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30 Artists You Need to See on Tour This Year

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at FSU chapter.

Taylor Swift

Reputation Stadium Tour

Courtesy: Reddit

…Ready For It? Taylor is back and will be kicking off her 2018 ‘Reputation’ Stadium Tour on May 08, 2018 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Taylor’s 1989 tour was packed with special guest appearances, new technology and theatrics only found on a Taylor tour. So what should we expect from the “Reputation tour?” Expect the unexpected and even then, Taylor Swift is sure to blow you away.

Looking for dates close to Tallahassee? Taylor will be in Atlanta, Georgia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 10 & 11, 2018 and in Tampa, Florida on August 14, 2018 at the Raymond James Stadium.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://taylorswift.com/events

HAIM

Sister Sister Sister Tour with Special Guest Lizzo

HAIM is on the road again. From their contagious choreography to their impressive instrumental breaks, these sisters sure know how to put on a show! Whether you’re a long-time fan or seeing them for the first time, they’ll have you ‘Walking Away’ with a whole new appreciation for musical talent.

Catch the HAIM sisters at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia on April 28, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://haimtheband.com

Def Leppard & Journey

Def Leppard & Journey Tour 

Two iconic bands have teamed up to create yet another memorable tour. Yup, you’re reading this right. Journey and Def Leppard TOGETHER AGAIN on tour! ‘Be Good to Yourself’ and release that inner ‘Animal’ if you plan on joining them for a night of music that will have you on your feet and singing loud.

These two bands will be making their way to Sun Trust Park in Atlanta, Georgia on July 1, 2018 and to the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on August 18, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.defleppard.com/tour/

Ed Sheeran

North American Tour 2018

Courtesy: Billboard

Personally, I couldn’t be “Happier” to see Ed back on the road in 2018 (did you hear… he’s engaged!) Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as this award-winning lyricist puts every emotion you’ve ever felt into the form of a song.

Ed will be stopping by Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 07, 2018 and to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on November 10, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.edsheeran.com/NATour2018?ref=Typed/Bookmarked

Lorde

Melodrama World Tour

This ‘Writer in the Dark’ kicks off the North American leg of her tour on March 1, 2018, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with special guests Run the Jewels and Tove Styrke. Lorde has grown with us from teens to adults so check out the Melodrama Tour for a set-list of songs that are sure to remind you of the growing pains and sensations we’ve all experienced in this mental transition.

Don’t miss this New-Zealand native as she comes to the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on April 11, 2018, and to the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, Georgia on April 14, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://lorde.co.nz/tour

Harry Styles

Harry Styles Tour

Harry Styles, the ‘Sweet Creature’ who has truly blossomed in his time away from One Direction, is touring this year, bringing Kacey Musgraves along with him for the U.S leg of his tour. This UK superstar comes to Atlanta and Ft. Lauderdale so don’t miss out on an opportunity to see his talent up close!

Harry Styles will be at the Infinite Energy Center in Atlanta, Georgia with Kacey Musgraves on June 11, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://hstyles.co.uk/tour

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa Tour

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Dua Lipa had a huge year in 2017, releasing songs and music videos that sparked a lot of online discussions about ‘New Rules’ in which we should live our love lives by. Yet another talented artist from the UK that is sure to ‘Blow Your Mind’ with her unique pop style incorporating contemporary R&B and electropop.

Unfortunately, Dua already made her rounds near Tallahassee but you can catch her alongside Eminem, Bon Iver, The Killers, and many more at Bonaroo starting June 7, 2018 in Manchester Tennessee!

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://dualipa.com/live/

Sam Smith

Sam Smith Tour

I know ‘I’m Not the Only One’ who’s excited to have Sam Smith back on the road. Catch one of his shows for an experience that will speak to your soul. This is the type of tour we ‘Pray’ for, so don’t pass it up!

Sam Smith tour essentials: Tissues. Lots of tissues.

For dates close to Tallahassee, Sam Smith will be visiting the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, Georgia on July 10, 2018, the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on July 11, 2018, and the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on July 13, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://samsmithworld.com/live/

Shakira

El Dorado World Tour

Do I even need to explain? It’s Shakira.

Don’t live ‘La Tortura’ of seeing other people’s pictures at Shakira’s show. Catch her for yourself in Orlando, Florida at the Amway Center on August 14, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.shakira.com/tour

Lil Uzi Vert

16*29 Tour

Courtesy: Elevatormag

A special note! Lil Uzi Vert is coming to the Civic Center! Maybe you listen to him on the regular, or maybe you want to ‘Sauce It Up’ and check out what he’s about. Just don’t miss this opportunity to see him without having to do any traveling!

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.liluziofficial.com/#

Macklemore ft. Kesha

The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour

Don’t wait for someone to tell you these will be the Good Old Days. Make the memories you’ll be able to look back on forever at the Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour. From special guests to cover songs, who knows what they have in store for us?

Shows are already selling out, so grab your tickets now to see these two at the Cellairis Amphitheater at Lakewood in Atlanta, Georgia on August 2, 2018, or at the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa, Florida on August 5, 2018!

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://macklemore.com/shows/

Shania Twain

Shania Now Tour

‘Ka-Ching!’ Shania is back on tour! This highly anticipated tour will feature not only music from her newly released album, NOW, but we expect to see all of the classics we’ve practiced through karaoke for years!

Shania will be at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on June 2, 2018 and at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, Georgia on June 4, 2018!

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.shaniatwain.com/tour

Miguel

The War & Leisure Tour

Courtesy: @Miguel via Twitter

Coffee and a concert? Miguel will be at Coca- Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia on March 27, 2018, at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida on March 29, 2018 and at The Ritz Ybor in Tampa, Florida on April 1, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://www.officialmiguel.com

Demi Lovato

Tell Me You Love Me Tour 

‘Give Your Heart a Break’ from the stress of spring semester and get ready for a night of incredible artists on Demi’s tour with DJ Khaled featuring Kehlani!

Demi, DJ Khaled and Kehlani will be at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on March 31, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.demilovato.com/tour

P!nk

Beautiful Trauma World Tour 

‘Just Give Me a Reason’ you wouldn’t want to see P!nk live. Known for her powerful vocals and acrobatic shows, P!nk’s Beautiful Trauma World Tour will leave you in awe and inspired!

You can watch P!nk perform at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on April 21, 2018 or at the Amway Center on April 24, 2018 in Orlando, Florida.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://whataboutus.pinkspage.com

Lana Del Rey

LA to the Moon Tour

Courtesy: Lawyerdrummer

‘Once Upon a Dream,’ Lana Del Rey went on tour again and we were all grateful for it… except that dream is reality. She’s coming!

Catch Lana at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on February 2, 2018 and at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://lanadelrey.com/live/

Little Big Town

The Breakers Tour

Is it just me, or does everyone have a little ‘Girl Crush’ on the ladies of Little Big Town? This powerhouse country group has released constant hits since the early 2000s and I don’t expect them to stop anytime soon. Maybe they’ll write something while on tour?

Little Big Town’s “The Breakers Tour” featuring Kacey Musgraves and Midland will be in Duluth, Georgia on April 21, 2018 and St Augustine, Florida on May 4, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.littlebigtown.com/tour

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Soul 2 Soul World Tour 

Once upon a time (in 1996), Tim McGraw was headlining the highly successful “Spontaneous Combustion Tour” and Faith Hill was the supporting act. Faith Hill broke off her engagement at the time, started dating Tim McGraw and they got married on October 6, 1996. They’ve been touring together since and now, they’re back!

The “Soul 2 Soul Tour” has already made its way through Florida, but no worries! Country’s favorite couple will be in Duluth, Georgia on June 23, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://soul2soultour.com/tour/

Miranda Lambert

Livin’ Like Hippies Tour 

Courtesy: Rollingstone

Being away at college can be hard on your parents, so fix ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ and take her to see Miranda Lambert on tour!

Miranda Lambert is wrapping up her “Livin’ Like Hippies Tour”, but she will be back on the road this summer with Little Big Town on “The Bandwagon Tour!” This tour will be coming to The Wharf Amphitheatre in Orange Beach, Alabama on August 2, 2018 and to the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on August 3, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://www.mirandalambert.com/tour/

Weezer and Pixies

Weezer and Pixies 2018 Tour

‘Say It Ain’t So,’ Weezer is on tour with Pixies, featuring The Wombats! Weezer is known for their unique cover songs and intricate stage graphics so whether you’re already a fan or you’re just looking for a good show, this is a tour that you’ll definitely want to experience!

This iconic tour will make stops at the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on June 23, 2018 and at the Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia on July 27, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://weezer.com/tour/

Khalid

The Roxy Tour 

Khalid is a recent breakout artist that came to light with his hits “Location” and “Young Dumb & Broke.” Using his newfound spotlight and socially recognized talent, Khalid is touring the world.

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Khalid will be in Atlanta, Georgia at the Infinite Energy Arena.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.khalidofficial.com

Maroon 5

Red Pill Blues Tour 

Courtesy: @maroon5 via Twitter

Don’t endure the ‘Misery’ of finding out Maroon 5 is touring near after it’s too late! Grab a ticket now and see them for yourself!

Tell that special lady in your life that ‘She Will Be Loved’ by grabbing some tickets to see Maroon 5 in Tampa, Florida at the Amalie Arena on June 16, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://redpillbluestour.maroon5.com

Kenny Chesney

Trip Around the Sun Tour 2018

‘No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems!’

Join Kenny Chesney for a night of relaxation and good vibes at his “Trip Around the Sun Tour” in the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on April 21, 2018, or at the Mercedes- Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on May 26, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://www.kennychesney.com/events

Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters Tour 2018

‘Learn to Fly’ with the band that sparked from that Nirvana shirt everyone wears. A perfect tour for any music lover!

The Foo Fighters will be in Tampa, Florida at the Mid-Florida Amphitheatre on April 25, 2018, in Jacksonville, Florida at ‘Welcome to Rockville’ on April 29, 2018, and in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia State Stadium on April 28, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://foofighters.com/#tour

Niall Horan

Flicker World Tour 2018

Courtesy: Billboard

‘This Town’ is not ready for Niall Horan, but the world sure is!

Niall will be at the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on September 23, 2018 and at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia on September 22, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.niallhoran.com/live/

Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band Tour Dates

‘Where Are You Going’ if it’s not to the Dave Matthews Band Tour this spring?

The Dave Matthews Band will be at the Cellairis Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia on May 26, 2018 and at The Wharf Amphitheatre in Orange Beach, Alabama on May 27, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://www.davematthewsband.com/tours/

LANY

LANY Tour

A night of love songs and passionate music? Yes please! ‘I Don’t Care’ if you’re single or in a long-term relationship, LANY knows how to get to a crowd with their lyrics and sound.

You can catch LANY at Bonaroo in Manchester, Tennessee on June 7, 2018 and at the Sloss Music and Arts Festival in Birmingham, Alabama on July 14-15, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://thisislany.com/tour

John Mayer

The Search For Everything World Tour

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It’s 2018 and we’re all still ‘Waiting on the World to Change,’ but there’s ‘No Such Thing’ as a bad John Mayer concert, so take some time to enjoy one of music’s finest!

See John Mayer live in Orlando, Florida on February 27, 2018 and in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

http://johnmayer.com

Keith Urban

Graffiti U World Tour 2018

‘Til Summer Comes Around,’ we’ll have to just think about this former American Idol judge going back on the road!

Keith Urban will be performing at the Verizon Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia on July 29, 2018 and at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Alabama on August 25, 2018 with special guest Kelsea Ballerini!

For more tour dates and ticket information:

 

https://www.keithurban.net/events

Justin Timberlake

The Man Of The Woods Tour

Justin Timberlake is in the midst of releasing new music and is getting ready to go on tour to celebrate that and ‘I’m Lovin’ It.’

JT is coming to the Infinite Energy Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on May 11, 2018, to the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on May 14, 2018 and to the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on May 15, 2018.

For more tour dates and ticket information:

https://www.justintimberlake.com

 

 

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