All articles tagged with #concerts
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the Rats in a Cage Tour, featuring two unique sets at each show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, with guitarist Kiki Wong joining after an open audition; a full North American tour schedule is listed.
K-pop mega-band BTS returns to the stage with three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium as part of the Arirang World Tour, drawing about 150,000 fans over May 16, 17, and 19 and marking their first major tour since 2019. The events will affect campus traffic and parking, feature 5:30–10 p.m. sound, and include fireworks each night, with Stanford Live and Stanford Athletics collaborating on logistics and community impact.
South Korean boy band BTS was greeted by the President of Mexico ahead of their sold-out shows in the country, underscoring the group’s global popularity and cultural impact.
LeAnn Rimes postponed two dates from her 30 Years of Blue Tour due to a severe illness, saying she hasn’t left bed. The Spokane show has been rescheduled to May 31 and the Seattle date to June 2, with the singer apologizing to fans and promising she’ll be back on stage soon.
Sold-out BTS concerts at Raymond James Stadium this weekend are expected to cause heavy traffic in Tampa, as the K-pop group kicks off its North American tour and local roads brace for fan flow, with traffic expert Tim Wronka outlining likely delays amid other weekend events.
Cardi B told fans at State Farm Arena that she will not perform there again, a surprise moment captured at the show; the article does not provide reasons for the decision.
A New York federal jury ruled Live Nation to be an illegal monopoly, potentially forcing penalties or divestitures that could loosen its dominance in promotion, venues, and ticketing over time; but ticket prices are unlikely to drop immediately since penalties haven’t been set and an appeal is likely, and broader demand dynamics will continue shaping prices.
A New York federal jury ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly over major U.S. concert venues, potentially leading to penalties and divestitures. The verdict also notes fans were overcharged by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states and could trigger a remedies phase with possible structural changes, following a DOJ/state lawsuit that challenged the companies’ dominance.
A New York jury ruled that Ticketmaster and Live Nation engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly over large concert venues, a landmark decision that underscores concerns about consolidation in the live-entertainment industry and could reshape how venues and ticketing are structured.
Céline Dion officially announced a comeback tour in Paris, performing this fall at Paris La Défense Arena with shows from September 12 to October 14. Pre-sales run April 7 (Fair AXS) with registration through April 2; Visa cardholders get exclusive early access April 8–9, and general on-sale begins April 10, with VIP and hotel/ticket bundles available.
A new iOS 26.4 enhancement in Apple Music surfaces upcoming concerts for artists you listen to, showing them on artist pages and in the Search tab with Get Tickets links, making it easier to discover and buy tickets without extra searching. The feature blends into everyday usage and reflects passive discovery already common in music apps, helping users catch gigs they’d otherwise miss.
BTS thrilled tens of thousands in Seoul with their first concert in nearly four years after completing military service and solo projects, staging a high‑energy comeback at Gwanghwamun Square with a drone show, red landmarks, and purple branding tied to their Arirang album.
Morrissey canceled his Valencia gig, saying sleep deprivation from Las Fallas noise and loud city announcements left him unable to perform, prompting online mockery as he gears up for a new album Make-Up is a Lie.
Pink has canceled two April 26-27 concerts in Mexico City at Estadio GNP Seguros after an unforeseen event affecting the event’s logistics. Promoter Ocesa said the cancellations were beyond the artist’s, promoter’s, and venue’s control. Refunds will be issued automatically for online purchases via Ticketmaster and can be obtained at the box office for in-person purchases. Pink has not publicly commented on the cancellations.
A sprawling roundup shows dozens of artists announcing 2026 tours across North America, Europe and beyond, mixing reunions, solo shows, residencies and festival appearances. Highlights include AC/DC’s 17‑date U.S. leg, Guns N’ Roses’ world trek, The Guess Who’s Canada reunion, ZZ Top’s The Big One! Tour (with Dos Amigos), Iron Maiden’s Run for Your Lives North America, Journey’s Final Frontier world tour, Sting’s North American dates, and appearances by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, Journey and many others plotting extensive spring‑through‑fall itineraries (with some cancellations or adjustments noted).