Dead phone batteries during concerts are frustrating, but missing presale opportunities for legacy rock tours? That’s devastating. Cheap Trick just solved half that problem by adding 11 new dates to their already-packed 2025 schedule, with several shows joining Heart’s Royal Flush Tour—proving that strategic partnerships keep veteran acts thriving in an increasingly crowded concert market.
The freshly announced run spans October through December, hitting regional theaters, casinos, and music halls from Anaheim to Green Bay. These aren’t afterthought venues either. The band’s booking strategy targets intimate spaces where their power-pop anthems can breathe, rather than chasing stadium spectacle. Several dates integrate with Heart’s Royal Flush Tour, creating double-headliner value for fans craving maximum nostalgia per show.
Getting Your Tickets
The presale window opens Wednesday with insider access for dedicated fans.
Your shot at early access starts Wednesday, August 20 at 10AM using code CTLIVE, running through Thursday at 10PM. General sales begin Friday, August 22 at 10AM. The timing coincides with their New York State Fair appearances in Rhinebeck and Syracuse, suggesting strategic regional testing before announcing larger markets. Smart money gets presale codes—these shows will likely sell fast given the limited venue capacities.
Japan’s Farewell Moment
September and October dates in Japan carry deep historical weight for the band.
The tour’s emotional centerpiece happens in Japan, with farewell shows in Osaka (September 29) and Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan (October 1). These venues launched Cheap Trick into rock history with their explosive 1978 live album. After decades of Japanese touring, these goodbye concerts feel genuinely significant—not manufactured sentiment, but earned closure with audiences who embraced the band before America caught up.
New Album, Classic Setlists
Fresh studio material won’t interrupt the nostalgia machine this year.
Robin Zander confirmed their new LP “All Washed Up” nears completion, describing it as “good, bad and ugly… just like our other records.” Yet these 2025 shows will spotlight familiar classics rather than debut tracks. That’s smart touring economics—fans pay to sing along to “I Want You to Want Me,” not learn new material. The album can wait; the touring window won’t stay open forever.
