm at Princetown - previously a home of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. This is truly special trip to explore the region.


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Tours of Dartmoor , including its famous Napoleonic prison , 'Hound of the Baskervilles' land and Buckfast Abbey - its monks famous for their honey, tonic wine and stained glass.


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Special interest tours, g7 conference in cornwall 11-13th june 2021.

Janice and professional driver are available pre and post conference for day trips around St Ives, to view St Michael's Mount, or Doc Martin's village of Port Wenn (Port Isaac).

Industrial Heritage

Tours of Plymouth Gin D istillery where Plymouth G in has been made since 1793. Also available are coach tours of Industrial Archaeology on Dartmoor and in Cornwall.

Agatha Christie mile - many of the places that were inspirational in the life and works of Agatha Christie: Torre Abbey, Princess Pier and the Pavilion.

Tim Burton's film' Alice in Wonderland' was filmed in Cornwall at Antony House. Enjoy the scenery and the backdrop to the film whilst staying in Plymouth or Cornwall.

City Tours of Plymouth

Plymouth coach tour.

The Plymouth coach tour encompasses historic sites such as:

• the Barbican (Elizabethan)
• the Hoe where Francis Drake played his bowls
• Plymouth Sound - with wonderful views of the Dockyard (warships) and Cornwall.

The coffee stop overlooks Brunel's 1859 Royal Albert B ridge (view as shown above) . The area i ncorporates where the American servicemen prepared and left for the D - Day landings.

Architecture


Plymouth fortifications: To include the Royal Citadel (excellent example of 17th century star shaped fortress), Mountbatton and Royal William Yard (some of finest 19th century architecture in Europe).

Armed forces and military buildings in Plymouth: To include the Royal Citadel (excellent example of 17th century star shaped fortress), Mountbatton and Royal William Yard (some of finest 19th century architecture in Europe).

Walking Tours

Walking tours in and around the historic Barbican area of Plymouth, including passing the Mayflower steps (Pilgrim Fathers 1620) and Elizabethan merchant houses and gardens.

Janice also does walking tours for couples as wedding anniversary, Valentine's Day, Christmas and Birthday presents.
 

Welcome to Plymouth Tour Guide

Janice Bailey is an experienced tour guide, and specialises in city tour s of Plymouth.

Her main Plymouth City Tour takes 1.5 hours ( including a half an hour coffee break in Plymouth below the two famous bridges over the Tamar overlooking Saltash ). The tour also includes the historic Barbican area (Elizabethan), the Hoe (where Francis Drake played his bowls), and the Dockyard. Janice does a very light entertaining commentary and charges very competitive rates.

Janice's other professional blue-badge work covers tours of other fascinating parts of the Westcountry, including Dartmouth, Dartmoor and Greenway - Agatha Christie's holiday home on the River Dart and Port Issac (Doc Martin's haunts). Call Janice now on 07961 902245 or email her on janice@plymouth-tour-guide.co.uk to find out more.

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Plymouth Walking Tours

Explore the historic city of Plymouth with the expert guides from Devon & Cornwall Tour Guides, offering the only regular, bookable walking tours in the city.

There are two choices of walking tours that are one hour each: wander through the Barbican District and see where Mayflower Pilgrims walked, or check out the waterfront with a visit to Plymouth Hoe and a stroll through the City Centre. Whichever tour you choose, we’ll do our best to show you all of Plymouth’s iconic sights.

• Visit the historic Barbican District with its 15th and 16th century buildings
• Follow in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims, Sir Francis Drake and many others
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Join your Blue Badge Guide for a private tour of the maritime city of Plymouth.

Highlights include the historic 16 th century Barbican area with its Elizabethan merchant houses and gardens.  Visit the Hoe, where Francis Drake played bowls before defeating the invading fleet known as the Spanish Armada. It is now the location of one of the South West’s most well-known landmark:  Smeaton’s Tower.

American guests will appreciate a stop at Pilgrim Fathers’ steps, where the Mayflower set sail from in 1620.   From there your private tour guide will take you to Plymouth Sound – with its wonderful views of the dockyards and extraordinary naval history.   For visitors with more time, we take can take a trip out to Brunel’s 1859 Royal Albert Bridge or head up onto Dartmoor, to see glowering prisons, tors, ponies and standing stones – and maybe hear the odd ghost story.

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Spirit of Plymouth offers 90 minute walking tours of Historic Downtown Plymouth. Each tour is led by a costumed guide who will share stories of Native Americans, Pilgrims and Revolutionary War heroes. We also offer private tours that can be customized to your group’s particular interests. Check our website for special events like walking murder mysteries, ghost tours or meet and greets with Plymouth’s own witches.

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Murder Mystery and Mayhem 2023 was a sold out success.

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 Group tours are available year round by appointment. Starting at $100 for a group of up to 8, then $10/person up to 20 more. History or Ghosts and Legends or Fact vs Fiction - you choose!

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People have been living in this picturesque town since long before the Pilgrims thought to settle here.  Let us walk you through the mists of time and share the history of America's hometown.

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Our ninety minute walking tour lets you walk in the footsteps of the Pilgrims. See the original site of Plimouth Plantation and learn the difference between Separatists and Puritans. Then jump through time and meet Plymouth's hometown heroes of the War for Independence.

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Plymouth Pilgrim Tour

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Duration 100-105 min

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Hi, my name is Christian, a local and licensed tour guide of the city of Boston! This tour will cover the town of Plymouth where a group of brave Pilgrims landed in 1620 establishing the first colony in New England. The tour will trace the very path that the Pilgrims followed more than 400 years ago and includes a visit to a replica of the Mayflower ship. Distance: 1.5 miles. Time: 90 minutes.

Hi, my name is Christian, a local and licensed tour guide of the city of Boston! This tour will cover the town of Plymouth where a group of brave Pilgrims landed in 1620 establishing the first colony in New England. The tour will trace the very path that the Pilgrims followed more than 400 years ago and includes a visit to a replica of the Mayflower ship. Distance: 1.5 miles. Time: 90 minutes. ... see all

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Being given a referral by Jack at the Plymouth waterfront Visitor's Center, we called and arranged a tour immediately upon leaving the Center. Being a new operation, and an off-season weekday, we were picked up for a tour within 15 minutes. Mike arrived in a 6 passenger electric touring van, and took us on a marvelous journey. He was friendly, knowledgeable, humorous and accommodating. We passed by almost every significant historic location in the area, and he stopped several times to take photos of us in front of major sites. This tour gave us an orientation to the area and it's historic significant, which we would have never achieved on our own. After the tour we had a great lunch at Wood's Seafood, and wonderful tea & scones at Shelly's Tearoom (both of which we learned about on the tour). This tour is a solid option for introducing oneself to historic Plymouth.

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Beyond Chernobyl: 7 Other Disaster Sites That Are Open For Tours In 2024

Chernobyl isn't the only disaster site open to visitors; these other sites of historical tragedies have also become accessible to the public.

• Tragic sites like Fukushima and Pompeii offer a unique glimpse into history, preserving the impact of devastating disasters.
• Tours provide an educational experience, highlighting resilience and impact while emphasizing safety precautions for visitors.
• Respectfully exploring dark tourism destinations can be an eye-opening journey of discovering the tragedies and their lasting effects.

The catastrophic Chernobyl disaster of 1986, one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, has transformed the exclusion zone into a haunting tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the globe. The disaster has affected many other cities in the region. Nowadays, there are still many questions about visiting Chernobyl and the surrounding area , especially regarding safety.

While Chernobyl is the most well-known disaster site open for tours, it is not the only one. Numerous other locations, marked by historical tragedies, have also become accessible to the public, offering a unique and often sobering glimpse into the past. These sites not only preserve the memory of the events but also educate visitors about the resilience of the affected communities and the enduring impact of these disasters.

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7 pompeii, italy (79 ad), mount vesuvius' eruption destroyed this ancient city.

Pompeii is arguably the most famous disaster site of the ancient world. The ancient Roman city near modern Naples was famously destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The tragedy buried Pompeii under volcanic ash, preserving its buildings, artifacts, and even the forms of its residents in remarkable detail.

Today, Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Ste open to visitors, offering a fascinating glimpse into Roman life. Tourists can explore well-preserved structures and sites in Pompeii like the Forum, the amphitheater, and numerous villas adorned with intricate frescoes, particularly the famous Villa of the Mysteries, one of the best preserved Roman Villas of Pompeii .

The site also features plaster casts of the eruption's victims, providing a poignant reminder of the city's sudden destruction. Tours typically last up to three hours and involve walking on uneven terrain.

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6 plymouth, montserrat (1995-1997), the place is often referred to as modern-day pompeii, as it was devastated by several volcanic eruptions.

Plymouth, the former capital of Montserrat, was devastated by a series of volcanic eruptions from the Soufrière Hills volcano beginning in 1995 . The eruptions buried the city under layers of ash and pyroclastic flows, leading to its abandonment and transforming it into a modern-day Pompeii.

Despite the tragedy, Montserrat is open to visitors who can tour the exclusion zone with guides. Sightseers can observe the ash-covered remains of Plymouth, the partially buried buildings, and the now silent but imposing volcano.

The Montserrat Volcano Observatory provides educational exhibits and a safe vantage point for viewing the dramatic landscape changes.

Minor ashfall can occur occasionally . Travelers must be prepared with dust masks and eye protection, especially if hiking near the volcano.

5 Ancash, Peru (1970)

An earthquake triggered landslides that killed thousands of people.

In 1970, the Ancash region of Peru experienced a devastating earthquake, triggering a massive landslide on Mount Huascarán . This catastrophic event buried the town of Yungay and surrounding villages, killing approximately 70,000 people. The tragedy left a profound impact on the region, with only a few survivors.

Today, the area is open to visitors, who can see the remnants of Yungay, including the preserved cemetery and the Christ statue that miraculously survived the disaster. The Huascarán National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers trekking opportunities and a sad reminder of the area's tragic history.

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4 fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant, japan (2011), the plant was struck by a tsunami, which triggered meltdowns in many reactors.

The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant , once a major electricity supplier, became synonymous with disaster in 2011. A massive earthquake triggered a tsunami that struck the plant, causing meltdowns in several reactors. Extensive radioactive contamination spread, forcing the evacuation of nearby towns.

Today, Fukushima and the surrounding area remains a carefully managed exclusion zone . Rigorous decontamination efforts are ongoing, with some areas deemed safe for controlled tours. These tours, led by qualified companies with strict safety protocols, allow visitors to witness the plant exterior and designated areas outside the exclusion zone.

Fukushima serves as a reminder of nuclear power's potential dangers while showcasing ongoing efforts towards decommissioning and a future beyond this disaster.

Radiation exposure risks are extremely low in these areas, but it is crucial to choose tours with a proven safety record.

3 Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Pennsylvania (1889)

This disaster caused by a dam failure killed over 2,200 people.

This site honors the victims of the 1889 Johnstown flood , a devastating event caused by a dam failure. The flood unleashed a wall of water that swept through the town, claiming over 2,200 lives and causing widespread destruction.

Tours explore the ruins and reconstructed town of Waldheim, showcasing how it was rebuilt on higher ground to prevent future disasters. Visitors can also walk along the South Fork Dam breach, a stark reminder of the event's power. The National Park Service offers ranger-led tours and interpretive exhibits, providing historical context and highlighting the importance of preparedness.

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2 hiroshima peace memorial park, japan (1945), this area honors the victims of the tragic atomic bombing.

A somber yet crucial site, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum exhibits artifacts and personal stories, offering a chance to learn about the devastating impact of the bomb and the ongoing fight for peace.

The park also features the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Flame , lit in 1964 and meant to burn until nuclear weapons are abolished. Self-guided tours are available, with English information panels throughout the park. Travelers can consider joining a guided peace walk for a deeper understanding of the event's historical and social context.

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1 galveston, texas, 1900, more than 8,000 people died in a hurricane.

Galveston is a coastal city often remembered for its great beaches . Yet, the city also has a tragic past. In 1900, it was vanished by a hurricane, considered one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history . The hurricane caused widespread destruction, with a storm surge that tragically claimed over 8,000 lives.

Visitors can explore the Galveston Seawall , a massive seawall system built after the disaster to protect the city from future storms. People can also explore the Galveston Historic District , where restored buildings showcase the city's architectural heritage and its remarkable recovery efforts. Many walking and trolley tours are available, offering insightful commentary on the city's history.

Avoid visiting during the hurricane season, which runs from June to November.

Watch Sting begin 2024 tour in Germany with Police hits and deep cuts

The rock veteran kicked off his ‘Sting 3.0’ tour by unearthing songs not performed in decades

Sting has kicked off his ‘Sting 3.0’ tour – which sees him performing in a trio set-up across Europe and the US. The rock veteran performed its first date in Dresden, Germany at the Dresdner Musikfestspiele.

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The ‘Sting 3.0’ tour features Sting performing alongside guitarist and longtime collaborator Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, the latter previously serving as touring drummer for Mumford & Sons .

In Dresden on May 25, the setlist consisted of an almost even split between solo material and songs written and performed with the Police . It began with his former band’s ‘Voice Inside My Head’, performing it for the first time since 2006, as Consequence notes.

Other songs that made a comeback into Sting’s live repertoire include the Police’s ‘Synchronicity II’ (since 2018) and ‘Tea in the Sahara’ (since 2017), along with Sting’s own ‘When the Angels Fall’ (since 1992) and ‘Never Coming Home’ (since 2012).

Alongside these deep cuts were fan favourites like ‘Roxanne’, ‘Desert Rose’, ‘Fields of Gold’, and ‘Every Breath You Take’. See fan footage of that night, along with Sting’s forthcoming tour dates below.

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Sting’s setlist for the ‘Sting 3.0’ tour in Dresden, Germany (via Setlist.fm ):

‘Voices Inside My Head’ ‘Message In A Bottle’ ‘Synchronicity II’ ‘Driven To Tears’ ‘Fields Of Gold’ ‘Never Coming Home’ ‘When The Angels Fall’ ‘A Thousand Years’ ‘Tea In The Sahara’ ‘The Hounds Of Winter’ ‘Mad About You’ ‘Fortress Around Your Heart’ ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’ ‘Englishman In New York’ ‘Shape Of My Heart’ ‘Walking On The Moon’ ‘So Lonely’ ‘Desert Rose’ ‘King Of Pain’ ‘Every Breath You Take’ ‘Roxanne’ ‘Fragile’

Sting will continue his tour through Europe this week onwards till early August, covering Ireland, Croatia, Slovenia, Budapest, Poland, among others. These dates will see him and his band perform in arenas and festivals.

However, his ‘Sting 3.0’ US tour – which begins there on September 17 – promises performances in far more intimate venues, such as The Fillmore Detroit and Los Angeles’ The Wiltern, alongside co-headlining engagements with Billy Joel . See his full tour itinerary below.

Sting’s ‘Sting 3.0’ tour dates are:

MAY 27 – Zagreb, Croatia, Zagreb Arena 29 – Ljubljana, Slovenia, Arena Stozice 31 – Budapest, Hungary, Budapest Arena

JUNE 01 – Bratislava, Slovakia, TIPOS Arena 04 – Plzeň, Czech Republic, Amphitheatre Lochotín 06 – Gdańsk, Poland, Ergo Arena 07 – Łódź, Poland, Atlas Arena 09 – Kaunas, Lithuania, Zalgirio Arena 10 – Tartu, Estonia, Tartu Song Festival Grounds 14 – Cheshire, UK, Delamere Forest 16 – Plymouth, UK, Plymouth Summer Sessions 18 – Cork, Ireland, Musgrave Park 19 – Belfast, UK, Belsonic (Ormeau Park) 22 – Suffolk, UK, Thetford Forest 23 – Nottinghamshire, UK, Sherwood Pines 25 – Fontainebleu, France, FBLO Festival

JULY 05 – Athens, Greece, Odeon of Herodus Atticus 06 – Athens, Greece, Odeon of Herodus Atticus 10 – La Rochelle, France, Les Francofolies 11 – Brive, France, Lovely Brive Festival 12 – Carhaix, France, Vieilles Charrues Festival 14 – Rotterdam, Netherlands, North Sea Jazz Festival 16 – Toulon, France, Esplanade Zenith Toulon 17 – Montreux, Switzerland, Montreux Jazz Festival (Lake Stage) 19 – Nieuwpoort, Belgium, Beach Festival 20 – Fulda, Germany, Fulda Domplatz 23 – Salem, Germany, Schloss Salem 24 – Füssen, Germany, Barockgarten am Festspielhaus 27 – Lingen, Germany, Platz vor der Emsland Arena 28 – Stuttgart, Germany, jazzopen 30 – Carcassonne, France, Festival de Carcassonne

AUGUST 01 – Corsica, France, AIO Festival 03 – S.ta Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy, Forte Arena 31 – Aspen, Colorado, Aspen Snowmass

SEPTEMBER 17 – Detroit, Michigan, Fillmore Detroit 18 – Detroit, Michigan, Fillmore Detroit 20 – Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall 21 – Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall 24 – Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall 27 – St. Louis, Missouri, Busch Stadium % 30 – Philadelphia, Philadelphia, The Met

OCTOBER 01 – Philadelphia, Philadelphia, The Met 04 – Boston, Massachusetts, MGM Music Hall, Fenway Park 06 – Boston, Massachusetts, MGM Music Hall, Fenway Park 07 – Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn Paramount 09 – Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn Paramount 10 – Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn Paramount 12 – Port Chester, New York, The Capitol Theatre 15 – Washington, DC, MGM National Harbor 16 – Washington, DC, MGM National Harbor 20 – Miami, Florida, Fillmore Miami Beach 21 – Miami, Florida, Fillmore Miami Beach 22 – Atlanta, Georgia, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (CEPAC) 25 – San Antonio, Texas, Alamodome % 28 – Chicago, Illinois, Auditorium Theatre 29 – Chicago, Illinois, Auditorium Theatre

NOVEMBER 01 – Chicago, Illinois, Auditorium Theatre 06 – San Francisco, California, The Masonic 07 – San Francisco, California, The Masonic 09 – Las Vegas, Nevada, Allegiant Stadium % 12 – Los Angeles, California, The Wiltern 13 – Los Angeles, California, The Wiltern 15 – Los Angeles, California, The Wiltern

% with Billy Joel

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