David Lee Roth’s 2025 Tour Lands Two Night Run in NYC
Seems like David Lee Roth has decided that age is just a number painted on a drum kit. The Van Halen frontman officially unveiled his 2025 tour dates today, courtesy of a press release cited by the New York Post and confirmed by Pollstar. According to the announcement, Roth will bring his signature acrobatics and oversized drink orders to two New York venues next summer, hitting Madison Square Garden on June 12 and Radio City Music Hall on June 14.
Early-bird tickets went live this morning via Ticketmaster, with VIP packages promising meet-and-greets, limited-edition posters, and backstage audio commentary—because nothing says fun like overhearing your idol remind himself where he put his reading glasses. The presale kicked off at 10 a.m. ET for fan club members; general onsale starts this Friday, June 21 at noon ET. Prices range from a modest $59 for seats that guarantee you can at least glimpse Roth’s sequined jacket, up to $499 for front-row spots where yelling “Just a gigolo!” out of excitement is officially encouraged.
Roth, now 69, first teased a comeback on his Instagram with a black-and-white selfie captioned “One more lap,” a stunt that racked up over 200,000 likes in 24 hours. A savvy bit of self-promotion—or an elaborate Rorschach test for social media algorithms. Either way, the stunt lit up Twitter more effectively than any fire dancer he’s ever hired.
Tour producer Live Nation chimed in with a statement praising Roth’s “timeless energy” and pledging a “high-octane show.” Translation: expect plenty of splits, fiery stage props, and at least one airborne stool. Hardcore fans can opt for a “Diamond Package” at $999, which includes a signed LP of Roth’s latest solo effort and a backstage photo op—perfect for proving to your grandkids you once stood ten feet from a man who still believes spandex is a lifestyle choice.
Music insiders at Billboard say this tour follows a surprising vinyl sales bump—Roth’s Greatest Hits collection jumped 150 percent after his surprise appearances at Coachella and Bonnaroo last year. Turns out nostalgia isn’t dead; it’s just headbanging with a walker and fingering the volume knob for dear life.
For those calculating budget versus bragging rights, keep your eyes peeled on Ticketmaster and Live Nation alerts. Rumor has it there will be flash presales via American Express Cardmember Access on June 19—because fans love the thrill of beating bots, and AmEx loves the bait-and-switch.
Let’s face it, if you’re still debating whether you need another rock show in your life, just remember Roth’s tour comes with built-in cardio courtesy of light-up jumps and whiskey chugging contests. Tune in next time for more questionable stage dives and rock ’n’ roll midlife crises.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Pollstar, Billboard, Live Nation
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