Addison Rae announces 2025 tour, Brooklyn show. Get tickets today
Raise your 'Diet Pepsi' high into the air.
Addison Rae just announced she's heading out on her international 'Addison Tour' from August through October in support of her self-titled debut album 'Addison,' which dropped June 6.
This will be the 24-year-old's first official headlining trek.
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While on the North American leg of the run, she'll make one NY stop when she drops into the Brooklyn Paramount on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
'THE ADDISON TOUR IS REALLY REAL!!!!!! I can't believe I get to sing and dance for you (and with you) this Fall,' the TikTok icon shared via Instagram.
Ahead of the international jaunt, Rae played a pair of album release shows in New York and London. At both gigs, she performed 'Fame Is A Gun,' 'High Fashion,' 'Times Like These' and more cuts from 'Addison.'
'I love the entirety of this project with all of me,' she wrote about the album on social media. 'A mirror. A deep desperation and desire to understand myself better. A true collection of my proudest work yet.'
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Addison Rae tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates (as well as a European one!), venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
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Addison Rae set list
As noted above, Rae put on a pair of concerts in tandem with her album release. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here's what she took to the stage at the New York City gig on June 5.
01.) 'Fame is a Gun'
02.) 'High Fashion'
03.) 'Aquamarine'
04.) 'New York'
05.) 'Headphones On'
06.) 'Diet Pepsi'
Encore
07.) 'Times Like These'
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On June 6, Rae dropped her debut album 'Addison.'
Right out of the gate, the record announces itself as a party-starting force to be reckoned with. The opening track 'New York' is a chaotic dance epic that builds to a fever pitch and never lets up. Next up, Rae slows things down with the shimmery, hypnotic, Lana Del Rey-esque 'Diet Pepsi' that's destined to become an encore singalong at her live shows for years.
Just a few of our other favorites here include the catwalk-ready 'Aquamarine,' ethereal, nostalgia-evoking 'Summer Forever' and dance-y 'Fame Is A Gun,' which will be impossible to sit through at live shows. It's just too much fun.
Want to give it a spin? You can listen to 'Addison' in its entirety here.
Huge stars on tour in 2025
Need even more music in your life?
You're in luck.
Here are just five huge artists — that share a sensibility with Rae — that are on the road these next few months.
• Lady Gaga
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• Lorde
• Gracie Abrams
• Marina
• Tate McRae
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Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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'Sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself.' That phrase is written on a sign above the bathroom at the studio of all-star vocal coach Eric Vetro. The first time Addison Rae saw it at her own lesson there, the influencer-turned-singer did what she often does when she finds something compelling: She pulled out her phone and took a picture to save for later inspiration. More from Billboard Addison Rae, Elvira Anderfjärd & Luka Kloser: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot Inside Columbia Records' Cross-Genre Hot Streak, From Addison Rae to Megan Moroney Addison Rae's 'Addison' Album: All 12 Tracks Ranked 'That's a Miles Davis quote,' she tells me. 'It is just the realest thing ever because not only does that apply as far as literal vocal warmups go — like, you could sound one way at the beginning of a lesson and another way at the end — but also just finding who you are takes a really long time.' Today, it's hard to imagine Rae ever felt lost in search of her true self. The 24-year-old confidently struts into Casa Vega, a Mexican spot in Sherman Oaks, Calif., wearing a wide smile and a bright white tutu at noon sharp to meet me for lunch. This storied place has been intertwined with showbiz's rich and famous since it opened in 1956 — films like Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood and Valley Girl were shot here; Dakota Fanning has a signature margarita on the bar menu; Jane Fonda, Marlon Brando and Cary Grant were once regulars; and, more surprisingly, The Chainsmokers have a bronze plaque nailed to the wall above our booth. Rae's entrance makes it immediately clear that she knows she is not only bearing witness to the restaurant's celebrity history — she is part of it. It's easy to believe her. Back in 2019, Louisiana-born Addison Rae Easterling was in the process of self-invention. She got her start on TikTok that year as a beautiful girl next door, dancing to popular songs in her bedroom. The hope was that, if she just made enough videos and got enough followers, she could break into the entertainment business and have a multihyphenate career as a singer, dancer and actor. Within a few years, it worked. Rae — along with many of her TikTok contemporaries like Lil Huddy, Nessa Barrett and Dixie D'Amelio — were quickly scouted by major labels, which approached them with offers of big, shiny contracts and songs to record by proven hit-makers. Rae did not grow up writing songs or playing musical instruments; all of her time was taken up by competitive dance. But she still seized her moment and, in early 2021, signed a deal with Sandlot Records, founded by chart-topping writer-producer Jacob Kash 'JKash' Hindlin. By that March, she released her first single, 'Obsessed.' Despite co-writing it with a who's who of the writing/producing world, including Benny Blanco and Blake Slatkin, it was widely panned. Critics sneered at the cheeky dance-pop tune, claiming it was derivative and hollow (and that was nothing compared with the comments on social media). 'Initially, I was pretty let down by myself in a lot of ways because I had such high expectations,' Rae says of her early releases. 'But I love music so much, and it's ingrained in my life. It didn't make sense for me to ever stop making it.' Rae has always prided herself on her work ethic: At her TikTok peak around 2020, she was known for pushing herself to make seven or eight clips a day. And in the years following 'Obsessed,' she took the time to hone her artistry, applying the same determined approach that fueled her short-form video output to her music. She studied performance clips from her favorite artists — Madonna, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, among others — and ramped up her own songwriting sessions. She also took more voice lessons and used Tumblr to assemble mood boards of colors, images, songs and videos. It was Rae's way of articulating what she didn't yet have the musical vocabulary for. After years of practice, releasing an EP (AR, which included 'Obsessed') and featuring on Charli xcx's 'Von Dutch' remix, Rae finally knew exactly what she wanted. Now she just had to find the partners who could translate it into a hit album. 'I went into [Columbia Records] with a binder full of my references, and I was like, 'This is the album I want to make,' ' she recalls. Though the industry's gold rush to sign every TikToker who could carry a tune was largely over by fall 2023, Columbia saw promise in Rae's renewed vision and signed her. Then, in spring 2024, one of her many songwriting sessions brought her into contact with Los Angeles native Luka Kloser, 27, and Stockholm-born Elvira Anderfjärd, 26, a writer-producer duo reared by Swedish hit-maker Max Martin's MXM Publishing. The two women immediately clicked with Rae and understood her vision, helping her transform it within just one session into her musical proof of concept: 'Diet Pepsi,' a breathy synth-pop track about the ephemerality of young romance. Prior to meeting Rae, Kloser and Anderfjärd had already racked up impressive wins. Kloser worked on Ariana Grande's 'ordinary things' and Tate McRae's 'grave' as well as multiple projects with her own brother, who records as Kid Bloom; Anderfjärd has become a trusted collaborator for artists like Tove Lo and Katy Perry and remixed multiple rerecordings for Taylor Swift. Still, Anderfjärd says that working with Rae was an especially 'lucky' experience for herself and Kloser, who are best friends as well as creative collaborators and have joined us for lunch at Casa Vega. 'It's so rare to get this kind of trust from an artist,' she says. Kloser adds: 'I don't think I've ever experienced such magic in a first session, for lack of a better word. I think it surprised us all.' 'Diet Pepsi,' released in August 2024, served as a hard reset for Rae's music career, gaining her new listeners and bringing back old ones who had counted her out. It became a critical success and her first Billboard Hot 100 and Pop Airplay hit, peaking at No. 54 and No. 9, respectively. In the following months, Rae sequestered herself with Kloser and Anderfjärd, aiming to create a debut album as sonically clear and acclaimed as 'Diet Pepsi.' In June 2025, Addison arrived, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, with only a single additional writer featured on one track (Tove Burman on 'High Fashion') outside of the trio. 'Diet Pepsi' remains the album's biggest commercial hit, but Addison spawned plenty of other standout tracks, including 'Fame Is a Gun' and 'Headphones On,' which also ranked on the Hot 100 and earned Rae the respect that had once eluded her. 'It's hard to flip the public perception of you and she did it effortlessly,' says Charli xcx, a staunch supporter of Rae's for years. 'Her growth and evolution has been expedited because [Rae] knows herself and she's truly not worried about what people think of her.' Over chips and salsa, I ask Rae what she attributes her success to: Hard work? Talent? Luck? 'I really just never give up and never quit, no matter what,' Rae says, flashing me a confident grin. 'Really, what it comes back to is that I'm fearless — I'm not afraid of much. It doesn't really take me much to try something new and go all in, and here, I went all in.' 'Diet Pepsi' was the first song the three of you wrote together. Tell me about the process of creating it. Addison Rae: That one started with melody. I remember you were just on the piano, Luka. We were kind of nearing the end of the session and we were like, 'OK, well, nothing happened. Nothing was inspiring. So I guess this was fun. You know, whatever.' Then we were like, 'Let's just keep playing.' And then Luka went on the piano and — Luka Kloser: It's so weird to think that those moments can be so substantial in your life. Had we been like, 'Let's go get dinner,' there's a chance that we might have remained friendly but would never have entered this world of everything that has happened. What are your roles in the studio when you're working together? Rae: It depends… Sometimes I'll have a title or concept and just text it to them. Elvira Anderfjärd: Addison has great one-liners. Rae: That's what happened with [Addison's] 'Summer Forever.' I just knew I wanted to name a song that, and we just went from there. A lot of my songs happen that way, except 'Diet Pepsi.' That one was very on the spot while we were in a flow state writing. Kloser: It's nice when you have a super comfortable environment to create in because we are all able to share just any thought with one another, even if they aren't thought out or massaged yet. It's a no-judgment zone. That makes everyone feel a little bit more fluid in their roles. But it all typically starts with a lyric first or melody first. When did you decide that you were going to lock in for a full album that would mostly involve just the three of you? Rae: Once 'Diet Pepsi' happened. We all knew it was really special, and so we were, for sure, planning to write again, and the next time we ended up writing was in Sweden… 'Money Is Everything' was the second song that we made. 'Aquamarine' was the third. Both just came from notes on my Notes app… I think titles can be so telling about what a song is going to be. How did you take 'Aquamarine' from a title to a full track? Rae: I rewatched [2006 teen rom-com] Aquamarine and wrote down the word just as a title. So I walked [into our next writing session] with 'Aquamarine' as a title, and we were kind of just like, 'What does this even mean? How do you write a song called 'Aquamarine'?' But aquamarine, the stone, represents rebirth and transformation, so I ended up being like, 'How can we dive into that world?' And then the track just started happening. (To Kloser and Anderfjärd.) I remember we were rewatching that one clip of those flowers. Do you remember that? I had this YouTube video that I put on loop for us while we were making it, of these flowers blooming really quickly… Anderfjärd: Yeah, you'd put on all those little background videos. Honestly, they were super important for the process. It puts us in a trance. Rae: When we did 'Summer Forever,' I remember there was that black-and-white old movie. Remember, with the people on the beach rolling around together? I put that on in the background. I do that, I think, every time we write. Did going to Sweden bring a different energy to the room? How much does location affect the song that gets made? Anderfjärd: I think so, but sometimes not in a way you'd expect. The first session, for 'Diet Pepsi,' we were in the city in this little s—ty place. The vibes weren't there, but that made us have to create our own. Rae: Personally, I kind of thrive in a space where there's no vibe because then everything naturally doesn't sound as appealing. And then when you get something really special, it's obvious. I think when you're in a place or a space that's too great of a vibe, almost anything could sound good. 'Diet Pepsi' came out in August 2024, and did not arrive for almost another year. Why such a large gap? Rae: As much as I would have loved for there to be a confirmed album date before I started putting music out, it just didn't happen that way. When 'Diet Pepsi' came out, we only had three songs done. Just before writing and recording 'Diet Pepsi,' you recorded the 'Von Dutch' remix with Charli xcx. What did you learn from Charli or from watching the phenomenon of play out, and how did it inspire you in making your own music? 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The ego should be left at the door. Just worry about the song. Those guys still show up worried about what song they're going to make today, and that's it. It's a beautiful example to have every day because it's really about the love for the music. It sounds cheesy, but I think their success speaks for themselves — they've really led with their love for the craft more than anything. Luka, you're from Studio City, Calif., but you often work alongside Swedish talent, including Elvira. Why do you think Swedish pop producers have been so prominent over the past few decades? Kloser: Oftentimes, people feel like there's this mathematical approach to pop songwriting. That's not completely wrong. There's definitely a toolbox that is there, but I think what sets Scandinavian people apart is that they have free music education. Also, when I hear Swedish people talk, I find it to be very melodic. I just think music is so deep rooted there. Also, Elvira always says that it's dark 90% of the year, so all you can do is huddle up and jam. Addison, what was it like to show the people around you 'Diet Pepsi' for the first time? It was a big departure from your previous work. Did they immediately understand your vision? Rae: There were people I played it to who were like, 'I don't know if this is what people want from you.' And I was like, 'Well, I don't think people know what they want from me.' If I had to give any advice to anybody, it would probably just be to do what you want and don't do what people think they want from you because that's already so many steps behind. Once you give somebody what they think they want, it's old news already. In the earliest part of your music career, did you feel like you were trying to give anyone what you thought they wanted? Rae: Not necessarily. I didn't think I was trying to please anyone but myself. 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And then over time, I just completely let that go and released it. I know the way that music makes me feel, and I know that I trust my taste and my instincts. And even though I took a kind of break over time to figure out what that meant to me, I think it was so necessary, and that led me to exactly where I needed to be, which is right here with Luka and Elvira. What other moments when making the album felt like you really coming into yourself as an artist? Rae: 'High Fashion' is probably the one for me because I remember we were struggling at that time. We didn't know where else to go creatively, maybe because of the success of 'Diet Pepsi' around that time, and then 'High Fashion' happened. That was one where I was like, 'OK, I fully trust myself, I fully trust Luka and Elvira, and I fully trust this room we have.' Initially, [making music together] was so naive. Everything we were making was for us and private. 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Thankfully, Citi Field is more than equipped to give kids the time of their life when they visit. So, I jotted down some notes (when I wasn't paying close attention to my rambunctious youngster, of course) for Amazins fans that have been debating taking their toddlers to a game. Here's a quick account of our family's day at the Mets' home field. Buying tickets Before heading out on the 7, we needed tickets. The past two years, we opted to sit in the shaded 300 sections along the third base line for our mid-day games. This go-round, we thought it might be fun to try a different part of the park and opted for Section 140 in center field right next to the Big Apple. We thought it might be fun for our little one to witness the signature fruit pop up and steam after a Mets four-bagger. As always, Vivid Seats had just what we needed. I snagged a trio of tix next to each other, transferred them to my Apple Wallet and was ready to go. Time to meet the Mets. LGM, baby. 4 Matt Levy Transit Unfortunately, I do not own a car. However, my wife and I are longtime MetroCard-carrying MTA riders and have perfected the art of traveling with a toddler. Essentially, the kid needs agency but eyes on them at all times. That's something the two of us working together as a team can provide. To make this happen, we opted to take our tot to the day game in a foldable stroller. To make sure we beat the rush, the three of us left for the 1:10 game two hours early. That way, not only would we likely be guaranteed seats on the 7 train (which we ended up grabbing with ease), we could also take our sweet time sauntering from the Mets-Willets platform to the ramps and stairs. This plan (my wife's, I can't take credit) worked quite well. In fact, we even had time to apply very necessary sunscreen and bug spray on the journey over. Now, that's efficiency. Once we de-trained at the penultimate Flushing-bound stop, the three of us slowly but surely strolled to the park while letting our sweet kid safely treat the subway station like her own personal playground. I carried the stroller down the steps, my wife held the tyke's hand all the way (other than when she picked the kid up to cross the street, safety first) and pretty soon we were at the entrance of the park that David Wright built. Inside the ballpark After working our way through a short line — the wonders of arriving somewhere early — we quickly located our seats and set up shop, dropping off our stroller at the rear of our section. Now, that we were situated, it was time for our small fry to take in the spectacle. Before getting too far, we spotted Mrs. Met. Way, way, way back in 2023, our daughter cried when she met the mascot (who was nothing but nice). She was right to- I don't know if, at just one-years-old, she had seen a person with a large baseball for a head at that time. Also, her nap had just ended. Clearly, there were a lot of factors at play. Our meeting on the centerfield concourse couldn't have gone better this time. All smiles all around. After taking some photos, I declared 'these might be holiday card-worthy' and genuinely meant that bold statement. Big ups to Mr. and Mrs. Met. Not only are they incredibly friendly but are also happy and patient enough to take multiple snaps. Not to disparage DisneyWorld but this was a far superior experience. From there, we visited the Mets Museum. Not the Hall of Fame in the rotunda but the small room next to the batting cages. This cozy space is perfect for fans of all ages. Adults will appreciate the infamous Mookie Wilson-Bill Buckner ball (it's just sitting there! Seriously!) and impressive collection of David Wright memorabilia. Meanwhile, lil bambinos and bambinas will find themselves entertained by the pull-out drawers they can open housing surprise Mets ephemera under the charming, nostalgia-heavy exhibits. Plus, you can measure your height against Mets greats, which is always neat. Who knew Mr. Met was 6'10? 4 Matt Levy The game First pitch was at 1:10. Not only were we seated but I had the pleasure of teaching my attentive child about the National Anthem (she quickly picked up on putting her hand over her heart) and the first pitch (she put her hands over her eyes like I did after the ball dribbled to home plate). The next three hours blew by. I got up a few times to grab grub — scooped Shake Shack for my wife and procured Nathan's chicken fingers for myself (they might be the most affordably priced meal at the venue, although I was intrigued by Tai Thai, Wok and Roll, the Fry Factory and a Dole Whip treat) — and then had a few more walks with the gang. We debated letting our little one play tee-ball at the field in between the center field concourse speed pitch and batting cage but decided she was a little too young. Maybe next year. Shortly after, my wife generously procured a Mr. Met doll for the kid from the team shop. Perfect souvenir. As you can tell, she's a great mom. Back at our seats, the 'five borough race' where mascots representing Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx run through the outfield barely grabbed our little's attention. Oh, well. Can't win them all. As for the game itself, no comment. This contest was smack dab in the middle of the Mets' slide. Let's just say they didn't win and let bygones be bygones. Still, even though the Metropolitans were reeling, there was still a good feeling in Flushing. Fans were cheery, spirits were high and one guy in our section even led a loud, impassioned chant hoping he'd be the catalyst for the Mets rally. Unfortunately, he wasn't. Amazingly, our kid slept through it all. She was out by the sixth inning. This was a big day for her. Side note: While eating my chicken fingers, my daughter played with my ketchup packet the whole time. I can't say for certain this is universal but be prepared. 4 Matt Levy Heading out On our way back to the 7 after the final pitch (which was just as sad as the first on the way in), the exits were more crowded than I've ever seen. Just wall-to-wall people everywhere you looked. So, rather than try and squeeze in (or employ our trick where we take the train one stop deeper into Flushing and transfer back to the Manhattan-bound 7, feel free to steal that one), we opted to drop into Corona Park. Once we'd walked past tennis courts — sadly I didn't spot Jannik Sinner or Aryna Sabalenka training for the upcoming US Open (which I won't be taking my daughter to for a few years) — we found a playground with slides. Although there were no swings, which is a true travesty for any three-year-old, we made do. When all was said and done, my daughter asked 'are we going to the beach later today?' Not today, kid. Not today. Final verdict Citi Field is secretly a wonderland for three-year-olds. There are fun-filled, baseball-themed activities sprinkled all over the park waiting to be discovered. All you have to do is seek them out. Just make sure you're ready to explore rather than park yourself at your seat. Otherwise, you might miss out on making some truly unforgettable memories with your toddler. Mets 2025 home game tickets Need to find the right home game that makes the most sense for your wallet and busy schedule? You're in the right place. All remaining Mets 2025 home games can be found here. Citi Field seating chart It's never easy to remember where the seats that suits you best in the park are. That's where we come in. Below, you'll find Vivid Seat's official Citi Field map to find the section that makes the most sense for you and your squad. 4 Getty Images Vivid Seats Mets gear No Mets fan — mom, dad or tot — is complete without the team's iconic blue and orange gear. If you're looking to update your Mets wardrobe, whether it be jerseys, hats, shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodies, we've got all your Mets goods' needs covered here. Huge concerts coming to New York Want to catch a concert or three this year, too? You're in luck. Here are just five huge acts you won't want to miss live these next few months. • System of a Down with Korn (Aug. 27-28) • Oasis (Aug. 31 through Sept. 1) • Adam Sandler (Sept. 25) • Chance The Rapper (Oct. 2) • Stevie Nicks (Nov. 19) Want to see who else is touring this year? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
