THE BEACH BOYS BRING “THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER” TOUR TO
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH STAGE AT GATTON PARK ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
GENERAL ON SALE STARTS AT 10 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27
LEXINGTON, KY (June 23, 2025) – As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world — will bring
“The Sounds of Summer” tour to the
CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park in
Lexington, KY on S
eptember 17, 2025. Tickets will be
available for purchase starting at
10 a.m. on Friday, June 27 at
Ticketmaster.com.
“Announcing the first show for Gatton Park is more than just a milestone for this venue — it’s a celebration for our entire community,” said Brian Sipe, Oak View Group General Manager. “This new outdoor space was created with Lexington in mind, and we’re proud to welcome families, friends, and music lovers to experience unforgettable moments together. Kicking off our season of announcements with The Beach Boys, America’s most iconic band and the soundtrack of summer for generations, is the perfect way to preview what’s to come.”
Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit,“Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers where also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.
Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI’s 30-track collection of the band’s biggest hits, has achieved triple-platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release.
Today’s tour announcement comes on the heels of legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy® winner, New York Times best-selling author, co-founder, lead singer, and chief lyricist of The Beach Boys, Mike Love’s induction into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Joining an esteemed 2025 class of inductees, Love will be recognized for his profound contributions to the world of music at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, to be held on Thursday, June 12, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
In addition to their tour, The Beach Boys continue to remain at the forefront of music and culture through their recent projects. In May 2024 , The Beach Boys documentary debuted on Disney+, offering fans a comprehensive look at the band’s journey from their humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential acts in music history. Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, the film features never-before-seen footage, interviews with band members including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston, and contributions from other industry luminaries such as Lindsey Buckingham and Janelle Monáe. The documentary soundtrack, available via Capitol/UMe, includes classic Beach Boys hits and the bonus track “Little Blue Bathing Suit” by Stephen Sanchez.
2024 also saw the band release their only official book, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys, in collaboration with Genesis Publications. This hardcover edition chronicles their meteoric rise, from their first single, “Surfin’,” to their iconic 1980 Independence Day concert.
The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band.
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About Gatton Park on the Town Branch
Gatton Park on the Town Branch is being built by the community for the community with private donations. Led by a dedicated staff and volunteer board of directors comprised of civic leaders and philanthropists, Town Branch Park, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit, is working to transform acres of parking in the Manchester Parking Lot behind Rupp Arena into Gatton Park on the Town Branch, an inviting, dynamic, fun, and uncommonly beautiful green space that will reflect the culture and spirit of Lexington. The park will be funded, programmed and maintained through private donations and grants. Visit
www.GattonPark.org for more information.
