Don McLean brings his farewell tour to The Glasshouse
Don McLean brings his farewell UK and Ireland concerts to Sage One at The Glasshouse in Gateshead on 20 May 2027. Tickets from £69.50.
Don McLean at The Glasshouse is confirmed for Thursday 20 May 2027 as part of the singer-songwriter’s farewell run of UK and Ireland concerts. The Gateshead date takes place in Sage One, with the performance advertised for 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale through The Glasshouse’s official event page, with prices listed from £69.50 to £86.40.
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The farewell dates offer a chance to hear songs from across McLean’s catalogue. He is known for “American Pie” and “Vincent”, while the venue also names “Castles in the Air” and “And I Love You So” among the songs associated with the forthcoming shows. Rather than presenting the evening as a single-album anniversary concert, the announcement points to a set spanning several stages of his recording career.
There is a more recent record in the picture, too. The Glasshouse says material from American Boys, McLean’s twenty-second studio album, released in May 2024, will sit alongside the better-known songs. That gives this farewell concert a wider frame than a run through the early hits alone. The final setlist has not been announced, so individual song appearances should not be taken as guaranteed.
Don McLean at The Glasshouse: tickets and timings
The Glasshouse lists this show in Sage One as an all-seated concert, with the advertised start time at 7.30pm. The venue has not yet announced individual stage times, and a 7.30pm advertised start should not be confused with a confirmed doors time. Anyone planning the journey should check the venue’s latest information before setting off.
Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. The venue’s ticket page lists Sage One as all seated, so it is worth checking the available seating and any accessibility needs when booking. The concert takes place at The Glasshouse on Gateshead Quays, not at a Newcastle city-centre venue.
For full booking details and any changes to the running order, use the official Don McLean ticket and event information. You can also browse the SoundBite North East Glasshouse venue guide and the Don McLean event listing for the date and venue details.
Don McLean at The Glasshouse marks a Gateshead stop on his announced farewell concerts. Keep an eye on the official venue and artist channels for any confirmed running-time or ticketing updates closer to the performance.
