Everyone knows music is an important part of life. For many people, concerts are what they live for. In case you’re one of those people, here are some concerts to look into during this year.
Adam Lambert: The Original High Tour
Opening Act: Alex Newell
Starts: Feb. 23 in Huntington, NY
Near us: March 8 in Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle
March 10 in Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium
The 1975
Opening Act: The Japanese House
Starts: April 17 at Coachella Festival in Indio, CA
Near us: May 13 at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, GA
Justin Bieber: Purpose World Tour
Starts: March 9 at the Key Arena at Seattle Center in Seattle, WA
Near us: April 12 and 13 at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA
June 27 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
Adele Live 2016
Starts: July 5 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN
Near us: October 15 and 16 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
October 28 and 29 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA
5sos
Starts: July 1 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT
Near us: July 22 at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, AL
July 23 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
July 24 at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, GA
Kenny Chesney
Opening Act: Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Old Dominion
Starts: March 14 at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in Houston, TX
Near us: April 23 at The Music & Miracles Superfest in Auburn, AL (Jordan-Hare Stadium)
Keith Urban Ripcord World Tour
Opening Act: Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris
Starts: March 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
Near us: April 12 and November 11 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
June 11 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta, GA
June 16 at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL
Maroon Five
Opening Act: Tove Lo and R. City
Starts: Sept. 3 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX
Near us: Sept. 14 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN
Selena Gomez Revival Tour
Starts: May 6 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV
Near us: June 9 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA
June 21 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
Fall Out Boy Wintour
Opening Act: AWOLNATION, Pvris
Starts: Feb. 26 at Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, FL
Near us: March 17 at BJCC Arena in Birmingham, AL
March 18 at FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN
Walk the Moon Talking is Hard Tour
Starts: May 13 at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, GA
Near us: May 13, 14, and 15 at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, GA
May 20 at Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival in Gulf Shores, AL
Rihanna Anti World Tour
Starts: Feb. 26 at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University in San Diego, CA
Near us: March 9 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA
March 18 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
Drop everything, because Beyonce.
Beyonce Formation World Tour
Starts: April 27 in Miami, FL
Near us: May 1 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA
May 5 at Nissan Center in Nashville, TN
Editor’s note: I’m trying to decide if failing all my finals would be worth going.