Front 242, the Belgian industrial/EBM icons, are calling it a day, at least from touring, having announced what they say are their final live dates. They write:
Today, we reach out to you, our fans, with a heavy yet hopeful heart to share the news of our final concerts. Now, we are preparing to bring down the curtain on our live performances as FRONT 242, we find ourselves navigating a sea of emotions.
For nearly four decades, we’ve journeyed together, creating unforgettable moments and sharing the profound joy of music. You’ve been more than an audience; you’ve been a part of our extended family, witnessing our evolution and sharing in our highs and lows.
The decision to step back from performing live has not been easy, but we believe it’s important to end this chapter on a high note, preserving the essence of Front 242 that you’ve grown to love. We want to leave you with memories of our band at its peak, full of energy and passion.
So, we are extending our invitation to you: join us for one last adventure. Let’s make these final shows a celebration of the incredible journey we’ve shared. We promise to deliver performances that capture the heart and soul of Front 242, a fitting farewell to a story we’ve written together.
Dates include a US run this fall, hitting Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Houston Dallas, Denver, and Chicago. Maybe they’ll add an NYC show? Stay tuned.
The band will also be in North America this spring for Las Vegas’ Sick New World fest and dates in Mexico. Their final shows will be in their hometown of Brussels in 2025.
Check out their full schedule below.
FRONT 242 – 2024/2025 TOUR DATES
MARCH 01, 2024 – Belgium, Aarschot – Porta Nigra Festival
APRIL 20, 2024 – Malta – Dark Malta
APRIL 27, 2024 – USA, Las Vegas – Sick New World Festival
APRIL 30, 2024 – Mexico, Tijuana – Black Box
MAY 02, 2024 – Mexico, Guadalajara – C3
MAY 03, 2024 – Mexico, Pabellon del Palacio
AUGUST 04, 2024 – Belgium, Lokeren – Lokerse Feesten
AUGUST 10, 2024 – Germany, Hildesheim – M’Era Luna
SEPTEMBER 06, 2024 – USA, Florida, St. Petersburg – Jannus Live
SEPTEMBER 07, 2024 – USA, Philadelphia – Union Transfer
SEPTEMBER 08, 2024 – USA, Cleveland – Agora Theatre
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 – USA, Los Angeles – Mayan Theatre
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 – USA, Portland – Roseland Theater
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 – San Francisco – Great American Music Hall
OCTOBER 12, 2024 – Germany, Hamburg – Markthalle
OCTOBER 17, 2024 – The Netherlands, Utrecht – Tivoli Vredenburg, Ronda
OCTOBER 18, 2024 – Germany, Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
OCTOBER 19, 2024 – Germany, Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
OCTOBER 25, 2024 – Germany, München – Backstage
OCTOBER 26, 2024 – Germany, Langen – Neue Stadthalle
NOVEMBER 08, 2024 – USA, Houston – Rise Rooftop
NOVEMBER 09, 2024 – USA, Dallas – Granada Theater
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 – USA, Denver – ReelWorks
NOVEMBER 11-14, 2024 – USA, Chicago – VIP Week
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – USA, Chicago – Metro
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 – USA, Chicago – Metro
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 – Sweden, Göteborg – Film Studios (FutureRetro)
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 – Sweden, Stockholm – Berns (FutureRetro)
DECEMBER 06, 2024 – France, Lille – The Black Lab
DECEMBER 07, 2024 – France, Paris – Le Trianon
DECEMBER 08, 2024 – UK, London – Electric Ballroom
DECEMBER 13, 2024 – Spain, Barcelona – Sala Apolo
DECEMBER 14, 2024 – Spain, Madrid – Sala La Paqui
DECEMBER 25, 2024 – Germany, Chemnitz – Dark Storm Festival
JANUARY 10, 2025 – Denmark, Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
JANUARY 24, 2025 – Belgium, Brussels – Ancienne Belgique
JANUARY 25, 2025 – Belgium, Brussels – Ancienne Belgique