The “Midwest Princess” returns to California for a two-night theatrical celebration of queerness and pop magic
Pop sensation and queer icon Chappell Roan is heading back to California with two exclusive headline performances at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The shows, set for Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11, 2025, are part of her limited-run “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” pop-up tour, hitting just three cities this fall.
A Love Letter to Her Favorite Cities
In a statement to fans, Roan shared her excitement:
“I am sooo excited to bring Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things to New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles!!! I love these three cities so much and wanted the chance to do something special for them this year.”
Roan is prioritizing accessibility with these performances, using Fair AXS registration to help fans avoid inflated resale prices. Ticket registration is now open through Sunday, July 27 at 8:59 p.m. PT, with selected fans receiving purchase access between August 5–7.
Each ticket sold also includes a $1 donation to organizations supporting trans youth, a cause close to Roan’s heart.
“It is so important that I give back to the trans community as they have given me so much throughout my career,” she said.
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A Year of Milestones and Bold Moves
Roan’s announcement follows a landmark year. She won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist, her breakout hit “Pink Pony Club” topped pop radio on its five-year anniversary, and her latest single, the queer country ballad “The Giver,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart.
Her debut of “The Giver” on Saturday Night Live made waves, alongside a hotline teaser, a viral billboard campaign, and collectible vinyls portraying her in kitschy alter egos like a sultry plumber and brooding private eye. NPR named her SNL performance the #1 moment from the show’s 50th anniversary season.
What to Expect From the Pasadena Shows
If her Midwest Princess Tour is any indication, these pop-up shows will be less concert, more camp cabaret. With Roan’s drag-inspired fashion, theatrical sets, and community-centered energy, each performance is a full-blown party. Expect glitter, choreography, heartfelt ballads, and probably a few wigs on rotation.
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Ticket Details and More
To access tickets, fans must register in advance at axs.com/chappellroan2025. Registration does not guarantee a ticket, but it’s the only way in. For more about the Pasadena event specifically, head to chappellroanpasadena.com.
In addition to the upcoming Pasadena shows, Chappell Roan will be bringing her larger-than-life pop spectacle to a few other cities this fall:
- September 20–24 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium (four-night run)
- October 3–4 – Kansas City, MO @ Museum and Memorial Park
- October 10–11 – Pasadena, CA @ Brookside at the Rose Bowl
