On December 18, 2024, the city of St. Louis celebrated its beloved hip-hop icons, Nelly and the St. Lunatics, by presenting them with the Key to the City during Nelly’s Black & White Ball. The event was graced by notable figures, including Ashanti, Ne-Yo, Bow Wow, and Jermaine Dupri, with the honor being bestowed by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.
Mayor Jones expressed her admiration for Nelly, stating, “You’ve had an amazing year and an amazing career. I think we can all agree in this room that Nelly has put St. Louis on the map.”
In addition to this honor, Nelly has exciting plans for the future. He is set to embark on the highly anticipated “Where The Party At Tour” in 2025, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album, Country Grammar. The global tour kicks off on March 21 in New Zealand, with additional stops planned across Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States, making it Nelly’s most extensive tour to date.
This Live Nation-produced tour will feature an impressive lineup, including performances from Ja Rule, Eve, the St. Lunatics, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri, Chingy, and other surprise guests, ensuring an unforgettable celebration of hip-hop and R&B. Fans can look forward to reliving classics such as “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma,” and “Ride wit Me” at iconic venues like London’s O2 Arena and Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome.
Nelly expressed his excitement for the upcoming tour, saying, “Yo, ‘Where Da Party At Tour’ we are taking this tour worldwide — I got my folks with me Ja Rule, Jermaine Dupri, Eve, the St. Lunatics, and Fabolous — so you know it’s all 2025… LET’S GOOOOO..!!! Da Party AT…!!”
Tickets went on sale on December 13 at 10 a.m. local time via RealNelly.com, with presales starting on December 10. Fans have the option to purchase VIP packages that include exclusive meet-and-greets, premium seating, and even the chance to join Nelly on stage in select cities.
With a career that has transcended genres and generations, Nelly’s “Where The Party At Tour” promises to deliver high-energy performances and a nostalgic journey through his illustrious career.
WHERE THE PARTY AT 2025 TOUR DATES:
- AUS + NZ: Nelly, St. Lunatics, Chingy, Jermaine Dupri
- Canada: Nelly, Ja Rule, Chingy, Jermaine Dupri
- EU + UK: Nelly, Eve, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri
- US + Toronto: Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve, Chingy, Jermaine Dupri
Note: Some dates may not feature all artists and are subject to change.
Tour Dates:
- Fri Mar 21 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena
- Sat Mar 22 – Brisbane, AUS – Eaton’s Hill Hotel
- Tue Mar 25 – Sydney, AUS – Hordern Pavilion
- Thu Mar 27 – Melbourne, AUS – John Cain Arena
- Sat Mar 29 – Perth, AUS – HBF Stadium
- Fri Apr 11 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
- Sat Apr 12 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre
- Mon Apr 14 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
- Tue Apr 15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
- Fri Apr 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
- Sun Apr 20 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
- Mon Apr 21 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
- Tue Apr 22 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
- Thu Apr 24 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
- Sat May 24 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber-Arena
- Sun May 25 – Brussels, BE – ING Arena
- Mon May 26 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
- Wed May 28 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
- Thu May 29 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
- Sun Jun 01 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
- Mon Jun 02 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle
- Wed Jun 04 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
- Thu Jun 05 – London, UK – The O2
- Sat Jun 07 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
- Mon Jun 09 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
- Wed Jun 11 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
- Wed Jul 23 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
- Fri Jul 25 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
- Sat Jul 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- Sun Jul 27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
- Thu Jul 31 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
- Fri Aug 01 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
- Sat Aug 02 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
- Sun Aug 03 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- Tue Aug 05 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
- Wed Aug 06 – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest
- Fri Aug 08 – Oshkosh, WI – Crossroads 41 Festival
- Sat Aug 09 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- Sun Aug 10 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
- Wed Aug 13 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- Thu Aug 14 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
- Sat Aug 16 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
- Fri Aug 22 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
- Sat Aug 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
- Wed Aug 27 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Thu Aug 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- Thu Sep 04 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- Fri Sep 05 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
- Sat Sep 06 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre
- Tue Sep 09 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- Fri Sep 12 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
- Sat Sep 13 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
- Sun Sep 14 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
- Tue Sep 16 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
- Thu Sep 18 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater- Fri Sep 19 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
This extensive list of tour dates showcases Nelly’s commitment to bringing his iconic sound to fans all around the world. With a career that has shaped the landscape of hip-hop and R&B, the “Where The Party At Tour” is set to be a celebration of not only Nelly’s past hits but also the vibrant culture that he has contributed to over the years.
As the tour approaches, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for additional announcements regarding special guests and other exciting details. Nelly’s legacy is not just about the music; it’s about the connections he’s made and the memories he’s created with his audience.
Don’t miss out on the chance to see Nelly and his guests perform live. Be part of this historic tour as it marks a significant milestone in Nelly’s illustrious career.
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