67 Essential Tours to Catch in Summer 2022
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We may be midway through the year (already?!), but we’re only at the start of peak concert season. Summer brings with it numerous opportunities to catch your favorite musicians — many of whom who have been waiting two years to put these shows on the road.
So get ready for a summer filled with live music as 2022 tours wind their way through North America. Below, we’ve listed off 67 acts that you won’t want to miss at your local venues, amphitheaters, stadiums, or Vegas casinos. For more on the latest news in live music, make sure to check out this page for continuous updates.
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson, photo by David McClister
Months after revealing his diagnosis with nerve damage disorder Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Alan Jackson will embark on the “Last Call: One More for the Road” tour. He says this isn’t farewell, but there might not be too many more chances to catch the 63-year-old country legend. — Wren Graves
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Alanis Morissette w/ Garbage
Alanis Morissette has extended last year’s Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour with another victory lap across North America, and fortunately for us, Garbage are returning for the ride. While Morissette celebrates her magnum opus, Shirley Manson and company are promoting 2021’s stellar No Gods No Masters. — Carys Anderson
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Alice in Chains and Breaking Benjamin w/ BUSH
Breaking Benjamin (photo by Amy Harris), Alice in Chains (photo by Mathieu Bredeau) and Bush (photo by Heather Kaplan)
Three rock heavyweights are sharing the bill on a tour that features a succession of prominent acts. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Alice in Chains’ landmark 1992 sophomore album, Dirt, while Bush broke onto the scene shortly after with their massive debut, 1994’s Sixteen Stone. Breaking Benjamin, meanwhile, have been mainstays on rock radio throughout the 21st century. — Spencer Kaufman
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Arcade Fire w/ Beck and Feist
Feist (photo by Norman Wong), Arcade Fire (photo by Rich Fury), and Beck (photo by Philip Cosores)
Going to this tour won’t make your tiredness go away or your back stop hurting, but it will capture some of the epic majesty of your high school and college playlists. Besides, the more recent discographies from all three artists are full of winning songs, especially Arcade Fire’s WE, an uneven album that nevertheless contains some of their best singles in years. — W.G.
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Anthrax and Black Label Society
Anthrax’s Scott Ian (photo by Amy Harris) and Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde (photo by Antonio Marino Jr.)
Metal veterans Anthrax and Black Label Society both bring the heavy, but in very different ways, making for an intriguing bill. While Anthrax are among the Big 4 of thrash metal, Zakk Wylde’s BLS bring the groove — but each act also brings the fun. Throw in opener Hatebreed, and you have one helluva bill. — S.K.
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Burna Boy
Burna Boy, photo by Ben Kaye
With Burna Boy’s follow-up to Twice as Tall dropping in early July, the African Giant has mapped out his “Love, Damini” international tour. Catch him performing recent singles like “Last Last” and “Kilometre,” along with cuts from one of the best albums of 2020, Twice as Tall. — Eddie Fu
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Courtney Barnett’s “Here and There” Touring Festival
Courtney Barnett, photo by Mia Mala McDonald
This “touring festival” presents several different lineups throughout its 15-date run, but all of them are dazzling, with powerhouse guests such as Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, Waxahatchee, Bartees Strange, Snail Mail, Sleater-Kinney, and Fred Armisen joining Courtney Barnett in select cities. — W.G.
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Dead & Company
Dead & Company, photo by Debi Del Grande
John Mayer is a very different artist from Jerry Garcia, but each new Dead and Company show shares an ethos with those old jam spectacles, part of an unbroken chain to one of the most joyful movements in music history. Attending these concerts, it’s hard to have a bad time, and almost impossible to have a better time than the band. — W.G.
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Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato, photo by Brandon Bowen
This summer, Demi Lovato reclaims their punk rock era. Featuring guests Dead Sara and Royal & The Serpent, Lovato takes the US and South America by storm beginning August through November on “The Holy Fvck Tour.” — Kelly Park
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Disney’s Encanto Tour
Encanto (Disney)
What more can be said about “Bruno?” Disney’s latest musical extravaganza unseated Adele with the No. 1 song as “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” became the most popular song in the country. Now, this “Sing-Along Film Concert” will use a live band to help parents and children belt along with a screening of their favorite animated film, Encanto. — W.G.
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Dispatch and O.A.R.
It’s good vibes all around with Dispatch and O.A.R. teaming up for an extensive summer tour. Add in guest spots from Robert Randolph Band and G. Love on select dates, and this is bound to be one of the chillest concerts of the season. — Ben Kaye
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Duran Duran w/ Nile Rodgers & Chic
Duran Duran, photo by Amy Price
Recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Duran Duran will support their latest album, FUTURE PAST, this summer. Nile Rogers & Chic are set to join them on select dates, which is sure to make for a legendary experience. — B. Kaye
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Elton John’s Final Shows
Elton John, photo by Lior Phillips
It’s been a long, yellow brick road to get to this point, but Elton John is finally set to wrap up his farewell tour. Dates are scheduled through till next summer already, but this summer-fall North American trek is set to be his last in the region. It’s your last chance to catch the Rocket Man before he blasts off for good. — B. Kaye
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Father John Misty
Father John Misty, photo by Ward & Kweskin/Nicholas Ashe Bateman
Hot off the heels of his fifth studio album, Chloë and the Next 20th Century, the existential, ever-entertaining Father John Misty is hitting the road to spread his absurd gospel. Suki Waterhouse joins him on his summer journey to bring us into the next 20th century. — Jonah Krueger
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand, photo courtesy of Domino Records
Franz Ferdinand reminded us all how hit-filled their catalog is with the recent greatest hits compilation Hits to the Head. Now it’s time to remember how wild they are playing those songs on a stage, as the Scottish rockers hit the road throughout North America this summer. — B. Kaye
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George Clinton
George Clinton, photo courtesy of the artist
Things are about to get super funky. George Clinton is bringing Parliament-Funkadelic back out of retirement for a fresh round of the “One Nation Under a Groove Tour” dates. — B. Kaye
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Ghost w/ Mastodon and Spiritbox
Mastodon (photo by Amy Harris, Ghost (photo by Johnny Perilla) and Spiritbox (photo by Amy Harris)
Back in 2012, then-rising metal act Ghost opened for Mastodon and Opeth on a North American tour. Now, with Ghost achieving massive success over the past decade, Mastodon are returning the favor and supporting Papa Emeritus IV and company. If that wasn’t intriguing enough, one of metal’s hottest young bands, Spirtibox, are also on the lineup, serving a similar role as Ghost did 10 years ago. — S.K.
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, photo by David Brendan Hall
Perhaps the legendary post-rock group, Godspeed You! Black Emperor also put on one of the most legendary shows in any rock subgenre. Maybe there won’t be moshing, but there will be larger-than-life sounds, a stage full of radical musicians, and a projection show that’s worth the price of admission alone. — J.K.
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Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls, photo courtesy of artist
After numerous cancelations (because of that thing that you don’t need us reminding you about), Goo Goo Dolls are finally ready to head out on their long-planned summer tour. Blue October will be providing support as special guests, setting up a helluva show for ’90s alternative fans. — B. Kaye
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Halestorm and The Pretty Reckless
Halestorm and Pretty Reckless 2022 Tour
Two of the leading women (and most powerful voices) in hard rock — Lzzy Hale and Taylor Momsen — front Halestorm and The Pretty Reckless, respectively, making for an exciting bill. Halestorm just released their fifth album, Back from the Dead, while TPR are finally getting the chance to properly tour behind their 2021 effort, Death by Rock and Roll — we sense a common theme! The Warning and Lilith Czar round out the lineup. — S.K.
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Hanson
Hanson, photo by Jonathan Weiner
Celebrating 30 years together (you feel old now, don’t you?), the Hanson siblings are back with a new LP, Red Green Blue. They’ll be supporting that as well as celebrating their three decades together (there’s that old feeling again) on this special anniversary trek. — B. Kaye
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Harry Styles
Take a trip to Harry’s House, a marvelously delicious destination that spans North America. Harry Styles welcomes several house guests on his four-month run, including Wolf Alice, Ben Harper, and Blood Orange as opening acts. — K.P.
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Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons, photo by Eric Ray Davidson
Imagine Dragons’ “Mercury World Tour” comes in support fo the group’s latest LP, Mercury — Act 1. With Macklemore, Kings Elliot, and AVIV set to open for select dates, the tour will hit amphitheaters and stadiums throughout North America. — B. Kaye
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Incubus w/ Sublime with Rome
Image courtesy of Incubus
Two of Southern California’s biggest rock acts are pairing up for a US tour from July to September this year, and though Incubus and Sublime with Rome’s styles are slightly different, there will surely be good vibes all around. Don’t forget to stock up on some of Rome and Duddy’s Good Times CBD gummies, CBD flower, and accessories before the show! — Paolo Ragusa
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Interpol and Spoon
Interpol (photo by Atiba Jefferson) and Spoon (photo by Oliver Halfin)
Indie veterans Interpol and Spoon are sharing the stage for this summer’s “Lights, Camera, Factions Tour,” which — along with openers The Goon Sax — makes a must-see bill for fans of Matador Records guitar rock. The tour begins August 25th in Asbury Park, New Jersey and runs through September. — C.A.
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Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson, photo by Morgan Maassen
Sometimes, it’s okay to feel good — especially in the summer. Jack Johnson’s “Meet the Moon Tour,” largely featuring him performing at outdoor venues, is the perfect place to sit back, enjoy a beverage, and bask in purely good vibes. — J.K.
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John Mulaney
John Mulaney, photo via Live Nation
John Mulaney has extended his “From Scratch” tour into 2023, which means over 30 new cities now have the chance to hear the freshly minted Saturday Night Live Five-Timer detail his eventful pandemic year. Hopefully the “I saw him right after he got outta rehab” shirts keep their spot at the merch stand. — C.A.
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Kehlani
Kehlani, photo by Kris Lori
Kehlani’s honey vocals hit just fine through headphones, but there’s nothing like hearing a vocalist like her live. The “Blue Water Road Trip” tour — which was just recently expanded — will take her across the US beginning in July and wrapping in October, before she’ll head over to Europe to continue the fun. Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad will provide support on select dates. — Mary Siroky
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Keith Urban
Keith Urban, photo courtesy of PFA Media
Keith Urban is heading out on the road at the speed of now. The country hero’s “The Speed of Now” world tour begins its North American leg in July, stretching well into fall. Ingrid Andress is set to open at all shows on the schedule. — B. Kaye
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Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar, photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella
Kendrick Lamar made his highly anticipated return with Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers, a dense, intensely personal project. He’s now set to make his return to the stage, bringing the headiness of Mr. Moral and the bangers of his previous work to boot. Check out our dream Kendrick Lamar setlist here. — J.K.
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Kevin Hart
Chris Rock and Kevin Hart’s “Only Headliners Allowed”
Chris Rock and Kevin Hart are teaming up for a very limited five-day co-headlining series of shows this July. If you’re not in New York or New Jersey to catch the joint gigs, both comedians have their own treks on the docket for the summer. Hart’s “The Reality Check Tour” is his first outing in four years, while Rock is continuing a run he began earlier in the year. — B. Kaye
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Korn and Evanescence
Korn (photo by Raymond Ahner) and Evanescence (photo by Joe Russo)
A co-headlining tour for the nu-metal kid in all of us, Korn and Evanescence are taking on a round of summer tour dates. This marks the first time the two hard rock acts have combined forces since the 2007 “Family Values Tour.” Seems like cause to party like it’s 2003. — J.K.
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Lady Gaga’s “Chromatica Ball”
Lady Gaga, photo courtesy of the artist
Lady Gaga hits the road with Chromatica, the sun-kissed album fit for all your summer needs. Kicking off “The Chromatica Ball” tour in Germany and ending in Miami, the pop icon makes her way across the UK, Asia, and North America starting mid-July. — K.P.
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Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige, photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Good morning, gorgeous, the Queen has returned. Timed perfectly with her stunning performance 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Blige released her latest LP, Good Morning Gorgeous, back in February. Now, she’s set to tour the record with support form Queen Jaija and Ella Mai. — B. Kaye
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Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé, photo courtesy of artist
Michael Bublé is set to take you “Higher” on his 27-date summer tour. Launching in August, the trek will take the crooner to major venues like NYC’s Madison Square Garden on August l8th and LA’s Crypto.com Arena on September 23rd. — B. Kaye.
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Morrissey’s Vegas Residency
Morrissey, photo by Josh Druding
Morrissey in Vegas? Sign us up! “Viva Moz Vegas” (oh no, he didn’t, did he? He did.) is currently set to last five days at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. We’ll see if more dates get added — or if any get canceled, for that matter. — B. Kaye
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Norah Jones and Regina Spektor
Norah Jones and Regina Spektor, photos by Shervin Lainez
With Norah Jones celebrating 20 years of her debut album, Come Away with Me, and Regina Spektor supporting her latest effort, Home, this is a tour bill made in heaven. Two of the greatest singer-songwriters/piano players in the game teaming up on the road? That’s a show not to miss. — B. Kaye
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Peter Hook’s “Joy Divison: A Celebration”
Peter Hook & The Light, photo by Martin O’Neill
Peter Hook (of Joy Division and New Order) is taking his “Joy Division: A Celebration Tour” to the states. The tour will see his band Peter Hook and the Light perform both Unknown Pleasures and Closer in succession, sprinkling in New Order favorites along the way. — J.K.
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Pitbull w/ Iggy Azeala
Pitbull and Iggy Azalea, photo courtesy of artists
Mr. Worldwide himself, live and in the flesh? With the Aussie wonder Iggy Azalea? Sounds like a pretty fun time. Just knock back a few Fireball shots, yell “Timber!” and truly “Feel This Moment” alongside all the other Pitbull stans. Shave your head and wear awesome sunglasses if you’re really trying to party. — Spencer Dukoff
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Post Malone
Post Malone, photo by Ben Kaye
Although Post Malone’s latest effort was a disappointment, his tour with Roddy Ricch still boasts the appeal of hits like “Congratulations,” “Sunflower,” and “I Fall Apart.” Plus, he’s one of the best cover artists around, with the chops to take on Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Boy Dylan without breaking a sweat. — E.F.
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Rammstein
Rammstein, photo by Jens Koch
Fans have been waiting two years for Rammstein to bring their dynamic live show stateside. Twice postponed due to the pandemic, the German industrial-metal band’s first full outdoor stadium tour of North America should prove to be one of the most talked about spectacles of the year when it’s all said and done. And they now have two new albums to showcase, having released Zeit earlier this year, following 2019’s untitled effort. — S.K.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers w/ All the Openers
Red Hot Chili Peppers, photo by Sandy Kim
Red Hot Chili Peppers returned this year with Unlimited Love, their first album with longtime guitarist John Frusciante in over 15 years. Not only will their headlining shows be special, their impressive list of openers — which includes The Strokes, HAIM, Thundercat, Beck, St. Vincent, and King Princess — are incredibly exciting acts to share the stage with. Don’t forget to check out our recent cover story with RHCP! — P.R.
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Rob Zombie and Mudvayne
Rob Zombie (photo by Raymond Ahner) and Mudvayne (photo by Amy Harris)
This would have been a great bill in 2002, and it still is in 2022. Rob Zombie always puts on an entertaining show, while Mudvayne are continuing a highly welcome reunion that began last year. Add to it two industrial-metal staples from the same era — Static-X and Powerman 5000 (featuring Rob Zombie’s real-life brother, Spider One) — and you’ve got a headbanger’s delight. — S.K.
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Roger Waters
Roger Waters, photo by Gretchen Bachrodt
This is not a drill — or so Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters claims on his new “This Is Not a Drill Tour.” The legendary songwriter is once again embarking on a lavish, politically charged tour with a setlist that mixes his solo work and Pink Floyd classics. Just watch out for flying pigs. — J.K.
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Rosalía
Rosalía, photo courtesy of artist
While breaking up with fame on MOTOMAMI, Rosalía reached a whole new level of artistry with more experimentation than ever before. The Spanish superstar will flex those new muscles on her accompanying world tour and show off any new dance moves she’s picked up along the way. — E.F.
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Scorpions and Whitesnake
Scorpions and Whitesnake, photos courtesy or artists
German rock legends Scorpions will “Rock You Like a Hurricane” when they hit North America in late August. The band is as powerful as ever, especially with former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee now a fixture in the group’s lineup. But don’t be late for Whitesnake, as frontman David Coverdale and company will be in the midst of their farewell tour, making this likely the last time you’ll be able to catch the “Here I Go Again” rockers. — S.K.
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SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN, photo courtesy of Pledis Entertainment
The “BE THE SUN” North American tour marks SEVENTEEN’s first world tour in over two years. Celebrating their most recent album, Face the Sun, the K-pop gruop will kick things off in Seoul before making their way to Canada and the US in August. — M. Siroky
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Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker’s “The Wild Hearts Tour”
Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker, photo by Alysse Gafkjen
“Our aim is to strengthen our respective communities and promote camaraderie in the music world in a safe and enjoyable environment,” shared Sharon Van Etten. The artist joins her peers Angel Olsen and Julien Baker on “The Wild Hearts Tour,” a two-month run featuring special guest Quinn Christopherson, with proceeds benefitting A New Way of Life, an organization based in South LA that supports the underserved. — K.P.
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Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes, photo courtesy of artist
To support his Grammy-nominated album Wonder, Shawn Mendes is set to bring “Wonder: The World Tour” to North America this summer. Dermot Kennedy will join the Canadian singer-songwriter on his celebration of the chart-topping record, which served as the fourth consecutive Mendes album to hit No. 1 in the US. — J.K.
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Swedish House Mafia
Swedish House Mafia, photo by Alexander Wessely
EDM giants Swedish House Mafia made waves with their return this year at Coachella, and the trio — comprised of Steve Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso — are keen on bringing their impressive stage set up to stadiums around the country. Warning: Don’t attend without your dancing shoes! — P.R.
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Tash Sultana
Tash Sultana, photo by Anthony Merriweather
Tash Sultana has evolved beyond their one-human band origins, and their new music is as dynamic and inspired as ever. Hitting the road this month and throughout July, the former Artist of the Month is one of the most exciting live acts around, with a powerful, versatile voice to match. As their profile continues to rise throughout the next few years, catch them on tour before they start headlining festivals left and right. — P.R.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor, photo by Travis Ball
At the ripe age of 31, Teyana Taylor is already retiring. Having started her goodbye tour last year, she’s added a second leg with “The Last Rose Petal 2…Farewell Tour,” set to take place throughout August in the US. — B. Kaye
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The B-52s’ Farewell Tour
The B-52s, photo by Adrián Monroy/Medios y Media/Getty Images
America’s favorite party band is hanging up the hat, but not before they dance this mess around one last time. The B-52s will soon embark on their “final tour ever on Planet Earth,” a 15-date run that takes place from August to November. — C.A.
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The Black Keys w/ Band of Horses
The Black Keys (photo by Jim Herrington) and Band of Horses (photo by Stevie and Sarah Gee)
Fans of The Black Keys won’t have to wait much longer before it’s time to groove across the US with the alt-rock duo. Joined by special guest Band of Horses, with appearances by Ceramic Animal, Early James, and Velveteers also on the docket, The Black Keys make their first return to the road in three years with their summer “Dropout Boogie Tour” starting July. — K.P.
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The Decemberists
The Decemberists, photo by Holly Andres
Coming off their 20th anniversary, The Decemberists hit the road with Brigid Mae Powers beginning in August. The group will play from their beloved discography, sharing, “We’ll be applying our rusty fingers, feet, and vocal cords to songs from all across the width and breadth of our catalogue — and, should the muses oblige, we might try a few new ones out as well.” — K.P.
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The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem, photo by Kelsey Ayres
New Jersey is objectively the greatest state in the union and The Gaslight Anthem are one of New Jersey’s de facto house bands, meaning by extension The Gaslight Anthem is one of the greatest bands in the union (and when you really stop and think about it, the world). They’re back after a lengthy hiatus — and who knows how long they’ll keep going after this reunion — so you shouldn’t pass up an opportunity to catch Brian Fallon, Alex Rosamilia, Alex Levine, and Benny Horowitz rip through some good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. — S.D.
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The Killers
The Killers, photo by Rob Loud
The Killers’ seventh album, Pressure Machine, came out back in August ’21, and it was one of their most heartfelt statements yet. Now, the Las Vegas alt rockers are bringing their legendary catalogue to venues across the country. Come for “Mr. Brightside,” stay for Ronnie Vannucci Jr.’s incredible drum performances — trust us, he’s a monster behind the kit. — P.R.
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The National
The National, photo by Ben Kaye
One of indie rock’s finest is back! The National are heading out on their first full tour since 2019, with the band already debuting some new music on their European dates, which makes this a special trek — though some shows will be even more specialer. Lucy Dacus is set to open a pair of gigs (in Shelburne, Vermont and Cooperstown, New York), with Japanese Breakfast joining for a show in Portland, Maine. Bartees Strange will also support the band at a handful of select shows. — B. Kaye
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The Shins’ Oh, Inverted World 21st Anniversary Tour
The Shins, photo by David Brendan Hall
2022 marks the 21st birthday of The Shins’ debut album Oh, Inverted World, and that’s cause for celebration. The indie rockers are bringing along fellow Portland band Joseph to help ring in the anniversary of an early-aughts classic. — S.D.
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The Weeknd
The Weeknd, photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ABA
The Weeknd’s “After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour” was set to have Doja Cat as the opener, but unfortunately, she had to drop out due to tonsil surgery. But regardless, the tour is going to be unforgettable; not only is The Weeknd playing his largest venues yet with the most comprehensive stage set up possible, he’ll be playing some iconic tracks from his previous two studio albums, as well as a laundry list of hits before them. — P.R.
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Third Eye Blind w/ Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday (photo by Ben Kaye) and Third Eye Blind (photo by Debi Del Grande)
Third Eye Blind are hitting the road to celebrate their 25th anniversary with the appropriately named “Summer Gods: 25 Years in the Blind Tour.” They’re bringing along emo legends Taking Back Sunday, as well as the younger indie act Hockey Dad. I guarantee you, you won’t need anything else to get you through this semi-charmed summer. — J.K.
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Tomorrow x Together
Tomorrow x Together, photo courtesy of BigHit Music
Tomorrow x Together is embarking on their very first world tour with eight dates in the US. Marking the five-member K-pop act’s first return to America since their debut showcase in 2019, the members of TXT will finally have the chance to see their beloved fans in person, following years of continuous growth. — M. Siroky
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Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots, photo courtesy of artist
After stopping by MTV for an unplugged performance, Twenty One Pilots are gearing up for the North American leg of their “Icy Tour.” The run of dates comes in support of last year’s Scaled and Icy, the duo’s sixth studio album. — B. Kaye
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Wet Leg
Wet Leg, photo by Hollie Fernando
Fresh off their infectious self-titled debut, the indie rock duo from the Isle of Wight will return to North America to remind us that their music really is worth the hype — and their April Artist of the Month title. Wet Leg’s trek also includes an appearance at Lollapalooza and a few shows opening up for Florence + the Machine. — C.A.
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Wilco
Wilco, photo by Charles Harris
Jeff Tweedy and co. have become some of the most reliably excellent live acts in the game, switching up the set list each night to deliver a truly unique concert experience night after night. You want to miss Wilco trotting out new songs off Cruel Country, their top-notch double-LP, alongside classics and deeper cuts. — S.D.
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Wiz Khalifa and Logic
Wiz Khallifa (photo by Philip Cosores) and Logic (photo by Justin Fleischer)
Wiz Khalifa and Logic are teaming up for the upcoming “Vinyl Verse Summer Tour.” Logic is coming off his recent post-retirement release, Vinyl Days, while Khalifa has spent 2022 guesting on other high profile projects. The run will also feature 24KGoldn, DJ Drama, Fedd the Godd, and C Dot Castro, as well as Rubi Rose on Berner on select dates. — J.K.
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Wu-Tang Clan and Nas
The possibility of catching either Wu-Tang Clan or Nas on tour would already be a hip-hop traditionalist’s dream come true. With the opportunity to catch both the legendary group and Queensbridge MC on the same bill, the “NY State of Mind” tour simply can’t be missed. — E.F.
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67 Essential Tours to Catch in Summer 2022
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