As we enter a new year already rife with wildfires, terrorism and political unrest, it’s easy to feel a sense of dread or uncertainty. But one thing we know for sure is that it will have an awesome soundtrack.

San Antonio is lucky to have some great acts scheduled to pass through our town in 2025. OK, some are big and some are actually good. But we’re including all of them here, because it takes all kinds and we’re trying to be supportive.

We also have a vibrant local music scene, with acts like the Texases, Moon Tokki, Los Juanos, Elnuh, Powdered Wig Machine, Brian and the Barflies and other acts with upcoming shows — and that’s just the next few months.

These acts span the genres, from pop to post-punk, rap, alt-country and, yes, even nu-metal.

Let’s get into it.

Death From Above 1979 Saturday, February 1, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St, $32.50. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Stuart Sevastos
Nick Shoulders and the Okay Crawdad Sunday, February 2, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St, $32.50. Tickets Credit: Courtesy Photo / Paper Tiger
Cactus Lee + Teddy & The Rough Riders Friday, February 7, 9 p.m., The Lonesome Rose, 2114 N St Mary’s St, $12 presale, $15 at the door. Tickets Credit: Instagram / @Cactus_Lee
Blue Oyster Cult
Sunday, February 16, 8 p.m., Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Cir, $49.50. Tickets
Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Eric Meola, Columbia Records
Los Lonely Boys Sunday, February 16, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S St Mary’s St, $65 and up. Tickets Credit: Wikipedia Commons / Greg Hanson
Sammy Hagar
Thursday, February 20, 7 p.m., San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr, $35 and up. Tickets
Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Kristy Fox
Gipsy Kings
Friday, February 21, 8 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston St, $49 and up. Tickets
Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Александр Вепрёв
Jerry Cantrell Thursday, February 27, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S St Mary’s St, $71 and up. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Mercelafae
Gary Clark Jr. Friday, February 28, 7:30 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S St Mary’s St, $110 and up. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Michael Lucas
Gary Clark Jr. Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S St Mary’s St, $50 and up. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution 2.0
Red McAdam with Marley Hale and Nicky Diamonds
Saturday, March 1, 9 p.m., The Lonesome Rose, 2114 N St Mary’s St, $10. Calendar
Credit: Instagram / @Red.McAdam
Spoon, Santigold, Band of Horses play Sunset Festival Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, The Espee, 1174 E Commerce St, $99.50 and up. TicketsSpoon is headlining the festival with other early-2000s indie headliners, including Santigold and Band of Horses, and support from a bunch of local acts. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / David Lee
Flogging Molly
Sunday, March 9, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S St Mary’s St, $67 and up. Tickets
Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Derzsi Elekes Andor
Coal Chamber Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S St Mary’s St, $59 and up. Tickets
Reverend Horton Heat with Black Joe Lewis and Piñata Protest Friday, March 14, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St, $32.50. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Abby Gillardi
Violent Femmes
Wednesday, March 19, The Espee, 1174 E Commerce St, $39.50 and up. Tickets
Credit: Courtesy Photo / The Espee
Deftones & Mars Volta Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr, $145 and up. Tickets Credit: Courtesy Photo / Frost Bank Center
Saxon Friday, March 21, 7 p.m., Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Cir, $49.50. Tickets
Papa Roach, Rise Against, Underoath
Saturday, March 22, 7 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr, $145 and up. Tickets
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Shannon and the Clams Friday, April 4, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St, $25. Tickets
Amyl and the Sniffers Monday, April 7, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St. SOLD OUT Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Bruce Baker
Youth Lagoon
Monday, April 14, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St, $25. Tickets
Credit: Instagram / @trevorpowers (Youth Lagoon)
Cradle of Filth and Dying Fetus with guests Saturday, April 26, 4:30 p.m., Vibes Event Center, 1211 E Houston St., $42.50 and up. Tickets Credit: Jaime Monzon
Primus with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer
Tuesday, April 29, 8 p.m., Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E Houston St, $49 and up. Tickets
Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Markus Felix
Gang of Four Friday, May 2, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St., $30. Tickets Credit: Courtesy Photo / Paper Tiger
Santana
Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston St, $139 and up. Tickets
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Disturbed with Chris Daughtry
Friday, April 25, 6:30 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr, $35.50 and up. Tickets
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Post Malone with Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St, $49.50 and up. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Tore Sætre
Staind with Breaking Benjamin Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr, $29.50 and up. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0
The Damned Wednesday, May 21, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary’s St., $45. Tickets Credit: Courtesy Photo / Paper Tiger
Shakira Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St, $65 and up. Tickets Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Jonathas Davi