Kendrick Lamar and SZA are both beloved artists, whether they’re collaborating, or by themselves. They have many collaborations together, including songs such as “30 for 30” from SZA’s album SOS Deluxe: LANA, or “Luther”, from Kendrick Lamar’s newest album, GNX, and it peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100. These are only two out of the seven songs that they’ve collaborated on, and are known to be close friends and colleagues. Their first song together was SZA’s track “Babylon” from her EP Z.
They go on tour starting April 19, 2025, and are planning to tour the continental United States; they’ll be making a stop here in the Bay Area on May 29th, in San Francisco. Tickets went out on sale on December 6th, 2024, leaving fans hyped for the duo’s first ever joint stadium tour. They proceeded to perform at the Super Bowl together on February 9th, once again showcasing their dynamic and unique partnership.
But it’s not just the USA they’ll be performing in- they announced multiple tour dates in Europe too. The locations range from Frankfurt to Barcelona, and fans eagerly look forward to seeing Kendrick and SZA immerse themselves in different cultures as they perform. They kick off their European section of the tour on July 2nd in Cologne, Germany, and make 13 stops before they conclude the tour in Stockholm, Sweden on August 9th.
This surprise announcement has left fans stunned but hyped for this tour, and many shows are very close to selling out. The one thing that doesn’t keep them from completely selling out, are the ‘absurd’ ticket prices according to avid fans who claim they can’t make it because of the expenses.
Floor prices could reach up to $600, and stage tickets ranged from $500-$1,000. The starting price of tickets ranged around $195, and is still a lot for anyone planning to go with their family or friends. But location is what matters. Average ticket prices in the West Coast were around $280, but if you went farther east, cheaper ticket prices with an average of about $145 were found.
So.. what songs can you expect? You can expect the chart-topping songs “Luther” and “Gloria” from GNX that he performed with SZA, and other songs from GNX and possibly DAMN. SZA will most likely perform songs from her album SOS, and Ctrl.
In the end, whether you’re going or not, this tour is an experience of a lifetime. Even though high ticket prices keep people at home, many people can watch live, or just enjoy the moment knowing their favorite duo is bringing a smile to faces all over the world, brightening lives with a showstopping performance.
Sources:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/kendrick-lamar-sza-grand-national-tour-new-dates-1236302637/
https://grandnationaltour.com/
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/found-cheapest-kendrick-sza-tour-210000214.html
