The coast-to-coast run marks a new chapter with drummer John Hoffman
Following their electrifying run on the Sessanta Tour alongside A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, Primus will return this summer with the Onward & Upward Tour—an expansive, coast-to-coast trek that marks an exciting new chapter for the band. The tour not only brings the trio’s signature blend of musical innovation back to stages nationwide, but also introduces fans to drummer John Hoffman, whose recent addition to the lineup brings a renewed sense of energy, experimentation, and groove to the legendary outfit.
Kicking off July 5th in Paso Robles, California, the Onward & Upward Tour will hit 24 cities across the U.S., making stops at iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, The Salt Shed in Chicago, The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York, and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, before culminating in a celebratory two-night stand at Channel 24 in Sacramento on August 7th and 8th. Along the way, Primus will be joined by a pair of equally bold and idiosyncratic artists—Ty Segall and MonoNeon—who will appear on select dates throughout the tour.
A special VIP & Artist Presale launches Wednesday, March 26th at 10 am local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 28th at 10 am local time.
The Onward & Upward tour borrows its name from the ever-mutating DNA of Primus itself—a band that’s never been content to sit still or play it straight. That spirit of constant evolution is now hurtling forward with the addition of drummer John Hoffman, whose arrival marks a bold new chapter for the trio. Selected from more than 6,200 global applicants during the band’s wide-open audition process, Hoffman’s deep pocket, wild musical mind, and immediate chemistry with Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde made him the clear choice.
Primus 2025 Onward & Upward Tour Dates:
July 5 – Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre
July 7 – Salt Lake City @ Sandy Amphitheater
July 8- Jackson, WY @ Snow King Mountain
July 9 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 11 – Chicago @ The Salt Shed
July 12 – Kansas City @ Grinders KC
July 13 – Nashville @ The Pinnacle
July 15 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater
July 16 – Detroit @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
July 18 – Lafayette, NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
July 19 – Essex Junction, VT @ Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo
July 21 – New York City @ The Rofftop at Pier 17
July 22 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
July 23 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Ampthitheater
July 25 – Atlanta @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater At Chastain Park
July 26 – Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
July 28 – New Orleans @ Saenger Theater
July 29 – Shreveport, LA @ Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
July 30 – Dallas @ The Bomb Factory
Aug 1 – Phoenix @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Aug 2 – San Diego @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Aug 3 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Quarry Amphitheater
Aug 6 – Los Angeles @ The Greek Theatre
Aug 7 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
Aug 8 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
