Adam Sandler – Grand Casino Arena – St. Paul MN – October 22nd 2025

By Kyle Hansen 4 weeks ago

Live Nation presents Adam Sandler You’re My Best Friend Tour at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul MN on October 22nd 2025

Review and photos by Kyle Hansen

Adam Sandler delivered exactly what fans came for — a mix of nostalgia, goofy humor, heartfelt songs, and a few surprise guests. The show felt like a blend of a stand-up special and an old-school SNL reunion.

Sandler mixed classic bits with new material about being a dad of grown kids, technology, and fame. His delivery was loose and comfortable, full of ad-libs and crowd banter. He still leans into absurd voices and punchy one-liners — and the crowd loved it.

If you’ve loved Sandler since Billy Madison or Happy Gilmore, this show was a nostalgia trip done right — funny, heartfelt, and full of self-aware charm. He’s comfortable on stage, still sharp, and clearly enjoys performing.

  • The sound was crisp for an arena setting — clear vocals, balanced music.

  • Visuals: Minimal but effective — a few large LED panels showing Sandler’s face and guitar close-ups.

  • Crowd: Packed house, around 15,000 people. Mostly 30–50-somethings reliving their 1990s fandom. Energy was high, though a few folks mentioned the crowd was a bit chatty in the upper levels.

The Chris Farley tribute had everyone in tears.