Swedish theatrical rock band Ghost is bringing their 2025 world tour to Michigan with two shows. They are known for their costumed, theatrical, heavy metal and arena rock concerts. The Grammy-award winning rockers will perform more than 55 shows across the U.S., Europe, the UK and Mexico in 2025. Ghost will play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, July 24, and at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Monday, July 28.
The tour will be Ghost's first outing since its RE-IMPERATOUR 2023 tour. The last shows of that tour were used to make the band's debut feature film “RITE HERE RITE NOW.” News of the tour first broke via a new installment of Ghost’s long running Chapters webisode series, which picks up immediately following the events at the conclusion of “RITE HERE RITE NOW.” If you haven't heard of them, you can get an idea of what Ghost is like by watching the new chapter here.
The band's fifth album, “IMPERA,” debuted at No. 1 in a sweep of the U.S. album charts in 2022. The band has played sold-out shows throughout the U.S. and Europe and has racked up more than 10 billion streams with its catchy, theatrical rock music. The group filmed two U.S. shows -- sold-out nights at the Kia Forum in L.A. -- and compiled them into a feature film and accompanying live soundtrack album, “Rite Here Rite Now.” The film is available to stream on VEEPS and the soundtrack was released in July. The band broke the news of the tour via a humorous, self-deprecating video in their long-running “Chapters” webisode series.
The Tour
The band is embarking on its biggest world tour yet, with more than 55 shows in the U.S., Europe, and Mexico through much of 2025. Tickets for the U.S. dates will go on sale on Friday, November 1 at 10 a.m. local time. The concerts will be phone-free experiences. Use of cellphones, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venues, all phones will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Area in the venue.
Upcoming Shows in Other Cities
Ghost is also scheduled to perform in a variety of other cities in the U.S., Europe, and Mexico in 2025. In the U.S., the Swedish band will play Madison Square Garden in New York, NY on July 22. They will return to Mexico City in September. Fans can find the full tour dates below.
What to Expect from the Show
The band is known for its rock opera-like metal ballads, elaborate face makeup/wardrobe, and giant, on-stage spectacles. The shows are sure to be visually stunning and musically powerful, with Ghost's signature blend of heavy metal, pop, and theatrical elements. If you're a fan of theatrical rock music, this tour is not to be missed.
More About the Band
The Grammy-winning rock band - led by the mysterious, ever-changing frontman currently calling himself Papa Emeritus IV (a.k.a singer and composer Tobias Forge) -- is embarking on it biggest world tour yet. Ghost is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed rock bands in the world. Since forming in 2008, the band has built a loyal fan base with their catchy songs, theatrical live shows, and unique sound. Their music has been described as a blend of heavy metal, pop, and theatrical elements. They are known for their elaborate stage productions, which often include giant, on-stage spectacles.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Here are Ghost's upcoming 2025 tour dates:
Europe/UK
- April 15 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena
- April 16 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
- April 19 – London, UK @ The O2
- April 20 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena
- April 22 – Antwerp, BE @ Sportpaleis
- April 23 – Frankfurt, DE @ Festhalle Frankfurt
- April 24 – Munich, DE @ Olympiahalle
- April 26 – Lyon, FR @ LDLC Arena
- April 27 – Toulouse, FR @ Zénith Toulouse Métropole
- April 29 – Lisbon, PT @ MEO Arena
- April 30 – Madrid, ES @ Palacio Vistalegre
- May 3 – Zürich, CH @ Hallenstadion Zürich
- May 4 – Milan, IT @ Unipol Forum
- May 7 – Berlin, DE @ Uber Arena
- May 8 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome
- May 10 – Lodz, PL @ Atlas Arena
- May 11 – Prague, CZ @ O2 Arena
- May 13 – Paris, FR @ Accor Arena
- May 14 – Oberhausen, DE @ Rudolf Weber-ARENA
- May 15 – Hannover, DE @ ZAG Arena
- May 17 – Copenhagen, DK @ Royal Arena
- May 20 – Tampere, FI @ Nokia Arena
- May 22 – Linköping, SE @ Saab Arena
- May 23 – Sandviken, SE @ Göransson Arena
- May 24 – Oslo, NO @ Oslo Spektrum
North America
- July 9 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
- July 11 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
- July 12 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
- July 13 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
- July 15 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
- July 17 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- July 18 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
- July 19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
- July 21 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
- July 22 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
- July 24 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
- July 25 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
- July 26 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
- July 28 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
- July 29 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
- July 30 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
- August 1 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
- August 2 – Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
- August 3 – Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center
- August 5 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
- August 7 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
- August 9 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
- August 10 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
- August 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
- August 14 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- August 15 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
- August 16 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Mexico
- September 24 – Mexico City, MX @ Palacio de los Deportes
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