All articles tagged with #concerts
A sweeping preview catalogs dozens of fall 2026 North American, European and beyond concert legs as artists extend, add or debut tours (from AC/DC and Bon Jovi to Iron Maiden and Sting), with many acts running through September to December, including anniversary reunions, residencies, and cross-continental stops.
Rapper Kanye West has announced two October shows in Saint Petersburg at Gazprom Arena, marking his biggest Western appearance in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine; tickets sold out quickly as he attempts to rehabilitate his image after years of antisemitic remarks that led to European tour cancellations and a UK entry ban. West has apologized, attributing prior comments to a manic episode linked to bipolar disorder, while his touring plans reflect a cautious return amid ongoing controversy.
Bret Michaels underwent emergency kidney stone surgery after performing three concerts in intense pain; he was hospitalized the next day and says the operation is complete and he’s recovering, with plans to resume touring once cleared, including a July 31 show in Belleville, Illinois, after previously canceling a festival appearance citing safety concerns.
Journey’s Jonathan Cain blasted Bruce Springsteen as an 'annoying, bitter old man' for using concerts to lecture fans about Trump, saying he keeps politics out of his music and even criticizing Born in the USA as a diss to America.
Mick Jagger told The New York Times podcast that Rolling Stones fans attend concerts to escape life’s pressures, not to be lectured on politics, and that performers should tailor shows to each crowd so politics don’t dominate the music; his stance follows Bruce Springsteen’s anti-Trump comments on tour, though Jagger says politics can appear in songs without overshadowing them.
A blistering heat wave over the July Fourth weekend pushed temperatures above 100F, prompting the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall and causing delays and cancellations of other America 250 celebrations in the D.C. region, including adjustments to Capitol Fourth activities and fireworks planning.
Ariana Grande has rescheduled three stops on her Eternal Sunshine tour due to production issues, moving New York's Barclays Center date from July 12 to July 14 and Boston's TD Garden shows from July 22 and 24 to July 23 and 26; tickets will be honored. She emphasizes safety and delivering the show as intended as her tour runs through Sept. 1 in London.
A video shows staff cleaning up a pants-pooping mess at a Fort Worth 5 Seconds of Summer show, adding to a recent Noah Kahan incident in Philadelphia and fueling discussion about front-row fan behavior and bathroom etiquette at concerts, with Kahan later urging Toronto crowds to use the bathroom.
Rapper Ye, a Chicago native, returns to his hometown for two Soldier Field performances on Sept. 3–4 as part of his Bully tour, with preregistration for tickets; the shows come amid ongoing conversations about his past antisemitic remarks.
Jay-Z and Roc Nation announced retrospective “Jay-Z 30” shows in Paris (Sept. 10, 2026 at Stade de France) and Los Angeles (Oct. 23, 2026 at SoFi Stadium) to celebrate his 30th anniversary. Presales through Citi and Mastercard begin June 11, with the general on-sale June 12 at 10am local time via Live Nation; exact show formats were not announced. The new dates follow his Yankee Stadium run and a Philadelphia show that served as a career retrospective with guests and a Roots-backed performance.
Rush opened its comeback tour at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, six years after the death of drummer Neil Peart, with German drummer Anika Nilles making her debut with the band. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson—both 72—delivered a explosive 22-song set on the Fifty Something tour, mixing high-energy rock with emotional tributes to Peart and eye-popping visuals and pyrotechnics as they embark on stops in South America, Europe and Washington, D.C.
Bridgers has unveiled The Lost Tour, a phone-free arena run spanning North America this September–October (with Alex G) and Europe in November–December (with Isaac Wood), with presale details and a $1-per-ticket donation to RAINN.
Westword catalogs five high-profile Colorado-stage meltdowns: R.E.M. demanding the crowd stand in Glenwood Springs (1984); Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction lashing out after a shoe is hurled (1990); Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell lambasting fans in Fort Collins (2015); T-Pain’s Denver rant after a beach-ball interruption (2019); and Burna Boy ejecting a sleeping couple at Red Rocks (2025). The piece frames these as part of a longer Colorado pattern of public misfires, from the 1971 Jethro Tull riot to modern incidents like Morgan Wallen’s 2026 piano flip and Snoop Dogg’s 4/20 controversy, illustrating how venue atmosphere and passionate crowds can spark volatile moments.
President Trump is considering canceling the planned Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall after multiple artists withdrew, potentially replacing them with a speech or a political-style rally as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations.
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.