Billy Joel 100th Concert Special: How to Stream the Performance Online (2024)

Slow down, you crazy children! You won’t want to miss Sunday’s major musical celebration from the Piano Man himself. Here’s everything you need to know for watching the Billy Joel: The 100th — Live at Madison Square Garden concert special online.

The concert was filmed live from New York’s Madison Square Garden and will be televised on Sunday, April 14 at 9 pm ET on CBS. If you’re hoping to stream the concert online to snag a virtual seat at the show, you’ll need to sign up for a live-TV streaming service that includes CBS. (Always double-check that CBS is offered in your area before committing to one of the services below, as coverage does vary.) Some of the options below offer free trials, so you can even watch the Billy Joel concert online for free.

(Note: CBS is only available in select markets. Always confirm that your area is eligible for CBS before signing up for a live-TV streaming service.)

Where to Watch the Billy Joel Concert Online for Free: Paramount Plus

The best way to livestream CBS is by signing up for the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan. If you’re a new user, you can even watch the Billy Joel concert for free by signing up for the Paramount Plus 7-day free trial. CBS can only be livestreamed with the premium plan that includes Showtime, which costs $11.99/month after the free trial period has ended. But, if you cancel your subscription right after Billy Joel: The 100th – Live at Madison Square Garden concludes, you can watch it free of charge! Or, you can opt for the $5.99/month Essential plan to stream the special the day after it airs.

Where to Watch the Billy Joel Concert Online — DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Streampackages include CBS in certain areas, so you can choose between a few different subscriptions to find one that best fits your needs.The Choice packageis the most popular and right now,DirecTVStream is bundling subscriptions with theirsportspack add-on, offering the extra channels for one month for free. Plus, you get $10 off whichever package you choose for the first three months. That means for a bundle that would normally cost $123.98/month, you’ll only have to pay $98.99/month. There’s no annual contract, so if you’ve been looking to try a live-TV streaming service, this is a great way to watch the Billy Joel 100th concert special live online.

How to Watch Billy Joel Concert Online for Free — Fubo TV

Fubo is another way to watch Billy Joel’s 100th concert special live online for free thanks to its seven-day free trial. Fubo’s Pro plan grants subscribers access to CBS in certain markets. For $79.99/month, you’ll also get access to over 175 other channels. More good news? You can cancel and change your subscription at any time, making Fubo an easy and low-commitment way for watching the concert online free.

How to Watch the Billy Joel Concert Online — Hulu + Live TV

TheHulu + Live TV subscriptionis one of the more expensive options for watching the Billy Joel concert without cable, ringing in at $76.99/month. With that being said, you get a lot of content with this bundle subscription. You gain access to the Hulu streaming library, CBS, ESPN+ and Disney+. This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all you cord-cutter needs, not just for watching the concert special.

When Is the Billy Joel Concert Special? Date, Start Time

As stated above, the pre-taped concert special begins at 9 pm ET and will be televised on CBS. It will run for two hours, ending at 11 pm ET. The 100th concert at MSG took place on March 28.

What Songs Does Billy Joel Play in 100th Concert Special? Madison Square Garden Setlist

Below is the setlist from Billy Joel’s 100th concert at Madison Square Garden back in March. Keep in mind, however, that because the TV special is only two hours, it’s likely that not every song will make the cut.

1. Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
2. My Life
3. Vienna
4. The Downeaster “Alexa”
5. An Innocent Man
6. The Longest Time
7. Turn the Lights Back On
8. Big Man on Mulberry Street
9. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
10. Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)
11. Half a Mile Away
12. The Entertainer
13. Don’t Ask Me Why
14. Allentown
15. New York State of Mind
16. Only the Good Die Young
17. The River of Dreams
18. Nessun Dorma
19. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
20. Piano Man
21. We Didn’t Start the Fire (encore)
22. Uptown Girl (encore)
23. It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me (encore)
24. Big Shot (enocre)
25. You May Be Right (encore)

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