Punk icon John Lydon—known to many as Johnny Rotten—is making a comeback with Public Image Ltd. (PiL) in 2025, and fans everywhere are buzzing. Lydon, who fronted the Sex Pistols before PiL became his main musical project, just confirmed that the legendary post-punk band is returning to the stage, with their first official show scheduled at the “Putting The Fast In Belfast” Festival on August 16, 2025.
PiL: Still Challenging Conformity, Decades Later
PiL has always been Lydon’s answer to a world that just doesn’t fit neatly into any box. Formed after his Sex Pistols days, PiL has a sound that’s hard to categorize—a blend of punk’s attitude with post-punk’s edgy experimentation. Lydon is still as defiant and unconventional as ever, ready to bring that bold, rebellious energy to a new era.
The choice to kick things off in Belfast couldn’t be more fitting for PiL. The “Putting The Fast In Belfast” Festival, hosted by Stiff Little Fingers, is a celebration of punk’s relentless spirit, and PiL’s presence is sure to bring a fresh wave of excitement to a lineup already packed with punk rock intensity.
Tickets Go Live Soon, and Anticipation is Sky-High
The first tickets will be up for grabs this Friday at 9 a.m., so fans should be ready to snap them up. More dates are likely on the horizon, but the Belfast festival is the only show confirmed so far. Lydon and the band promise even more surprises, leaving fans wondering if this tour will include new music, long-lost tracks, or even a few revamped classics.
So, mark your calendars—Johnny Rotten is back to shake things up.
Lydon is currently winding down his solo 2024 tour, “I could be wrong. I could be right.”
