Seeing the Jonas Brothers in Minneapolis in 2025 felt like exactly the kind of night you expect from a well-oiled pop tour: fun, upbeat, and consistently entertaining, even if it didn’t break new ground or deliver any truly shocking surprises. The crowd showed up ready for a good time—families, longtime fans, and a solid wave of twenty- and thirty-somethings reliving their Disney-era soundtrack days. It was the kind of show you leave smiling, even if it didn’t hit the level of a “legendary” performance.
The staging was clean, the pacing was tight, and the guys looked comfortable. Maybe a little too comfortable at times. Still, there’s something undeniably enjoyable about watching a band with deep chemistry work through a long set of hits, deep cuts, solo songs, and a few personal moments sprinkled in. Minneapolis didn’t get a career-defining performance, but it did get a reliably strong one packed with enough nostalgia and charm to make the night worthwhile.
The Performance
The show opened with the “Greetings From Your Hometown” video and an instrumental intro that set a warm, summery tone, followed by Act I, which kicked off with “Hey Baby.” The crowd was loud from the start—not screaming-themselves-hoarse loud, but definitely energized. “Hey Baby” was a solid opener, not explosive but lively enough to get people moving.
“Love Me to Heaven” brought one of the show’s more personal moments, with the brothers each giving short speeches about their hometowns. These weren’t emotional tearjerkers; they were more like small conversational breaks that added a touch of personality. It was a nice moment, even if it didn’t dramatically shift the energy.
Songs like “Only Human” and “Mirror to the Sky” settled into a comfortable groove, with smooth vocals and bright staging. Joe and Nick handled the leads with confidence while Kevin stayed locked in on guitar, anchoring everything without drawing much attention. The performance quality was strong throughout—professional, polished, and exactly what you’d expect from a group with this much touring experience.
The nostalgia surge hit when they rolled into “S.O.S.” and “Sucker.” The crowd perked up noticeably, and while the band didn’t reinvent these songs live, they delivered them cleanly. “Little Bird” followed, giving the night a softer, more sentimental beat. It was one of the more affecting songs of the first act, even if the emotional impact didn’t quite ripple through the entire arena.
The acoustic fan-request segments—“Before the Storm / Shelf” and “Inseparable / Mandy”—were relaxed and pleasant. Nothing dramatic, but enjoyable in a stripped-down, campfire-performance kind of way. It highlighted the brothers’ harmonies and their ease with each other onstage, even if these moments didn’t fully captivate the whole arena.
“Waffle House,” “Vacation Eyes,” and “Celebrate!” brought the pacing back up. The dedication of “Vacation Eyes” to a couple celebrating their anniversary and another getting engaged was sweet, but the moment felt more like a cute side note than a major emotional highlight. Joe filming fans dancing during “No Time to Talk” was funny and energetic, though clearly designed to be a repeatable “tour moment” rather than a spontaneous spark.
Nick Jonas & The Administration Set
The mid-show shift into Nick’s solo material was a cool touch for longtime fans, though it did gently lower the overall energy of the arena. “Last Time Around” and “Rose Garden” were performed with polish, and Nick seemed happy to revisit them. “State of Emergency”—performed live for the first time since 2013—was notable, but the crowd reaction leaned more appreciative than electrified.
“Who I Am” wrapped up the mini-set cleanly and transitioned the show back toward the full-band focus. Again: good, enjoyable, a nice nod to fans. But nothing here pushed the concert into something truly memorable.
Act II
Joe’s DNCE hit “Cake by the Ocean” kicked off Act II with a fun, party-like vibe. This was one of the more energetic moments of the night—Joe thrives when he’s allowed to loosen up and lean into more playful material.
Nick’s “Jealous” kept the momentum going, and he sounded strong on it, giving one of his more confident vocal performances of the night. “What a Man Gotta Do” and “Backwards” kept things light and upbeat, while the “Versus Megamix 2” showcased a mix of older favorites, solo cuts, and quick-hit snippets. It was a cool idea, though the rapid transitions made it feel more like a high-energy medley than a fully satisfying set piece.
“Lovebug,” as always, got one of the sweetest sing-alongs from the audience. “Leave Before You Love Me” cooled things down before the final run, and “Year 3000” predictably got the loudest crowd response of Act II. No matter how many times they play it, people go wild for that chorus.
“Burnin’ Up,” complete with Big Rob, was the big finale moment before the encore. It was fun, the crowd went nuts when Big Rob walked out, and the whole thing had a loose, celebratory feel—even if it didn’t quite reach the explosive peak the show seemed to be aiming for.
Encore
The encore featured a shortened version of “Please Be Mine,” which felt like a nod to the deep-cut fans. It wasn’t the most dramatic or impactful encore opener, but it was heartfelt enough.
They closed with “When You Look Me in the Eyes,” joined by Kevin Jonas Sr. and Franklin Jonas. It was a sweet, somewhat low-key finish—more warm and sentimental than massive. The family aspect gave it charm, though the ending didn’t produce the big emotional payoff some fans were hoping for.
Setlist – Jonas Brothers – Minneapolis – 2025
Intro
Greetings From Your Hometown (Instrumental)
Act I
- Hey Baby
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Love Me to Heaven
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Only Human
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Mirror to the Sky
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S.O.S.
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Sucker
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Little Bird
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Before the Storm / Shelf (Acoustic fan requests)
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Inseparable / Mandy (Acoustic fan requests)
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Waffle House
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Vacation Eyes
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Celebrate!
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No Time to Talk
Nick Jonas & The Administration Set
14. Last Time Around
15. Rose Garden
16. State of Emergency
17. Who I Am
Act II
18. Cake by the Ocean (DNCE)
19. Jealous
20. What a Man Gotta Do
21. Backwards
22. Versus Megamix 2
23. Lovebug
24. Leave Before You Love Me
25. Year 3000
26. Burnin’ Up (with Big Rob)
Encore:
27. Please Be Mine (Shortened)
28. When You Look Me in the Eyes (with Kevin Jonas Sr. and Franklin Jonas)
Final Thoughts
All in all, the Jonas Brothers’ 2025 Minneapolis show was a good time. Not unforgettable, not groundbreaking, but solid. They sounded great, the setlist offered plenty of variety, and the pacing kept the evening moving without dragging. The show did feel like it stuck to a formula, and most of its surprises were the kind you could anticipate if you’d kept up with the tour online.
But sometimes a good show is exactly what you want—a comfortable, well-delivered night full of songs you know and moments that make you smile. The Jonas Brothers gave the crowd that, and that’s nothing to complain about. It wasn’t a show people will be talking about for years, but it was a night well spent with a band that knows how to entertain.
Grade: B