Live music in 2025 will bring major artists back on stage for global tours and festival performances. Fans can look forward to stadium shows, arena concerts, and special events featuring top names in pop, rock, hip-hop, and country. Many artists are extending their tours, while others are launching new ones to showcase their latest albums.
Major tours will take place across North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond, giving fans the chance to experience live music at its best. Performers will deliver unforgettable shows, featuring their biggest hits and new material. Tickets for many of these events are already available, with options listed on TicketX.com for those planning ahead.
The year will also feature massive festivals with top artists sharing the stage. Fans will have plenty of chances to see legendary acts, discover new favorites, and be part of events that define the music scene in 2025.
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Album: Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Duration: September 2024 – July 2025
- Regions: North America, Europe, and more
Billie Eilish continues her global tour, delivering a mix of her latest music and biggest hits. Known for her deep connection with fans and signature sound, her performances promise high energy and emotional depth. This tour brings an immersive experience with stunning visuals and intimate moments.
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Grand National Tour
- Album: GNX (featuring SZA on “Luther” and “Gloria”)
- Duration: April – June 2025
- Regions: North America
Kendrick Lamar and SZA join forces for one of the year’s most anticipated tours. Their powerful stage presence and lyrical mastery will take over major stadiums, featuring high-energy performances and unforgettable collaborations. Fans can expect both new tracks and fan-favorite hits.
Ed Sheeran – +–=÷× (Mathematics) Tour
- Start: 2022 (Extended into 2025)
- Regions: Europe and beyond
- Setlist: Hits spanning Plus, Multiply, Divide, Equals, and Subtract
Ed Sheeran continues his record-breaking tour with stadium performances that showcase his signature acoustic sound. With heartfelt lyrics and loop-pedal magic, his shows offer a personal and powerful experience. Fans can hear everything from his early classics to new anthems.
Coldplay – Music of the Spheres
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- Album: Music of the Spheres
- Duration: March 2022 – September 2025
- Regions: North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand
Coldplay extends their massive world tour, delivering breathtaking visuals and anthemic performances. Known for interactive wristbands, stunning light shows, and emotional setlists, their concerts create an unforgettable atmosphere. Fans can expect a mix of classic hits and new favorites.
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
- Album: Radical Optimism
- Duration: March – October 2025
- Regions: North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
Dua Lipa brings her signature dance-pop energy to fans worldwide. This tour features bold visuals, high-energy choreography, and a setlist packed with chart-topping hits. Her performances blend powerful vocals with electrifying production, making each show a must-see.
The Weeknd – After Hours Til Dawn
- Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow (Final album in his trilogy)
- Duration: May – September 2025
- Regions: North America
The Weeknd returns with an epic stadium tour, completing his After Hours trilogy. Featuring cinematic visuals, haunting vocals, and deep storytelling, his live performances create an immersive experience. Fans will witness the next evolution of his music and artistry on stage.
Katy Perry – The Lifetimes
- Album: 143
- Duration: April – November 2025
- Regions: Australia, with more dates to be announced
Katy Perry makes her long-awaited return with a massive world tour following her four-year hiatus. Fans can expect an extravagant stage production, colorful visuals, and a setlist packed with both new music and iconic hits. Additional tour dates will be revealed soon.
Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
- Album: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
- Duration: February – June 2025
- Regions: North America, Latin America
Shakira takes the stage with her signature mix of powerful vocals and energetic dance performances. Known for fusing Latin rhythms with global pop influences, her tour will bring unforgettable choreography, live instrumentation, and fan-favorite classics alongside her latest hits.
Justin Timberlake – The Forget Tomorrow
- Album: Everything I Thought It Was
- Duration: February – July 2025
- Regions: North America, South America, Europe
Justin Timberlake extends his world tour, blending R&B, pop, and high-energy dance tracks into an electrifying live experience. Fans can expect dynamic choreography, top-tier production, and a mix of throwback hits and fresh music from his latest album.
Metallica – M72
- Album: 72 Seasons
- Duration: April – November 2025
- Regions: North America, Australia, New Zealand
Metallica continues their global tour, delivering high-intensity performances with their signature heavy metal sound. With a career-spanning setlist and massive stage production, their concerts promise explosive energy, legendary guitar solos, and anthems that have defined rock for decades.
Post Malone – Big Ass Stadium
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- Album: F-1 Trillion
- Duration: April – July 2025
- Regions: North America
- Supporting Acts: Jelly Roll, Sierra Ferrell
Post Malone takes over stadiums with a genre-blending mix of rap, rock, and country-infused hits. His tour promises massive singalongs, high-energy performances, and a raw, emotional connection with fans. This tour is set to be one of his biggest yet.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – 2025 World Tour
- Duration: May – July 2025
- Regions: Europe
Bruce Springsteen returns with The E Street Band for another leg of his iconic world tour. Known for marathon performances and legendary storytelling, his concerts will feature classic hits, deep cuts, and an unmatched level of energy that has defined his career for decades.
AC/DC – 2025 Power Up North American Tour
- Album: Power Up
- Duration: April – May 2025
- Regions: North America
- Supporting Act: The Pretty Reckless
AC/DC returns to the stage for their first U.S. tour in nearly a decade. Known for electrifying performances, blistering guitar solos, and iconic rock anthems, their shows will deliver high-voltage energy. Fans can expect classics like Back in Black and Thunderstruck alongside newer tracks.
Green Day – The Saviors
- Album: Saviors
- Duration: January – June 2025
- Regions: Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa
Green Day embarks on a worldwide tour in support of their latest album, bringing punk-rock energy to massive crowds. Their setlist will feature new tracks alongside fan favorites from Dookie, American Idiot, and beyond. Expect high-energy performances packed with raw intensity.
Twenty One Pilots – The Clancy
- Album: Clancy
- Duration: January – June 2025
- Regions: Latin America, Europe
Twenty One Pilots continues their ambitious world tour, blending alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic music into a unique live experience. Known for theatrical performances and audience interaction, their concerts offer a visually stunning production filled with surprises.
Lana Del Rey – 2025 Stadium
- Duration: June – July 2025
- Regions: United Kingdom, Ireland
- Venues: Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin, London
Lana Del Rey returns to the stage with a series of special stadium performances. Fans can expect a dreamy, cinematic concert experience featuring orchestral arrangements, melancholic ballads, and fan-favorite hits. These limited shows will be a rare opportunity to see her live in grand settings.
My Chemical Romance – Long Live: The Black Parade
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- Duration: July – September 2025
- Regions: North America
- Supporting Acts: Garbage, The Pixies, Wallows, Death Cab for Cutie, Alice Cooper, Devo, and more
My Chemical Romance brings their theatrical rock performances to massive stadiums, reviving the energy of The Black Parade and other fan-favorite albums. Known for high-intensity shows and deep emotional connections with audiences, this tour will be one of the biggest rock events of the year.
Hozier – Unreal Unearth
- Album: Unreal Unearth
- Duration: May – October 2025
- Regions: North America, Europe
Hozier extends his world tour, captivating audiences with soulful vocals and poetic storytelling. His live performances deliver a powerful mix of folk, blues, and rock, featuring haunting melodies and deeply personal lyrics. Fans can expect both new tracks and timeless classics.
The Year of Unforgettable Live Music
2025 is set to be a landmark year for live music, with legendary artists and rising stars hitting the road for massive tours. Fans have plenty of opportunities to experience unforgettable performances across the world, from stadium spectacles to intimate concerts. With tickets already available for many shows, now is the time to secure a spot and be part of the biggest music events of the year.
