Climate Pledge Arena Concert and Event Guide
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The venue formerly known as KeyArena is home to the Kraken and Storm on the regular (and a green ethos always). And when big-name talent arrives, Climate Pledge Arena becomes their home away from home. Trust us—we took the tour.
Herein, your guide to this year's biggest headliners and special events. Often, the bigger the clout, the earlier the announcement, so we'll do our best to keep this list updated throughout the year. We make no promises, however, when it comes to scoring seats on Ticketmaster.
February / March / April / May / August / September / October
February
Madonna
February 17 & 18
It’s joyous, it’s reflective, it’s what you’d expect to see when your life flashes before your eyes. Madonna’s Celebration Tour employs over 25 tracks and surreal visual displays to transport audiences through her 40-plus-year career. Dancers cosplay as past versions of Madonna (there’s club kid Madonna, ice-cream-cone-bra Madonna, BDSM “Human Nature” Madonna), and giant screens reel with black-and-white images of countless notable AIDS victims while she belts “Live to Tell.” Powerful might be an understatement.
Marc Anthony
February 23
Chart-topping salsa artist and Latin music legend Marc Anthony of “Vivir Mi Vida” stardom brings smooth moves and danceable tunes to Seattle on his Historia Tour. Expect tracks from Latin Grammy–nominated album Paʼllá Voy and perhaps a few faves from his deep archive.
March
Fall Out Boy
March 1
The first iteration of Fall Out Boy’s So Much For (Tour) Dust tour didn't bring enough emo energy, so they’re back for round two. Jimmy Eat World opens in, and there just might be a Magic 8 Ball onstage to determine which FOB song will finally get its live debut amid stadium lights, a nostalgia-tinged practice initiated during the tour’s previous iteration.
Bad Bunny
March 9
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny claimed international fame as Spotify’s first non-English language act to nab most streamed artist of the year. Off the apps and in person, his tour and its coinciding album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, are a return to his trap roots.
Nicki Minaj
March 10
In support of her latest album Pink Friday 2, the iconic superstar lauded as the Queen of Rap brings a setlist heavy on new tracks and sprinkled with throwback anthems from her pop era. Maybe she'll even bring out local legend Sir Mix-a-Lot for a take on her Baby Got Back–sampling "Anaconda."
Tim McGraw
March 29
Country charm comes to Seattle by way of Tim McGraw’s highly produced world tour supporting the Nashville star’s 17th studio album, Standing Room Only. Never fear, his biggest hits always make the setlist for rousing sing-alongs. Carly Pearce opens.
April
Luis Miguel
April 4
Effortlessly popular throughout Latin America, the lauded singer and music producer brings his genre-expansive catalog to the West Coast on a whirlwind world tour. With chart-toppers across pop, bolero, tango, jazz, big band, and mariachi styles, his live sets are sure to bring dynamic energy.
Jo Koy
April 5
Jo Koy is perhaps best known for his leading role in the comedy film Easter Sunday, but stand-up runs deep in his veins. The Tacoma-born comedian sold out Climate Pledge on his previous home-state stop, and his team forecasts the same this go-around. Leave any expectations at the door; Koy has been known to share the stage with surprise special guests like Tiffany Haddish and Boyz II Men’s Wanyá.
Tom Segura
April 6
Tom Segura follows up his fifth Netflix special, Sledgehammer, with the Come Together Tour’s fresh, riotous storytelling set. Need a taste test? Segura co-hosts two podcasts: one with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, and another with the wildly untamed Bert Kreischer.
AJR
April 26
The three brothers of multi-platinum indie pop band AJR are growing up, and their recent release follows suit: the record melds personal stories with creative soundtracks. Their concerts are dreamy and highly-energetic; their songs claim a long-standing spot on Spotify’s Mood Booster playlist.
May
Melanie Martinez
May 10
Alternative-pop phenom Melanie Martinez kicks off her most ambitious tour to date in Seattle. Since finding fame on The Voice, the multi-hyphenated singer-songwriter-filmmaker’s endless surrealism keeps releases—and live shows—delightfully unpredictable. Men I Trust and Beach Bunny open.
August
Olivia Rodrigo
August 6 & 7
The Queen of Gen Z embarks on her inaugural arena tour in support of her sophomore album, GUTS. Her lyrics are best rage-screamed at the top of your lungs—but she somehow makes them sound mesmerizingly beautiful. Barely graduated from teendom, Rodrigo commands a stage with artful lighting and en vogue costumes. She brings special guest PinkPantheress along for the show.
September
Chicago & Earth, Wind, and Fire
September 3
If one critically-acclaimed band wasn’t enough, try this sonic doubleheader. Both bands came out of Chicago in the ’60s, and that shared history binds rock group Chicago with multi-dimensional funk group Earth, Wind, and Fire. The groups will rock their respective hits, but an anticipated encore brings both powerhouses onstage at once. What better way to spend an evening in September?
October
Sebastian Maniscalco
October 25
Don’t look away; half of Sebastian Maniscalco’s comedy comes from the physical: his facial expressions and distinct, dramatic movements take his priceless stories to new heights. And the son of old-school Italian immigrants grafted into a Jewish family by marriage has plenty of yarns to weave.
