Just three months in, 2025 is proving to be a huge year for music, as an exciting array of concerts, tours, and festivals is lined up to create an unforgettable experience. With artists coming back to the stage featuring fresh music and eagerly anticipated shows, audiences can look forward to grand productions, advanced visuals, and unmatched immersive experiences live.

With groundbreaking technology-enhancing shows and renewed energy in the industry, this year will bring some of the most anticipated events in recent memory. Whether it's long-awaited comebacks, energetic festivals, or record-breaking crowds, 2025 promises to be a year filled with electrifying moments for music lovers worldwide.

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Music festivals in 2025 will be bigger than ever, with Coachella set to bring massive headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott. Other acts will include Charli xcx, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, Shaboozey and Blackpink members Jennie and Lisa.

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Glastonbury 2025, scheduled for June at Worthy Farm, is anticipated to showcase prominent headliners such as Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and potentially Rihanna or Oasis. Renowned for its unforgettable surprise performances, varied music, and its famous Pyramid Stage, the festival will additionally feature engaging art and activism events. As tickets are quickly selling out, fans are anxiously anticipating the official roster.

Lollapalooza will present a blend of hip-hop, rock, and EDM, showcasing talents like Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar, whereas Tomorrowland will take over the electronic landscape with DJs such as Martin Garrix and Calvin Harris.

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Rolling Loud will continue to be the destination for hip-hop enthusiasts, Primavera Sound will showcase the best in indie and alternative music, and Burning Man will offer a distinctive creative journey. Featuring major artist comebacks, cutting-edge stage visuals, and AI-enhanced concert experiences, the festival season of 2025 promises to be unforgettable. Huge tours from artists like Beyoncé, Coldplay, and possibly even Rihanna are expected to dominate the year, while major album drops from Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne, Ye, and Daft Punk (if rumors are true) will keep fans excited.

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Beyonce - Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour (April to July 2025)

Beyoncé will be making special appearances in North America and Europe to perform popular tracks from her country record, Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter. This marks her initial tour following the conclusion of her Renaissance World Tour in 2023.

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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (September 2024 to July 2025)

Billie Eilish embarked on her seventh headlining concert tour in 2024, promoting her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. The tour is planned to extend into 2025.

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Katy Perry- The Lifetimes Tour (June 2025 to TBD)

Katy Perry, who has hinted at a grand world tour promoting her new album 143, is gradually unveiling dates. The tour begins in Australia in June 2025, with additional dates expected to be announced shortly.

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA- Tour: Grand National Tour (April to June 2025)

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be touring in spring and summer, playing in 19 stadiums throughout North America. Lamar launched his latest album, GNX, in November, showcasing SZA on two songs: “Luther” and the final track, “Gloria.”

The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow

The Weeknd is embarking on a tour to promote his latest album Hurry Up Tomorrow, which concludes his trilogy, succeeding After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022). The vocalist is set to take the stage for 25 concerts throughout North America.

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The year 2025 is expected to be a pivotal point in music history—an era that will be recalled for its revolutionary performances, legendary moments, and the unmistakable vigour of a world that is more united through music than at any time prior. So, what excites you the most?