SZA and Kendrick Lamar are set to embark on their co-headlining Grand National Tour, starting April 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. This marks a significant milestone for both artists, as it’s their first stadium tour together. The tour will support Lamar’s sixth studio album, “GNX,” released in November 2024, featuring collaborations with SZA on tracks like “Luther” and “Gloria.”
SZA’s Enthusiasm for the Collaboration
During a recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on March 11, SZA expressed her excitement about the upcoming tour with Lamar. She described the tour as an “insane” experience and referred to Lamar as a “wizard” in the music industry, highlighting his unique and solitary artistic methods.
A History of Successful Collaborations
SZA and Lamar’s musical partnership has yielded successful collaborations in the past. Their joint efforts include tracks like “Babylon,” “Doves in the Wind,” and the Grammy-nominated “All the Stars” from the “Black Panther” soundtrack. Their recent collaborations, “Gloria” and “Luther,” have gained significant attention, with “Luther” debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tour Dates and Venues
The Grand National Tour will cover 39 shows across North America and Europe. In North America, the tour will visit major cities, including Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. The European leg includes stops in cities like Cologne, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Paris, Cardiff, London, Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, Warsaw, and Stockholm. The tour is scheduled to conclude on August 9, 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Tickets for the Grand National Tour have been in high demand. Presale events began in December 2024, with general ticket sales opening shortly after.
The Grand National Tour represents a significant event in the music industry, bringing together two of today’s most influential artists. Fans eagerly await the innovative performances that SZA and Kendrick Lamar are known for, making this tour one of the most anticipated events of 2025.