Escalating rent has caused New York’s B.B. King Blues Club to shut its doors permanently.

The venue will host its final gigs through the end of this month, with Buddy Guy playing its last show on April 29.

A number of famous faces will say their final goodbyes to the club, which has been open for 18 years in New York’s Times Square. The closing week celebration will include George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Rick Ross, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, and more.

“It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the news about B.B. King Blues Club’s closing,” Chief Operating Officer Tsion Bensusan said in an official statement. “Despite many sold out shows, the location’s rent escalated to an unsustainable level, leaving us no choice but to close our doors. Unfortunately this has become a growing trend in New York City, with other iconic music venues and businesses falling victim to opportunistic property owners. This venue’s legacy extends much further than the stage, playing a role in Times Square’s revitalization two decades ago.”

The venue also notes that “All shows scheduled beyond the April 29th closing date will be moved to various venues throughout the city.”

Check out the list of final shows below.
Tickets are available here.

BB King Blues Club Closing Week Celebration
April 23 – Rick Ross
April 25 – Slick Rick & Doug E Fresh with Special Guests
April 26 – El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
April 28 – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic with Special Guests
April 29 – The Final Show: Buddy Guy