Outlaw Music Festival 2025 Takes Center Stage in National Press
Critics hail the 10th Anniversary Tour as a landmark celebration of music, community, and legendary performances.
The 2025 Outlaw Music Festival Tour has been making headlines across the country, earning glowing praise from some of the nation’s most respected publications. From Rolling Stone to the Los Angeles Times, critics have highlighted the extraordinary performances, historic collaborations, and once-in-a-lifetime moments that defined this year’s 10th anniversary run.
The Philadelphia Inquirer raved about the pairing of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, calling the festival “a gathering of legends that feels both timeless and urgent, reminding us why these songs still matter.” The Los Angeles Times celebrated the Hollywood Bowl stop, noting it as “an unforgettable night of music history in motion, where every song felt like part of a living American songbook.”
Meanwhile, The Tennessean praised the setlists and energy, writing that the Outlaw Music Festival “proved once again why it’s one of the most important tours of the summer, uniting generations of fans under a banner of authenticity and artistry.”
Relix captured another great highlight of the tour: Wilco’s tribute to Jerry Garcia on his birthday and their heartfelt collaborations with Willie Nelson. The magazine described it as “a magical intersection of Americana, rock, and roots tradition exactly the kind of moment that makes Outlaw so beloved.”
And Rolling Stone declared the tour “a masterclass in endurance and reinvention,” and “undoubtedly the most exciting/eclectic multiartist show of the summer amphitheater season by a wide margin.” applauding how the lineup blended icons with contemporary acts to create a festival experience that was “as vital as ever.”
With sold-out shows, surprise collaborations, and fans traveling across the country to be part of the celebration, the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival has cemented its place in history. As Hollywood Reporter summed it up: “This is more than a concert it’s a cultural event, a reminder of the power of music to unite, inspire, and endure.”
Links to national press articles:
Rolling Stone
Philadelphia Inquirer
LA Times
The Tennessean
Hollywood Reporter
Relix