Shawn Mendes Announces 2025 'On The Road Again' Tour: How to Get Tickets
Shawn Mendes is going 'On The Road Again' with newly announced North American and European tour dates in 2025, kicking off in the late summer and extending into fall.
The pop star will head to Europe for a slate of headlining festival and arena shows starting August 5th. He'll then return to North America for eight concerts beginning September 25th. Read on for complete details about this tour, including ticket information, venue details, opening acts and everything you need to know.
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The 'On The Road Again' tour is in support of his most recent project Shawn, which he also toured with last year during a series of intimate shows around the world. After kicking off on August 5th at Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, Kosovo, the 'On The Road Again' tour will go through Europe before coming to North America.
Starting on September 25th at TD Garden in Boston, Mendes will visit some iconic North American venues, including Forest Hills Stadium in New York, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and Budweiser Stage in Toronto.
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08/02 — Pristina, XK @ Sunny Hill Festival 08/05 — Kraków, PL @ TAURON Arena * ^ 08/07 — Budapest, HU @ Sziget Festival 08/09 — Skanderborg, DK @ Smukfest 08/12 — Cologne, DE @ LANXESS Arena * ^ 08/14 — St. Pölten, AT @ Frequency Festival 08/16 — London, UK @ The O2 * ^ 08/20 — Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome * ^ 08/22 — Zürich, CH @ Zürich Openair 08/26 — Madrid, ES @ Movistar Arena * ^ 08/28 — Lisbon, PT @ MEO Arena * ^ 08/31 — Munich, DE @ Superbloom Festival 09/25 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden ** 09/28 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage ** 10/01 — Montréal, CN @ Bell Centre ** 10/03 — New York, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium ** 10/08 — Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion ** 10/12 — Vancouver, CN @ Rogers Arena ** 10/14 — San Francisco, CA @ Frost Amphitheater ** 10/17 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl **
* = w/ Maro ^ = w/ Lubiana ** = w/ Eddie Benjamin
Tickets to Shawn Mendes' 2025 'On The Road Again' Tour will go on sale to the general public on June 6th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can sign up for the artist pre-sale, which begins on June 4th at 10:00 a.m. local time, here. There will be other pre-sales ahead of the general sale, which you can check out below.
Artist Pre-sale: June 4th at 10:00 a.m. local time
Spotify Pre-sale: June 5th at 10:00 a.m. local time
Live Nation Pre-sale: June 5th at 10:00 a.m. local time
Venue Pre-sale: June 5th at 10:00 a.m. local time
General On-sale: June 6th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster
After tickets go on sale, fans can look for deals or get tickets to sold-out shows on StubHub.
Note: If you're planning a trip to see Shawn Mendes, you can save 15% off travel and accommodations through Booking.com.
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After taking a break from touring to take care of his mental health back in 2022, Mendes has returned to the stage with a bang, playing career-spanning hits to excited fans.
Mendes will be playing cuts from his most recent album Shawn like 'Why Why Why' and 'Heart of Gold,' along with songs from the rest of his catalogue. In recent shows, he has also performed popular tracks like 'There's Nothin Holding Me Back,' 'Lost in Japan,' and 'Treat You Better.'
'I feel like time away has allowed me to come back and recognize and remember how unbelievably special it is to get to play live shows,' Mendes said in a statement. 'It's an honor and I'm just beyond grateful that you guys keep showing up after 10 years with so much love.'
How much do tickets cost for Shawn Mendes' 'On The Road Again' tour? Ticket prices have not yet been announced, but they will vary by venue and seating section. Check individual venue websites for specific pricing. Ticket prices may also fluctuate on the secondary market.
Will there be VIP packages available for Shawn Mendes' 'On The Road Again' tour? VIP packages have not yet been announced.
Are there age restrictions for Shawn Mendes' 'On The Road Again' concerts? Age restrictions vary by venue. Check with the specific venue for their policy regarding minors attending the concert.
Will more dates be added to the Shawn Mendes' 'On The Road Again' tour? Currently, eight dates across North America have been announced. It's unknown if additional dates will be added.
Who are the opening acts for the 'Sincerely, Tour'? The European leg of the tour will feature Maro and Lubiana as openers. In North America, Eddie Benjamin will open for Mendes.
'I came across Maro's music a few years ago and she immediately became one of my favorite artists,' Mendes said in a statement. 'To be honest, I'm pretty beside myself that she'll be joining us. Same with Lubiana, she blows me away and just embodies everything as an artist I stand behind. And finally this unbelievably talented, humble human being & my brother, Eddie, will be joining in North America.'
How long is a typical Shawn Mendes concert? Historically, his concerts typically last about 1-1.5 hours, featuring approximately 18-20 songs spanning his entire catalog.
How can I stay updated on tour information? Fans can sign up for artist pre-sale access and updates on Shawn Mendes' website or follow official social media channels.
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For women, these can include no bare shoulders, so if you're wearing a sleeveless shirt or dress, make sure to pack a sleeved shirt or sweater to cover. A backpack and crossbody bag. Use the backpack for extra items and your water bottle. The crossbody bag is important to protect your money and ID from pickpockets. We were warned by several local guides to stick with our larger group and to carry important items on the front of our shoes. This is a must. You will be doing a lot of walking and Europe has many stairs and cobblestone streets.A rain jacket and compact umbrella. Spring lasts through June along the Rhine River. We had two rainy days where we needed rain gear. Viking does provide large red golf umbrellas. But these are cumbersome to carry and easily identify you as a During our early June trip, we experienced 90-degree weather in Basel and 50 degrees and rain in The Netherlands. 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