Guns N’ Roses, the legendary American rock band, has officially announced their 2025 world tour, titled Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things. This extensive tour will span across Europe and the Middle East, marking the band’s first performances in several new countries. The tour is set to kick off on May 23, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and conclude on July 31, 2025, at the renowned Wacken Open Air music festival in Germany.
Tour Dates and Cities
The 30-date tour will include stops in the following cities:
- May 2025
- 23 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Kingdom Arena
- 27 – Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Arena
- 30 – Shekvetili, Georgia – Shekvetili Park
- June 2025
- 2 – Istanbul, Turkey – Tüpraş Stadyumu
- 6 – Coimbra, Portugal – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
- 9 – Barcelona, Spain – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
- 12 – Florence, Italy – Firenze Rocks
- 15 – Hradec Králové, Czech Republic – Rock For People
- 18 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Merkur Spiel-Arena
- 20 – Munich, Germany – Allianz Arena
- 23 – Birmingham, UK – Villa Park
- 26 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
- 29 – Aarhus, Denmark – Eskelunden
- July 2025
- 2 – Trondheim, Norway – Granåsen Ski Centre
- 4 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena
- 7 – Tampere, Finland – Ratina Stadium
- 10 – Kaunas, Lithuania – Darius and Girėnas Stadium
- 12 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy
- 15 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Aréna
- 18 – Belgrade, Serbia – Ušće Park
- 21 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Vasil Levski Stadium
- 24 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadion
- 28 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – Luxembourg Open Air
- 31 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air
Special Guests and Performances
Throughout the tour, Guns N’ Roses will be joined by several notable acts:
- Rival Sons: Appearing at select dates, including Shekvetili, Georgia, and Coimbra, Portugal.
- Public Enemy: Joining the band in Aarhus, Denmark, and Trondheim, Norway.
- Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter: Performing with the band in Vienna, Austria.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on December 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM local time. Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster and the band’s official website. Pre-sale opportunities may be available for select audiences, including Mastercard holders in specific countries.
Band Lineup
The current lineup of Guns N’ Roses includes:
- Axl Rose – Lead Vocals
- Slash – Lead Guitar
- Duff McKagan – Bass Guitar
- Isaac Carpenter – Drums (Note: Isaac Carpenter replaced longtime drummer Frank Ferrer, who amicably left the band in March 2025 after 19 years of service.)
This tour marks a significant milestone for Guns N’ Roses as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their timeless rock anthems.
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