ONE LAST RIDE: Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce Their Final World Tour in 2025 – A Star-Studded Farewell Titled “Chili Last Ride”
In an emotional and historic announcement, the **Red Hot Chili Peppers** have confirmed that they will embark on their **final world tour** in **2025**, marking the end of an era for one of the most iconic rock bands in music history. The tour, fittingly titled **“Chili Last Ride,”** will feature an epic lineup of America’s top bands and promises to be a legendary send-off for fans around the globe.
### A Farewell Decades in the Making
The announcement came via a heartfelt video message from the band, posted across all social media platforms. **Anthony Kiedis**, **Flea**, **Chad Smith**, and **John Frusciante** appeared together, visibly moved, as they addressed their millions of fans worldwide.
> “After over 40 years of funk, fire, and friendship, we feel it’s time to close this beautiful chapter with one last epic ride,” said Kiedis. “This tour is for everyone who’s been with us since the beginning, and everyone who joined us somewhere along the way.”
The band reassured fans that this is **not the end of their music**, but rather the conclusion of their global touring life. They hinted at future studio projects, collaborations, and continued involvement in music — but no more long-haul tours.
### An All-Star Lineup
The “Chili Last Ride” tour is already being described as a **festival on wheels**, with a rotating lineup of supporting acts that reads like a who’s who of American rock and alternative music. Among the bands already confirmed to join the tour on select dates:
* **Foo Fighters**
* **The Killers**
* **Queens of the Stone Age**
* **Weezer**
* **Green Day**
There are also rumors of surprise guest appearances by legendary artists from across genres, including hip-hop and funk – true to the Chili Peppers’ genre-blending roots.
### Tour Dates and Cities
The farewell tour will kick off in **Los Angeles in May 2025** and will travel across **North America, Europe, South America, Australia**, and **Japan** before wrapping up in their hometown of **Hollywood, California**, with a grand finale show at the **Hollywood Bowl** in **December 2025**.
Early reports indicate that some stadium shows are already selling out in pre-sale, with massive demand expected once general tickets go on sale next month.
### Legacy of the Peppers
From “Californication” to “Under the Bridge,” and “Scar Tissue” to “Can’t Stop,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold over **100 million records**, won **six Grammy Awards**, and inspired generations of musicians with their unique fusion of funk, punk, and alternative rock.
> “We’re not disappearing,” Flea added with a grin. “We’re just putting the tour bus in the garage for good.”
### Final Thoughts
“Chili Last Ride” will be more than a concert tour — it’s a **celebration of a lifetime of music, chaos, friendship, and the spirit of the Red Hot Chili Peppers**. For fans, it’s one last chance to dance, sing, and say goodbye to a band that changed the face of rock forever.
