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Japan’s metal phenomenon, BABYMETAL, gears up for its largest European tour to date as special guests include Poppy and Bambie Thug. The group announced that this will be one of the most awaited moments of its career to date, promising fans a new era in the evolution of their music:.
One of those bands really standing out with something of its unique fusing of heavy metal culture with kawaii (cute) culture, indeed BABYMETAL seems to hook a larger audience from all parts of the world. They teased fans with the promise of “the METALVERSE will expand,” and that “this tour goes to a world that we have never experienced.” The big project will see them bringing the full arena show for the first time to Europe and promising a performance that will be “the most spectacular one yet”.
This tour will take place in the month of May 2025, and it will traverse several of the big European cities as well as the United Kingdom. According to a press release announcing the event, the live show promises to “redraw the BABYMETAL live music experience” for all people across the whole continent. High-energy performances, elaborate choreography, and powerful visuals together make up the musical spectacle that is BABYMETAL- an experience that no one would forget even long after the final encore.
Experimental pop, metal, and alternative sound from Poppy will be added to this groundbreaking lineup. With her unique style and genre-bending music, she has fit the perfect bill for the tour. And then get ready to witness earth-shattering tunes with one of the most exciting acts that is bound to make waves with genre-smashing sound–upcoming Bambie Thug. Together, these acts will present a larger-than-life, genre-defying night of music that cuts across fans in the various genres.
The tour kicks off on May 10 in Brussels, Belgium, at the Forest National arena before crisscrossing the European mainland through Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, and France before wrapping up with the final headlining show on May 30 at London’s The O2. It is going to be a perfect finale to what will turn out to be one of the most interesting tours of 2025. Here is the complete list of dates:
BABYMETAL 2025 European & UK Tour Dates
10 May – Brussels, Forest National, Belgium
12 May – Hamburg, Barclays Arena, Germany
13 May – Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome, Netherlands
16 May – Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle, Germany
17 May – Berlin, Velodrom, Germany
19 May – Krakow, Tauron Arena, Poland
20 May – Nüremberg, Arena Nürenberger, Germany
May 22 – Zurich, The Hall, Switzerland
May 25 – Madrid, Vistalegre, Spain
May 26 – Barcelona, Poble Espanyol, Spain
May 28 – Paris, Zénith La Villette, France
May 30 – London, The O2, United Kingdom
Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 25. Fans will surely be treated to a fantastic experience, as the fan’s dedication and fervor surrounding this tour may make tickets sell quickly, so get yours while you can.
BABYMETAL: BABYMETAL has simply pushed metal to new exciting realms, infusing all their influences into something beautifully new. From their viral debut appearance to collaborations with top artists and high-profile festival appearances, they’ve been as unapologetically innovative and talked-about as the latest pristine sensation in the world of metal. With such a vast tour planned with artists like Poppy and Bambie Thug, this band signals a readiness to harness a much larger audience and confirm their position as global trailblazers in the metal genre.
At a recent interview, BABYMETAL hinted at the exciting future that could be expected from the band: “We’re going to start a new journey. I’m so excited to see what’s waiting for us.” Such a statement fueled speculations about new music, visuals, and possibly further world tours beyond Europe.
Far from being the simple string of concerts, this forthcoming European headline tour represents a step ahead for BABYMETAL in continuing to redefine the sound and place of the band in the music industry. European fans, as well as those in the UK, will, for the first time ever, be able to experience the awesome show that has been developing in Japan and across the world. End.
Don’t forget the dates for October 25. Be all set to savor an electrifying night of music in a city near you, as BABYMETAL, Poppy, and Bambie Thug will be performing live.
