Billy Gibbons Announces 2025 Tour with ZZ Top and Solo Dates

Billy F. Gibbons, the legendary guitarist and frontman of ZZ Top, has officially launched his 2025 tour, combining his solo blues-rock roots with a full slate of North American shows alongside his iconic Texas trio. Fans can expect a mix of solo gigs, ZZ Top concerts, and special festival appearances throughout the year.

The 2025 “Elevation” Tour and Solo Performances

ZZ Top’s “Elevation” Tour kicks off June 1, 2025, in Victoria, British Columbia, and continues across the United States and Canada through late fall.
Gibbons has also been performing solo with his side project Billy F. Gibbons and the BFGs, which began the year with smaller club and theater dates.

Billy F. Gibbons & The BFGs 2025 Solo Dates

• Jan 26 – Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix, AZ

• Jan 28 – Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, CO

• Jan 29 – Cactus Theater, Lubbock, TX

• Jan 31 – The Pageant, St. Louis, MO

• Feb 1 – Park West, Chicago, IL

• Feb 2 – House of Blues, Cleveland, OH

• Feb 4 – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Warrendale, PA

• Feb 6 – Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, KY

• Feb 7 – Paramount Theatre, Charlottesville, VA

• Feb 8 – Borgata Theatre, Atlantic City, NJ

• Feb 10 – Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie, NY

• Feb 12 – The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH

• Feb 13 – The Cabot, Beverly, MA

• Feb 14 – Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT

• Feb 15 – Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA

ZZ Top “Elevation” Tour 2025 Dates

• Jun 1 – Victoria, BC – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

• Aug 10 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater

• Aug 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden

• Aug 14 – Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre

• Aug 16 – Lynden, WA – Northwest Washington Fair

• Aug 24 – Auburn, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Events Center

• Aug 26 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor

• Aug 28 – Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery (with Night Ranger)

• Aug 29 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amphitheatre (with Night Ranger and Molly Hatchet)

• Aug 30 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amphitheatre (with Foghat)

• Sep 3 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

• Sep 24 – Albany, NY – The Palace Theatre

• Nov 2 – Alpine, CA – Viejas Casino & Resort

• Nov 4 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

• Nov 7 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente Casino

What to Expect from the Setlist

Fans can expect a mix of ZZ Top classics and Billy Gibbons solo favorites. Recent setlists have featured “Sharp Dressed Man,” “La Grange,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “Just Got Paid,” and selections from Gibbons’ solo albums The Big Bad Blues and Hardware.

Every show delivers Gibbons’ signature Texas swagger, blues authenticity, and high-octane guitar tone. His trademark beards, sunglasses, and fuzzy guitars are still part of the act, but the focus remains on timeless rock and roll craftsmanship.

Band Lineup and Touring Notes

The 2025 tour features Gibbons alongside longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard and bassist Elwood Francis, who replaced the late Dusty Hill. Beard recently announced a short medical leave, with temporary replacements stepping in for early shows.

Gibbons’ solo band, the BFGs, includes veteran session players, creating a raw, blues-heavy sound that differs from ZZ Top’s arena-ready rock spectacle.

Why This Tour Matters

This marks one of Billy Gibbons’ most ambitious years in recent memory. The 2025 tour celebrates ZZ Top’s 50-year legacy while also highlighting Gibbons’ evolution as a solo artist.

The combination of intimate blues club shows and large-scale amphitheater performances allows fans to experience the full range of his artistry — from smoky, improvised jams to stadium-shaking anthems.

Ticket Info and Fan Tips

• Tickets are available through major platforms and venue box offices.

• VIP and meet-and-greet packages are offered at select venues.

• Early-year shows are solo club performances, while summer and fall dates feature the full ZZ Top production.

• Limited-edition tour merchandise, posters, and vinyl reissues will be available on site.

A Rock Legend Still Rolling Strong

At 74, Billy Gibbons shows no signs of slowing down. His gravel-voiced delivery and blues-driven guitar tone continue to define Southern rock authenticity.

With both his solo project and ZZ Top on the road, 2025 stands as another milestone in the storied career of one of rock’s most recognizable icons.