The Rocketman is heading to Glasgow this weekend to perform his last-ever shows as part of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.

Elton John will play two shows in the city before heading to Europe with the already-legendary final tour.

The 76-year-old was intended to perform at the OVO Hydro in November 2020 after launching the tour in 2018, but dates were forced to be rescheduled first due to the pandemic and a second time due to a hip injury sustained by the star in 2021.

With around 300 shows worldwide, Farewell Yellow Brick Road has become the highest-grossing tour of all time with several gigs still to come, including headlining at Glastonbury.

 

When is Elton John playing in Glasgow?

 

  • Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the OVO Hydro
  • Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the OVO Hydro

 

What time are the shows?

 

  • Doors open at 6pm, event starts at 7.30pm 

Staff at the OVO Hydro have warned that multiple events are taking place at the events campus this weekend. Concert go-ers are advised to get down to the show early.

They have also warned that those walking or commuting via train may face congestion in the Covered Walkway. To avoid this, come via Finnieston Street or from Partick.

 

Can I still get tickets?

 

Tickets are still available for both shows. To find tickets for Saturday, click here. For Sunday, click here.

 

What items are banned from the gig?

 

Bags larger than A3 size are not permitted into the venue but can be deposited in a cloakroom at the SEC Centre for £5 per item.

Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes are banned as they are in all public indoor environments.

Professional audio and video recording equipment are not permitted at the event. However, small, non-professional cameras and phones are allowed.

Selfie sticks are also banned as are signs, banners, and flags over A3 size or with a pole(s).

 

What might the setlist look like?

 

According to website Setlist.fm, the average setlist performed by Elton John for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour is one that's sure to wow audiences.

Setlist

Bennie and the Jets

All the Girls Love Alice

I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

Border Song

Philadelphia Freedom

Tiny Dancer

Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)

Take Me to the Pilot

Someone Saved My Life Tonight

Levon

Candle in the Wind

Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

Burn Down the Mission

Daniel

Sad Songs (Say So Much)

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me

The Bitch Is Back

I'm Still Standing

Crocodile Rock

Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

Encore:

Cold Heart

Your Song

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road