ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – Laughter, accordion riffs and theatrical absurdity lit up the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Wednesday night, as “Weird Al” Yankovic brought his Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour. The show sold out well in advance, and fans of all ages gathered under the Florida sky for a spectacle the comedic songsmith promises will be his biggest live production in six years.
A Grand Return, With a Big Production
For many in attendance, it was a rare opportunity: Yankovic has not mounted a stadium-scale production in nearly a decade. The Bigger & Weirder tour finds him returning to fully staged concerts, complete with a giant video wall, multiple costume changes and an expanded eight-piece band.
Puddles Pity Party: The Unconventional Opener
Adding to the offbeat ambiance of the evening, Puddles Pity Party, the seven-foot sad clown with a surprisingly golden voice, opened the show. His performance provided an atmospheric transition into Yankovic’s main set, offering haunting moments amid the comedy.
Puddles’ otherworldly presence – a mix of melancholy and vocal power – contrasted with the high-energy medley that followed.
Crowd Energy & Highlights
Fans in attendance were treated to a mix of his biggest parody hits, including “Fat,” “Like a Surgeon” and “White & Nerdy,” alongside his trademark polka medleys and a few deep cuts for longtime devotees. Fans chanted lyrics, cheered during costume reveals and clapped in rhythm the music.
Other standout moments included Yankovic’s medley of contemporary hits (tied to his recent single “Polkamania!”) and a segment where the artist addressed his longer journey between tours. The multimedia elements – video clips, choreographed lighting, elaborate set pieces – elevated the concert from mere parody recital to full theatrical romp.
Logistics & Local Impact
Doors opened at 5:30 p.m., and the show began at 7 p.m. Ticket prices ranged from about $48.50 to $173.50. VIP packages (which included a post-show meet-and-greet, photo ops, exclusive tour memorabilia and early venue access) sold out.
A Tour with Breadth – And Depth
The Bigger & Weirder tour spanned much of the U.S. over several months, bringing Yankovic’s full-scale stage show to fans from coast to coast. Each stop keeps fans guessing and newcomers entertained.
Hanging Up the Accordion – For Now
The run officially ended on Sept. 25 in Clearwater, following the St. Augustine stop the night before. For fans in northeast Florida, the St. Augustine show delivered a rare chance to see Yankovic at full theatrical tilt before the curtain came down. While his next steps remain uncertain, he’s hinted at future projects beyond the stage – leaving fans eager to see where his trademark weirdness turns up next.
