2025 Year in review! Shoreline Amphitheatre 2025 highlights!

It’s an awesome 2025 all wrapped up! Packed with concerts, music festivals, and various shows that rocked the stage, the year shared tons of memories among popheads, rockheads, metalheads, and all sorts of fans of various singers, bands, artists, comedians, and more. Looking back, the iconic open-air venue in Mountain View, California, definitely had one of its best runs of shows. With heart-pounding energies all throughout, we’ve seen some of the biggest names in music—Conan Gray, Kesha, Alice Cooper, Junior H, Rufus Du Sol, Cyndi Lauper, and more. Beyond the best tunes, audiences also received a variety of treats such as laughs from Matt Rife. 

The Hottest Events of the Year!

Events in Mountain View took a wild turn as Kesha & Scissor Sisters dominated the stage with infectious pop bangers while Ross & Rocky Lynch’s steamy concert + AJR’s sonic showcase continued serving pop-banging summer energies. With a capacity of over 20,000 people in every show, tons of fans have witnessed their faves rock it all out right under the stars. Singing along, vibing hard, jamming out, dancing hard, and probably even shedding a tear… it all happened at Shoreline Amphitheatre. 

As the heat intensified, August saw a plethora of shows that captured the hearts of a variety of music fans across diverse genres. The hall resounded with angelic voices as Cyndi Lauper performed “True Colors,” the ground shook as Rufus Du Sol spun his euphoric tracks, and everyone rocked out as Creed shared their powerful hits. Across eras and generations of iconic music, this year’s summer concerts certainly satisfied thousands of hearts in the city.

If summer was a blast, Fall marked an exciting run of shows that shared loads of positive vibes among the crowd. First, we’ve got THOMAS RHETT — sharing dynamic shows that pack his signature blend of pop, R&B, and soul. His setlist opened with “Boots,” and concluded with “After All the Bars Are Closed” & “Die a Happy Man” as he offered a run of his biggest hits and new music. 

Next on the list is Neil Young’s stop for his “Love Earth Tour,” serving beloved classics and deep cuts through acoustic and electric guitar-driven sets. Opening with “Ambulance Blues” and going over hits & new music with his new band “The Chrome Hearts,” the crowd sang along and vibed throughout the night as he closed with an encore, singing “Rockin’ in the Free World.” It sure is a free world as audiences get to celebrate the best music right in town.

For the families out there, kids in Mountain View also had their fair share of high-energy concerts as Kidz Bop stole the show with reimagined versions of today’s biggest pop hits. From Taylor Swift to Bruno Mars, and from Dua Lipa to Justin Bieber, the little ones (and their parents too!) danced and rocked the night away. 

Meanwhile, Lil Wayne served up a night that showcased 20+ years of Carter classics. Sharing nostalgic vibes and the sick energies of his massive catalog, it’s a powerful throwback show for longtime fans of the hip-hop and rap star. 

Inching closer to wrapping up the year, Conan Gray kicked off October with a magical set for “The Wishbone Pajama Show” tour in support of his newest LP. Next up, Alice Cooper & Judas Priest rocked the stage with shock-rock riffs and heavy metal bangers. 

All in all, the Shoreline Amphitheater became the city’s hotspot for the best shows & the hottest events in town! 

What People Say

“Loved the show, sound was great, crowd was so fun, singing and dancing out the gates after the show. Perfect night!” – a TripAdvisor review shared about Kesha’s first show for “The Tits Out Tour” that took place in this venue.

“This show, though, felt like an actual goodbye, a triumphant run through the classics (and some surprises)… The screen display, meanwhile, was especially impressive – and wouldn’t have felt out of place,” – Rock Cellar Magazine wrote about The Who’s impressive night in Mountain View, sharing how amazing it is to see the band putting out shows of this extravagance six decades since their formation. 

“The theater-like dreamy stage production included a backdrop of lush grassy plains and a folksy sunset… The singer was backed by a seven-member band as he jumped around onstage and hit notes that reached higher and higher,” – Riff Magazine shared about his dreamy set in this venue. 

Able to accommodate over 22,000 attendees with reserved seating and general admission on the lawn, it’s a stunning venue for all sorts of shows. Artists have shown their creative set productions, creating experiences unique to the Mountain View stop. 

On to the Next Chapter

Hosting dynamic artists of diverse genres and tons of sonic surprises, 2025 marked a great year in Mountain View’s beloved entertainment venue. From glitter-pop magic with Kesha to RÜFÜS DU SOL’s heart-pounding EDM beats, and from Matt Rife’s stand-up comedy set to The Who’s throwback showcase, it’s an era packed with shows for everyone to enjoy. 

As 2026 kicks off in full swing, we’re seeing huge waves of big stars, rising artists, comedy antics, and big surprises coming your way. Right now, there’s a couple of shows already scheduled — including tour stops of Toto, Evanescence, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, and more. Stay tuned because the artists you love are definitely passing by for unforgettable nights in the city. Raising the bar every single year, it’s time to buckle up for plenty of surprises this 2026. 

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Shoreline Amphitheatre 2025 Schedule