In a highly anticipated event for fans, Bon Jovi performed their first full concert since April 2022 this past Saturday, June 14, 2025. The exclusive show took place at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a special weekend travel package orchestrated by Runaway Tours. Given the intimate nature of the event, mobile phones were strictly prohibited, meaning no video footage has yet emerged from the performance.
The 17-song setlist delivered a comprehensive journey through Bon Jovi‘s illustrious 40-year discography. Attendees were treated to a mix of timeless ’80s anthems such as “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” and “I’ll Be There for You.” The band also incorporated 21st-century hits like “It’s My Life” and “Have a Nice Day,” alongside two tracks from their 2020 album and “Legendary,” the lead single from their 2024 release, Forever. A notable inclusion was the track “(You Want to) Make a Memory,” played live for the first time since 2019.
This performance held particular significance as it marked a key milestone in frontman Jon Bon Jovi‘s ongoing recovery from vocal cord issues. The iconic singer revealed that he underwent a reconstructive procedure known as vocal cord medialization in the summer of 2022. He has been remarkably transparent about his journey back to full vocal strength.
Addressing his current capabilities and future touring plans, Jon Bon Jovi stated at the 2024 Pollstar Live! conference: “I just want to get back to two and a half hours a night, four nights a week, before I’m gonna go out there on the road for real. But I’m confident in my doctor.” This candid admission underscores that while his recovery is progressing, he is not yet prepared for the demanding rigors of a full-scale world tour.
The full setlist from the June 14th performance, included (via Setlist.fm):
Bon Jovi Setlist — June 14, 2025:
- “Beautiful Dr*g“
- “We Weren’t Born to Follow“
- “Lost Highway“
- “Legendary“
- “You Give Love a Bad Name“
- “Born to Be My Baby“
- “Limitless“
- “It’s My Life“
- “Livin’ on a Prayer“
- “(You Want to) Make a Memory” (first time since 2019)
- “Wanted Dead or Alive“
- “Love’s the Only Rule“
- “Keep the Faith”
- “This House Is Not for Sale“
- “Have a Nice Day“
- “Blood on Blood“
- “I’ll Be There for You“
Fans eager for more live experiences have a variety of upcoming dates to consider for “The Concert Tour,” which is billed as a “full theatre production show.”
The Concert Tour – Upcoming Dates:
June 2025
- June 18: UK York, Grand Opera House
- June 19: UK Leicester, De Montfort Hall
- June 27: UK Mansfield, Palace Theatre
July 2025
- July 03: UK Hereford, Courtyard
- July 10: UK Windsor, Theatre Royal
- July 11: UK St Helens, Theatre Royal
- July 19: Ecuador Guayaquil, Esplanada Del Dorado
- July 24: Ecuador Cuenca, Coliseo Jefferson Perez
- July 26: Ecuador Quinto, Parque Bicentenario
August 2025
- August 02: UK Maidstone, Hazlitt Theatre
September 2025
- September 04: UK Southend, Palace Theatre
- September 05: UK Loughborough, Town Hall
- September 06: UK Bolton, Albert Halls
- September 07: UK Lichfield, Garrick Theatre
- September 11: UK Swindon, Wyvern Theatre
- September 14: UK London, Aldwych Theatre
- September 18: UK Fareham, Fareham Live
- September 19: UK Cambridge, Corn Exchange
- September 21: UK Bromley, Churchill Theatre
- September 25: UK Bridgwater, McMillan
- September 26: UK Barnstaple, Queen’s Theatre
- September 27: UK Tewkesbury, Roses Theatre
October 2025
- October 02: UK Cromer, Pier
- October 03: UK Wakefield, Theatre Royal
- October 17: UK Harlow, Playhouse
- October 23: UK Edinburgh, Assembly Rooms
- October 24: UK Dundee, Caird Hall
- October 25: UK Inverness, Eden Court
November 2025
- November 06: UK Whitley Bay, Playhouse
- November 07: UK Derby, Arena
- November 08: UK Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
December 2025
- December 04: UK Stoke-on-Trent, Victoria Hall
- December 05: UK Brecon, Theatr Brycheiniog
January 2026
- January 24: UK Dartford, Orchard West
- January 31: UK Darlington, Hippodrome
February 2026
- February 06: UK Coventry, The Albany Theatre
- February 13: UK Wrexham, William Aston Hall
- February 14: UK Liverpool, M&S Bank Auditorium
- February 15: UK Rotherham, Civic Theatre
March 2026
- March 05: UK Christchurch, The Regent
- March 06: UK Worcester, Swan Theatre
- March 11: UK Truro, Hall for Cornwall
- March 12: UK Bracknell, South Hill Park
- March 19: UK Stevenage, Gordon Craig
- March 20: UK Ipswich, Regent Theatre
- March 21: UK Kings Lynn, Corn Exchange
April 2026
- April 25: UK Aberdeen, Tivoli Theatre
May 2026
- May 14: UK Buxton, Opera House
