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New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Sam Smith announced a 12-concert Brooklyn residency. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. You just might see Sam Smith on the G train this fall. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 8, the five-time Grammy winner will launch their 12-show 'To Be Free' residency at Brooklyn's Warsaw. These concerts come in support of Smith's recently-released single 'To Be Free,' which hit streaming services on July 24. Advertisement 'I've never had a recording experience like I did making this song. It's one vocal and guitar take from start to finish — one live performance of me and my friend Simon Aldred in a pure state of music and expression,' Smith shared. 'I wrote it five years ago while writing my last album 'Gloria' and then parked it because I knew it was not a song for that album. It was created during a time in my life where I became free within myself.' In regards to the residency, Smith claimed 'This residency is something I've been thinking about and planning in my head for a long time. It's such a different experience to play intimate shows, and I'm so excited to host this in a city that I adore' via Instagram. When the 32-year-old says 'intimate,' they mean it. Based on our findings, Warsaw holds just 1,100 audience members in a general admission setting. When they last toured, Smith's NY concerts took place at Madison Square Garden, which can fit around 20,000 fans. Advertisement So, if you've always dreamt of hearing Smith's powerhouse vocals up close and personal, now's your opportunity. Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Sam Smith shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'To Be Free' Warsaw residency is Wednesday, Aug. 1. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Sam Smith Brooklyn residency dates 2025 A complete calendar including all Warsaw concert dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Advertisement Sam Smith set list Although we're not exactly sure what Smith will perform at these upcoming BK gigs, here are all the songs he took to the stage at their most recent concert in Mexico, which went down on Jan. 25, 2025. 01.) 'Stay With Me' 02.) 'I'm Not the Only One' 03.) 'Like I Can' 04.) 'Too Good at Goodbyes' 05.) 'Diamonds' 06.) 'How Do You Sleep?' 07.) 'Dancing With a Stranger' 08.) 'I've Told You Now' 09.) 'Lay Me Down' 10.) 'Gimme' 11.) 'Lose You' 12.) 'Promises' (Calvin Harris & Sam Smith song) 13.) 'I'm Not Here to Make Friends' 14.) 'Desire' (Calvin Harris & Sam Smith song) 15.) 'Latch' (Disclosure cover) 16.) 'I Feel Love' (Donna Summer cover) 17.) 'Unholy' Advertisement The above comes courtesy of Set List FM. Sam Smith new music On July 24, Smith released the sensitive, big-hearted single 'To Be Free.' Over simple guitar chords, the one-of-a-kind singer does all the heavy lifting letting the song start small before building to a stirring, larger-than-life climax complete with a gifted backup choir. It's emotional, uplifting, raw and endlessly listenable. We can't get enough. To hear for yourself, you can find 'To Be Free' here. Huge artists on tour in 2025 Can't make it to Brooklyn to see Smith belt IRL? No need to worry. Here are just five more of our favorite powerhouse vocalists you won't want to miss live in the near future. Advertisement • Lady Gaga • Teddy Swims • John Legend • Maroon 5 Advertisement • Benson Boone Who else is out and about this year? Take a look at this list of all the biggest pop stars on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sam Smith's 'To Be Free' Brooklyn residency: Dates, where to buy tickets, prices and more
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer Sam Smith has made New York City their adopted hometown, and this fall, they'll perform a twelve-night residency close to home in Brooklyn. Smith's run of shows will begin Oct. 8 and run through Oct. 31. Ahead of the run of shows, Smith will also release their new single, "To Be Free," from which the residency gets its name. Smith says of the new song, "I wrote it five years ago while writing my last album, Gloria, and then parked it because I knew it was not a song for that album. It was created during a time in my life where I became free within myself.' The To Be Free: New York City run of shows will be held at the Warsaw in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, a performance space that holds just 1,000 people, ensuring that Smith's performances will be as intimate as possible. Tickets for Smith's Brooklyn residency will go on presale this Tuesday; here's everything you need to know about how to buy tickets for Sam Smith's To Be Free: New York City shows. When is Sam Smith's Brooklyn residency? Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. When do tickets for Sam Smith's shows go on sale? Tickets for Sam Smith's Brooklyn concert series will go on presale Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. ET. (Sign up to be notified of presale details here.) The general onsale will begin on Friday, August 1, at 10 a.m. ET. Check Ticketmaster Sam Smith To Be Free: New York City ticket cost: Official Ticketmaster ticket prices for the 2025 Sam Smith Brooklyn residency have not yet become available, but tickets on StubHub are already on sale and start at $276 for general admission. Find tickets on StubHub Sam Smith To Be Free: New York City dates Sam Smith will perform twelve shows in Brooklyn on the following dates; all shows are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET. Wednesday, October 8 Friday, October 10 Saturday, October 11 Wednesday, October 15 Friday, October 17 Saturday, October 18 Tuesday, October 21 Wednesday, October 22 Friday, October 24 Wednesday, October 29 Thursday, October 30 Friday, October 31
