Harry Styles to play first concert at UBS Arena

UBS Arena in Elmont is kicking off its grand opening in style, literally. British pop star Harry Styles will headline the Belmont Park venue’s first music concert event on Nov. 28 just eight days after the Islanders' opening night game.

This gig marks the final night of Styles' "Love on Tour" show, which has been ongoing since Sept. 4. The tour was delayed a year due to the pandemic. Styles will perform this weekend at Madison Square Garden Saturday and Sunday for his "Harryween Fancy Dress Party."

Styles, 27, first got discovered on the British TV music competition show, "The X Factor" where judge/executive producer Simon Cowell ("American Idol") put together the popular boy band One Direction in 2010. In 2016, Styles ventured out on his own solo career scoring hits with songs like "Sign of the Times" and "Kiwi" from his self-titled debut. Success continued on his 2019 sophomore effort, "Fine Line," which has gone double platinum and won a Grammy Award featuring the hit singles "Watermelon Sugar," "Falling," "Lights Up," "Adore You" and "Golden."

Tickets for Styles’ Long Island show go on sale to the public on Friday at noon via ticketmaster.com. However, a presale will be held on Thursday at noon for those who register with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program now through Tuesday by noon at: verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/harrystylesubs. Additionally, American Express card members can get presale access on Thursday from noon-10 p.m. For more information, visit: ubsarena.com.

By David J. Criblez

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David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.