The highly anticipated U.S. leg of Ghost’s “Skeletour” has officially begun, bringing the Swedish rock band’s famed theatrical production to stages across the country. This extensive tour supports their latest album, Skeletá, which achieved a significant milestone earlier this year by climbing to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, marking a first for the acclaimed group.
The opening night took place on July 9, 2025, at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Ghost delivered an expansive 22-song set, concluding with a dynamic three-song encore. The performance pleased long-time fans with the return of several tracks not heard live in years. Notably, “Per Aspera Ad Inferi” made its appearance for the first time since 2019, and “Satan Prayer,” absent from live sets since 2020, also reappeared.
From their chart-topping album Skeletá, four distinct songs were featured: “Lachryma,” “Peacefield,” “Satanized,” and “Umbra.” For many in the audience, this concert provided their first opportunity to experience these newer songs performed live, now that Ghost is performing across the United States.
True to their reputation, Ghost presented a visually stunning and elaborate show. The band’s brilliant, ornate production continues to captivate audiences, fitting perfectly with the image of a band still steadily ascending in popularity.
Just days before the tour’s kickoff, Ghost frontman Papa V Perpetua himself made a notable appearance on July 5 at the “Back to the Beginning” concert. This historic tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath saw Papa join one of the all-star bands, performing Ozzy‘s classic “Bark at the Moon” for a stadium filled with metal fans in Birmingham, England, the birthplace of metal music.
Ghost‘s full setlist from their Baltimore performance on July 9, 2025:
- “Peacefield“
- “Lachryma“
- “Spirit“
- “Per Aspera ad Inferi” (first time since 2019)
- “Faith“
- “Majesty“
- “The Future Is a Foreign Land“
- “Devil Church“
- “Cirice“
- “Darkness at the Heart of My Love“
- “Satanized“
- “Satan Prayer” (first time since 2020)
- “Umbra“
- “Year Zero“
- “He Is“
- “Rats“
- “Kiss the Go-Goat“
- “Mummy Dust“
- “Monstrance Clock“
Encore:
- “Mary on a Cross“
- “Dance Macabre“
- “Square Hammer“
Ghost – Upcoming Tour Dates:
United States (July/August):
- Jul 11: Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
- Jul 12: Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
- Jul 13: Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
- Jul 15: Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
- Jul 17: Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Jul 18: Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
- Jul 19: Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
- Jul 21: Boston, MA – TD Garden
- Jul 22: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- Jul 24: Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
- Jul 25: Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
- Jul 26: Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
- Jul 28: Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
- Jul 29: Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
- Jul 30: St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
- Aug 01: Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
- Aug 02: Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
- Aug 03: Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
- Aug 05: Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
- Aug 07: Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- Aug 09: Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
- Aug 10: San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
- Aug 11: Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
- Aug 14: Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
- Aug 15: Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
- Aug 16: Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Mexico (September):
- Sep 24: Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
- Sep 25: Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
