Leonid & Friends Launch Fall 2025 Tour With Boston Cruise Kickoff and First-Ever Hawaii Shows
BOSTON, MA — Internationally acclaimed tribute band Leonid & Friends have officially launched their Fall 2025 North American tour, starting with a special performance aboard the On The Blue “Forever Autumn” Cruise sailing from Boston to Halifax, Sydney, Saint John, and Portland. Running August 22–29, the cruise marked the beginning of what will be the band’s most ambitious run yet.
The “2025 or 6 to 4” Tour
The fall trek, dubbed the “2025 or 6 to 4” Tour, will span more than 20 U.S. states and bring the Russian-formed ensemble’s pitch-perfect Chicago recreations to more cities than ever before. For the first time, the tour will conclude with back-to-back shows in Honolulu, Hawaii, expanding their reach to the Pacific.
Founder Leonid Vorobyev, now a Grammy voting member, reflected on the journey: “We were overwhelmed by the love and energy on our spring dates, and we can’t wait to do it again — even bigger this fall. Touring across North America to share this music we love is a dream come true. We never expected such an amazing response from U.S. fans, and we cannot wait to see everyone on this tour.”
From Viral Videos to Global Tours
Leonid & Friends first captured international attention with note-perfect video covers of Chicago classics, quickly going viral and amassing over 300 million video views and 1.2 million social media followers. Their stunningly accurate performances have even drawn praise from Chicago’s own members.
On stage, the 11-piece ensemble delivers Chicago’s signature sound with rich harmonies, a powerful horn section, and the soulful energy that made songs like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Make Me Smile,” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” timeless. Fans can also expect covers from their expanding ’70s repertoire, including Earth, Wind & Fire, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and The Ides of March.
A Record-Breaking Schedule
Following a sold-out spring tour and their first Canadian shows, the fall tour includes more than 40 stops, such as:
- Sep 5 — Royal Oak Music Theatre (Royal Oak, MI)
- Sep 18 — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (Bloomington, IL)
- Sep 19 — North Shore Center (Skokie, IL)
- Sep 20 — Arcada Theatre (St. Charles, IL)
- Oct 15 — Kiva Auditorium (Albuquerque, NM)
- Oct 18 — Pikes Peak Center (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Nov 14–15 — Blue Note Hawaii (Honolulu, HI)
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early, as many venues are already reporting sellouts.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Due to overwhelming demand, Leonid & Friends have also announced the first round of 2026 U.S. dates, including shows in Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, as well as appearances on the ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise. This ensures their extraordinary run continues well into next year.
With their unmatched ability to channel Chicago’s legendary sound and a growing reputation as one of the world’s best tribute acts, Leonid & Friends are set to make Fall 2025 a milestone in their touring history. For more updates on major tours and live music coverage, visit ChicagoMusicGuide.com.