Rock enthusiasts, brace yourselves! Guns N’ Roses, the legendary rock band known for hits like “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “November Rain,” has officially announced their 2025 world tour, intriguingly titled ‘Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things’. This tour marks a significant return to the global stage, promising electrifying performances across Europe and the Middle East.
Tour Kickoff and Highlights:
The tour is set to commence on May 23, 2025, at the King Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following this, the band will grace several major cities, including:
- May 27: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- May 30: Shekvetili Park, Shekvetili, Georgia
- June 2: Beşiktaş Park, Istanbul, Turkey
- June 6: Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- June 9: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
- June 12: Visarno Arena, Florence, Italy
- June 15: Park 360, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- June 18: Merkur Spiel Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
- June 20: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
- June 23: Villa Park, Birmingham, UK
- June 26: Wembley Stadium, London, UK
- June 29: Eskelunden, Aarhus, Denmark
- July 2: Granasen Arena, Trondheim, Norway
- July 4: Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
- July 7: Ratina Stadium, Tampere, Finland
- July 10: S. Darius and S. Girenas Stadium, Kaunas, Lithuania
- July 12: National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland
- July 15: Ferenc Puskas Stadium, Budapest, Hungary
- July 18: USCE Park, Belgrade, Serbia
- July 21: Vasil Levski Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria
- July 24: Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna, Austria
- July 28: Luxexpo The Box, Luxembourg
The tour will culminate on July 31, 2025, at the renowned Wacken Open Air festival in Germany.
Special Guests:
Adding to the excitement, select performances will feature special guests such as Rival Sons, Public Enemy, and the Sex Pistols (with Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Frank Carter).
Ticket Information:
Tickets for the Barcelona concert on June 9, 2025, at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys will be available starting Friday, December 13, at 9:00 AM via Ticketmaster, with prices starting at €65 plus fees.
Band Lineup:
The current lineup features iconic members Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, and Slash, continuing to deliver the high-energy performances that have solidified their place in rock history.
Conclusion:
This tour offers a unique opportunity for fans across Europe and the Middle East to experience Guns N’ Roses’ legendary live performances. With a mix of classic hits and new surprises, the ‘Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things’ tour is set to be a highlight of 2025.
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Note: For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to official sources or the band’s official website.
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