Pantera is set to return to the UK in February 2025 for their first headline tour in over 20 years, with dates scheduled in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Dublin, and London. The tour will feature special guests Power Trip, adding an extra layer of intensity to the performances. Tickets are selling fast, so fans are encouraged to secure theirs now via the official Pantera website. The band’s upcoming shows promise to be unforgettable, celebrating their lasting impact on the heavy metal genre.
Pantera UK Tour 2025: A heavy metal comeback like no other
Legendary heavy metal band Pantera are set to make their long-awaited return to the UK in 2025, bringing their powerful sound to UK audiences for the first time in over 20 years. On 6 October 2024, the band announced their upcoming headlining tour, which began in Europe and headed to the UK in February 2025. The tour will include shows in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Dublin and London. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this excursion, especially as Pantera’s influence on the heavy steel scene remains unmatched.
What makes this excursion even more special is that Pantera can be joined by none other than Power Trip, a Texas thrash metal band, adding even more delight to an already hugely anticipated occasion. Pantera’s 2025 tour promises to be a huge experience for metal fans across Europe and the UK.
Full UK and European tour dates announced
The UK leg of Pantera’s tour will begin on February 18, 2025 in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro. The band will then head to Leeds, Birmingham and Dublin before finishing it all off with an epic show in London on 25th February 2025 at the iconic OVO Arena Wembley. With Power Trip as the supporting act, this tour is sure to bring an electrifying ecosystem to each venue.
Here are all the European and UK tour dates:
21 Jan 2025 Helsinki, FI at Ice Hall (Sold Out)
23 Jan 2025 Stockholm, SE at Hovet
24 Jan 2025 Oslo, NO at Spektrum (Sold Out)
26 Jan 2025 Copenhagen, DK at Royal Arena
28 Jan 2025 Amsterdam, NL at AFAS Live
31 Jan 2025 Ljubljana, SI at Arena Stožice
1 Feb 2025 Ostrava, CZ at Ostravar Aréna
3 Feb 2025 Budapest, HU at Budapest Arena
4 Feb 2025 Kraków, PL at Tauron Arena
6 Feb 2025 Hamburg, DE at Sporthalle
7 Feb 2025 Berlin, DE at Max-Schmeling-Halle
9 Feb 2025 Düsseldorf, DE at Mitsubishi Electric Halle
10 Feb 2025 Brussels, BE at Forest National
12 Feb 2025 Bologna, IT at Unipol Arena
13 Feb 2025 Zürich, CH at Hallenstadion
15 Feb 2025 Paris, FR at Adidas Arena
18 Feb 2025 Glasgow, UK at OVO Hydro
19 Feb 2025 Leeds, UK at First Direct Arena
21 Feb 2025 Dublin, IE at 3Arena
23 Feb 2025 Birmingham, UK at Resorts World Arena
25 Feb 2025 London, UK at OVO Arena Wembley
Pantera’s first UK tour in over two decades
Pantera’s last UK headline tour was more than two decades in the past, so their return in 2025 was a hugely significant event indeed. Fans who have been waiting years for the band’s comeback will surely flock to the halls in droves. Pantera have remained a cornerstone of the heavy steel genre, their albums influencing endless bands and cementing their popularity as icons in the metal community. The addition of Power Trip as an opening act provides an extra layer of excitement for the tour as the band is known for their hard-hitting thrash steel performances.
Why the Pantera 2025 tour is unmissable
This excursion is more than just a series of live performances; it’s a side of Panther’s lasting legacy. Known for their strong presence and aggressive sound, Pantera’s live music suggests this is a must-have experience for any metal fan. Whether you’ve been a fan since the 90s or just discovered their music more recently, this tour offers an unprecedented risk of seeing one of metal’s biggest bands live. With tracks like ‘Walk’, ‘Cowboys From Hell’ and ‘Cemetery Gates’ likely to make the setlist, fans can count on an unforgettable night of heavy metal.
Tickets are selling fast – get yours
Tickets for Pantera’s 2025 UK and European tour are now on sale, with several dates including Helsinki and Oslo already sold out. Given the band’s monstrous reputation and the long hiatus on the basis of their remaining UK dates, tickets are expected to sell quickly on the cutoff dates. Fans eager to catch the band live must act fast to secure their seats.
Tickets for UK shows and other European dates should be purchased via the authentic Pantera website at pantera.com/tour.
The Legacy of Pantera in Heavy Metal
For heavy steel fans, Pantera is synonymous with energy, aggression and musical mastery. Formed in the early 1980s, the band revolutionized the style with their signature blend of groove metal and thrash. Although Pantera disbanded in the early 2000s, their influence continues to shape the sound of modern metal bands. Their reunion excursion along Power Trip now represents not only a return to the stage, but also a reminder of Pantera’s irreplaceable brand in the music industry.
What to expect from Panther and Power Trip in 2025
Pantera’s 2025 tour could be a celebration of their greatest hits while also introducing their traditional sound to a new era of fans. With Power Trip taking their dynamic and energetic performance to new heights, the night promises to be an explosive display of heavy metal at its peak.
