Pearl Jam officially kicked off their highly anticipated 2025 tour on a vibrant Thursday night in Hollywood, Florida, delighting fans with an electrifying performance. The iconic band showcased a captivating mix of fan favorites and tracks from their latest album, Dark Matter. In addition to their original songs, they paid tribute to musical legends with covers, including The Byrds’ “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” The Who’s timeless classic “Baba O’Riley,” and Victoria Williams’ heartfelt “Crazy Mary.” The band’s frontman, Eddie Vedder, enchanted the audience with a solo rendition of Tom Petty’s inspiring “I Won’t Back Down,” adding a personal touch to the evening.

Before his heartfelt cover, Vedder shared a touching moment with the crowd, saying, “I only take this guitar out on special occasions, you see. But knowing we were all coming down to Florida, I took it with me. This guitar was given to me by our dear friend Tom Petty. Even though he may no longer be with us, it feels as if he is still here with us tonight.” This poignant statement resonated deeply with fans, enhancing the emotional atmosphere of the concert.

For those who couldn’t attend, you can catch the excitement through fan-filmed footage from the concert, along with a complete setlist that highlights the incredible range of songs performed. Below, you’ll find links to some of the standout moments from the night.

What Cities Will Pearl Jam Visit Next on Their Tour?

Pearl Jam is set to return for a second exhilarating show in Hollywood, Florida, at the same venue on April 26. Following this performance, the tour will continue to traverse the country, making exciting stops in major cities such as Atlanta, Nashville, Raleigh, and Pittsburgh, with multiple shows scheduled in each of these vibrant locations, giving fans ample opportunity to experience their electrifying live performances.

Watch Pearl Jam Open With ‘Oceans’

Watch Pearl Jam Perform ‘So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’

Watch Eddie Vedder Perform Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down'

Watch Pearl Jam Close With ‘Setting Sun’

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Pearl Jam Setlist (April 25, 2025)

1. “Oceans”
2. “Present Tense”
3. “Why Go”
4. “Deep”
5. “Amongst the Waves”
6. “React, Respond”
7. “Dark Matter”
8. “Wreckage”
9. “Even Flow”
10. “Down”
11. “Corduroy”
12. “Won’t Tell”
13. “Leatherman”
14. “Wishlist”
15. “Running”
16. “Lukin”
17. “Porch”
Encore:
18. “I Won’t Back Down” (Tom Petty cover) (Vedder solo, acoustic)
19. “Footsteps”
20. “Do the Evolution”
21. “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” (The Byrds cover) (first time since 2010)
22. “Crazy Mary” (Victoria Williams cover)
23. “Alive”
24. “Baba O’Riley” (The Who cover)
25. “Setting Sun”