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Madison Square Garden, Midtown, Manhattan

Bon Jovi: Forever Tour

Bon Jovi digs into a nine-night MSG residency — Livin' on a Prayer under the Garden ceiling, night two of the Forever Tour's New York takeover.

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Bon Jovi isn't just playing the Garden — they've moved in, with a nine-night July residency that turns MSG into the band's home court. After years away from full touring following Jon Bon Jovi's vocal surgery, the Forever Tour is the comeback: You Give Love a Bad Name, It's My Life and Livin' on a Prayer at full arena scale. If you want a classic-rock bucket-list night in the world's most famous arena, a residency show — where the band settles in and stretches the setlist — is the way to do it.

What to expect

A two-hour-plus arena set spanning Slippery When Wet through Forever, with the Garden crowd carrying every chorus. Residency nights tend to rotate deep cuts, so setlist-watchers get surprises alongside the guaranteed anthems.

Good to know

  • Madison Square Garden sits directly above Penn Station — nearly every subway line and NJ Transit/LIRR land you at the door
  • MSG enforces a strict bag policy; small bags only and expect airport-style screening
  • The residency means multiple dates are available if this night sells through
  • Resale prices tend to drop closest to showtime for big multi-night runs
  • Arrive early — Garden entry lines back up badly at 7th Ave right before showtime
  • Best sound is generally in the lower bowl facing the stage; the 200s are the value play

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Common questions

Is this part of a longer Bon Jovi run at MSG?

Yes — the Forever Tour includes nine July nights at Madison Square Garden, an arena residency rather than a one-off, so several other dates surround this one.

How long is the show?

Bon Jovi arena sets typically run well over two hours, drawing from the full catalog plus the recent Forever material.

Is there an opening act?

Check your ticket and MSG's event page close to the date — support acts for residency nights are announced by the venue.

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