The Cult Announces Death Cult Tour 2025: A Historic Return to Their Gothic Roots

The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 promises an unprecedented musical journey through four decades of rock evolution

On July 15, 2025, legendary rock band The Cult made a monumental announcement that has sent shockwaves through the music world. The iconic duo of Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy revealed their highly anticipated The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025, marking a historic return to their gothic post-punk origins while celebrating their extraordinary four-decade legacy.

The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 represents more than just a concert series—it's “a communal gathering of the tribes featuring sets from Death Cult and the Cult” as described by the band in their official press release. This unique format will showcase both incarnations of the band in a single evening, offering fans an unprecedented musical experience spanning their entire evolution.

Each show on The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 will feature two distinct sets: one performed as Death Cult, highlighting their 1983 gothic post-punk material, and another as The Cult, celebrating their later hard rock anthems. This dual approach allows audiences to witness the complete transformation of one of rock's most influential bands.

Complete The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 Dates

The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 kicks off in October with an extensive North American run. Here are all the confirmed dates for The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025:

October 2025:

• October 9 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
• October 11 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
• October 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
• October 15 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
• October 17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
• October 18 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Center
• October 20 – Fort Worth, TX – Will Rogers Auditorium
• October 21 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
• October 24 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl
• October 25 – San Diego, CA – The Sound
• October 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
• October 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Auditorium

The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 Ticket Information

Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10 AM local time, with fans eagerly anticipating what promises to be one of the most sought-after concert experiences of the year. The three-week Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 will also feature dark electronic act Patriarchy as the opening act, adding another layer of atmospheric intensity to each evening.

The announcement of The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 carries profound historical weight. Upon forming in 1983, the Cult briefly performed under the name Death Cult, which stemmed from Astbury's previous band, Southern Death Cult. They released a self-titled EP and the single “Gods Zoo” in 1983 before rechristening themselves as the Cult in early 1984.

This transformation from Death Cult to The Cult represents one of rock's most dramatic evolutionary leaps, as the band transitioned from gothic post-punk pioneers to arena-filling hard rock legends. The Cult Death Cult Tour 2025 celebrates this entire journey, offering fans the rare opportunity to experience both eras in their original forms.