As the days get longer and the weather heats up, so does the music scene. From chart-topping solo artists to legendary bands reuniting on stage, this summer promises an unforgettable lineup of live pop, rock, country, or EDM performances.
Here’s a look at the biggest names hitting the road this season.
Top Country Tours
Several major country music tours are scheduled for summer 2025. The main ones include Brad Paisley’s Truck Still Works Tour, Keith Urban’s High and Alive World Tour, Hardy’s Jim Bob World Tour, and Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle Tour. Dierks Bentley’s Broken Branches Tour and Luke Bryan’s Country Song Came On Tour are also expected to attract large audiences.
Additionally, several country music festivals are scheduled for the summer, including the CMA Music Festival in Nashville.
Here’s the list of the top summer tours by country music artists.
- Bailey Zimmerman – New To Country Tour
- Billy Currington and Kip Moore – 2025 summer tour
- Brad Paisley – Truck Still Works Tour
- Chris Stapleton: All-American Road Show Tour
- Dierks Bentley – Broken Branches Tour
- Hardy – Jim Bob World Tour
- Jason Aldean – Full Throttle Tour
- Keith Urban – High and Alive World Tour

- Luke Bryan – Country Song Came On Tour
- Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem Tour
- Thomas Rhett – Better In Boots Tour
- Wynonna Judd – Greatest Hits Tour
- Zach Bryan: The Quittin Time Tour
Top EDM Tours
Each summer, the pulse of electronic dance music grows louder as DJs take over stages from Ibiza to Las Vegas. Once again this season, top EDM artists will be lighting up festivals and arenas worldwide with electrifying sets, immersive visuals, and nonstop energy.
Here’s the list of EDM artists expected to be especially active this summer.
- Afrojack – Show dates
- Alesso – Show dates
- Diplo – Show dates
- Galantis – Show dates
- Gryffin – Show dates
- Illenium – Show dates
- Kygo – Show dates
- Marsmello – Show dates
- Meduza – Show dates
- Steve Aoki – Show dates
- The Chainsmokers – Show dates
- Tiësto – Show dates

- Zedd – Show dates
Top Pop Tours
Naturally, a wide range of major pop music tours are set for summer 2025. Leading the lineup are Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar with SZA.
Here’s a closer look at some of the top tours.
- Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter Tour

- Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – 2025 Tour
- Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism Tour
- Ed Sheeran – +–=÷× (Mathematics) Tour
- Gracie Abrams – The Secret of US Deluxe Tour
- Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour
- Justin Timberlake – The Forget Tomorrow World Tour
- Katy Perry – The Lifetimes Tour
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA – Grand National Tour
- Kylie Minogue – Tension Tour
- Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball Tour
- Lionel Richie – Say Hello to the Hits Tour
- Post Malone – The Big Ass Stadium Tour
- Scissor Sisters – Celebrating 20 Years of Their Iconic #1 Debut Album
- Shania Twain – Summer 2025 Tour
- The Weeknd – After Hours Til Dawn Tour
- “Weird Al” Yankovic – Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
Top Rock Tours
This summer, the thunder of guitars and pounding drums ignites stages across the globe, keeping the spirit of rock alive—and loud.
Take a look at the most sought-after tours in rock music this summer.
- AC/DC – Power Up Tour
- Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour
- Linkin Park – From Zero World Tour

- Metallica – M72 World Tour
- My Chemical Romance – “Long Live the Black Parade” 2025 North American Stadium Tour
- Nine Inch Nails – Peel It Back Tour 2025
- Oasis – Oasis Live ‘25
- The Black Keys – No Rain No Flowers Tour
- The Gang of Four – The Long Goodbye Tour
From the high-octane twang of country to the pulse-pounding drops of EDM, the raw energy of rock to the chart-topping anthems of pop—this summer’s tour lineup is pure electricity. With every beat, riff, and encore, artists are transforming stages into unforgettable spectacles—and turning fans into part of the magic.
If you prefer the diverse lineup of artists that festivals offer, check out our articles on this subject:
- The Top 21 U.S. Music Festivals in 2025
- The Top Music Summer Festivals in Canada
- Hit the Road With the Top U.S. Country Music Festivals in 2025
If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas in the coming months, see this list of top residencies for 2025:
Wishing you an amazing summer!