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LIVE REVIEW: Journey The Final Frontier Tour at The prudential Center in Newark, NJ on October 25th, 2026

After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits, and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, Journey is concluding their massive Final Frontier Tour. On October 25th the band played their final show for their loyal New Jersey fans at The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Written by Andris Jansons When I mention…

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After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits, and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, Journey is concluding their massive Final Frontier Tour. On October 25th the band played their final show for their loyal New Jersey fans at The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

Promotional poster for Journey's Final Frontier Tour 2026, featuring vibrant colors and a cosmic background, with event details including date and venue.

Written by Andris Jansons

When I mention Journey to my kids the reaction is like, oh my God that is your dad’s band. Are they still around? Yes and Yes. However, every generation knows their songs and wants to see their shows. Even Gen Z knows all of their biggest hits like Any Way You Want It and Don’t Stop Believin’, and many, many more. Their songs are timeless and have earned the band immortality. Journey was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on April 7, 2017, including original members and their former lead singer Steve Perry, who gave acceptance speech but let Arnel Pineda to perform live.

Current Journey lineup features Neal Schon (lead guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals), Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass, vocals). 

Newark arena was full to the brim. I saw many people outside the The Rock (nickname for Prudential Center) asking for extra tickets. Jorney faithfuls flocked to arena in great numbers. You know, I mentioned that is is dubbed as their farewell tour, but I’ve seen far too many farewell shows and tours and then some time later a change in heart, and the touring to resume and new music released. Was this in fact goodbye and more will follow is to be seen.

The show itself was everything that you would expect from Journey. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame caliber show. Worth every penny. Arnel Pineda gives this band the necessary youthful energy at the vocals to make all of their positive, upbeat songs the angle they need. Full of smiles and energy he complements longtime band members delivering the show the fans and the band deserve. I emphasize that because I’ve seen some bands carry on at the time when they no longer should, and some injection of young blood makes Journey just as lively as in its heydays. We (photographers) were given heads up on guitar solo of Shon and Cain together at the piano, the two longest active members of the band, and we were able to capture that moment (see below and in title).

Unofficial set list for the night: Be Good to Yourself, Stone in Love, Ask the Lonely, Only the Young, Just the Same Way, Lights, When You Love a Woman, Of a Lifetime, La Do Da, Escape, Girl Can’t Help It, Precious Time, Chain Reaction, Dead or Alive, Anytime, Who’s Crying Now, Open Arms, Never Walk Away, Keep On Runnin’, Suzanne, Wheel in the Sky, Faithfully, Don’t Stop Believin’, Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’, Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) and Any Way You Want It.

Journey links

https://journeymusic.com

See images from Journey performance below. Photo all rights reserved by Andris Jansons.

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A performer with dyed hair is energetically singing on stage, holding a microphone and a circular prop, with drums and colorful lights in the background.
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A male singer performs on stage with arms outstretched, wearing a blue jacket and white pants, in front of a drum set.
A drummer performing on stage, surrounded by a drum set featuring vibrant graphics and symbols. The background is illuminated with blue lights.
A musician playing a white electric guitar on stage, wearing sunglasses and a black jacket, with colorful stage lights in the background.
Two musicians performing on stage with vibrant lighting; one is holding a microphone and smiling, while the other plays an electric guitar.
A singer performing energetically on stage, wearing a blue jacket and holding a microphone stand, with colorful stage lights in the background.
A musician on stage playing a white electric guitar, wearing sunglasses and a black jacket, with amplifiers visible in the background and a lively crowd in the foreground.
A male singer with silver hair performs energetically on stage, holding a microphone and a white microphone stand, while a musician plays keyboard in the background.
A musician playing a red Roland keyboard on stage, singing into a microphone, with bright stage lights in the background.
A musician performing on stage, singing into a microphone while playing a bass guitar. The background features colorful lighting and a piano is visible to the left.
A musician wearing sunglasses and a black leather jacket plays an electric guitar on stage with colorful lights in the background.
A musician playing a keyboard on stage with a microphone, wearing a leather jacket, against a colorful light background.
A musician gesturing with hands while performing on stage, standing beside a red piano and synthesizer.
A singer with short, light purple hair and a blue jacket performs on stage while holding a microphone and wearing sparkly white pants, with a drum set visible in the background.
A close-up view of a large illuminated sign displaying the letters 'JRNY' in a stylized font, set against a dark background.
A musician playing an electric guitar on stage, wearing sunglasses and a denim jacket, with colorful stage lights in the background.
A singer in a blue jacket performing on stage with a microphone, surrounded by musicians and instruments in the background.
A drummer performing on stage with a large drum set featuring the band's logo and colorful design, surrounded by various percussion instruments and stage lighting.
A bassist performs on stage, wearing a black leather jacket while playing a red and white bass guitar, with a vibrant light display in the background.

There is still more time left to catch up with the band one last time at the city near you, as the outing will run into the last days of November. For tickets and full tour information, visit journeymusic.com.

Oct 28 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena

Oct 29 – Providence, RI – Amica Mutual Pavilion

Nov 2 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Nov 4 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Nov 6 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza

Nov 7 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Nov 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Nov 12 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena

Nov 14 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Nov 16 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Nov 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Nov 20 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Nov 22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Nov 24 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

Nov 27 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena

Nov 28 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

ABOUT JOURNEY:

Since forming in 1973, JOURNEY has earned 19 top 40 singles, 25 gold and platinum albums, and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Their “Greatest Hits” album is certified 15 times-platinum, making JOURNEY one of the few bands in history to achieve diamond-certification, while “Don’t Stop Believin’” has surpassed over one billion streams globally. JOURNEY was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017 and remains one of the most successful touring rock bands in the world. Their co-headlining tour with Def Leppard ranked among the year’s top global tours, selling more than million tickets and earning Billboard’s prestigious “Legends Of Live” award. The band has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall Of Fame. Journey is additionally the subject of the acclaimed documentary “Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey”; chronicling the band’s remarkable resurgence following the arrival of lead vocalist Arnel Pineda, discovered by Founder, Neal Schon through YouTube.

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