Live Nation has announced the return of its popular limited-time ticket deal, offering fans access to over 1,000 summer 2025 concerts across the U.S. and Canada for just $30. The promotion, titled “$30 Ticket to Summer,” is set to begin on Wednesday, May 21, and will include a wide array of artists, featuring several prominent rock and metal acts.
A key feature of this offer is its all-inclusive pricing. Live Nation has stated that the $30 ticket price includes all fees upfront, with only applicable taxes being additional. This aims to provide transparency for concertgoers, a response to common concerns about tacked-on service charges. These specially priced tickets will be available while supplies last, and participating concerts will be marked as “$30 Ticket to Summer.”
For customers of T-Mobile and Rakuten, early access to the sale will be available one day prior, on Tuesday, May 20. Live Nation also plans to add more concerts to the promotion throughout the summer season, encouraging fans to keep an eye out for new additions.
While the promotion spans various genres, rock and metal enthusiasts will find several notable bands included in the initial lineup. Participating artists in these genres include:
- Avril Lavigne
- Barenaked Ladies
- Billy Idol
- The Black Keys
- Coheed and Cambria
- Counting Crows
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Hardy
- Live + Collective Soul
- The Offspring
- Pantera
- Papa Roach + Rise Against
- Pierce the Veil
- Slightly Stoopid
- Styx + Kevin Cronin Band
- Volbeat
- Weird Al Yankovic
There are also a lot of other artists included in this promotion, you can check the full list on their website. Fans are advised to check for their particular city and venue participation, as not every show by a listed artist may be part of the “$30 Ticket to Summer” program.
This annual promotion provides an opportunity for many fans to experience live music at a more accessible price point during the busy summer concert season.
