U2 Returns to Conquer the World: The Global Tour 2025 — Watch Here
After years of speculation, anticipation, and worldwide excitement, U2 — one of the most iconic rock bands in history — has officially announced their Global Tour 2025, marking one of the most ambitious and emotionally charged concert events of the decade. From Dublin to Tokyo, New York to Johannesburg, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. are set to once again conquer the world with their signature sound, revolutionary visuals, and timeless message of unity, love, and resilience.
This tour isn’t just another rock tour — it’s a global celebration of U2’s legacy and a bold new chapter in their legendary journey. The announcement was made in grand U2 fashion: through a surprise live broadcast streamed simultaneously across multiple platforms, with Bono declaring, “We’ve been waiting for the right moment to bring this music back to the world. That moment is now.”
A Return Years in the Making
The Global Tour 2025 marks U2’s first full-scale world tour since their monumental Joshua Tree 30th Anniversary Tour in 2017–2019 and the limited Las Vegas residency at the Sphere in 2023. Fans have been eager for a proper international comeback, and now, after a long hiatus and health challenges faced by drummer Larry Mullen Jr., the band is ready to hit the road stronger than ever.
Mullen’s return to the drum kit is particularly emotional for fans. After sitting out the Vegas residency due to back surgery, his reappearance in the tour teaser video, drumming in an empty stadium, sent waves of excitement across social media. The Edge added in a recent interview: “Larry’s back, Bono’s inspired, and we’ve been writing and rehearsing with a fire we haven’t felt in years. It feels like 1987 again.”
Global Tour 2025 — The Vision
Titled simply “U2: The Global Tour”, the production is described as an immersive, planet-wide experience — blending live performance, cutting-edge visuals, and environmental consciousness. The stage design, rumored to be inspired by Earth’s shape itself, features a massive globe-shaped LED structure surrounding the band, symbolizing unity and connection.
Bono revealed that the tour’s concept is rooted in hope and renewal:
“This tour is about connection — to each other, to the planet, to our shared humanity. We’ve been apart for too long. It’s time to sing together again.”
Expect the setlist to include fan-favorite anthems such as “With or Without You,” “Beautiful Day,” “One,” and “Vertigo,” alongside new material from their upcoming project rumored to be titled “Songs of Ascent.”
Tour Dates and Locations
The U2 Global Tour 2025 will span across six continents and more than 70 shows, beginning in Dublin, Ireland — their home city — in May 2025 before heading to:
- Europe: London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam
- North America: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Mexico City
- South America: São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago
- Africa: Johannesburg, Cairo, Lagos
- Asia: Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Mumbai
- Oceania: Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland
Each region will feature unique collaborations with local artists and community organizations, emphasizing U2’s long-standing commitment to social activism and global unity.
A Technological and Musical Revolution
True to U2’s reputation for innovation, this tour will push the boundaries of live performance once again. The band has partnered with the creative minds behind the Sphere production to design a 360-degree interactive stage experience, where fans can be part of the show through synchronized visuals and augmented reality.
Concertgoers can also expect U2’s signature use of large-scale storytelling — mixing music, film, and activism. The tour’s visuals are expected to highlight urgent global themes such as climate change, human rights, and unity in diversity.
Bono hinted that the show will feature moments of “intimate humanity amid the spectacle,” including acoustic performances, surprise guests, and spontaneous fan interactions.
“Songs of Ascent” — The Album Connection
The timing of the tour coincides with growing rumors that U2’s long-delayed album “Songs of Ascent” will finally see release in early 2025. Described by Bono as “a spiritual companion” to Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, the album reportedly explores themes of faith, renewal, and transcendence.
Fans have speculated that the new single “Light Above All Things” will debut during the tour’s kickoff in Dublin. If so, it would mark the first new U2 material since their 2023 compilation Songs of Surrender.
Tickets, Streaming, and Global Access
Tickets for the Global Tour 2025 will go on sale starting November 15, 2025, with exclusive early access for U2.com subscribers. The band has also announced that select shows will be live-streamed worldwide, allowing millions of fans to “watch here” — via YouTube and Apple Music — bringing the magic of U2’s live performance to audiences everywhere.
Fans who can’t attend in person will be able to experience the concerts through “U2: Live From Earth”, a special streaming series capturing highlights from each continent, alongside behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
A Message of Unity for a Divided World
As the world continues to face challenges — from political division to climate crises — U2’s return feels timely and necessary. Bono’s voice, as always, carries both urgency and hope.
“Rock ’n’ roll was never just about noise — it’s about making sense of the chaos,” he said. “The Global Tour is about reminding people that we’re still connected — that music can still heal.”
U2’s impact transcends generations, and The Global Tour 2025 promises to reaffirm why their music continues to resonate with millions across the globe.
The Legacy Continues
As one of the most influential bands in modern music, U2’s return is not just a concert series — it’s an event of global unity, artistry, and reflection. Whether you watch live or online, this tour will remind fans everywhere why U2 remains not only a band but a movement.
The Global Tour 2025 is shaping up to be more than just a comeback — it’s a reawakening. So get ready to witness history, feel the sound, and join the world in singing once again.
U2 Returns to Conquer the World — and this time, everyone’s invited.
Watch the full announcement and upcoming concert livestreams — only on the official U2 channels.
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