Eve interview: Tour with Nelly, Ja Rule, where to buy tickets
Eve has returned to the party.
After a nine-year hiatus — save for a handful of one-off concerts and festival appearances — the hitmaker is returning to the stage with co-headliners Nelly and Ja Rule on their summer 2025 'Where The Party At Tour.'
And, now, nearly a decade removed from the spotlight, the Philadelphia native and mother to a three-year-old is excited to deliver her classic chart-toppers with a twist to her fans.
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'I know people are coming to hear the hits and I pretty much keep it to that but there are some newer tracks, too,' the Grammy-winner told The New York Post in an exclusive interview. 'Between the choreography, themes and visuals, the actual show itself is very modern. I keep it upbeat.'
Based on concert footage from a recent gig of hers in London shared on Instagram, it's abundantly clear Eve's telling the truth. Her stage show looks as lively, raucous, high-octane and adventurous as any she's ever put on over the course of her 27-year career.
Or as she humbly said 'it's a good time and there's a great energy.'
If you want to see Eve live and 'have ya mind blown,' the 'Where's The Party At Tour' wil be in the Tri-State for a trio of gigs these next few weeks.
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First up, the 'Where The Party At Tour' is slated to drop by Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center on Saturday, July 26.
Shortly after, the '00 hitmakers swing into Long Island's Jones Beach Theater on Sunday, July 27. Finally, they'll rock Buffalo's Darien Lake Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 1.
From there, the 27-show 'Party' stretches all the way into September.
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For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Eve, Nelly and Ja Rule's 'Where The Party At Tour' including more of our exclusive interview below.
'Where The Party At Tour' schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found here:
Eve set list
On May 26, Eve performed at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here's what she took to the stage that evening.
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01.) 'First Lady (intro)'
02.) 'Who's That Girl?'
03.) 'Hot Boyz' (Missy Elliott cover)
04.) 'What Ya Want' (Ruff Ryders song)
05.) 'We Gonna Make It Remix' (Jadakiss cover)
06.) 'Got What You Need'
07.) '1 Thing' (Amerie cover)
08.) 'Not Today' (Mary J. Blige cover)
09.) 'Satisfaction'
10.) 'Slippin' / Get It On the Floor / Where The Hood At / Party Up' (DMX cover)
11.) 'Gangsta Lovin''
12.) 'Like This' (Kelly Rowland cover)
13.) 'Rich Girl' (Gwen Stefani cover)
14.) 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind'
15.) 'Tambourine'
Eve interview
The talented singer/rapper took us behind the scenes of the tour and filled in the gaps on everything we wanted to know. Here's what she had to tell us about 'Where The Party At.'
What songs do you take to the stage on tour?
Songs I know people want to dance to. 'Who's That Girl,' 'Gangsta Lovin'' and lot of things in between. My favorite songs to play these days are 'Blow Your Mind' and 'Satisfaction.' My dancers are incredible. So, I give them some shine. My DJ is amazing as well, so he gets some time. It's a party the whole show. I just want people to come and have a good time.
What makes these co-headliner shows special?
Nelly, Ja Rule and I come from this era of Hip-Hop that was just incredible. There was a a certain sound. There was a certain aura and that's what makes it special.
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And Nelly's got the Saint Lunatics on stage. His dancers are incredible. Obviously, his track list is amazing as is Ja Rule's. It's gonna be hit after hit after hit.'
What's it like touring with your husband and three-year-old?
'My husband has always come with me and my bonus kids when I've performed but I've never had a three-year-old on a tour, so we'll see how that goes. But my mother is also gonna be on tour and my brother, so it's gonna be a family affair.
Have how have you grown as a performer these past few years?
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What excites me about performing these songs that I've done for so long is being able to visually give them new life with dancing and choreography. Like with 'Who's That Girl,' I had a female trumpet player perform with me at one of the shows in London, and she is in the video for Who's That Girl.' We've also found footage of women of color throughout history who played the trumpet and horns. I wanted to give that song a little more weight, make it mean something a little more and teach people some things too.
What's the coolest part of Nelly's portion of the show?
In Europe, he had a VIP section on stage, and I think that is a really cool concept. They play out a whole thing about letting them into the VIP section with security, and that's dope, being on stage with an artist and becoming a part of the performance.
What should people come why should people come out to your live show?
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We all need some levity at this point in our lives and if we can help you go back to a place in your life where you were having the best time, let the music transport you. Come and relive your high school years or bring bring your kids.
t'll be a good night out. Come and enjoy yourself.'
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Huge artists on tour in 2025
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Here are just five artists from Eve's late '90s/early '00s heyday you won't want to miss live these next few months.
• Brandy with Monica
• John Legend
• Erykah Badu
• Ludacris
• T-Pain
Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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