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Tour NewsCardi B Headlines BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 in Kingston
Cardi B makes her Caribbean stadium debut at BZR WKND Jamaica on October 18 in Kingston.
August 14, 2026
Tour NewsWizkid Headlines Detty December Fest 2026 Opening Night in Lagos
Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is confirmed as the first headliner for Detty December Fest 2026.
August 13, 2026
Tour NewsMumford and Sons Brought Jason Sudeikis on Stage at MSG to Sing the Ted Lasso Theme
Jason Sudeikis joined Mumford and Sons at Madison Square Garden for a surprise performance of the Ted Lasso theme song.
August 13, 2026
Tour NewsJodeci Signs With Day After Day for 36-City 2026 Reunion Tour
Jodeci books a 36-city U.S. tour celebrating 35 years of their debut album Forever My Lady.
August 11, 2026
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Pedro Sampaio Adds Five US Dates to His Brazilian Chaos Tour This Fall
The Brazilian DJ and producer brings his tour to LA, San Diego, Houston, Chicago, and New York starting November 6
August 11, 2026
Tour NewsZZ Top Adds Replacement Drummer as Frank Beard Takes Health Leave
ZZ Top's Big One summer tour continues with fill-in drummer Michael Monahan stepping in for Frank Beard.
August 11, 2026
Tour NewsThe Weeknd Reverses Course on Retiring His Stage Name
Abel Tesfaye tells Stockholm crowd he is keeping The Weeknd name alive indefinitely.
August 10, 2026
Tour Newsaespa SYNK COMPLæXITY World Tour Kicks Off in Seoul
aespa opened their fourth world tour at Gocheok Sky Dome, bringing 35,000 fans across two nights.
August 9, 2026
Tour NewsBrandi Carlile Postpones UK and European Tour to March 2027
Carlile delays the overseas leg of her Returning to Myself tour, citing personal circumstances.
August 9, 2026
Tour NewsFuerza Regida Closes Stadium Tour at Citi Field With 50 Cent, J Balvin
The San Bernardino group wrapped its first U.S. stadium tour in New York with a cross-genre guest lineup.
August 9, 2026
Tour NewsChris Brown and Usher Raymond & Brown Tour Lights Up MetLife Stadium
The Raymond & Brown Tour delivered a three-hour R&B spectacle at MetLife Stadium with Lil Baby and 50 Cent joining the show.
August 9, 2026
Tour NewsWeezer Drop CEO Single and Announce North American Arena Tour
Weezer's new single CEO nods to The Sweater Song and leads into their Gold Album era.
August 5, 2026
Tour NewsLeon Thomas Rocks Lollapalooza 2026 Main Stage and Club Magenta
Grammy winner Leon Thomas delivered a standout Lollapalooza 2026 set and connected with fans at T-Mobile's Club Magenta.
August 5, 2026
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HAYLA Brings The DARK Tour to The Fonda Theatre on September 4
The Liverpool-born singer-songwriter plays LA in support of her new album DARK, marking a shift away from her electronic dance roots
August 4, 2026
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Lights All Night Drops Day-by-Day Lineups for Dallas Return, Single-Day Passes On Sale Aug. 5
Tiësto and Gryffin anchor night one; Chris Lake and Subtronics close out 2026 on New Year's Eve
August 4, 2026
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Laci Kaye Booth Announces Seven-Date Headline Tour Behind New Album
The Lost Highway Records artist heads to dive bars and honky-tonks this fall, with the album dropping September 18.
August 4, 2026
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Hinterland 2026 Wraps Its 11th Year; 2027 Dates Set for July 30, August 1
KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali Uchis headlined the Iowa festival, which is already opening early ticket access for next summer.
August 4, 2026
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ScHoolboy Q Announces '10 Years of Blank Face LP' Tour
The West Coast rapper hits 10 cities this October to mark a decade since his Grammy-nominated fourth album.
August 3, 2026
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Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Drop COLORSxSTUDIOS Performance of "Ha Ha" Mid Global Tour
The Argentine duo performed the Free Spirits album cut inside survival bags for the iconic Berlin-based channel, with tour dates running through November.
August 3, 2026
Tour NewsLollapalooza 2026 Flooding Cuts Wolf Alice and CORTIS Sets Short
Severe flooding in Chicago forced Lollapalooza 2026 to delay opening and shorten several Day 3 performances.
August 3, 2026
Tour NewsAriana Grande Steps Back From Public Life After Eternal Sunshine Tour
Grande confirms a break from public work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour closes September 1.
August 2, 2026
Tour NewsLollapalooza 2026 Kicks Off With Lorde, SB19, and Charli xcx Surprise
Lollapalooza 2026 opened in Chicago with Lorde headlining and a packed weekend still ahead.
August 2, 2026
Tour NewsHarry Styles Opens Six-Night GNP Seguros Stadium Residency in Mexico City
The Together, Together Tour kicks off in Mexico City with 68,000 fans and a projected $171 million economic impact.
August 1, 2026
Tour NewsOlivia Rodrigo and Yungblud Join Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza 2025
Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud appeared as surprise guests during Smashing Pumpkins' headline set at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
August 1, 2026
Tour NewsOlivia Rodrigo Joins Smashing Pumpkins Onstage at Lollapalooza 2026
Rodrigo surprised the Lollapalooza crowd by singing a rare Smashing Pumpkins deep cut in Chicago.
August 1, 2026
Tour NewsCharli xcx and Lorde Reunite on Girl So Confusing at Lollapalooza 2026
Charli xcx joined Lorde onstage at Lollapalooza 2026 to perform the Brat remix before headlining the festival herself.
August 1, 2026
Tour NewsDesert Hearts Microfest Returns to Northern California This October
Desert Hearts announces a five-day Microfest at Deloro Valley after pausing its flagship festival for 2026.
August 1, 2026
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Jozzy Announces the Get Her Back Tour This September
The Memphis-born songwriter and recording artist brings her debut album to five cities starting September 24
July 30, 2026
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Andy C Brings 'ALiVe' Show to HARD Summer, Plus DC and Denver Stops This Weekend
The UK drum and bass artist plays three US dates starting July 31, with his audio-visual live production making its HARD Events debut on August 2.
July 30, 2026
Tour NewsJay-Z Closes Yankee Stadium Run With Rihanna, Beyonce, and 44 Songs
Jay-Z wrapped a three-night Yankee Stadium run with a chaotic, star-packed finale featuring Rihanna and Beyonce.
July 15, 2026
Tour NewsElla Mai Drops Waiting to Exhale Tribute Video for Might Just
Ella Mai's new 'Might Just' visual reimagines the 1995 classic as her North American tour begins.
June 30, 2026
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Pi'erre Bourne Drops Retraite Video and Announces Made In Paris Tour
Pi'erre Bourne releases the official visual for Retraite and confirms a North American and European tour this fall.
June 28, 2026
Tour NewsFuerza Regida Opens First U.S. Stadium Tour at Petco Park
Fuerza Regida launched their This Is Our Dream Stadium Tour in San Diego before 44,000 fans.
June 22, 2026
Tour NewsIron Maiden Go Phone-Free in Paris for Run For Your Lives Concert Film
Iron Maiden are enforcing Yondr pouches at their Paris La Défense Arena show as they film the Run For Your Lives Tour.
June 22, 2026
Tour NewsHarry Styles Plays Rare Deep Cuts and Covers at London Meltdown Festival
Harry Styles brought an orchestral, intimate set to London's Meltdown Festival, reviving songs not played in years.
June 19, 2026
Tour NewsJames Murphy and Questlove to DJ Phish Riviera Maya Festival 2026
LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and the Roots' Questlove headline late-night DJ sets at Phish's annual Mexico resort festival.
June 17, 2026
Tour NewsSmashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton to Headline LA July 4th Concert
America250's 'America's Block Party' lands at the Memorial Coliseum with tickets priced at $17.76.
June 16, 2026
Tour NewsPitchfork Festival London 2026 Lineup: Avalanches, Noname, Los Thuthanaka
Pitchfork Music London returns November 2-8 with a sprawling multi-venue bill across the city.
June 8, 2026
Tour NewsChris Lake Brings NYC to a Standstill With Brooklyn Rave Weekend
Chris Lake's Under the K Bridge run featured a weather battle, renegade stages, and a Knicks Finals moment.
June 8, 2026
Tour NewsAriana Grande Opens Eternal Sunshine Tour With Career-Spanning Setlist
Ariana Grande launched the Eternal Sunshine Tour with hits from every era and a live debut of new single 'Hate That I Made You Love Me.'
June 7, 2026
Tour NewsLorde Debuts Unreleased Song and Closes Gov Ball 2026 Night One
Lorde headlined Governors Ball 2026 with a festival set that previewed new music and spanned her full catalog.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsFlorida Georgia Line Reunite at CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley staged a surprise reunion at CMA Fest, performing 'Cruise' live for the first time since their 2022 hiatus.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsEarl Sweatshirt Postpones Tour With MIKE Due to Injury
Earl Sweatshirt needs surgery after an injury forces the postponement of his North American tour with MIKE.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsDoja Cat and Massive Attack Primavera Sound Sets Canceled Due to Weather
Storms in Barcelona shut down the main stages at Primavera Sound 2026, wiping out Doja Cat, Massive Attack, and more.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsCharlie Puth Brings Art Garfunkel, Busta Rhymes, and Jimmy Fallon to MSG
Charlie Puth's Whatever's Clever World Tour stop at Madison Square Garden became an all-star event.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsiHeartRadio Music Festival 2026 Lineup Features BTS, Cardi B, and More
The Las Vegas festival returns September 18-19 with a cross-genre bill headlined by global superstars.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsKanye West Claims Record 118,000 Attendance at Istanbul Stadium Show
Kanye West opened his first European tour in 11 years with a reported record-breaking crowd in Istanbul.
June 2, 2026
Tour NewsBad Bunny Opens 10-Night Madrid Residency with Myke Towers Surprise
Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour hits Madrid in a sold-out historic residency.
June 2, 2026
Tour NewsDiljit Dosanjh to Headline Wembley Stadium as First Punjabi Artist
Diljit Dosanjh makes history with a 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium date this September.
June 2, 2026
Tour NewsJ Balvin Headlines Sueños Festival 2026 With a Career-Spanning Set
J Balvin closed out Sueños Festival 2026's first night in Chicago with an hour of pure reggaeton canon.
May 25, 2026
Tour NewsFuerza Regida Headlines Sueños 2026 With Marlboro Rojo and Corridos Chaos
The San Bernardino group closed Sueños Festival 2026 in Chicago with a headline set built on corridos, guest appearances, and crowd mayhem.
May 25, 2026
Tour NewsPost Malone Announces Australian and New Zealand Stadium Tour With Don Toliver
Post Malone's Big Ass World Tour hits four stadiums across Australia and New Zealand this October with Don Toliver in tow.
May 23, 2026
Tour NewsPost Malone Brings Big Ass Stadium Tour to Australia and New Zealand
Post Malone announces four stadium dates across Australia and New Zealand for October 2025, with Don Toliver in tow.
May 21, 2026
Tour NewsBASSINTHEGRASS 2026 Draws 12,000 to Darwin with Denzel Curry and Galantis
Australia's BASSINTHEGRASS festival returned to Mindil Beach with a stacked international and local lineup.
May 19, 2026
Tour NewsJourney Final Frontier Tour Adds 40 Dates Across North America in 2026
Journey's farewell tour expands to nearly 70 shows, running through November 2026.
May 17, 2026
Tour NewsMadonna, Shakira, and BTS to Headline FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
The 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium will feature a historic halftime performance from three global acts.
May 17, 2026
Tour NewsMadonna, Shakira, and BTS Headline First World Cup Final Halftime Show
The three acts will perform at MetLife Stadium on July 19 for the FIFA World Cup final.
May 15, 2026
Tour NewsIce Cube and Mike Epps Announce Friday 30th Anniversary Concert in Long Beach
Ice Cube and Mike Epps bring the Friday anniversary to Long Beach Amphitheater this July with Warren G and Scarface.
May 14, 2026
Tour News50 Cent, Diplo, Nelly and The Chainsmokers Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Events
Sports Illustrated's Beyond the Pitch series brings live music to four World Cup host cities this summer.
May 12, 2026
Tour NewsPlayboi Carti Headlines Rolling Loud Orlando for Record Sixth Time
Carti brought the full Opium roster to Rolling Loud Orlando, teasing new music and ignoring curfew for 60,000 fans.
May 10, 2026
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