The fall 2025 tours we’re most excited to see

From Erykah Badu to Che, music legends and upstarts alike are hitting the road. Here’s what we’ll be catching.

 

Summer is almost officially over, and artists are gearing up for a busy fall concert season. In the next three months, Che will embark on his very first headlining tour, Erykah Badu will launch a series of performances celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mama’s Gun, and Doechii will share her iconic tracks live (from the swamp).

Right now, it’s not too late to find the concerts to see this autumn, but it will be soon. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our picks for the biggest upcoming tours (and exactly how to get tickets).

From Dijon to Chappell Roan’s to KAYTRANADA and Justice’s electronic hits, this roundup has something for everyone. Here’s the list, in no particular order:

OsamaSon’s North American “Psykotic Tour”

When: October 16 – December 20
Where he is playing: 42 cities across the U.S. and Canada
How to buy tickets: The artist presale tickets open on Thursday, August 21 at 10:00 AM local time. Additional presales will run ahead of the general sale, which starts on Friday, August 22 at 10:00 AM local time.
Why you should go: OsamaSon’s “Psykotic Tour” is in support of his January album Jump Out, which sees the rapper with a more euphoric, textured sound and a new recording process. Read about the rapper’s journey in our OsamaSon profile, released ahead of the album.

Erykah Badu’s “Mama’s Gun Anniversary Tour”

When: October 3 – December 10
Where she is playing: 16 dates in North America
How to buy tickets: The on-sale begins on August 1 at 10 a.m. local time.
Why you should go: Getting to see the soul legend perform live in concert is always a privilege, but this time around she’s celebrating 25 years of her iconic second album, Mama’s Gun. Plus, the Alchemist will join a few of the tour dates as the opener.

J.I.D’s “God Does Like World Tours”

When: October 15 – May 23, 2026
Where are they playing: The tour behind J.I.D.’s new album God Does Like Ugly spans dozens of shows across North America, Asia, Europe, Austra, New Zealand, and the U.K.
How to buy tickets: Fans can get the J.I.D app for a pre-sale and VIP packages here. Tickets will go live on Ticketmaster. For North America and Europe, the presale opens on August 20 and general sale starts on Aug. 22 at 10 AM local time. For Australia and New Zealand, the pre-sale begins on August 22 and general sale begins Aug. 26. All details are available on J.I.D’s website.
Why you should go: God Does Like Ugly is a testament to J.I.D’s lyricism and versatility – from the dance-ready bass in “Sk8,” featuring Ciara and EarthGang, to the dreamy instrumentals that interject throughout the three-part, 6-minute epic “Of Blue,” each track pushes the rapper’s voice to the forefront.

Playboi Carti “Antagonist 2.0” tour with Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and more

When: October 3 – December 1
Where they are playing: 28 dates in the United States
How to buy tickets: Artist presale begins Tuesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. local time. General onsale begins Friday, August 29 at 10 a.m. local at Carti’s website.
Why you should go: This is Carti’s second shot at the “Antagonist tour after cancelling the last one in 2024 for reasons unknown. If this one actually takes place, who knows the next chance you’ll get to see rage rap’s reigning king and his Opium labelmates perform.

Dijon’s 2025/2026 world tour

When: October 25 – January 30
Where he is playing: 28 dates across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe
How to buy tickets: The artist presale is on Wednesday, August 20 at 10 AM local time. More presales will take place over the next couple of days until a general sale on Friday, August 22 at 10 AM local time; all information is on Dijon’s website.
Why you should go: A burst of emotions ranging from vulnerable doubt to undistilled joy, Dijon’s triumphant album Baby is his first in 4 years and a testament to his artistry – the fall tour in support of the album is a must-see.

Mac DeMarco

When: August 29 – December 19, followed by legs in 2026
Where he is playing: 43 dates in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe, followed by 2026 dates in Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, and North America
How to buy tickets: Tickets are available beginning Friday, June 27, at 12 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster.
Why you should go: DeMarco’s sixth studio album, Guitar, is coming out on August 22; the project is his first since 2023, and if the nostalgic new track “Phantom” is to judge, expect a stripped-back, emotive experience.

Shudder To Think’s live return

When: September 19 – November 11
Where they are playing: 9 dates across the U.S.
How to buy tickets: Tickets are available here on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. local time.
Why you should go: The hardcore band hasn’t gone on tour in 17 years.

 

Militarie Gun’s “Bad Idea” tour

When: October 25 – November 22
Where they are playing: 21 dates across the U.S.
How to buy tickets: Tickets are available starting on Friday, August 22 on the band’s website.
Why you should go: The tour supports the band’s upcoming album God Save The Gun, out October 17; check out the lead single, “B A D I D E A,” a brash hardcore anthem with churning drums and incensed delivery that would hit even harder from the stage.

Makaya McCraven’s North American and European tour

When: September 25 – November 23
Where are they playing: nearly 40 shows across North America, the U.K., and Europe
How to buy tickets: Tickets are available on McCraven’s website.
Why you should go: McCraven’s four new projects, out October 31, reflect the unmatched energy of his live performances – EPs titled Techno Logic, The People’s Mixtape, Hidden Out!, and PopUp Shop began with through “from moments of pure improvisation, recorded live in performance,” according to McCraven’s website.

Madi Diaz’s “Fatal Optimist” tour

When: October 11 – November 21
Where she is playing: 18 cities across the U.S.
How to buy tickets: Ticket sales opened on July 25 and are available here.
Why you should go: Diaz wrote, “I find more and more of myself every [heartbreak] and I get closer and closer to myself every time… but for what?….this is the grief I’m in with this record.” If you’re looking for the ultimate heartbreak album, Diaz’s upcoming Fatal Optimist project might just be the one.

She’s Green headlining shows

When: August 15 – September 24
Where they are playing: 8 cities across the U.S: Minneapolis, Omaha, Denver, Fort Collins, Bloomington, Nashville, Louisville, and Chicago.
How to buy tickets: Tickets for all the band’s concerts and tour dates can be found here.
Why you should go: Catch the shoegaze of your dreams at the band’s very first headlining shows as well as concerts where they open for Slow Pulp. Learn more about She’s Green in our recent Opener interview.

Rico Nasty’s “LETHAL” North American Tour

When: September 19 – November 4
Where is she playing: Nearly 30 dates across the U.S. and Canada
How to buy tickets: Tickets, as well as VIP packages, are available here.
Why you should go: If you love hard rock bass riffs and bold rebellious lyrics, Rico Nasty’s May album LETHAL (and her upcoming tour) are for you.

Doechii’s “Live From The Swamp” North American tour

When: October 14 – November 10
Where are they playing: 12 cities across the U.S. and Canada
How to buy tickets: Tickets were available on pre-sale on Friday, August 8. The remaining tickets are available during the general onsale beginning Monday, August 11.
Why you should go: Doechii’s had a landmark year, winning Best Rap Album and delivering a one-of-a-kind performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards; the “Live From The Swamp” tour is your best chance to see the dynamic rapper’s captivating songs performed live.

Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist North American tour

When: September 20 – November 9
Where are they playing: 23 cities across the U.S.
How to buy tickets: General sale tickets are available starting Friday, August 8 at 10 a.m.
Why you should go: This summer’s Alfredo 2 is the latest installment in a decades-long creative relationship between Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist – the pair released their collaborative album Fetti with Currensy in 2018, followed by the critically-acclaimed Alfredo in 2020, and have frequently appeared on each others’ projects. Get tickets to their North American tour to witness the collaboration in person.

 

Thundercat

When: October 15 – November 11
Where he is playing: 9 cities across North America
How to buy tickets: Tickets are available here.
Why you should go: Thundercat’s blend of jazz, dance, and R&B is perfect for audiences who love an instrumental-heavy sound that blends genres.

Che’s “Rest In Bass” tour

When: September 3 – October 3
Where are they playing: 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada
How to buy tickets: The general sale started on August 1 at 10 a.m.
Why you should go: In a recent FADER profile, Che spoke about his live shows and the energy he puts into them. “I want the crowd to feel like they’re at a ritual and they’re just here to praise me […] It’s like a savior of music thing,” he said. “I want people to hear my music and feel safe, like there’s no struggles at all, nothing to worry about at all in the world.”

Kaytranada and Justice co-headlining North American tour

When: October 16 – November 16
Where are they playing: 13 shows across North America
How to buy tickets: Tickets are available here.
Why you should go: Producer, DJ, and rapper Kaytranada has pushed his distinct sound, inspired by Haitian dance music, to the forefront through high-profile collaborations and his Grammy Award-winning second album Bubba. Last October, he remixed “Neverender,” a song from Hyperdrama, the project that marked the triumphant return of French electronic duo Justice after a hiatus of 7 years, and the seeds of a collaboration were born. Now, the artists have come together for a tour that’s a must-see for any electronic music lovers.

Mark William Lewis’ European and U.S. tour

When: October 6 – November 28
Where he is playing: 19 dates across Europe followed by 17 shows in the U.S. and Canada
How to buy tickets: Tickets are available via Mark William Lewis’ website.
Why you should go: Inventive singer-songwriter Mark William Lewis’ self-titled album comes out on September 12 – the first music to be released under A24 that’s not a soundtrack. The three singles we’ve heard so far, “Tomorrow is Perfect,” “Still Above,” and “Seventeen” span a wide range of vocal techniques and production styles.