Rock legends Foo Fighters have announced a surprise intimate show set for September 13, 2025, at the historic Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California, marking their first U.S. performance in over a year.
The 900-seat venue will host what has become the band’s only confirmed U.S. appearance of 2025, as they plan to focus on international touring in Asia beginning in October.
Tickets for the exclusive performance, priced at just $30, went on sale September 13 at 8:00 a.m. PT, with a strict purchase policy designed to thwart scalpers.
Fans must buy tickets in-person at the Fremont Theater box office, located at 1035 Monterey Street, with a limit of two per customer. Each purchaser must present a physical credit or debit card—no cash or digital payments accepted—along with identification that will be required again at entry, where both ticket holders must arrive together.
The announcement triggered immediate excitement, with dedicated fans lining up overnight despite venue rules prohibiting line formation before 7:00 a.m.
The show’s timing follows the July release of “Today’s Song,” the band’s first single since their 2023 album “But Here We Are,” fueling speculation about new material possibly being debuted at the event. The band has recently hinted at new music through cryptic social media posts featuring audio snippets reminiscent of their hit “All My Life.”
Music insiders have noted this performance will likely feature new drummer Ilan Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, replacing Josh Freese who departed in May 2023.
This “drummer swap” represents a significant lineup change coinciding with the band’s recent studio activity. The new drummer was brought in after Freese was let go because the band wanted to go in a different direction.
The band has been holding intensive rehearsal sessions to ensure their one-off performance delivers the high-energy experience fans expect from their arena shows but in a more intimate setting.
The band’s management confirmed they’ve been carefully planning this limited release with a strategic focus on metadata accuracy to ensure streaming platforms properly attribute the upcoming performance recordings.
For the concert itself, doors will open at 7:00 p.m., with accessible accommodations available upon request.
The Fremont Theater has encouraged attendees to respect local businesses during the ticket-buying process and subsequent show.
The intimate California appearance stands in stark contrast to the band’s usual arena tours, offering fans a rare opportunity to experience the group in a general admission setting before they set out on their scheduled Latin American and Asian performances later in the year.
