The Mars Volta Upcoming Events & Tickets

TOUR: Progressive rock icons The Mars Volta have announced they will embark on a new North American Tour in 2025, supporting their ninth studio album, Lucro Sucio: Los Ojos Del Vacio. The tour is expected to feature a mix of classic and new tracks as well as material from their recent self-titled album, which marked a stylistic shift for the band with more concise songwriting and a blend of Latin influences. Fans can anticipate high-energy performances and the signature experimental sound that has defined The Mars Volta’s legacy.

The upcoming 25-date routing will see the duo perform in key cities such as Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Portland, and San Diego.

Ticket prices range from $80 to $250 (NO HIDDEN FEES) with a limited number of premium and VIP seats, starting anywhere from $350. Make sure you order your tickets early!

ABOUT: Emerging from El Paso, Texas, The Mars Volta quickly made waves with their debut album, De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003), produced by Rick Rubin and featuring Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers on bass. The album was both a critical and commercial success, showcasing the band’s distinctive blend of progressive rock, jazz fusion, Latin rhythms, and punk energy.

Their follow-up, Frances the Mute (2005), continued to expand the band’s sonic boundaries, embracing lengthy compositions and conceptual storytelling. Throughout the 2000s, The Mars Volta released a series of ambitious albums, including Amputechture (2006), The Bedlam in Goliath (2008), and Octahedron (2009). Their work often featured dense instrumentation, cryptic lyrics, and experimental production techniques. The band was also known for its volatile live shows, often stretching songs into extended improvisational explorations.

Despite their success, internal tensions and the pressures of constant touring led to a hiatus in 2012. During this period, Rodríguez-López and Bixler-Zavala pursued separate projects. However, in 2022, The Mars Volta reunited and released a self-titled album that marked a shift toward a more streamlined and accessible sound, reflecting the evolution of the band while retaining their core essence.

The Mars Volta remains a significant force in experimental rock, celebrated for pushing musical boundaries and refusing to conform to traditional genre conventions.