What do tickets cost to see Zach Bryan with Kings of Leon at MetLife?
Listen up and listen good, New York and New Jersey-based Revivalists.
Zach Bryan's three concerts at East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium this summer may be his last in the Tri-state for the foreseeable future.
'This will be one of the last shows we announce,' Bryan shared on Instagram, after announcing his September concert at Notre Dame in March.
'Thank you guys for understanding the boys and me taking time away from the road. Couldn't go without having some of the most talented people I know play with me out at Notre Dame. Love you guys and feel more blessed by the day.'
And, while we're mourning the soon-to-be end of Bryan's live run, one thing is clear: if you want to see the 'Great American Bar Scene' singer live with special guests Kings of Leon, now is the time to grab tickets for his July 18-20 shows at the Giants and Jets stadium.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for the trio of gigs was $161 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $203 to $209 including fees.
Can't wait to sing along to 'Oak Island,' Burn, Burn, Burn,' 'I Remember Everything,' 'Quittin' Time,' 'Revival' and so many more classics live?
You're in the right place, Zach Pack.
Our team has everything you need to know and more about Zach Bryan's three concerts with Kings of Leon below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Zach Bryan MetLife Stadium ticket prices
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets for the three Zach Bryan MetLife Stadium concerts can be found here:
Zach Bryan MetLife Stadium dates Ticket prices
start at Friday, July 18
7 p.m. $209
(including fees) Saturday, July 19
7 p.m. $203
(including fees) Sunday, July 20
7 p.m. $161
(including fees)
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Zach Bryan tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Zach Bryan tour dates Aug. 10 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO Aug. 15 at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Aug. 30 at the John C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV Sept. 6 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN
with Shane Gillis and Dermot Kennedy Sept. 27 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI
with John Mayer and Ryan Bingham
Zach Bryan set list
On Aug. 7, 2024, Bryan headlined at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field with the help of a few famous friends.
According to Set List FM, here's what he took to the stage with some of his well-known buddies at the City of Brotherly Love concert.
01.) 'Overtime'
02.) 'Open the Gate'
03.) 'God Speed'
04.) 'The Great American Bar Scene'
05.) 'Fifth of May'
06.) 'Oak Island'
07.) 'East Side of Sorrow'
08.) '28'
09.) 'Spotless' (with The Lumineers)
10.) 'Oklahoma Smokeshow'
11.) 'Dawns'
12.) 'Billy Stay'
13.) 'Pink Skies'
14.) 'Condemned'
15.) 'Heading South'
16.) 'Atlantic City' (Bruce Springsteen cover) (with Bruce Springsteen)
17.) 'Sandpaper' (with Bruce Springsteen)
18.) 'I Remember Everything'
19.) 'Hey Driver'
20.) 'Burn, Burn, Burn'
21.) 'Quittin' Time'
Encore
22.) 'Revival' (with Shane Gillis, Bruce Springsteen and The Lumineers)
Zach Bryan new music
The 28-year-old released his fifth studio album 'The Great American Bar Scene' on Independence Day 2024.
Clocking in at 63 minutes — yet never even coming close to wearing out its welcome — the earnest, warts-and-all singer delivers more of his no-frills, middle-American poetry that celebrates life's small pleasures and devastating heartbreaks.
After a few plays, our team fell in love with the spoken word, chills-inducing lead track 'Lucky Enough (Poem)' as well as the harmonica-heavy 'The Great American Bar Scene' and rousing Springsteen-esque 'American Nights.'
The show-stopping 'Oak Island,' twinkly 'Bass Boat' and the Springsteen duet 'Sandpaper' also stand out.
However, 'Towers,' a hair-raising gospel tune, towers above the rest of the album. Fingers crossed, it becomes a tour staple complete with a choir.
Want to hear for yourself?
You can give 'The Great American Bar Scene' a spin here.
More recently, he's dropped seven singles — 'Blue Jean Baby,' 'Rattlesnake,' 'Dear Miss,' 'Memphis: The Blues,' 'Streets of London,' 'River Washed Hair' and 'A Song For You' — that run the gamut of human emotion. Click here to find them all on Spotify.
Kings Of Leon
The Followill brothers are headliners in their own right.
Kings Of Leon — known for mega hits 'Sex On Fire,' 'Use Somebody' and 'Pyro' among others — took their latest album 'Can We Please Have Fun' on the road in 2024 and played arenas and amphitheaters all over North America.
If you want to catch up with their new stuff or listen to their all-timer classics once again, you can find Kings Of Leon's entire discography here.
Country stars on tour in 2025
Bryan not headed to your neck of the woods?
Here are just five of our favorite country artists that just may be swooping into a venue near you to sling hits the next couple of months.
• Chris Stapleton
• Tyler Childers
• Dierks Bentley
• Megan Moroney
• Thomas Rhett
Wondering who else is on the road? You ought to check out 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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