On Sept. 9, Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo are dropping a hardcover picture book for children called “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!”
While we anxiously await the release of the lyrical read-aloud “that celebrates all kinds of grandparents from all walks of life―from plumbers to yoga instructors to…rock stars,” fans of their music can catch the pair live on the road this spring.
From April through June, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are striking out on a 26-concert North American tour.
That includes gigs at Verona, NY’s Turning Stone Resort & Casino on Friday, May 16 and Albany’s Palace Theatre on Wednesday, May 21.
To close the run, the “Heartbreaker” couple hit Louisville, KY’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival, which takes place Sept. 11-14. Fellow headliners at the four-day extravaganza include fellow classic rockers Ringo Starr and Foreigner and exciting rockers Jack White, Alabama Shakes, Khruangbin and Joe Bonamassa among others.
For those wondering, yes, Benatar still rocks.
“Her voice still packed a punch,” Salt Lake Magazine wrote in a rave review of a 2023 Benatar concert. “The band’s sound, with only a guitar, bass, and drums to support Benatar’s beaming vocals, filled the night air…their flame of musical passion still burns.”
Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming North American Pat Benatar shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, Feb. 14.
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Pat Benatar tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Bourbon and Beyond 2025
If you like music, there’s a good chance there’s an act or two you’ll appreciate on Bourbon and Beyond’s expansive lineup this year.
Just a few of our favorites include Phish, Sturgill Simpson, Third Eye Blind, Rilo Kiley and Blues Traveler.
Sound like the fest for you?
You can snag single and multi-day Bourbon and Beyond general admission passes here.
“My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!”
As noted above, Benatar and Giraldo are releasing their first book about rockin’ grannies and grampys in September.
The story aimed at kids was inspired by their own lives as grandparents.
“Everything they said about having grandchildren is true,” Benatar and Giraldo shared on their website. “When we met in 1979, having children was one of our dreams. We were blessed with two beautiful daughters and now have three darling grandchildren – our dream on steriods!
Our Grandbabies know that we are musicians and songwriters. They’ve seen our live concerts and watch our videos. To them, we’re simply Grandma and Papa.
Adorably, they think everyone’s grandma and grandpa sing and play guitar. So, we thought it would be fun to write a book that showed them all the different kinds of grandparents and how special they are to their grandchildren.
We believe diversity is a superpower! We love that My Grandma and Grandpa Rock! embodies that ideal.
We hope grandparents and grandchildren everywhere will see themselves in the pages of this book and love reading it as much as we loved writing it.”
To get your hands on the fun tale, you can pre-order “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!” here.
Pat Benatar set list
Benatar and Giraldo wrapped their 2023 headlining ‘De Novo Tour’ in Las Vegas.
According to Set List FM, here’s what they performed at their final show on the run in Sin City.
01.) “All Fired Up” (Rattling Sabres cover)
02.) “Sex as a Weapon”
03.) “We Live for Love”
04.) “We Belong” (Lowen & Navarro cover)
05.) “Promises in the Dark”
06.) “River of Love”
07.) “Invincible”
08.) “Shadows of the Night” (Helen Schneider cover)
09.) “You Better Run” (The Rascals cover)
10.) “Love Is a Battlefield”
11.) “Everybody Lay Down”
12.) “Heartbreaker / Ring of Fire”
Note: Benatar and Giraldo no longer perform “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” due to gun violence in the United States.
Pat Benatar new music
While the 72-year-old New York City native has stayed fairly active post-pandemic and toured in 2022, she and Giraldo haven’t put out any new songs since their 2020 single “Together.”
The mournful, four-minute piano ballad is clearly a reflection on the COVID-19 lockdowns as evidenced by the refrain “Distance will keep us together.”
You can browse through Benatar’s legendary catalog and re-live the ’80s with her here.
Pat Benatar 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On Nov. 5, 2022, Benatar and Giraldo cemented their place in Rock and Roll history when they were officially inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon.
At the raucous ceremony, Benatar sang “Love Is A Battlefield” live; a one-minute snippet of the emphatic performance can be seen below.
Neil Giraldo
Giraldo, 69, began playing with Benatar in 1979; the two wed in 1982.
His contributions haven’t been minimal to the partnership either — Giraldo produced both “Love Is a Battlefield” and “We Belong” and has performed on every single Benatar album.
In addition to collaborating with his wife, the guitarist/producer worked with Rick Springfield on the iconic 80s anthem “Jesse’s Girl.”
’80s stars on tour in 2025
Were the ’80s really over 35 years ago?
Time flies, huh?
Still, the biggest stars from the big hair era are defying all odds and touring at venues large and small all over North America in 2025.
Here are just five of our favorite ’80s stars you won’t want to miss when they come to a city near you this year.
• Billy Idol with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
• Devo
• Simple Minds with Soft Cell and Modern English
And, yes, we get it. Some of you are probably saying, “Whoa, whoa, whoa. Benatar isn’t an ’80s star! She’s a classic rocker!”
If that’s how you feel, we’ve got music options for you too — check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
