Maxwell is back to serenade the masses. After shutting down 2024 with the wildly successful Serenade Tour, the R&B icon is spinning the block with The Serenade 2025 Tour, and this time, he’s bringing along an all-star cast to match his timeless energy: Marsha Ambrosius, Kem, Leela James, and Lucky Daye.
If last year’s tour left you wanting more or you missed it entirely, 2025 is your chance to catch a true masterclass in soul, sensuality, and stage presence. Maxwell, known for his ethereal falsetto and genre-defining catalog, will be performing across 23 dates in the U.S. and Europe, revisiting major markets while touching down in cities that didn’t make the cut last year.
The trek kicks off May 2 in Peoria, Illinois, and spans into October, ending in Raleigh, North Carolina. In between, Maxwell will hit Kansas City, Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and more. Fans overseas will catch him at some of the world’s most respected music festivals, including the Love Supreme Jazz Festival in the UK, the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, and stops in Paris, Madrid, and Helsingfors, Finland.
With a voice that helped define the neo-soul movement, Maxwell is expected to deliver a rich setlist packed with treasured hits like “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” “Fortunate,” “Pretty Wings,” and the seductive slow burn “Sumthin’ Sumthin.”
Maxwell will be backed by a star-studded support for this outing. Marsha Ambrosius, known for her time as part of Floetry, brings her signature poetic edge and powerhouse vocals. Her solo hit “Far Away” and Floetry’s classic “Say Yes” remain staples in R&B playlists. Kem will bring heartfelt classics like “Love Calls” and the grown-and-sexy anthem “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” Leela James will bring that gritty, soulful energy with “Fall For You” and “Music.” Finally, Lucky Daye, the newest face on the lineup, adds a fresh yet nostalgic feel with tracks like the Grammy-winning “Roll Some Mo” and the electric duet “Over.”
Tickets for the first four shows in Peoria, Kansas City, Del Mar, and Highland are already on sale. A presale for the remaining U.S. shows started today, Wednesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. local time. To lock in your seats early, head to Maxwell’s official website, hit the Tour section, and enter the code “serenade” at checkout.
General public ticket sales begin Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m., with the exception of Columbus, Ohio, which goes live on Friday, April 4.
The Serenade 2025 Tour Dates:
May 2 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
May 3 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
June 13 – Del Mar, CA – Toyota Summer Concert Series at the San Diego County Fair
June 14 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
June 20 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
June 21 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
July 6 – Glynde, UK – Love Supreme Jazz Festival
July 8 – Paris, France – Le Grand Rex
July 9 – Madrid, Spain – Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII
July 12 – Rotterdam, Netherlands – North Sea Jazz Festival
July 20 – Helsingfors, Finland – Allas Sea Pool
July 31 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
August 1 – Hammond, IN – Horseshoe Hammond
August 2 – Rockford, IL – Hard Rock Casino Rockford
August 8 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
August 9 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
August 10 – Jacksonville, FL – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
August 15 – Columbus, OH – The Schottenstein Center
August 16 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
August 22 – Detroit, MI – The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
October 3 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
October 4 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
October 5 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
