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We're so excited, we're doing backflips.
After headlining at Coachella and serving as the musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live,' Benson Boone officially announced his forthcoming 'American Heart Tour.'
The nationwide arena trek comes in support of his new album, 'American Heart,' which hits shelves on June 20. As of now, the mustachioed 22-year-old's only released two singles — 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else' and 'Mystical Magical' — both of which he performed on 'SNL.'
While on the road, the 'Beautiful Things' singer will make a single Big Apple stop when he drops into NYC's Madison Square Garden on Friday, Sept. 5.
However, that's not the only New York action he has planned this year.
Prior to the tour, Boone will take the stage at Canandaigua's Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 5. The next night, he swings into Queens' annual Governor's Ball for a set. Other big names on this year's bill include Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator and Hozier among others.
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Benson Boone tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Benson Boone festival appearances 2025
On top of the tour, Boone has six (!) festival appearances lined up this summer. To find the one that piques your interest most, we've got everything you need to know about each of them here:
Benson Boone festival dates BottleRock Festival
May 23-25 at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, CA
Green Day, Justin Timberlake, Noah Kahan, Ice Cube, Khruangbin Governors Ball
June 6-8 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Flushing, NY
Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler The Creator, Hozier, Glass Animals, Clairo Summertime Ball
June 15 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB
Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Tate McRae, Reneé Rapp, Jessie J Summerfest
June 19 through July 5 at venues all over Milwaukee
Def Leppard, Hozier, James Taylor, The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion Festival d'ete de Quebec
July 3-13 at Plains of Abraham in Villa de Quebec, QC, CA
Rod Stewart, Avril Lavigne, Def Leppard, Hozier, Shania Twain Bourbon and Beyond
Sept. 11-14 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY
Phish, Noah Kahan, Sturgill Simpson, The Lumineers, Megan Moroney
Benson Boone set list
Although the set list will likely change quite a bit once 'American Heart' is out, here's a look at what Boone played at the final show of his 'Fireworks and Rollerblades World Tour' in New Zealand on Jan. 24.
01.) 'Intro'
02.) 'Be Someone'
03.) 'Coffee Cake'
04.) 'Drunk In My Mind'
05.) 'Cry'
06.) 'Pretty Slowly'
07.) 'There She Goes'
08.) 'Slow It Down'
09.) 'Friend'
10.) 'Hello Love'
11.) 'What Was'
12.) 'In the Stars'
13.) 'To Love Someone'
14.) 'Forever and a Day'
15.) 'GHOST TOWN'
16.) 'Young American Heart'
17.) 'Beautiful Things'
The above comes courtesy of Set List FM.
Benson Boone new music
As noted above, Boone has released two singles ahead of the June 20 release of 'American Heart.'
First up, he dropped the sleek, hard-charging 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else,' which we'd argue is destined to be a fan favorite at live shows. The singalong chorus and hair-raising tempo changes are sure to get even the most stone-faced concertgoer bopping along in no time. We know they worked on us.
Then, in late April, the Washington State native unveiled the dreamy '70s throwback 'Mystical Magical.' Its honey-dripped vocals mixed with twinkly, deceptively simple piano builds to an Electric Light Orchestra-like falsetto crescendo that snaps the laid-back tune into sharp focus. For our money, this is pop rock at its finest. Catchy, lightweight and incredibly danceable. We're fully onboard.
For a sneak peek at what these songs sound like live, you can see Boone's performance of both tracks on 'SNL' below.
Huge stars on tour in 2025
A number of iconic acts are hitting stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters all over North America this year.
Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss these next few months.
• Jonas Brothers
• The Driver Era
• Coldplay
• Teddy Swims
• The Weeknd
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest stars on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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