Following their electrifying performance of The Black Parade at the When We Were Young Festival, My Chemical Romance has unveiled a 2025 stadium tour where they’ll perform the beloved 2006 album in its entirety. The 10-city tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on July 11, 2025, in Seattle and concludes on September 13, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.
A Theatrical Announcement
The band revealed the tour through an imaginative social media post, blending theatrical storytelling with their signature flair:
“It has been seventeen years since The Black Parade was sent to the MOAT… His Grand Immortal Dictator wishes to celebrate our rich and storied culture, fine foods, and musical entertainments by welcoming you to these great demonstrations of power and resolve.”
The announcement leaned into the lore surrounding The Black Parade, further heightening fans’ anticipation for what promises to be a tour filled with dramatic production and nostalgia.
Tour Details
The tour will feature a different opening act for each city, including an eclectic mix of bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Devo, Garbage, and Alice Cooper, ensuring a unique experience for every performance.
Full Tour Dates and Special Guests:
July 11, 2025 – Seattle, WA – T-Mobile Park (Special Guest: Violent Femmes)
July 19, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park (Special Guest: 100 Gecs)
July 26, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Dodger Stadium (Special Guest: Wallows)
August 2, 2025 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field (Special Guest: Garbage)
August 9, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (Special Guests: Death Cab for Cutie and Thursday)
August 15, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park (Special Guest: Alice Cooper)
August 22, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre (Special Guest: Pixies)
August 29, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field (Special Guest: Devo)
September 7, 2025 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park (Special Guest: IDLES)
September 13, 2025 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium (Special Guest: Evanescence)
A Legacy Revisited
The Black Parade, released in 2006, remains one of My Chemical Romance’s most celebrated works, hailed for its theatrical concept, dynamic tracks like “Welcome to the Black Parade” and “Famous Last Words,” and its lasting cultural impact.
The band’s 2025 stadium tour follows their 2022 reunion tour, which saw their triumphant return to live stages after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed plans. Their latest single, “The Foundations of Decay,” released in 2022, reignited fans’ enthusiasm for new material alongside their classic catalog.
Tickets and Fan Excitement
Tickets for the highly anticipated stadium tour go on sale this Friday, November 15, 2024. Fans can expect elaborate stage setups, dramatic storytelling, and a celebration of The Black Parade that will bring the album’s theatrical spirit to life.
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