Everything Music. Everything News. Everything live.

Mumford & Sons Announce 2025 ‘Railroad Revival’ Tour

Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane - Mumford & Sons Mumford & Sons in concert at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK - 11 Mar 2025
Photo by John Williams/Shutterstock (15190867j)

Mumford & Sons are set to rekindle the spirit of their 2011 Railroad Revival Tour with a new 2025 edition, starting on August 3rd at New Orleans’ Woldenberg Park and culminating on August 7th at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center in Burlington, Vermont. The band, known for its innovative folk-rock style, aims to elevate their live performances with a unique railroad journey across four states, including South Carolina and Virginia, offering audiences an unforgettable musical experience. The revival tour, featuring a train journey between venues, emphasizes collaboration and creativity, hallmarks of both the band and the original tour concept.

The upcoming tour will be graced by an all-star ensemble dubbed the “house band,” including renowned artists such as Celisse, Chris Thile, Ketch Secor, Leif Vollebekk, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Trombone Shorty, with additional artists expected to join. Each concert will showcase unique performances, exciting collaborations, and new music. This innovative approach embodies the band’s ethos of people and collaboration, as stated by Marcus Mumford. He remarked that the tour represents unfinished business on the great American railroad, striving to deliver distinctive shows that reflect the collaborative spirit they cherish.

Tickets for the 2025 Railroad Revival Tour will become available on May 16th, with presales commencing on May 15th for Mumford & Sons’ Agora fan community members, ensuring that dedicated fans get earlier access. This tour is seen not just as a series of concerts but as an immersive experience echoing the success of the initial 2011 tour, which concluded triumphantly in New Orleans, drawing thousands and grossing significant revenue. The concept explores a nostalgic and romantic view of touring, significantly altering how artists engage with audiences and landscapes during tours.

The inspiration behind this reimagination of the tour is rooted in the success and popularity of the original Railroad Revival, which left a lasting impression due to its unique travel-by-train format and the camaraderie it engendered among participating musicians. This was captured poignantly in “Big Easy Express,” a documentary that chronicled the original tour and won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video. Following the 2011 trek, the band had attempted a similar venture in 2012 but canceled due to logistical complications, making this revival a highly anticipated event for fans and the band alike.

In addition to the four-stop railroad tour, Mumford & Sons continue to support their recent album, “Rushmere,” through a more conventional North American tour, with shows across major cities such as Los Angeles and New York City. The North American tour will stretch into Europe, marking a busy year that highlights their dedication to live performances and connecting with audiences on a broader scale. It’s clear that the band intends to use these tours to merge live musical exploration with a sense of adventure, drawing on past influences while creating fresh, unique experiences in each location.

This combination of traditional and railroad tours marks a pivotal year for Mumford & Sons as they strive to leave an indelible mark on the concert landscape with their innovative use of rail transportation as both a literal and symbolic journey through music. As they revisit the rails with renewed purpose and a stellar lineup, fans can expect an expansive, communal experience aimed at fostering new musical memories along the American East Coast. The legacy of the Railroad Revival Tour as a pioneering model continues to grow, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what the new lineup and performances will bring to each stop and promising an unforgettable summer of music and collaboration.

Mumford and Sons 2025 RAILROAD REVIVAL Tour Dates:
August 3—New Orleans, LA—Woldenberg Park
August 4—Spartanburg, SC—Piedmont Fairgrounds
August 5—Richmond, VA—Allianz Amphitheater
August 7—Burlington, VT—Champlain Valley Exposition Center

Mumford and Sons 2025 Other Tour Dates:
05/25 – Liverpool, UK @ Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
06/05 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater *
06/09 – Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre *
06/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl †
06/14 – West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre †
06/17 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center †
06/18 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center †
06/20 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center †
06/21 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC ‡
06/22 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion †
06/24 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage †
07/04 – Dublin, Ireland @ Malahide Castle
07/07 – Verona, Italy @ Arena di Verona
07/18 – Quincy, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre §
07/19 – Whitefish, MT @ Under The Big Sky Festival
07/21 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre ^
07/22 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre ^
07/24 – Bonner Springs, KS @ Azura Amphitheater #
07/26 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre #
07/27 – Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium #
07/29 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park ||
07/31 – Huntsville, AL @ Orion Amphitheater ||
08/08 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium ~
10/08 – Chicago, IL @ United Center **
10/09 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center **
10/11 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum **
10/12 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena **
10/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center **
10/16 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center **
10/17 – Montréal, QC @ Centre Bell **
10/19 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena **
10/20 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena **
10/22 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena ††
10/24 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center ††
10/25 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center ††
10/26 – Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center Arena ††
11/06 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena
11/08 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
11/10 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
11/12 – Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
11/13 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Sportpaleis
11/14 – Paris, France @ Adidas Arena
11/16 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
11/17 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
11/19 – Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena
11/20 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
11/21 – Milan, Italy @ Unipol Forum
11/23 – Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
11/25 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Sagres Campo Pequeno
11/29 – Newcastle, UK @ Utilita Arena ††
11/30 – Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena ††
12/02 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro ††
12/03 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live ††
12/05 – Sheffield, UK @ Utilita Arena ††
12/07 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena ††
12/08 – Cardiff, UK @ Utilita Arena ††
12/10 – London, UK @ The O2 ††
12/11 – London, UK @ The O2 ††

* = w/ Divorce
† = w/ Good Neighbours
‡ = w/ Gigi Perez
§ = w/ Japanese Breakfast
^ = w/ Madison Cunningham
# = w/ Gregory Alan Isakov
|| = w/ Margo Price
~ = w/ Lucius
** = w/ Michael Kiwanuka
†† = w/ Sierra Ferrell

Key Takeaways

Related Stories

Alice Cooper Opens Up on Crack Addiction That Nearly Killed Him and Nearly Ended His Marriage

Alice Cooper’s new memoir ‘Devil on My Shoulder’ and a companion interview with The Telegraph detail how his crack cocaine use in the late 1970s and early 1980s brought him close to death and nearly cost him his marriage.

Roger Waters and Son Harry Waters Launch Pink Floyd Tribute Tour ‘LEGACY’ for 2027

AEG Presents and ICON LIVE have announced ‘Roger Waters Presents LEGACY: A Pink Floyd Show,’ a new touring production led musically by Harry Waters and launching February 15, 2027 in Columbus, Georgia.

Brian May Says Queen’s Touring Days Are Over

Brian May says he and Roger Taylor quietly agreed a year and a half ago that Queen would not tour again, a choice shaped by the death of a close family friend while the band was on the road in America.

Slash Announces 2027 World Tour and New Album ‘Flying Blind’ With Myles Kennedy

Slash has unveiled a 2027 world tour with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators and a new album, ‘Flying Blind,’ marking his first dedicated run with the band since 2024.

Michael McDonald Reunites With Son Given Up for Adoption Nearly 60 Years Ago

A St. Louis man named Michael Goessling has learned that Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald is his biological father, nearly 60 years after being given up for adoption as an infant.

Metallica Kicks Off ‘Life Burns Faster’ Residency at Las Vegas Sphere

Metallica’s “Life Burns Faster” residency opens at the Las Vegas Sphere on October 1, 2026, running through March 2027 with 24 shows, a merch collaboration with adidas and a lineup of fan events across the city.

Rod Stewart Announces Retirement From Touring, Reveals 2027 ‘The Final Encore’ Tour Dates

Rod Stewart says his upcoming 2027 tour of the UK and Europe, called The Final Encore, will be his last time touring, though he insists he isn’t stepping away from music entirely.

Jo Wood Says Rolling Stones Touring Days May Be Done Because of Keith Richards

Jo Wood, Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife, says she doubts the Rolling Stones will hit the road again, blaming Keith Richards’ hesitance even as the band’s new album Foreign Tongues thrives.

Rush’s Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Push Neil Peart Memorial Fund Past $1 Million Goal

Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson delivered a $785,000 check to the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force, putting a years-long campaign to build the late drummer’s memorial in Ontario over its $1 million target.