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Your favorite artists are ready to hit the road! After two years of rescheduled, postponed or canceled tours and concerts, music fans can be happy to know that live concerts are back in full swing.
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Madonna, SZA, Beyoncé, Anita Baker, John Mayer, Blink-182, Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are just a few of the artists touring in 2023 .And the list keeps growing.
Below you will find a list of more than 30 of the most anticipated concerts, tours and music festivals of the year. We’ll be updating this story regularly, so be sure to check back for new dates and ticket information.
For more tour guides, see our reviews of 2023 Latin American tours in the USA and Las Vegas residences.
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Anita Baker — The music legend hit the road for his first tour in decades, joined by Babyface. The tour kicked off on February 11 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.
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Ari Lennox – The Age/Sex/Location tour kicks off in Las Vegas on January 26th. Get tickets here.
Billy Joel — In addition to joining Stevie Nicks for a co-headlining tour, Billy Joel has solo shows planned for this year. Get tickets for Joel’s concert here and here.
Wink 182 – The band has postponed their upcoming world tour, which was scheduled to begin on March 11 in Tijuana, Mexico. Find ticket information here.
Bonnie Wright — The “Something to Talk About” singer is scheduled to tour through the end of October. Get tickets to see Raitt live here.
Bruce Springsteen – Bruce Springsteen’s 2023 tour kicks off on February 1 at the Amelia Arena in Tampa, Florida. Get tickets to see Springsteen here.
Charlie Puth — The singer will embark on The Charlie Live Experience tour this spring. Get tickets here.
Chris Stapleton – If you enjoyed his rousing performance of the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl, the country star’s tour kicks off at the Houston Rodeo on March 16. Get tickets to see Stapleton here.
Coldplay — The Music of the Spheres world tour will stop in Brazil, Spain, Portugal and other countries before hitting the States. Get tickets here.
Dispatch Mod – The English group Memento Mori the tour kicks off on May 18. Get tickets here.
Ed Sheeran – Ed Sheeran’s “Mathematics” tour heads to North America in May. Get tickets here.
Foo Fighters – The Foo Fighters will hit the road this summer. Get tickets here.
Harry Styles – Harry Styles performed a series of concerts rescheduled from last year’s Love On Tour. Get tickets for international dates here and here.
Janet Jackson – The Together Again Tour kicks off April 14th in Hollywood, Florida. Get tickets here.
John Mayer — John Mayer embarks on a 19-date acoustic tour beginning March 11. Get tickets here.
Lionel Richie — The American Idol suja will hit the road with Earth, Wind & Fire for the 2023 Sing a Song All Night Long tour, which kicks off in August. General sale tickets will be available on March 13. Click here for more.
Face – The special tour resumes overseas in February and returns to the US in April. Get tickets here.
Luke Combs – The country star’s tour kicks off on March 25. Get tickets here.
Madonna – The highly anticipated Celebration Tour kicks off in July. Tickets went on sale earlier in the month. Get tickets for select dates below.
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New edition – The band’s Legacy Tour, featuring Keith Sweat and Guy, kicks off March 9. Get tickets here.
New kids on the block — NKOTB will play the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on March 7 and Blockcon on May 26, among other gigs. Get tickets to see the band live here.
Paramore – The pop-punk group will hit the road with Taylor Swift this spring in addition to their own tours. Get tickets to see Paramore live here.
Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Red Hot Chili Peppers Tour – Featuring Iggy Pop, The Roots, The Strokes St. Vincent and others – starts March 29 in Vancouver. Get tickets here.
Santana – The band’s upcoming tour dates include a performance at the House of Blues Las Vegas. Get tickets to see Carlos Santana here.
Shania Twain – The country legend kicks off his tour at the Tortuga Music Festival in April. Get tickets for the Queen of Me tour here.
Homeless children – The K-pop group will hold the extended Maniac World Tour in the States in March. Get tickets here.
SZA – The SOS tour kicks off on February 21st in Chicago. Get tickets here.
Taylor Swift – The Eras tour, featuring Paramore and Gayle, officially kicks off on March 17th. Get tickets here.
Willie Nelson — Willie Nelson will hit the road for several concerts, including a star-studded concert at the Hollywood Bowl, to celebrate his 90th birthday. Get tickets here.
Wizkid — The North American leg of Wizkid’s More Love, Less Ego tour kicks off in March. Get tickets here.
The Zac Brown Band – Zac Brown & Co. Tour Dates for 2023 include the Houston Rodeo this past weekend, March 5th. Get tickets to see Zac Brown Band live here.
Music festivals in 2023: Where to get tickets
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — April 14-16 and April 20-23; Get tickets here.
Dreamville Festival — April 1-2. Get tickets here.
Bonnaroo Music Festival — June 15-18. Get tickets here.
Festival of lovers and friends – May 6 in Las Vegas. Get tickets here.
Rolling Loud — March 3-5 (California); July 21-23 (Miami). Get tickets here.
SXSW — Mach 10-19 in Austin, Texas. Click here to register and here for more purchasing options.
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