Who is skipping Florida in 2024? 5 rock tour snubs, ideas of where to go to see them

Samantha Neely, Fort Myers News-Press
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The new year is truly stacked with concerts of nearly from every genre. From legends taking the stage one last time to rising stars, it seems like there is a new tour announcement every week for 2024.

While most tours seem to squeeze in a date or two in Florida, what about the ones that completely forget the state all together?

Some artists have decided to breeze past Florida on their current tours, opting for other southern cities or even other countries. This might mean heading to another city to see your favorite artist, which can include buying a plane ticket and a hotel room for the night.

Here's five tours that don't have any Florida dates and how you can still see them perform in 2024.

Where to see Green Day

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 26: Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Drint of Green Day perform at Amazon Music Live Concert Series 2023 on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 26: Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Drint of Green Day perform at Amazon Music Live Concert Series 2023 on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music )

Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool will embark on "The Saviors Tour," their first stadium outing since 2021's The Hella Mega Tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer. The band is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1994’s "Dookie" and the 20th anniversary of 2004’s "American Idiot."

Unfortunately, the punk band is not heading to Florida next year. For those still wanting to see them, the closest tour date is Wednesday, Aug. 28 date at Atlanta's Truist Park.

Are the Foo Fighters touring? Not in Florida, but wait ...

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl sings during a 2015 concert at Chesapeake Energy Arena (now Paycom Center) in photo by Oklahoma City photographer and journalist Nathan Poppe. Grohl played the show sitting on a throne decorated with guitar necks and moving lights due to a broken leg he suffered earlier that year while on tour. Nathan Poppe photo
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl sings during a 2015 concert at Chesapeake Energy Arena (now Paycom Center) in photo by Oklahoma City photographer and journalist Nathan Poppe. Grohl played the show sitting on a throne decorated with guitar necks and moving lights due to a broken leg he suffered earlier that year while on tour. Nathan Poppe photo

The Seattle-based rock bank is set to go on a 10-city trek this summer following a global tour this year. They returned to the music scene this year with "But Here We Are," their first album since the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.

While New York City, Boston and Los Angeles are among their stops, there are no Florida stops on their official tour. But there's still hope to see the band in Florida.

The Foo Fighters are among the 150 bands on the bill that will head to Daytona Beach for the Welcome to Rockville music festival in May 2024. The band will headline the festival on Saturday, May 11.

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For J Balvin, get your passport

November 9, 2023: J Balvin performs at the G-SHOCK Shock The World 40th anniversary celebration at the Manhattan Center in New York.
November 9, 2023: J Balvin performs at the G-SHOCK Shock The World 40th anniversary celebration at the Manhattan Center in New York.

J Balvin announced this year he will be back on tour in 2024 with the “Que Bueno Volver a Verte” international tour. However, the Grammy Award-nominated Colombian singer didn't just skip Florida — he skipped the entire country.

For the dedicated fans who don't want to wait for possible U.S. dates or his next tour, J Balvin will be performing at the Picnic Festival in Costa Rica on Saturday, Feb. 17. Give yourself a late holiday gift and go on a mini vacation.

Metallica isn't happening in Florida, but a summer weekend in Chicago?

Metallica frontman James Hetfield performs Ride The Lightning during the second night of the M72 World Tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Sept. 9, 2023. Alex Gould/Special for The Republic
Metallica frontman James Hetfield performs Ride The Lightning during the second night of the M72 World Tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Sept. 9, 2023. Alex Gould/Special for The Republic

The iconic American heavy metal band took their M72 world tour to the U.S. in August in New Jersey. It promises over 77 minutes of music with 12 new songs for fans to bang their heads to. Despite the long list of cities and venues, Florida didn't make the list.

For the venues still left in 2024, the closest venue to Florida is the two Chicago dates at Soldier Field Stadium on Friday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 11.

Queens of the Stone Age tour misses Florida, but the band won't

Queens of the Stone Age performed at the Louder Than Life music festival on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023
Queens of the Stone Age performed at the Louder Than Life music festival on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

Queens of the Stone Age have been on tour in support of their new album "In Times New Roman…." The rock band has been touring throughout Europe and the United States throughout the last year, hitting some more locations in 2024. Except the Sunshine State.

Similarly to the Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age will at least head to Daytona Beach for the Welcome to Rockville music festival. The band will perform at the festival on Saturday, May 11.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Green Day to J Balvin: Who is skipping Florida on their 2024 tour?