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ZZ Top Sets Massive 2025 Tour

Elwood Francis and Billy Gibbons, of ZZ Top, Perform Onstage at The Brown County Music Center ZZ Top in concert, The Elevation Tour at Brown County Music Center, Nashville, Indiana USA - 01 Apr 2025
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ZZ Top, known as one of the quintessential names in American rock, has unveiled an expansive list of tour dates for their 2025 Elevation Tour. This tour sees the band continuing their tradition of delivering high-energy rock performances worldwide. The tour kicks off in Australia on April 26, 2025, at Bendigo Jockey Club and makes several stops in the country, including major cities like Adelaide and Sydney. Following their concert in Sydney on May 13, the band will head over to New Zealand for two performances, starting in Auckland on May 17 and Wellington on May 18. These concerts mark the continuation of their global journey before heading back to North America for a summer and fall lineup.

After their jaunt across the southern hemisphere, ZZ Top will bring their tour back to North America. The North American leg begins on June 1, 2025, at Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in British Columbia, Canada. From there, the itinerary covers major areas such as Kelowna, Calgary, and Edmonton, with a mixture of venues that range from casinos to grand arenas. The summer North American tour concludes in August, covering places including Sioux City, Salt Lake City, Coquitlam, and finishes with California at key spots like Costa Mesa.

The fall schedule of the tour begins in September, encompassing cities such as New York, Boston, and Chicago. The iconic band will also perform in cities across the Midwest and South, ensuring that they touch base with a broad fan base. One highlighted event includes their show at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, NJ, on September 13. The concluding days of September keep ZZ Top busy with stops in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and West Springfield, Massachusetts.

Not only does the 2025 Elevation Tour showcase ZZ Top’s incredible live performance chops, but it also demonstrates the band’s enduring popularity and appeal across different geographies. Their performances include classic hits like “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” which have become staples in their live sets and essential parts of their musical identity. Their long-standing commitment to touring continues to solidify their reputation as a hardworking and resilient band dedicated to their music and their fans.

Alongside their extensive touring, ZZ Top remains legendary in the music industry, maintaining their status with memorable music and unique on-stage personas. Since their inception in 1969, the band has produced 15 albums and has achieved considerable acclaim, leading to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This relentless drive and consistent output have made them not only rock stars but cultural icons with references in media far and wide.

Fans eagerly await ZZ Top’s visit to their respective cities, given the extended hiatus many musicians experienced due to global events. With Frank Beard temporarily stepping away from the tour for health concerns, the band is dynamically adjusting its lineup to stay on course. This includes Elwood Francis, who joined Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill before Hill’s passing in 2021, stepping up to maintain the iconic sound that fans have come to expect. ZZ Top’s ability to keep moving forward, despite challenges, exemplifies their commitment to the music and legacy they have built over decades.

For rock enthusiasts and loyal followers of ZZ Top, the 2025 Elevation Tour is an opportunity not to be missed. It represents more than just music; it is a testament to their evolving yet steadfast presence in the rock genre. As they roll into venues far and wide, ZZ Top’s Elevation Tour promises an unforgettable experience that honors their history while embracing their future in music. Fans can look forward to purchasing tickets through platforms like Ticketmaster, which will offer presale opportunities before the general public sale, ensuring that as many people as possible can participate in this monumental tour.

ZZ Top 2025 North American Tour Dates

June 1: Victoria, BC – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
June 3: Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
June 4: Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
June 6: Enoch, Alberta – River Cree Resort & Casino
June 7: Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
June 8: Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
June 10: Moorhead, MN – Bluestone Amphitheater
June 12: Wait Park, MN – The Ledge – Waite Park Amphitheater
June 13: Carlton, MN – Black Bear Casino Resort
June 14: Davenport, IA – Rhythm City Casino Event Center
June 18: Windsor, ON – Caesars Windsor
June 20: Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort
June 21: Great Canadian Tornoto, ON – The Theatre
June 22: Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Centre
June 25: Laval, QC – Place Bell
June 26: Quebec, QC – Agora Du Port Du Quebec
June 27: Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
Aug. 2: Sioux City, IA – Hard Rock Sioux City
Aug. 4: Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug. 6: Salina, KS – Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
Aug. 7: Washington, MO – Town & Country Fair
Aug. 8: Arcadia, WI – Ashley for the Arts
Aug. 10: Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater
Aug. 13: Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Concert Series
Aug. 14: Pocattello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater
Aug. 17: Eugene, OR – The Cuthbert Amphitheater
Aug. 22: Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
Aug. 23: Richmond, BC – River Rock Casino
Aug. 24: Auburn, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Resort
Aug. 26: Troutdale, OR – Edgefield Amphitheater
Aug. 28: Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
Aug. 29: Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amphitheater
Aug. 30: Costa Mesa, CA – OC Fair & Event Center
Sept. 3: Midland, TX – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
Sept. 7: Tuscaloosa, AL – Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
Sept. 11: Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
Sept. 13: Asbury Park, NJ – Sea Hear Now Festival
Sept. 17: New York, NY: Beacon Theater
Sept. 19: Danville, VA – The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia
Sept. 21: Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
Sept. 23: Binghamton, NY – Visions Memorial Arena
Sept. 24: Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
Sept. 26: Providence, RI – Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
Sept. 27: Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sept. 28: West Springfield, MA – The Big E Arena
Oct. 2: Barco, NC – Morris Farm
Oct. 3: Winnsboro, SC – Field and Stream Music Fest
Oct. 5: Athens, GA – The Classic Center
Oct. 7: Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Theatre
Oct. 9: Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
Oct. 10: Terra Haute, IN – The Mill

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