Guns N’ Roses have officially announced their 2025 world tour, titled Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things. The tour kicks off on May 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and concludes on July 31 at Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival. This extensive run includes 24 dates across Europe and the Middle East, featuring performances in both new and familiar cities.
Notably, the band will perform for the first time in Georgia, Lithuania, and Luxembourg, while also returning to major venues in Spain, Germany, the UK, and more. Highlights include shows at Barcelona’s Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on June 9, London’s Wembley Stadium on June 26, and Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadion on July 24.
Special guests will join Guns N’ Roses on select dates: Rival Sons will appear in cities like Istanbul and Munich; Public Enemy will perform in locations such as Stockholm and Warsaw; and a reformed Sex Pistols lineup featuring Frank Carter will take the stage in Vienna and Luxembourg.
This tour also marks the debut of drummer Isaac Carpenter, who replaces longtime member Frank Ferrer. Carpenter, known for his work with bands like Awolnation and A Perfect Circle, brings fresh energy to the group.
Tickets went on sale to the general public on December 13, 2024, with presales available for Nightrain fan club members and Mastercard holders in select countries. For detailed ticket information and the full list of tour dates, fans can visit the official Guns N’ Roses website.