Devo Extends Farewell Tour with 2025 North American Dates
Devo, the iconic new wave band, has announced a 2025 North American tour that spans from May through August. This tour, titled “50 Years of De-Evolution… Continued!”, marks an extension of their farewell tour initiated in 2023. Known for their pioneering influence in the new wave movement, Devo's tour involves a mix of headlining shows, festival appearances, and an opening slot for My Chemical Romance.
The tour kicks off on May 1 in Philadelphia at The Met Philadelphia, and then moves to major cities such as Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, and Boston. During this journey, Devo will make appearances at prestigious festivals, including the Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake City and the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, which highlight the band's significant role in the alternative and new wave genres.
The tour coincides with major celebrations of their storied career, blending energetic performances with nostalgia. Notably, Devo begins 2025 with a prominent appearance at “SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert” at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, sharing the stage with artists like Lady Gaga, David Byrne, and Jack White. This event is a precursor to the extensive tour that follows, giving fans a taste of what to expect from the upcoming live shows.
Tickets for this highly anticipated tour go on sale on February 7 at 10 a.m. local time, with a pre-sale on February 5 through Live Nation using the access code “DUET.” Fans eager to secure a spot at these landmark concerts can purchase tickets through platforms like Ticketmaster and AXS, ensuring widespread accessibility to this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Check Out Dates Here:
02/14 – Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY (SNL 50: Homecoming Concert)
05/01 – The Met Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
05/03 – The Anthem, Washington, DC
05/06 – Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, NY
05/09 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA
05/11 – TempleLive Cleveland Masonic, Cleveland, OH
05/15 – Kilby Block Party, Salt Lake City, UT
05/17 – Cruel World Festival 2025, Pasadena, CA
06/18 – Palace Theatre, Saint Paul, MN
06/20 – KEMBA Live!, Columbus, OH
06/22 – The Factory, St. Louis, MO
06/24 – The Andrew J Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
06/28 – The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI
06/30 – History, Toronto, ON
07/19-20 – Mosswood Meltdown 2025, Oakland, CA
07/21 – The Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO
08/29 – Soldier Field, Chicago, IL (w/ My Chemical Romance)
Key Takeaways
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www.brooklynvegan.com | Devo announces the '50 Years of De-Evolution… Continued!' tour across North America from May through August 2025, including festival appearances and concerts in various cities.
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www.brooklynvegan.com | Tickets for Devo's 2025 North American tour headlining dates will go on sale starting February 7, 2025.
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www.brooklynvegan.com | Devo's tour starts with a special appearance at the 'SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert' at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on February 14.
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www.brooklynvegan.com | The tour includes a significant stop where Devo will open for My Chemical Romance at Chicago’s Soldier Field on August 29.
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consequence.net | Prior to the 2025 tour, Devo will perform at the 'SNL: The Homecoming Concert' featuring numerous other prominent artists.
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consequence.net | Devo co-founder and vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh revealed earning approximately $1 million per year from creating the theme for MTV’s 'Ridiculousness'.
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