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AC/DC PWR UP Tour 2025 Live at Rose Bowl Pasadena – Full Event Guide
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Are you ready to rock? AC/DC is back and louder than ever, and on April 18, 2025, the legendary band will shake the very foundation of the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. After nearly a decade away from U.S. stages, their return marks a historic moment in rock ‘n’ roll.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
- Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM
- Venue: Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Tour: PWR/UP (Power Up) North American Tour 2025
- Special Guest: The Pretty Reckless
- Tickets: From $59.50 to $225.00 (standard) with premium tickets priced significantly higher
“This isn’t just a concert—it’s a seismic celebration of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.”
Ticket Information
Tickets are selling out fast across platforms like Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Live Nation. Here’s what you need to know:
- StubHub prices start at $336 and spike to over $10,000 for front-row and VIP packages
- Ticket Policy: Everyone aged 3 and older needs a full-price ticket; children under 2 enter free if on an adult’s lap
- Mobile Ticketing: Add your tickets to your mobile wallet for smoother entry
A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s education programs, making each purchase a contribution to music’s future.
Meet the Band – 2025 Lineup
AC/DC’s core remains intact and powerful. Here’s who will be on stage:
- Brian Johnson – Lead vocals, back after overcoming hearing loss
- Angus Young – Lead guitar, co-founding icon and the soul of AC/DC
- Stevie Young – Rhythm guitar, carrying the Young family legacy forward
- Matt Laug – Drums, bringing a thunderous beat
- Chris Chaney – Bass, known for his time with Jane’s Addiction
This lineup combines legacy, energy, and precision—exactly what fans crave.
Tour Background – A Comeback Like No Other
The Power Up Tour is named after AC/DC’s 2020 album Power Up, a powerful tribute to the late Malcolm Young. The album roared to No. 1 in 21 countries and racked up three Grammy nominations:
- Best Rock Album
- Best Rock Performance
- Best Music Video for “Shot In The Dark”
This North American leg follows a sold-out European run in 2024 that turned stadiums into roaring temples of rock. Pasadena is next.
Full North American Tour Schedule
The Pasadena show is just one thunderous night on a 13-city stadium sweep:
- April 10 – Minneapolis, MN @ US Bank Stadium
- April 14 – Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium
- April 18 – Pasadena, CA @ Rose Bowl
- April 22 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
- April 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
- April 30 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
- May 4 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium
- May 8 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Acrisure Stadium
- May 12 – Landover, MD @ Northwest Stadium
- May 16 – Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium
- May 20 – Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium
- May 24 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
- May 28 – Cleveland, OH @ Huntington Bank Field
The Pretty Reckless – Opening Act
Kicking off the night with raw energy and modern rock flair, The Pretty Reckless joins as the opening act. Formed in 2009 and fronted by Taylor Momsen, this band has grown from post-grunge roots to hard rock royalty.
Albums like Light Me Up and Death by Rock and Roll show their versatility, and their inclusion makes this a double-headliner-level experience.
What Fans Are Saying
Fan chatter is exploding across forums like ACDCfans.net and Reddit. Highlights include:
- Excitement over setlists rumored to blend Back In Black classics with Power Up hits
- Meetups at local Pasadena bars pre-show
- Photos and seating views shared in advance on fan threads
“I’ve waited 20 years to see AC/DC live, and this is THE tour to witness.” – Fan comment on Reddit
Legacy and Impact
This isn’t just a concert—it’s a history lesson in rock. Here’s why:
- AC/DC’s debut was December 31, 1973, in Sydney
- They’ve sold over 200 million albums globally
- Back In Black is the third-best-selling album of all time (50+ million copies worldwide)
- Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003
Their last U.S. tour (2015–16’s Rock or Bust) saw Axl Rose step in for Johnson due to health issues. This time, Johnson is back in full force.
A Night to Remember
With just two days to go, Pasadena is about to witness rock history. AC/DC’s return to the Rose Bowl promises a night of blazing guitars, explosive energy, and a crowd of thousands roaring in unison.
Don’t miss it.
Related Links:
- Buy Tickets – Ticketmaster
- Tour Info – AC/DC Official
- Event Details – Rose Bowl
- Fan Forum – ACDCfans.net
- Power Up Album – Wikipedia
