Axl Rose has officially unveiled the full setlist for his much-anticipated 2025 farewell tour, titled “Midnight Carnival.” Designed as both a celebration of his monumental career and a final curtain call on decades of musical rebellion, the tour is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally charged and visually explosive experiences in modern rock history.
In a thunderous announcement that has reignited excitement across the rock world, Axl Rose has officially unveiled the full setlist for his much-anticipated 2025 farewell tour, titled “Midnight Carnival.” Designed as both a celebration of his monumental career and a final curtain call on decades of musical rebellion, the tour is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally charged and visually explosive experiences in modern rock history.
With an album of the same name released earlier this year, Midnight Carnival marks Axl’s first full-length solo project and final recorded statement after years of on-and-off touring with Guns N’ Roses. This tour is his goodbye — but he’s not going quietly.
Axl’s Statement: “This Is for Every Fan Who Ever Believed in Me”
In a rare and heartfelt message shared on social media, Axl Rose addressed fans personally:
“The road’s been long. The stages have changed. But one thing never did — the fire inside. Midnight Carnival is my final album, and this tour is my thank-you. For every moment, every scream, every soul that sang along — this is for you.”
He continued, “We’re pulling out every stop, every riff, every memory. This isn’t just a tour — it’s a living tribute to the madness and beauty of rock ’n’ roll.”
Midnight Carnival: The Official 2025 Setlist
The 22-song setlist was revealed alongside the announcement, combining beloved Guns N’ Roses classics, new tracks from the Midnight Carnival album, and a few rare deep cuts that fans have begged to hear for years.
Here’s what fans can expect:
- Welcome to the Jungle
- Carnival of Shadows (new)
- It’s So Easy
- Dance with the Serpent (new)
- Mr. Brownstone
- Sweet Child o’ Mine
- Dead Horse
- Garden of Glass (new)
- Rocket Queen
- Civil War
- Don’t Cry
- Velvet Empire (new)
- You Could Be Mine
- November Rain
- The Unholy Parade (new)
- Estranged
- Nightrain
- Absinthe Heart (new)
- Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
- Paradise City
- Goodbye, Goodnight (new)
- Patience (acoustic encore)
The mix of nostalgic anthems and fresh material reflects Axl’s intent to honor the past while closing the book on his own terms.
Farewell… But Not Forgotten
The Midnight Carnival tour has been labeled a farewell spectacle, marking Axl’s official retirement from full-scale touring. While he has not ruled out one-off appearances in the future, this tour is expected to be his final international trek.
The production promises to match the energy of Axl’s storied past, featuring pyrotechnics, immersive visual storytelling, and cinematic stage design that evolves with each track. Each show will also include pre-show montages celebrating Axl’s musical milestones — from the gritty streets of 1980s Los Angeles to the heights of global superstardom.
Rose is joined onstage by a powerhouse backing band featuring a mix of longtime collaborators and fresh talent, bringing the songs of Guns N’ Roses, Chinese Democracy, and Midnight Carnival to life with fury and finesse.
Global Tour Dates and Ticket Info
The Midnight Carnival tour kicks off on October 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA, before rolling through 30 cities across North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia. Major stops include:
- New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- London, UK – Wembley Stadium
- São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
- Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
- Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m. local time, with special fan club and VIP presales beginning July 17. VIP packages include exclusive backstage content, signed memorabilia, and a copy of the Midnight Carnival vinyl edition.
The Legacy Marches On
From the snarling opening notes of Appetite for Destruction to the soaring drama of Use Your Illusion, and now the theatrical darkness of Midnight Carnival, Axl Rose has never been content to stand still. He has embodied chaos, vulnerability, rebellion, and defiance — all wrapped in a signature rasp that shook arenas and defined a generation.
As he prepares to take his final global bow, one thing is clear: Axl Rose is leaving not quietly, but triumphantly.
“The carnival ends,” Axl says, “but the echoes will live forever.”
Fans worldwide are preparing to witness history — not just the end of a tour, but the final performance of one of rock’s most explosive, controversial, and unforgettable voices.
The curtain may fall. But Axl’s roar will echo forever.
