War Memorial Auditorium Welcomes ‘The Driver Era’ as First-Announced Concert at Newly Revitalized Concert Venue in Downtown Fort Lauderdale on March 7, 2025
‘The Driver Era’ kicks off 40+ city Obsession Tour in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today that the newly revitalized War Memorial Auditorium will welcome The Driver Era as the all-new Fort Lauderdale based venue’s first-announced concert on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The Driver Era featuring Ross Lynch and Rocky Lynch will kick off their 40+ city ‘Obsession Tour’ at War Memorial Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. ET at SeatGeek.com.
“We're super excited to put on the best show we've ever done. Get ready to dance,” says Ross Lynch. Rocky Lynch added, “This tour is really about inviting fans deeper into our world. “Songs like ‘You Keep Me Up At Night’ play a huge role in that, giving us the chance to explore more personal and authentic themes night after night.”
The Driver Era: Soundcheck & Q&A VIP Package with Ross & Rocky will be available and includes one (1) premium ticket to the show, early entry to the venue, exclusive access to the pre-show Soundcheck + Q&A with Ross Lynch & Rocky Lynch, one (1) VIP merch item hand selected by Ross Lynch & Rocky Lynch and more. Visit thedriverera.com for more information.
“We are thrilled to welcome The Driver Era to War Memorial Auditorium and Fort Lauderdale,” said Panthers Chief Operating Officer Bryce Hollweg. “Fans will enjoy this intimate setting venue with a robust variety of different musical genres. We look forward to hosting the South Florida community at War Memorial Auditorium for The Driver Era and future concerts and events.”
2024 marked a pivotal year for The Driver Era. Alongside their newest singles, The Driver Era released their first live album, live at the greek, immortalizing their sold-out June 2023 performance at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. With more new music set to drop in 2025, fans can expect a tour that fuses energetic live performances with emotionally charged new material.
War Memorial Auditorium is a 11,500 sq. ft of versatile space with a 3,400-person capacity featuring a general admission floor and premium seated mezzanine level and is expected to open in early 2025.
The South Florida community can stay tuned for more exciting show announcements in the coming weeks and encouraged to sign up for the War Memorial Auditorium email newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming shows, tickets, offers and more by visiting WarMemorialAuditorium.com.
ABOUT THE DRIVER ERA
The band, which consists of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, aren’t new to the industry by any means. Since their debut single ‘Preacher Man’ in 2018, they have amassed over 500+M streams and garnered over 32M combined followers across social media. With their signature sound and larger-than-life live show, THE DRIVER ERA has been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone, PAPER, MTV, and many others. Their studio albums are only one half of what makes THE DRIVER ERA special. From their beginnings as members of the band R5, the duo are veterans when it comes to touring. Known for creating a live show that doubles as a party, the band has sold out shows across the globe — reaching everywhere from Asia to the U.S. to Europe and South America (and everywhere else in between). In addition to being a dynamic and talented musician, Ross is also an acclaimed actor, starring in Netflix’s ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the biopic ‘My Friend Dahmer’ and more. He was most recently featured in the viral music video for Troye Sivan’s, “One Of Your Girls.”
ABOUT WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
War Memorial Auditorium is South Florida's newest premier entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale while still only minutes away from the city’s scenic beaches. The recently revitalized venue offers 44,000 sq. ft of versatile space with a 3,400-person capacity featuring a general admission floor and premium seated mezzanine level. Originally opened in 1950 and situated in the 93-acre Holiday Park, the venue combines historical significance with modern amenities, including state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. War Memorial Auditorium can host a diverse range of events, from concerts and performances to community gatherings, galas/dinners, graduations or reunions and more. For more information, visit FTLWarMemorial.com. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @ftlwarmemorial.
