There’s nothing more exciting than dressing up, heading downtown with friends with over-the-top makeup, and flaunting a sign that says “I LOVE YOU THROW ME A PICK.” And thanks to artists being free to tour again, that’s exactly what we get to do. But, with so many awesome concert options, how do we know who to pick? The OMGs multiply with each new announcement! Take our money. All of it, Mr. Concert Gods. We have places to go and people to fight on our way to barricade. But whose ticket stubs are getting added to our album this year? The list grows each month tbh.
We have a huge update for you today, so let’s get into it! Here’s the newest tour news and the artists we’re dying to see on the road.
Andrea Bocelli
There’s a reason Andrea Bocelli is called the golden voice of Italy, and now U.S. music lovers will get to experience that firsthand! He recently shared new American tour dates for November and December, stopping in cities like Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD to perform his original music and some holiday songs to celebrate the season. But if you can’t wait, don’t worry! Andrea will be playing shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, and more in May, and those are bound to be just as incredible. The public sale for the new shows starts on April 24th, so stay tuned for more info (and pick up tickets to the May concerts) right here.
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BLACKPINK
Fresh off of becoming the first K-Pop group to headline Coachella, BLACKPINK just announced that they’ll be back in your area with their BORN PINK World Tour Encore! This new North American leg of their tour will stop in four cities: East Rutherford, NJ; Las Vegas, NV; San Francisco, CA; and Los Angeles, CA. Hello? Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa performing in stadiums? You don’t wanna miss this! Grab your lightsticks, then learn more about tickets and pre-sale here before the general sale starts on April 28th.
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Joy Oladokun
If you need proof that Joy Oladokun is a superstar in the making, look no further than the Living Proof Tour! Joy will be bringing her beautiful voice and awe-inspiring songs – including their latest, ‘Taking Things For Granted’ – on the road to celebrate her Proof Of Life album, which is coming out on April 28th! Their music is simply magical, and we can’t wait to see how it translates into a tour like this. Pre-sale kicks off on April 25th and the general sale starts on April 28th, so learn more about getting tickets right here. Plus, $1 from every ticket will be donated to gun violence prevention programs, and we love that Joy is using her platform for such an important cause!
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The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
ESSENCE’s Festival Of Culture is always iconic, but this year’s rendition is downright historic. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, they’ll be having three amazing headlining performers – all iconic women in hip-hop, and the first time they’ve had all Black women in hip-hop headlining. Those women are none other than Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, and Ms. Lauryn Hill, and you know the show is gonna be nothing short of breathtaking! There will also be performances from amazing artists like Gucci Mane, Muni Long, and Coco Jones, so be sure to grab tickets here before the show takes over New Orleans, LA from June 30th to July 2nd.
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Something In The Water Festival
It’s officially festival season, and one that you definitely can’t miss is Pharrell Williams’ Something In The Water in Virginia Beach, VA! Come on, where else could you possibly see everyone from the Jonas Brothers to Wu-Tang Clan to Maren Morris in one night? Running from April 28th to April 30th, it’s three nights all about celebrating art, music, and Pharrell’s hometown – and even if you can’t make it in person, you can stream the festival on his YouTube channel. We’re truly in for a treat! If you’re in the area, pick up your passes right here.
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Telltale With The Home Team & Action/Adventure
Is there anything we at THP love more than the chance to see one of our favorite bands live? Yes – the chance to see several of our favorite bands live in one night. And that’s exactly what we’ll get to do when Telltale hit the road with The Home Team and Action/Adventure this spring! Telltale will be joining shows in Columbus, OH and Louisville, KY on May 21st and 22nd respectively, and you already know the energy will be incredible. If you’re not in the Midwest, you can also check out Telltale on tour with Sundressed starting in late April – grab tickets here!
We’re thrilled to be joining The Home Team and Action/Adventure on some shows in the Midwest this Spring! We’ve been friends with The Home Team for many years and we’re so excited that they invited us to rip some gigs with them. This will be our first time in Columbus and Louisville – we can’t wait to explore these cities and meet some new friends.
Telltale
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Temples
It’s a very exciting time to be a Temples fan! Not only did the band just drop their stunning Exotico album, but they just announced a North American tour that you simply need to attend. It kicks off in Washington, DC on June 6th before rocking the summer away and ending up in Seattle, WA for the Bumbershoot festival in September. Temples’ music has truly withstood the ‘Movements of Time’ and they’re proving more and more that they deserve legendary status. Learn more about their upcoming shows right here!
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They Might Be Giants
British honeybees, this one’s for you! The legendary They Might Be Giants have added a string of new shows to their UK tour in November, announcing new dates in Belfast, Cambridge, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Newcastle, and Southampton. Sounds ‘Super Cool,’ right? They might be one of the greatest shows you’ve ever seen, so be sure to grab your tickets right here – and fast, because some dates are already selling out!
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Wow, what a roster! Are you planning on seeing any of these shows? Let us know in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! And for more sweet music content while you wait for your concert date, click here.
Wanna find more artists who are touring soon or already playing shows? Check out our Buzz From The Road playlist below!
