April 2025 is packed with major tours from some of music’s most iconic names and exciting genre-spanning acts. Kendrick Lamar and SZA are teaming up for their massive “Grand National Tour,” Beyoncé is launching her long-awaited “COWBOY CARTER” stadium run, and Metallica, AC/DC, and Pearl Jam are bringing the rock on the road. From the return of Paul Simon and Alison Krauss & Union Station to headlining runs from Post Malone, Nick Cave, Sturgill Simpson, Lucy Dacus, and more, these 15 big tours kicking off in April are setting the stage for an unforgettable month of live music.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Grand National Tour”
Arguably the year’s biggest tour, Kendrick and SZA will hit the road for a 22-date stadium outing beginning April 19th. The frequent collaborators will visit Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Toronto, and other cities prior to finishing up the US leg on June 18th in Washington, DC. [Get Tickets]
Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER TOUR”
Queen Bey is finally ready to take her Grammy Award-winning album, COWBOY CARTER, on the road as she embarks on a massive stadium tour beginning April 28th. The trek will see her play multi-night residencies in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Houston, Washington, DC, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. [Get Tickets]
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Metallica’s “M72 Tour”
The heavy metal legends embark on a new leg of their “M72 Tour” with support from Pantera, Limp Bizkit, Suicidal Tendencies, and Ice Nine Kills. On their latest run, they’ll visit cities including Toronto, Nashville, Philadelphia, Tampa, Houston, Santa Clara, and Denver. [Get Tickets]
AC/DC’s “PWR UP Tour”
The Australian rock legends are set to hit the road for their first North American tour in nine years. The band’s current touring lineup features Johnson, lead guitarist Angus Young, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, bassist Chris Chaney, and drummer Matt Laug. [Get Tickets]
Pearl Jam’s Spring 2025 US Tour
Eddie Vedder and co. are back on the road beginning April 24th. The 10-date jaunt kicks off with a pair of concerts in Hollywood, Florida. From there, the band will play shows in Atlanta, Nashville, Raleigh, and Pittsburgh. [Get Tickets]
Paul Simon’s “A Quiet Celebration Tour”
Just two years after saying he would never tour again due to hearing issues, Simon will make his return to the stage when he embarks on “A Quiet Celebration Tour.” The lengthy outing kicks off on April 4th in New Orleans and spans a total of 55 dates. [Get Tickets]
Post Malone’s “The Big Ass Stadium Tour”
The rapper-turned-country star will follow up a headlining appearance at Coachella by embarking on a 25-date stadium tour with special guests Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell. [Get Tickets]
A Perfect Circle (photo by Paul Harries) / Primus (photo by Chapman Baehler) / Puscifer (photo by Travis Shinn)
A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer’s “Sessanta V2.0”
After an initial run last year, the three bands reunite for another North American tour beginning on April 24th. “Sessanta V2.0” stretches a total of 26 dates and runs through early June. [Get Tickets]
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ 2025 North American Tour
The Australian rockers are set to tour North America for the first time since 2018. Kicking off on April 15th, the trek will take them to Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, Kansas City, Seattle, and more cities before wrapping on May 14th in San Francisco. [Get Tickets]
Sturgill Simpson’s “Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour”
The alt-country singer is set to launch a US run taking place from April to late May. Billed after Simpson’s new stage name, Johnny Blue Skies — which he employed for the release of his excellent 2024 return album, Passage Du Desir — his spring 2025 tour will make its way through a handful of US cities that Simpson missed on his fall 2024 run. [Get Tickets]
Wilco’s “Sweet and Sour Spring 2025” US Tour
The Chicago alt-rockers are playing a series of shows across the American South beginning in mid-April. With Waxahatchee tagging along in support, the trek features stops in Miami, New Orleans, Houston, Nashville, Atlanta, and more. [Get Tickets]
Alison Krauss & Union Station’s “Arcadia 2025 Tour”
The reunited bluegrass outfit are hitting the road for the first time in a decade, embarking on a 73-date North American tour beginning in mid-April. [Get Tickets]
Billy Idol, photo by Kevin RC Wilson
Billy Idol’s “It’s a Nice Day to…Tour Again!”
The “White Wedding rocker is hitting the road this summer for a North American tour this summer alongside Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. [Get Tickets]
Lucy Dacus’ “Forever Is a Feeling Tour”
The boygenius member is hitting the road in support of her new solo album. Kicking off April 16th in Philadelphia, the 21-date trek sees the artist bring along Katie Gavin (of MUNA) and jasmine.4.t for support. [Get Tickets]
Empire of the Sun’s “Ask That God” Tour:
The Australian electronic outfit will play a string of headlining across the US beginning in April, including stops in Chicago, Las Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, and Brooklyn. [Get Tickets]
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