These Metal Bands Are Touring in Europe in 2025

Get ready to rock in 2025, as some of the biggest names in metal and hard rock are hitting the European stages! From the legendary Guns N’ Roses to the powerhouse of AC/DC, fans are in for a year of electrifying performances. With exciting tours lined up across multiple countries, bands like Iron Maiden, Linkin Park, and Korn are sure to deliver unforgettable shows.

Whether you’re into classic rock or modern metal, 2025 is the year to see your favorite bands live in action. From stadiums to intimate venues, there’s a show for every metalhead across Europe. Get ready for some serious headbanging! Here are the metal bands touring in Europe in 2025.

1. Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden, the legendary British heavy metal band, is gearing up for an unforgettable European tour in 2025. After years of anticipation, fans can look forward to their explosive live shows filled with timeless hits and electrifying stage performances. With their iconic frontman Bruce Dickinson leading the charge, the band will make stops across multiple countries. Iron Maiden’s 2025 tour is set to be a must-see event for fans old and new!

Iron Maiden 2025 Europe Tour Dates:

• May 27, 2025: Budapest, Hungary: Budapest Aréna
• May 28, 2025: Budapest, Hungary: Budapest Aréna
• May 31, 2025: Prague, Czech Republic: Letnany Airport
• June 1, 2025: Bratislava, Slovakia: TIPOS Arena
• June 5, 2025: Trondheim, Norway: Trondheim Rocks (Festival)
• June 7, 2025: Stavanger, Norway: SR-Bank Arena
• June 9, 2025: Copenhagen, Denmark: Royal Arena
• June 12, 2025: Stockholm, Sweden: 3Arena
• June 13, 2025: Stockholm, Sweden: 3Arena
• June 16, 2025: Helsinki, Finland: Olympic Stadium
• June 19, 2025: Dessel, Belgium: Graspop Metal Meeting
• June 21, 2025: Birmingham, England: Utilita Arena
• June 22, 2025: Manchester, England: Co-op Live
• June 25, 2025: Dublin, Ireland: Malahide Castle
• June 28, 2025: London, England: London Stadium
• June 30, 2025: Glasgow, Scotland: OVO Hydro
• July 3, 2025: Belfort, France: Eurockéennes Festival
• July 5, 2025: Madrid, Spain: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• July 6, 2025: Lisbon, Portugal: MEO Arena
• July 9, 2025: Zurich, Switzerland: Hallenstadion
• July 11, 2025: Gelsenkirchen, Germany: Veltins-Arena
• July 13, 2025: Padova, Italy: Stadio Euganeo
• July 15, 2025: Bremen, Germany: Bürgerweide
• July 17, 2025: Vienna, Austria: Ernst Happel Stadium
• July 19, 2025: Paris, France: Paris La Défense Arena
• July 20, 2025: Paris, France: Paris La Défense Arena
• July 23, 2025: Arnhem, Netherlands: GelreDome
• July 25, 2025: Frankfurt, Germany: Deutsche Bank Park
• July 26, 2025: Stuttgart, Germany: Cannstatter Wasen
• July 29, 2025: Berlin, Germany: Waldbühne
• July 30, 2025: Berlin, Germany: Waldbühne
• August 2, 2025: Warsaw, Poland: PGE Narodowy

2. Guns N’Roses

Hard rock legends Guns N’ Roses will make their way to Europe in 2025. Fans can expect high-energy shows, iconic hits, and a chance to see the legendary band live once again. Known for their powerful stage presence, the band will bring their signature sound, combining classic rock anthems with their latest music. Don’t miss the chance to catch them in major cities across Europe this summer!

Guns N’ Roses 2025 Europe Tour Dates:

• June 6, 2025: Coimbra, PT: Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
• June 9, 2025: Barcelona, ES: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
• June 12, 2025: Florence, IT: Florence Rocks
• June 15, 2025: Hradec Králové, CZ: Rock for People
• June 18, 2025: Düsseldorf, DE: Merkur Spiel-Arena
• June 20, 2025: Munich, DE: Allianz Arena
• June 23, 2025: Birmingham, GB: Villa Park
• June 26, 2025: London, GB: Wembley Stadium
• June 29, 2025: Aarhus, DK: Eskelunden
• July 2, 2025: Trondheim, NO: Granåsen Ski Centre
• July 4, 2025: Stockholm, SE: Strawberry Arena
• July 7, 2025: Tampere, FI: Ratina Stadium
• July 10, 2025: Kaunas, LT: Darius and Girėnas Stadium
• July 12, 2025: Warsaw, PL: PGE Narodowy
• July 15, 2025: Budapest, HU: Ferenc Puskás Stadium
• July 18, 2025: Belgrade, RS: USCE Park
• July 21, 2025: Sofia, BG: Vasil Levski Stadium
• July 24, 2025: Vienna, AT: Ernst Happel Stadium
• July 28, 2025: Luxembourg City, LU: Luxembourg Open Air
• July 31, 2025: Wacken, DE: Wacken Open Air

3. Judas Priest

Judas Priest, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, is set to return to Europe in 2025 for a highly anticipated tour. Known for their powerful sound, iconic riffs, and Rob Halford’s legendary vocals, the band will bring their electrifying live performance to fans across the continent. With classics like “Breaking the Law” and “Painkiller” in their setlist, Judas Priest’s 2025 tour promises to be a must-see event for metalheads worldwide. Get ready for a night of pure heavy metal mastery!

Judas Priest 2025 Europe Tour Dates:

• June 14: Hamar, NO: Tjuvholmen Arena
• June 17: Stuttgart, DE: Schleyerhalle
• June 18: Frankfurt, DE: Hessentag Festival
• July 1: Ferrara, IT: Summer Festival
• July 3: Zurich, CH: Hallenstadion
• July 7: Łódź, PL: Atlas Arena
• July 10: Rättvik, SE: Dalhalla
• July 13: Munich, DE: Olympiahalle
• July 15: Carcassonne, FR: Festival de Carcassonne
• July 17: Sion, CH: Sion Sous Les Etoiles
• July 19: Luxembourg City, LU: Rockhal
• July 20: Oberhausen, DE: Rudolf-Weber-Arena
• July 5: Hannover, DE: Heinz von Heiden Arena

4. Korn

Korn has left a lasting impact on the rock and metal scene. Fans can expect an intense, high-energy live experience during their 2025 European tour, which will see them performing in several countries across Europe, including major stops in Germany.

Korn 2025 Europe Tour Dates:

• June 3: Hannover, DE: ZAG Arena
• June 4: Sölvesborg, SE: Sweden Rock Festival
• June 6: Nürnberg, DE: Rock im Park
• June 6: Nürburg, DE: Rock am Ring
• June 10: Leipzig, DE: QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA
• June 11: Nickelsdorf, AT: Nova Rock Festival
• June 11: Derby, UK: Download Festival
• June 13: Florence, IT: Ippodromo del Visarno
• June 19: Clisson, FR: Hellfest
• June 19: Dessel, BE: Graspop Metal Meeting
• June 20: Landgraaf, NL: Pinkpop Festival
• June 25: Viveiro, ES: Resurrection Fest
• June 27: Lisbon, PT: Evil Live Festival

5. Linkin Park

Linkin Park’s upcoming 2025 European tour promises to bring their signature powerful performances to fans. Expect a mix of their iconic hits and newer material as they take the stage in several key cities across Europe. 

Linkin Park 2025 Europe Tour Dates:

• June 12, 2025: Nickelsdorf, AT: Rock for People Festival
• June 14, 2025: Hradec Králové, CZ: Rock for People Festival
• June 16, 2025: Hanover, DE: Heinz-Von-Heiden Arena
• June 18, 2025: Berlin, DE: Olympiastadion
• June 20, 2025: Bern, CH: Bernexpo
• June 22, 2025: Clisson, FR: Hellfest
• June 24, 2025: Milan, IT: I-DAYS Festival
• June 26, 2025: Arnhem, NL: Gelredome
• June 28, 2025: London, UK: Wembley Stadium
• July 1, 2025: Düsseldorf, DE: Merkur Spiel Arena
• July 3, 2025: Werchter, BE: Rock Werchter Festival
• July 5, 2025: Gdynia, PL: Open’er Festival
• July 8, 2025: Frankfurt, DE: Deutsche Bank Park
• July 9, 2025: Frankfurt, DE: Deutsche Bank Park
• July 11, 2025: Paris, FR: Stade de France

6. AC/DC

AC/DC is set to hit the road again in 2025 with their highly anticipated Power Up tour after a break from touring. Their last major tour was in 2016-2017, and since then, the band faced lineup changes, including the addition of new bassist Chris Chaney. The 2025 European leg kicks off in Prague on June 26 and wraps up in Edinburgh on August 21, marking their return to the stage after several years of absence.

AC/DC 2025 Europe Tour Dates:

June 26, 2025: Prague, CZ: Airport Letnany
June 30, 2025: Berlin, DE: Olympiastadion
July 4, 2025: Warsaw, PL: PGE Narodowy
July 8, 2025: Düsseldorf, DE: Open Air Park
July 12, 2025: Madrid, ES: Metropolitano Stadium
July 20, 2025: Imola, IT: Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari
July 24, 2025: Tallinn, EE: Song Festival Grounds
July 28, 2025: Gothenburg, SE: Ullevi
August 5, 2025: Oslo, NO: Bjerke Racecourse
August 9, 2025: Paris, FR: Stade De France
August 17, 2025: Karlsruhe, DE: Messe Karlsruhe / Peter-Gross-Bau Real
August 21, 2025: Edinburgh, GB: Murrayfield Stadium

7. P.O.D

P.O.D. (Payable on Death) has been a staple in the nu-metal scene since the late ’90s, blending heavy metal with reggae, hip hop, and hard rock influences. Their 2025 tour will bring their signature sound to stages across Europe, where fans can expect high-energy shows, including hits like “Alive” and “Youth of the Nation.” This is a tour you won’t want to miss if you’re a fan of powerful music and a passionate stage presence!

P.O.D. 2025 Europe tour dates:

March 22, 2025: Sofia, BG: Arena Sofia (Столичен Колодрум Сердика)
March 24, 2025: Bucharest, RO: Laminor Arena
March 26, 2025: Budapest, HU: Barba Negra
March 27, 2025: Gliwice, PL: PREZERO ARENA GLIWICE
March 29, 2025: Vienna, AT: Gasometer
March 30, 2025: Zagreb, HR: Boćarski Dom
April 1, 2025: Leipzig, DE: Haus Auensee
April 2, 2025: Munich, DE: Zenith
April 4, 2025: Berlin, DE: Columbiahalle
April 5, 2025: Offenbach, DE: Stadthalle Offenbach
April 7, 2025: London, GB: Eventim Apollo
April 9, 2025: Brussels, BE: Forest National
April 11, 2025: Hamburg, DE: Inselparkhalle
April 12, 2025: Oberhausen, DE: Turbinenhalle
April 13, 2025: Tilburg, NL: Poppodium 013
April 16, 2025: Prague, CZ: ROXY Prague
April 18, 2025: Warsaw, PL: Progresja

8. Halestorm

Halestorm has been rocking audiences worldwide with its hard-hitting sound and distinctive vocals from lead singer Lzzy Hale. Known for their bold approach to hard rock and their electrifying performances, Halestorm is a band that leaves a lasting impression. Fans can expect a dynamic setlist full of anthems and high-energy moments on their upcoming tour.

Halestorm 2025 Europe tour dates:

May 27, 2025: Budapest, HU: Sportarena
May 28, 2025: Budapest, HU: Sportarena
May 31, 2025: Prague, CZ: Letany Airport
June 1, 2025: Bratislava, SK: O’Nepelu Arena
June 3, 2025: Leipzig, DE: Felsenkeller
June 5, 2025: Trondheim, NO: Trondheim Rocks
June 7, 2025: Stavanger, NO: Viking Stadium
June 9, 2025: Copenhagen, DK: Royal Arena
June 12, 2025: Stockholm, SE: 3Arena
June 13, 2025: Stockholm, SE: 3Arena
June 16, 2025: Helsinki, FI: Olympic Stadium
June 18, 2025: Tallinn, EE: Helitehas
June 19, 2025: Riga, LV: Palladium
June 23, 2025: Lille, FR: Aeronef
June 25, 2025: Dublin, IE: Malahide Castle
June 28, 2025: London, GB: London Stadium
July 1, 2025: Lausanne, CH: Les Docks
July 2, 2025: Eindhoven, NL: Effenaar

9. Lacuna Coil

Lacuna Coil, one of the best gothic metal bands, is coming to Europe in 2025. With their haunting melodies and powerful lyrics, Lacuna Coil members have earned a dedicated following. On their 2025 tour, fans can look forward to experiencing their dark, atmospheric sound live on stage!

Lacuna Coil 2025 Europe tour dates:

Jun 15: Lignano Sabbiadoro, IT: Arena Alpe Adria
Jun 27: Tallinn, EE: Tallinn Rock Festival
Jul 6: Lucca, IT: Lucca Summer Festival
Aug 7: Walton-on-Trent, UK: Bloodstock Open Air
Aug 8: Walton-on-Trent, UK: Catton Park
Oct 11: Meisenthal, FR: La Boîte Noire
Oct 12: Paris, FR: Elysee Montmartre
Oct 14: Ramonville St Agne, FR: Le Bikini
Oct 16: Madrid, ES: La Riviera
Oct 18: Seville, ES: Sala Custom
Oct 20: Barcelona, ES: Sala Apolo

10. Queensrÿche

Queensrÿche, known for their progressive metal sound, will be making limited stops in Europe in 2025. They will be performing in Poland and Germany as part of their tour. The 2025 tour marks another chance for longtime followers and new listeners alike to experience Queensrÿche’s iconic sound live. Be sure to catch them in these two European countries for an unforgettable performance.

Queensrÿche 2025 Europe tour dates:

• Feb 25, 2025: Warsaw, Poland, Klub Proxima
• Feb 26, 2025: Berlin, Germany, Metropol
• Feb 28, 2025: Hamburg, Germany, Fabrik

This list will be updated!