The legendary Red Hot Summer Tour has just dropped its Series 2 lineup for 2025, headlined by none other than the bearded rock icons ZZ Top.
Joining them for the series are a blistering mix of rock and blues heavyweights, including George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Australian punk-rock legends The Living End, and a powerhouse lineup of local favourites Baby Animals, Rose Tattoo, and Dallas Frasca.
ZZ Top’s addition to the tour marks a major moment for fans, with the Texas trio returning to Australia after years of keeping their legacy alive post-Dusty Hill’s passing. Now with Elwood Francis stepping into bass duties, the band remains a must-see act. Their gritty blues rock—iconic tracks like ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ and ‘La Grange’—continues to resonate with diehard fans and new listeners alike.
Tour Dates for Series 2
- Saturday, 26 April 2025 – Bendigo Racecourse, Bendigo
- Sunday, 27 April 2025 – Mornington Racecourse, Mornington
- Saturday, 3 May 2025 – Roche Estate, Hunter Valley
- Sunday, 4 May 2025 – Stuart Park, Wollongong
- Saturday, 10 May 2025 – Sandstone Point Hotel, Bribie Island
Tickets go on sale 9 December 2024, so fans will want to set their alarms now to avoid missing out on what promises to be an unforgettable tour.
ZZ Top Headline Shows
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 – AEC Arena, Adelaide
Thursday, 1 May 2025 – Langley Park, Perth
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 – ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney
Saturday, 17 May 2025 – Spark Arena, Auckland
Sunday, 18 May 2025 – TSB Arena, Wellington
*George Thorogood and the Destroyers Supporting
Mastercard Pre-Sale: 12pm Wed, Dec 4 until 12pm Fri, Dec 6
Live Nation Pre-Sale: 12pm Fri, Dec 6 until 12pm Mon, Dec 9
Ticket Agent Pre-Sale: 1pm Fri, Dec 6 until 12pm Mon, Dec 9
GENERAL TICKETS ON SALE 1PM MON, DEC 9
For more information head to livenation.co.nz and livenation.com.au
Red Hot Summer Tour Series 1 Recap
Before Series 2 kicks off, the Red Hot Summer Tour will set the stage with Series 1, headlined by Australian rock royalty Icehouse. This series sees Noiseworks, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi, and Bachelor Girl take the reins, kicking off in January 2025 and rolling across the country until March. The Series 1 lineup reads like a celebration of Australian rock history, spanning decades of anthems and unforgettable live acts.
Series 1 Dates:
- Saturday, 4 January 2025 – Mornington Racecourse, Mornington VIC
- Saturday, 11 January 2025 – Mary Anne Reserve, Manum SA*
- Saturday, 1 February 2025 – Park Beach Reserve, Coffs Harbour NSW
- Saturday, 8 February 2025 – Broadwater Parklands, Southport QLD
- Saturday, 15 February 2025 – Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie NSW
- Saturday, 22 February 2025 – Berry Showground, Berry NSW*
- Saturday, 22 March 2025 – Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley WA
- Saturday, 29 March 2025 – Gateway Lakes, Wodonga VIC
The addition of ZZ Top in Series 2 feels like a natural progression, turning up the heat after Series 1 primes fans with some of the best Aussie acts. With Baby Animals making appearances in both legs of the tour, they’re sure to keep the momentum alive from January through May.
For full details and ticket information, visit the Red Hot Summer Tour website.
Watch: ZZ TOP at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood – 10/03/2024
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