By Mummy Grace 
2025 Bay Area Concert Highlights: Metallica, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and More
The Bay Area live music scene is already heating up in 2025, with an exciting lineup of concerts on the horizon. While surprises like a Talking Heads reunion or AC/DC local dates remain uncertain, several major acts have locked in performances that fans won’t want to miss. Here’s a look at five of the most anticipated shows this year:
Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Riding high on Kendrick’s acclaimed GNX album and SZA’s chart-topping SOS, this co-headlining tour is shaping up to be the must-see show of 2025. SZA’s Oakland Arena concert in 2023 was declared the year’s best by critics, and fans can expect nothing less this time around.
Details:
Date: May 29
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco
Tickets: $311 and up at Ticketmaster
Metallica
After two years of touring without a Bay Area stop, Metallica finally brings their M72 Tour to their hometown. Their shows at SoFi Stadium in 2023 were nothing short of spectacular, and fans can expect a similar energy at Levi’s Stadium.
Details:
Dates: June 20 and 22
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Tickets: Two-day passes from $189; single-day tickets available January 17 at Ticketmaster
Zach Bryan
The country star headlines the 2025 Golden Gate Park Concerts series, alongside Kings of Leon and more. Known for his heartfelt lyrics and electrifying performances, Bryan’s show will cap off a summer of incredible live music in San Francisco.
Details:
Date: August 15
Venue: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Tickets: $199.70–$479.70 at GoldenGateParkConcerts.com
Tate McRae
Canadian pop sensation Tate McRae launches her first arena tour, Miss Possessive, in support of her highly anticipated third album, So Close to What. With her rapid rise, McRae is one to watch in 2025.
Details:
Date: September 24
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
Tickets: $132 and up at Ticketmaster
Dua Lipa
Dance-pop queen Dua Lipa returns with her Radical Optimism Tour. Her last Bay Area appearance during the Future Nostalgia Tour was a crowd-pleaser, and fans can expect another dazzling performance this fall.
Details:
Dates: October 11–12
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
Tickets: $198 and up at Ticketmaster
From rap and R&B powerhouses to rock legends and rising pop stars, the Bay Area concert calendar is already packed with unmissable events. Get your tickets now—2025 promises to be a year of unforgettable music.