Zao, the influential metalcore band is hitting the road this summer on the Zao Tour. Joining forces with Balmora, Girl of Glass, and Godseyes, the band will traverse the U.S. Midwest. The tour kicks off on August 6 at The Sanctuary in Hamtramck, MI, with stops in major cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Cleveland. This marks Zao's first major tour since their 2021 album, The Crimson Corridor, offering fans a chance to experience their latest material live. Additionally, Zao is slated to perform at Hellphyra festival, July 4-6 in Rutherford, NJ, alongside a stacked lineup including Trustkill, Ephyra, Takedown and the Furnace Fest 2025 in Birmingham, AL, on October 4, sharing the stage with acts like Dropkick Murphys and Suicidal Tendencies. Don't miss the Zao Tour—secure your tickets now and witness a band that continues to redefine metalcore.

Zao Tour 2025
U.S. Concerts
Aug 06, 2025 – Oct 04, 2025
Zao Tour 2025 - Dates, Venues & Tickets
Zao Tour Dates 2025
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About Zao
Zao, formed in 1993 in Parkersburg, WV, are metalcore pioneers blending relentless heaviness with introspective lyrics. Known for Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest and The Funeral of God, their latest album is The Crimson Corridor (2021). The Zao Tour kicks off August 6 with Balmora, Girl of Glass, and Godseyes, plus festival sets at Hellphyra and Furnace Fest.
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Where is Zao touring in 2025?
Zao Tour Dates 2025:
Aug 06 - Hamtramck, MI - Sanctuary Detroit
Aug 08 - Cudahy, WI - X-Ray Arcade
Aug 09 - Saint Paul, MN - American Legion
Aug 10 - Des Moines, IA - XBk Live
Aug 11 - Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge
Aug 12 - Wichita, KS - TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center
Aug 14 - St. Louis, MO - Red Flag
Aug 15 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Chicago
Aug 16 - Cleveland, OH - The Foundry
Oct 04 - Birmingham, AL - Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham