Jon Batiste Set To Play America On The Big Money Tour 2025

Jon Batiste will bring his electrifying live show to over 30 venues across the United States between August and October. The newly announced The Big Money Tour: Jon Batiste Plays America takes its name from his forthcoming project and marks his second-ever headlining run.

Each performance will be an evolving musical odyssey that bridges Batiste’s deep roots with his artistic journey and the cultural movement he champions. Audiences can expect to hear material from his award-winning repertoire alongside fresh compositions making their live debut as Batiste takes fans to “creative church” with a mix of improvisation and structure.

“In these complex times, music offers us a powerful lens to reinterpret our emotions and find strength,” Batiste reflected. “I’ve designed these concerts to heal, liberate, and leave an indelible mark.”

“My core mission is to honor the musical traditions that shaped me while driving them into new territory,” explained Batiste. “This encompasses jazz, blues, soul, country, and gospel – all art forms born from collective improvisation and expressing life’s deeper truths. Channeling this energy in real time with live audiences is where the music reaches its most authentic expression – I live for those moments.”

The tour kicks off on August 27 at The Midland Theatre in Kansas City (Missouri), followed by a special co-bill with Diana Ross at The Muny in St. Louis on August 28. Batiste then heads to Oklahoma City on August 29 before settling in for a two-night run at The Santa Fe Opera in Santa Fe (New Mexico) on August 31 and September 1.

September brings Batiste to The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre in Vail (Colorado) on September 3 and the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison (Colorado) on September 4. The musical voyage continues with a two-night engagement at Encore Theater in Las Vegas on September 6 and 7, followed by a show at Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City on September 8.

Pacific Northwest fans will have multiple chances to catch Batiste with two nights in Woodinville (Washington) on September 10 and 11. After a performance in Eugene (Oregon) on September 16, the tour swings through California with shows in Saratoga on September 18, San Diego on September 19 and Santa Barbara on September 20.

Batiste then brings his musical magic to the Midwest, performing two nights in Madison (Wisconsin) on September 24 and 25, followed by shows in St. Paul on September 27 and Omaha (Nebraska) on September 28.

October begins with Batiste taking the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on October 1. The tour then moves to Texas with performances in Sugar Land on October 4 and Irving on October 5.

A Florida swing includes shows in Clearwater on October 8, Ft. Lauderdale on October 9, Orlando on October 10 and St. Augustine on October 11. The Big Money Tour concludes with a final run through the Midwest and Northeast, hitting Cincinnati on October 21, Columbus (Ohio) on October 22, Detroit on October 24 and Akron on October 26. Final stops include Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh on October 28, The Met Philadelphia on October 30 and a Halloween night finale at The Anthem in Washington D.C. on October 31.

Artist Presales start tomorrow, May 16 at 10 a.m. local time, with Local Presales beginning on Monday, May 19 at the same time. Tickets then go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. local venue time.