2025’s Biggest Music Tours and Festivals You Shouldn’t Miss
LOS ANGELES – If you thought 2024’s concert scene was wild, 2025 is raising the bar with an absolutely massive lineup of tours and festivals featuring top-tier headliners, highly-anticipated reunions, and genre-defying live experiences. From global pop stars to legendary rock acts, this year’s concert calendar is stacked with shows that music fans across the country — and especially in the Midwest — are counting down to.
Let’s break down the biggest must-see tours and music festivals of 2025.
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour: Final Leg
Still dominating the music world, Taylor Swift will wrap up her record-breaking Eras Tour with a final round of U.S. stadium shows in 2025. With new surprise songs, cinematic visuals, and viral moments galore, Swifties are calling this the ultimate farewell to one of the most ambitious pop tours of all time.
- Where: Major stadiums including L.A., Chicago, New York
- Why it’s huge: Already the highest-grossing tour ever
- Fun fact: Fans expect surprise songs from Reputation (Taylor’s Version)
Coachella 2025 – Return of the Legends
Coachella continues to be a cultural force, and 2025’s edition is no exception. The festival’s rumored headliners include a legendary rap act reunion, a pop icon making her festival debut, and a surprise electronic supergroup.
- When: April 11–13 and April 18–20
- Where: Indio, California
- Notable buzz: Major Y2K-era artists making a comeback
Olivia Rodrigo – “Guts World Tour” Encore
After selling out her 2024 run, Olivia Rodrigo is hitting the road again in 2025 with encore performances of her explosive Guts album, alongside some newer unreleased tracks teased on TikTok.
- Where: Arenas across the U.S. including Dallas, Seattle, and Detroit
- Highlight: A new band lineup and more stripped-down acoustic moments
- What fans say: “Rawer, edgier, and more emotional than ever.”
Beyoncé – Renaissance Act II Tour
Following her genre-bending Renaissance album, Beyoncé is expected to launch Act II in 2025 — a tour rumored to dive deeper into the rock, soul, and country-inspired themes she’s hinted at.
- Expected launch: Fall 2025
- Why fans are buzzing: Surprise setlist updates and visual storytelling
- Rumored cities: Atlanta, Houston, and a big finale in Chicago
Lollapalooza 2025 – Homegrown Energy in Chicago
Returning to Grant Park, Lollapalooza 2025 promises another unforgettable four-day party, mixing rock, hip-hop, EDM, and alternative acts with a strong dose of local Chicago energy.
- Dates: July 31–Aug 3, 2025
- Expected headliners: Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Green Day
- Local spotlight: Chicago’s own indie scene takes over the side stages
Other Tours Heating Up 2025
- Foo Fighters – Rocking out with their “Everything or Nothing at All” tour
- Post Malone – On a country-rap crossover journey
- SZA – Extending her ethereal SOS tour with intimate theater shows
- Bad Bunny – Back with his most diverse tour yet, covering trap, reggaeton, and even salsa sets
Why 2025’s Music Scene Feels Different
Whether it’s massive set designs, surprise guest appearances, or the growing blend of genres in every show, 2025 feels like a turning point — a year where artists are more creative and bold than ever on stage. We’re seeing deeper fan interaction, thoughtful storytelling through visuals, and social media moments that go viral before the encore hits.
Which tour or festival are you most excited about this year? Planning to catch any shows in Chicago or nearby? Let us know on ChicagoMusicGuide.com — and don’t forget to follow us for exclusive reviews, local ticket alerts, and behind-the-scenes access.