Arizona concert news: Young the Giant, Beck, Nickelback and more heading to metro Phoenix

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Young the Giant's summer tour is bringing Milky Chance to Arizona Financial Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 5, with Rosa Linn opening.

The tour begins May 30 in Montreal and ends Aug. 31 in Dillon, Colorado, with stops at the Rooftop at Pier 17 and Red Rocks Amphitheatre along the way.

The tour is in support of Young the Giant's first release in four years, "American Bollywood."

Young the Giant and Activist will partner with REVERB to reduce the tour's environmental footprint and engage with fans to take action for people and the planet.

To ensure that tickets get directly into the hands of fans, advance presale registration is now available at youngthegiant.com, powered by Seated. The Young the Giant presale runs from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, through 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Advance registration does not guarantee tickets. Supplies are limited.

VIP packages include a private preshow performance and Q&A with the band, premium tickets, an exclusive poster signed by the band, early entry and merchandise shopping. Packages go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. For full details, click HERE.

Kali Uchis
Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis at Arizona Financial Theatre

Kali Uchis is bringing a tour in support of her forthcoming English-language album, “Red Moon in Venus,” to downtown Phoenix for a concert at Arizona Financial Theatre on Tuesday, May 30.

“Red Moon in Venus” is slated for release March 3 on Geffen Records.

Uchis is among the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina and Brazil, and Estéreo Picnic in Colombia.

In a press release, Uchis said, “Red Moon in Venus is a timeless, burning expression of desire, heartbreak, faith and honesty, reflecting the divine femininity of the moon and Venus. The moon and Venus work together to make key aspects of love and domestic life work well. This body of work represents all levels of love — releasing people with love, drawing love into your life and self-love.”

Tickets are on sale now at kaliuchis.com.

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Beck and Phoenix bring Japanese Breakfast to Footprint Center

Beck and Phoenix are set to bring their co-headlining Summer Odyssey tour to Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Aug. 11, with Japanese Breakfast and Sir Chloe.

This is Beck's first Valley concert since 2019, when the Night Running Tour played what was then known as Ak-Chin Pavilion with Cage the Elephant and Spoon.

Click here for ticket information.

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Nickelback tour with Brantley Gilbert at Footprint Center

Nickelback will bring their tour in support of "Get Rollin'" to Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday, July 12, with country rocker Brantley Gilbert and an opening set by up-and-coming country singer Josh Ross.

Click here for ticket information.

RBD Soy Rebelde Tour at Desert Diamond Arena

The paradigm-breaking, multigenerational phenomenon RBD will bring the Soy Rebelde Tour to Desert Diamond Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.

Produced by T6H Entertainment and Live Nation, the tour celebrating their 20-year legacy will hit 26 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Brazil, including 10 stadiums.

Tickets for all U.S. dates go on sale at noon Friday, Jan. 27, at SoyRebelde.World.

The tour has partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform in the U.S. on two presales. Fans can register for both presales through 9:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22.

All U.S. tickets will be made available during the Verified Fan presale. Any remaining U.S. tickets will be sold at the general public beginning at noon Friday, Jan. 27.

Citi is the official credit card in the U.S. Citi cardmembers can take advantage of a special Citi Presale via Verified Fan for tour dates in the U.S. Cardmembers can register starting at 9:59 p.m. Sunday Jan. 22, to unlock access to tickets and use their Citi card to complete the ticket purchase if verified.

The Citi Presale runs from noon Wednesday, Jan. 25, through 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. To register, visit CitiVerifiedFan.

Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public from noon to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

To register for the General Verified Fan presale, visit LiveNationVerifiedFan.

A Discord channel has been unveiled at discord.gg/rbd where fans will get the chance to purchase NFTs that will be released along with the tour.

Kidz Bop at Arizona Financial Theatre

The Kidz Bop Never Stops Tour will make a Phoenix stop at Arizona Financial Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Kidz Bop is the No. 1 music brand for kids. The family-friendly concert, which features kids singing all pop hits without the references to murder, sex and drugs, will travel to 37 cities across the U.S. and Canada this summer.

Presales begin Tuesday, Jan. 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 27. For information, visit www.kidzbop.com and livenation.com.

Zach Bryan coming to Desert Diamond Arena

Grammy-nominated rising country star Zach Bryan is bringing the Burn, Burn, Burn North American Tour, his biggest tour yet, to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday, Aug. 25.

Last year, each date on the singer’s American Heartbreak Tour tour sold out in minutes.

Fans can register for the chance to purchase tickets to the Glendale concert via Fair AXS at axs.com/zachbryan.

After the Fair AXS registration period concludes at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, AXS will work to ensure that any suspicious, fraudulent and/or duplicated registrations are removed.

Fans who have been randomly selected to purchase tickets will be notified via email, starting Monday, Feb. 13, with all pertinent information to complete their purchase, subject to availability.

Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at axs.com/zachbryan. An invitation email for the chance to purchase tickets does not guarantee tickets will be available.

Tickets purchased through AXS cannot be transferred or resold for profit. If a fan can no longer attend a show, tickets can be sold on the Zach Bryan AXS Marketplace for face value to another fan.

Bryan’s first live album, “Live From Red Rocks,” is available now on all DSPs via Warner Records.

His chart-topping 2022 triple album, “American Heartbreak,” appeared on several Best of 2022 lists and topped the year-end country charts at Spotify, spending 104 consecutive days on Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits chart.

To date, “American Heartbreak” has earned more than 3 billion streams globally and has been certified gold in the U.S. and Canada along with gold single “From Austin,” platinum single “Heading South” and double-platinum single “Something in the Orange,” which is currently a Top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

Seal launching tour in Phoenix

Grammy-winning global legend Seal is set to launch his 30th Anniversary Tour at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 25.

The singer is teaming with longtime producer and collaborator Trevor Horn, who's taken on the role of musical director for the run of shows in addition to performing with the Buggles of "Video Killed the Radio Star" fame.

After launching in Phoenix, the six-week tour is making stops at such famed venues as the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and the Paramount Theatre in Seattle.

A special fan presale will go live at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, followed by a Live Nation presale at 10 a.m. that same day. General on-sale begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at sealofficial.com.

The 30th Anniversary Tour will celebrate three decades of Seal's landmark self-titled debut (1991) and follow-up "Seal II" (1994). He'll be performing the records in their entirety for the first time, delivering a set highlighted by “Crazy,” “Future Love Paradise,” “Killer” and “Kiss From a Rose.”

Fans can also expect to hear soul staples and standards peppered throughout the set, showcasing the full spectrum of his repertoire.

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Mastodon and Gojira tour coming to downtown Phoenix

Grammy-winning metal mavericks Mastodon will bring the co-headlining Mega-Monsters Tour with French metal heroes Gojira to Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Saturday, April 22, with special guests Lorna Shore.

Mastodon and Gojira are taking turns closing each stop on the tour.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. VIP ticket packages will be available at mastodonrocks.com/tour.

Mastodon will hit the road in support of their critically acclaimed ninth studio album, "Hushed and Grim." Gojira are supporting "Fortitude," their seventh full-length album, which earned a Grammy Best Metal Performance nomination for the track “Amazonia.”

Mastodon and Gojira previously toured North America together in 2014.

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Keb' Mo' at the Celebrity Theatre

Danny Zelisko Presents will bring Keb’ Mo’ to Celebrity Theatre on Sunday, April 30.

Tickets are on sale now at CelebrityTheatre.com.

In a press release, Mo' said, “I may be turning 70, but I’m still breathing and I’m still hungry. I’m still out there going for it every single day.”

Madonna playing Footprint Center in Phoenix

Madonna is bringing the Celebration Tour to Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, July 22, with special guest Bob the Drag Queen.

This is Madonna's first performance in the Valley since 2015, when the Rebel Heart Tour played Desert Diamond Arena (which at the time was called Gila River Arena).

Tickets for the Phoenix concert go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at madonna.com/tour.

Here's a link to everything you need to know to get in on the presales.

Luke Combs playing SiriusXM Super Bowl party in Phoenix

SiriusXM is bringing CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs to Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, Feb. 9, to kick off football’s biggest weekend with an exclusive concert for SiriusXM and Pandora.

The concert, hosted by SiriusXM The Highway’s Storme Warren, precedes Super Bowl 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, and will feature Combs performing highlights of his latest album "Growin’ Up" as well as fan favorites.

Ahead of the concert, Warren will sit with Combs for an exclusive interview to discuss his new music, touring, becoming a father and more.

The event will be open to SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners. Fans can RSVP to attend the in-person show HERE.

In a press release, Combs said, "I am super excited to team up with SiriusXM and Pandora for this performance. It's going to be a party!"

The performance will air live on SiriusXM’s The Highway (ch. 56) at 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 and will be available to stream on the SXM App.

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Eric Church Outsiders Revival at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Modern country maverick Eric Church brings the Outsiders Revival Tour to the newly rechristened Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (most recently known as Ak-Chin Pavilion) in Phoenix on Saturday, Sept. 16, with Jelly Roll and Paul Cauthen.

Known for his marathon sets and hailed in Pollstar as “having already long established himself as one of the most successful touring country artists,” Church won Top Country Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.

Joining Church at assorted dates on his first outdoor summer tour are Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Koe Wetzel, Lainey Wilson, Midland, Parker McCollum, Travis Tritt, Elle King, Jackson Dean, Morgan Wade, Muscadine Bloodline, Shane Smith & The Saints, Hailey Whitters, Ray Wylie Hubbard and The Red Clay Strays.

In a press release, Church said, “When I approach touring, I’m always inspired by a new experience, a new way to gather, to express ourselves sonically and visually. Whether it’s solo, in the round, double down; being able to bring a different perspective has always brought out our best creatively.

"Well, we have never done an outdoor summer tour. Never headlined amphitheaters. Never brought a summer experience to your town that featured artists we want to share the summer with. Until now.”

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

For more information or to join the Church Choir, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter (@ericchurch) and Instagram (@ericchurchmusic).

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KUPD has announced the UFEST lineup

Arizona’s top-rated rock station, 98KUPD, is bringing its long-running, headbanging festival, UFEST, to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (most recently known as Ak-Chin Pavilion) on Saturday, May 6, with Godsmack, I Prevail, Nothing More, Fozzy, the Warning and local heroes Grey Daze and the Black Moods.

Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com.

Janet Jackson playing Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Janet Jackson is bringing her first tour in four years to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (most recently known as Ak-Chin Pavilion) on Wednesday, June 7, with Ludacris as a special guest on the Together Again Tour.

The Together Again Tour celebrates several milestones in Jackson's career: her 50th anniversary in entertainment, the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed “The Velvet Rope” and 30 years of “janet," the six-times-platinum smash that sent six singles to the Top 10 on the Hot 100.

The set will feature Jackson's biggest hits and new music.

This is Jackson's first concert in the Valley since 2017, when the State of the World Tour played what was then called Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix.

Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com.

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ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd are slated to co-headline The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (most recently known as Ak-Chin Pavilion) on Sunday, Aug. 13.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off in July in Florida and stops in Fort Worth, Chicago and more before wrapping in New Jersey in September.

Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com.

Kevin Hart at Arizona Financial Theatre

Kevin Hart: July 6, 1979.
Kevin Hart: July 6, 1979.

Kevin Hart will bring his Reality Check Tour to Phoenix for four shows in two days on Super Bowl Weekend: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, at Arizona Financial Theatre.

These are Hart's first shows in Phoenix since 2018.

Tickets are on sale now at KevinHartNation.com and livenation.com.

Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie

Indie rock legends the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie will bring a co-headlining tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of two landmark albums to Arizona Financial Theatre on Oct. 3, 2023.

Benjamin Gibbard, the co-founder of both bands, is pulling double duty on this tour, leading his bandmates through the Postal Service’s "Give Up" and Death Cab for Cutie’s "Transatlanticism" — two classics released within eight months of each other in 2003 — in their entirety.

Gibbard will be joined by Jimmy Tamborello and Jenny Lewis in the Postal Service and perform alongside Nick Harmer, Dave Depper, Zac Rae and Jason McGerr in Death Cab.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. For complete details and ticket information, visit giveuptransatlanticismtour.com.

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Noah Kahan at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix

Critically acclaimed Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is bringing his Stick Season Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, with the formerly local Joy Oladokun as support.

The tour is named for Kahan's latest album, which debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard album chart.

Tickets are on sale now at noahkahan.com/tour.

In addition to recently wrapping the 2022 leg of his tour, Kahan performed “Stick Season” on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and “Northern Attitude” on "The Kelly Clarkson Show." He also released a live acoustic performance of the fan favorite “Homesick” shot in his hometown of Strafford.

Key Glock at the Van Buren in Phoenix

Key Glock performs during Memphis Madness on Oct. 3, 2019, at FedExForum.
Key Glock performs during Memphis Madness on Oct. 3, 2019, at FedExForum.

Key Glock will play the Van Buren on Sunday, April 16, 2023, as part of SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation Presents: Key Glock - Glockoma Tour, with support from fellow Memphis rapper Big Scarr.

Key Glock will perform songs from his catalog, including "PRE5L," the 5-song EP he released in November. Glock’s last solo headlining tour, YellowTape 2022, sold more than 35,000 tickets across intimate venues.

Tickets are on sale now at keyglock.com.

Fit for a King at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe

Fit for a King will launch the Hell We Create Tour on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, with Northlane, Alpha Wolf and Kingdom of Giants.

Tickets are on sale at fitforakingband.com.

VIP tickets are on sale at soundrink.com.

Fit For a King released their new album "The Hell We Create" in October on Solid State Records.

Billy Strings at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix

Feb 26, 2022; Tempe, AZ, USA; Billy Strings performs at Innings Festival 2022 in Tempe Beach Park. Mandatory Credit: Megan Mendoza-Arizona Republic
Feb 26, 2022; Tempe, AZ, USA; Billy Strings performs at Innings Festival 2022 in Tempe Beach Park. Mandatory Credit: Megan Mendoza-Arizona Republic

Billy Strings will play Arizona Financial Theatre on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.

The bluegrass phenom has been pulling in for "Me/And/Dad," the first album he’s recorded with his father, Terry Barber. (You didn't think Strings was his real name, did you?) Released in November on Rounder Records, the album features new recordings of 14 bluegrass and country classics the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child.

In celebration of the release, Strings and Barber were featured on NPR’s "All Things Considered" and "CBS Sunday Morning."

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Red Hot Chili Peppers playing two stadium shows in Glendale

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will play State Farm Stadium in Glendale with special guests the Strokes and Thundercat on Sunday, May 14.

This is the Chili Peppers' first appearance in metro Phoenix since 2017, when the Getaway Tour played Gila River Arena.

Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at redhotchilipeppers.com and seatgeek.com.

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Yeat playing Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix

Yeat will play Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in support of the L.A. rap sensation's hit project "LYFË."

Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off March 1 in Minneapolis, making its way through 27 U.S. cities with two stops in Canada, before coming to an end at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on April 12.

Tickets are on sale now at Twizzyrich.com.

Morgan Wallen playing two concerts at Chase Field

Morgan Wallen's One Night at a Time World Tour will now feature back-to-back concerts at Chase Field in Phoenix with special guest Hardy and additional support acts Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman.

The tour was originally due to play the downtown Phoenix ballpark on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Due to overwhelming demand, a second date has been added on Wednesday, July 19.

Tickets for both concerts are on sale now at morganwallen.com.

Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest in Phoenix

Paramore, Imagine Dragons and Dave Matthews Band will be the main attractions when the 2023 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest hits downtown Phoenix Feb. 9-11 for a three-day festival at Footprint Center as we football fans count down the hours to Super Bowl Sunday.

  • Paramore will headline Thursday with a special guest to be announced.

  • Dave Matthews Band tops Friday’s lineup with a DJ set by Anderson .Paak (as DJ Pee .Wee).

  • Imagine Dragons headline Saturday with special guest Kane Brown.

Tickets are on sale at superbowlmusicfest.com, where additional ticket information is available.

An array of premium seating is available, including suite and club packages plus options for premium hospitality.

For more details on tickets and packages to the Super Bowl, visit onlocationexp.com/nfl/super-bowl-tickets.

Metallica playing two stadium shows in Glendale

Metallica will play two nights at Glendale's State Farm Stadium on Friday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.

Metallica’s M72 world tour will see the band performing two nights in each city they visit — with each No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different set lists and supporting lineups.

The first night will feature support from Pantera and Mammoth WVH. The second night will feature support from Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills.

Two-day tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and will include the option of preordering “72 Seasons” on vinyl and/or CD.

Single-day tickets will be available beginning Jan. 20. For further information including fan club presales, enhanced experiences and more, visit metallica.com.

Jimmy Buffett bringing Coral Reefer Band to Phoenix

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at Footprint Center on Thursday, March 9 as part of their Life on the Flip Side Redux Tour.

In a press release, the venue's General Manager Ralph Marchetta. “We can’t wait to welcome the Parrot Heads back to downtown Phoenix for what will be the party of the year!”

The tour name is a reference to the singer's 2020 album, co-produced by long time Coral Reefers Michael Utley and Mac McAnally.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. There is an eight-ticket limit per customer.

Mana adds 3rd metro Phoenix concert in 2023

Due to overwhelming demand, Maná's México Lindo Y Querido tour has added a second date at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Saturday, Sept. 16.

That makes three metro Phoenix concerts on Maná's 22-date U.S. tour.

Tickets are on sale now for Friday, March 24 at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix, and Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Saturday, March 25, and Saturday, Sept. 16 at ticketmaster.com.

The tour is a celebration of Maná's love and admiration for México and the multigenerational Latino community. Over three decades, Maná have amassed a diverse audience of fans of all ages.

In a press release, they said fans can expect "a brand new production and all our hits," adding, "This isn’t just a concert tour, it’s a celebration of life.”

Gordon Lightfoot reschedules due to illness

Gordon Lightfoot: Nov. 17, 1938.
Gordon Lightfoot: Nov. 17, 1938.

Due to illness, the Gordon Lightfoot concerts originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12.

Tickets for Lightfoot's Dec. 6 concert will now be honored on April 11. Dec. 7 tickets will be honored April 12.

If the new date doesn't work with your schedule, you have until Saturday, Dec. 17, to request a refund.

No refunds will be honored after that date.

Wizkid tour playing Phoenix concert

Wizkid is coming to Phoenix Thursday, April 6, for a stop at Arizona Financial Theater on his tour in support of the recently released "More Love, Less Ego."

Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city tour kicks off March 3 in Houston, making stops in Miami, Atlanta, Brooklyn and more before wrapping at Los Angeles' Kia Forum a night after Phoenix.

Tickets are on sale now at Wizkidofficial.com.

Joe Gatto Night of Comedy in Phoenix

Joe Gatto brings his Night of Comedy tour to Celebrity Theatre on Jan. 14.

Tickets are on sale now at CelebrityTheatre.com.

Gatto is best known for the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He's a founding member of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe and has played to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas such as Madison Square Garden and the O2 Arena in London.

Trevor Noah in Phoenix

Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah brings his Off the Record Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

The U.S. leg is set to launch Jan. 20 at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, following an extensive world tour in 2022.

Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com.

The comedian also returns to Netflix with another original comedy special, "I Wish You Would," premiering globally on Nov. 22, 2022.

Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. This year, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” landed a record seven Emmy nominations.

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Lizzo at Footprint Center

Lizzo "Special" album cover
Lizzo "Special" album cover

Lizzo will bring her Special tour to Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Her latest album, "Special," peaked at No. 2 in Billboard, hailed by Rolling Stone as “the most unabashedly joyous, sonically diverse and emotionally profound album put out by a major label since Beyonce’s 'Lemonade.'”

Tickets are on sale now at lizzomusic.com.

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Pink at Chase Field

Pink stars in "P!nk: All I Know So Far."
Pink stars in "P!nk: All I Know So Far."

P!NK will bring her Summer Carnival 2023 Tour to Chase Field on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 with special guests Brandi Carlile, Grouplove and KidCutUp.

Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com.

Marc Anthony in Glendale

Marc Anthony’s Viviendo Tour will continue in 2023, adding multiple shows including a Saturday, March 4, concert at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.

For more information, visit marcanthonyonline.com.

Foreigner farewell tour in Phoenix

Foreigner will bring their farewell tour with Loverboy to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (most recently known as Ak-Chin Pavilion) in Phoenix on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com.

Foreigner will continue their long-term initiative with the Grammy Museum Foundation to invite choirs to open the show with a live a cappella "Pitch Perfect" performance of classic rock songs.

Foreigner will join radio partners across the country to create a contest for local choirs to win donations to their music programs. One winning choir will be selected at each show, and that choir will receive a grand prize of new musical equipment.

For more details, go to foreignerchoirs.com.

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Tommy James and the Shondells

Tommy James and the Shondells will play the Celebrity Theatre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, presented by Danny Zelisko Presents.

Tickets are on sale now at CelebrityTheatre.com.

James has sold more 100 million records worldwide and currently has one of Sirius XM’s most popular radio shows. He has one of the most-played and most-covered repertoires in music history.

James and the Shondells topped Billboard's Hot 100 twice, with "Hanky Panky" (July 1966) and "Crimson and Clover" (February 1969).

Other Top 10 hits include "I Think We're Alone Now," "Mirage," "Mony Mony," "Sweet Cherry Wine" and "Crystal Blue Persuasion."

Tyler Childers at Arizona Financial

SONG OF THE YEAR: "Long Violent History," Tyler Childers, Written by Tyler Childers
SONG OF THE YEAR: "Long Violent History," Tyler Childers, Written by Tyler Childers

Tyler Childers and his longtime band the Food Stamps are bringing the Send in the Hounds Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Monday, April 24, with special guest Charley Crockett.

The nationwide run in support of the triple album, "Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?" includes two nights in New York City at Radio City Music Hall and two performances at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Produced by Childers and the Food Stamps and recorded in guitarist James Barker’s home studio, the album features eight songs presented in three distinct sonic perspectives.

Tickets are on sale now at tylerchildersmusic.com/tour.

Styx at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix

Styx sold out two shows at Celebrity Theatre in 2021.

Now, they're headed back to Phoenix for two more Celebrity concerts on Thursday and Friday, March 9-10, presented by Danny Zelisko Presents.

Tickets are on sale now at CelebrityTheatre.com.

James “JY” Young, Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, Todd Sucherman, Lawrence Gowan and Ricky Phillips are touring the States in support of 2021's "Crash of the Crown," Styx's 17th album.

Concertgoers can expect to hear selections from that album alongside favorites from “The Grand Illusion” to “Blue Collar Man,” "Too Much Time on My Hands," “Lady,” “Come Sail Away” and “Renegade."

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Whiskey Myers tour playing Phoenix

Fresh from headlining a sold-out date at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and back-to-back nights at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Whiskey Myers have announced new dates for 2023, including Arizona Financial Theatre on Friday, March 17.

A recent Pollstar cover story raved, “An outlier of alt-country with more thrust, Southern cousin of the Black Keys or spiritual grandchild of Waylon and Willie’s Outlaw Country, Whiskey Myers is currently taking a regional movement global.”

Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com.

Eric Johnson at Madison Center

Eric Johnson brings his Treasure Tour to the Madison Center for The Arts on Friday, March 3.

Tickets are $25-$65, on sale now at ticketmaster.com.

The guitarist rose to fame with 1990's platinum "Ah Via Musicom," a sophomore album whose success was largely driven by the Grammy-winning instrumental majesty of "Cliffs of Dover."

Guitar Player magazine has called him "one of the most respected guitarists on the planet."

Johnson's touring band includes Tom Brechtlein on drums and Roscoe Beck on bass.

Taylor Swift at State Farm Stadium

Taylor Swift will launch the Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, March 18.

This is Swift's first metro Phoenix concert since 2018, when she launched the Reputation Tour at what was then called University of Phoenix Stadium, playing to a record-breaking capacity crowd of 59,157 fans.

Tickets are on sale now at seatgeek.com.

Smokey Robinson coming to Mesa Arts

Smokey Robinson: Feb. 19, 1940.
Smokey Robinson: Feb. 19, 1940.

Mesa Arts Center presents an Evening with Smokey Robinson on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Tickets are $60-$175, on sale now at MesaArtsCenter.com.

The great Bob Dylan once declared the Motown legend "America's greatest living poet." His hits include “Shop Around,” "Tears of a Clown," “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “Cruisin.”

Prior to the 8 p.m. performance, Mesa Arts Center Foundation will present a HeART and Soul Gala featuring Robinson at a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets to the gala are $500 and include prime seats to the performance as well as an exclusive Motown post-show party with dessert reception, a DJ and more.

Robert Cray Band playing Phoenix

The Robert Cray Band will play the Celebrity Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 26, as part of a tour in continued support of 2020's "That’s What I Heard."

Tickets are on sale now at CelebriyTheatre.com.

It’s been 35 years since “Strong Persuader” took this soulful blues guitarist to the mainstream, largely on the strength of “Smoking Gun,” a breakthrough single that remains his biggest hit.

Cray may never top the double-platinum benchmark set by “Strong Persuader.” But the album this tour is supporting proves that Cray is as strong a persuader as ever.

Shania Twain

Shania Twain will bring her 2023 Queen of Me Tour to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (most recently known as Ak-Chin Pavilion) in Phoenix on Tuesday, May 30, with Hailey Whitters opening.

The 49-date tour is named for Twain’s first album since 2017.

Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com.

George Strait with Chris Stapleton

State Farm Stadium in Glendale is one of six stadiums George Strait will play in 2023 with special guest Chris Stapleton and an opening set by Little Big Town.

The Phoenix date is Saturday, May 6.

Tickets are on sale now at GeorgeStrait.com.

In an interview with Billboard, Strait said, “When we talked about doing these six shows next year with Chris, it was a no brainer for me. I was all in.”

In a press release, Stapleton said, “I love doing these shows with George about as much as I like doing anything. There’s nothing to compare it to. So many of his songs are in the ethos of what country music is."

Dermot Kennedy tour playing Phoenix

Dermot Kennedy will bring the Sonder Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, May 20.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

The tour is in support of Kennedy's new album, "Sonder," which means “the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own."

Gilmour Project brings 'Dark Side of the Moon' to Phoenix

The Gilmour Project, a tribute act featuring members of Utopia, the Tubes and RatDog, will play the Celebrity Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 15, as part of a 50-date tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of "The Dark Side of the Moon."

Their previous tour was based on Pink Floyd’s 1972 Eclipse Tour, where the songs on "The Dark Side of the Moon" were first performed.

Tickets are on sale now at CelebrityTheatre.com.

Graham Nash postpones Phoenix for COVID-19

The Graham Nash concert scheduled for Oct. 16 at Celebrity Theatre has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the touring party.

Danny Zelisko Presents, the show's promoter, was working to organize a new date for 2023 and planned to announce that date as soon as possible.

Tickets will be honored for the new date.

'Painful and delightful': Graham Nash mourns the music lost in feud with David Crosby

Blink-182 reunion with Tom DeLonge

Tom DeLonge has rejoined Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus for a Blink-182 reunion tour that will bring the pop-punk trio to downtown Phoenix for a Footprint Center concert on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

DeLonge left Blink-182 in 2015. Barker and Hoppus recruited Matt Skiba and carried on, releasing two albums, 2016’s "California" and 2019’s "NINE."

This is the first tour in nearly 10 years with the classic Blink lineup.

They've also recorded new music for the first time in a decade, a single titled "Edging."

Tickets for the show are sale now at blink182.com.

The tour announcement also features multiple festival appearances in Latin America and the US, including Lollapalooza alongside co-headliners Billie Eilish and Drake and the 2023 edition of When We Were Young with Green Day among others.

Dead & Company final tour

Dead & Company will bring their Final Tour to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (most recently known as Ak-Chin Pavilion) on Tuesday, May 23.

5/28: Dead & Company | Dead & Company play Phoenix on a tour that kicks off one day earlier in Las Vegas. Formed last year, the lineup reunites three members of the Grateful Dead -- guitarist Bob Weir and drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. They’re joined by singer/guitarist John Mayer; Allman Brothers’ bassist Oteil Burbridge; and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. | Details: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. $39-$149.50. 602-254-7200, ticketmaster.com.

Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, John Mayer and Bob Weir will be joined by Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti and perform two sets drawing from the Grateful Dead’s historic catalog of songs.

Tickets are on sale now at deadandcompany.com.

Guests who prefer an enhanced experience can purchase a variety of VIP and travel packages. Packages include seamless venue access, early GA entry, pre-show lounge with food and a cash bar, exclusive merchandise or travel packages for multi-night runs in various cities.

Packages from 100X Hospitality are on sale now at deadandcompany.100xhospitality.com.

Innings Festival announces 2023 dates

Innings Festival has announced its dates for 2023 at Tempe Beach & Arts Park.

The baseball-themed festival returns to Tempe for another two-day weekend Saturday and Sunday, February 25-26.

The lineup hasn't been announced but this year's Innings Festival featured headlining sets by Tame Impala and the Foo Fighters with great performances by St. Vincent, the War on Drugs, Billy Strings, Black Pumas and more.

Reba McEntire: Live in Concert

Reba McEntire has added a date in downtown Phoenix to her Reba: Live in Concert Tour. The country superstar is playing Footprint Center Thursday, March 30, with special guests Terri Clark and the Isaacs.

In a press release, McEntire said touring with Clark and the Isaacs and playing her first headlining show at New York City's Madison Square Garden is "just the extra icing on an already triple-layered, stuffed and filled, iced and frosted cake!"Tickets are on sale now at reba.com.

Muse bring U.S. tour to metro Phoenix

British rockers Muse will play Desert Diamond Arena (as Gila River Arena in Glendale will be known by then) on April 2 in support of their ninth album, "Will of the People."

The tour features special guest Evanescence.

Tickets at gilariverarena.com.

Paul Anka at Celebrity Theatre

Paul Anka returns to the road this winter with Greatest Hits: His Way!, making a stop in Phoenix on Wednesday, Jan. 25, for a show at the Celebrity Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now at celebritytheatre.com.

Interview: Paul Anka traces the story of 'My Way' from dinner with Frank Sinatra to caviar with Putin

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Jazz is Dead

Jazz is Dead, an all-star ensemble exploring the music of the Grateful Dead, bring their 25th anniversary tour to the Celebrity Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

The shows on this tour will be honoring the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's "Wake of the Flood."

Tickets are on sale now at CelebrityTheatre.com.

Rod Stewart reschedules Phoenix date

Due to production delays, Rod Stewart has rescheduled six shows at the start of his 2022 North American run, including a June performance in Phoenix at Footprint Center.

That show will now take place on Aug. 4, 2023.

While this delays the tour’s start, it also opens new routing in 2023 including a coast-to-coast Canadian tour.

Fans should hold onto their tickets as they will be valid for the new dates. Keep an eye on your email for more information.

Dates from July 1 through Sept. 3 will play as scheduled. Stewart, who kicked off a run of his Las Vegas residency on May 13, is excited to be back on the road performing for fans again, and has planned what he says will be one of the most dynamic tours of his career.

Stewart issued a statement saying, “I truly can’t wait to get back on tour. This is what the good lord put me on this earth to do and this time away has felt like a big part of who I am is missing. To my incredible fans, I thank you for your patience and promise that the best is yet to come.”

Carrie Underwood: Denim & Rhinestones

Fresh from her triumphant headlining set at California's Stagecoach Festival, Carrie Underwood has announced a Glendale date on the Denim & Rhinestones Tour.

The 43-city tour brings the singer to Gila River Arena on March 13, 2023, with special guest Jimmie Allen, the CMA Awards' New Artist of the Year and ACM Awards' New Male Artist of the Year.

Tickets are on sale now.

A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages are available, which include an "amazing" selection of tickets, Meet & Greets, custom merchandise and more.

For more information, go to carrieunderwoodofficial.com.

Underwood issued a statement saying “I’m excited to bring the new music of 'Denim & Rhinestones' to life on tour, as well as put new spins on familiar favorites.  We’ve been working hard already preparing an amazing show, and I can’t wait to see everyone on the road!”

Static-X

Static-X's Rise Of The Machine Tour featuring Fear Factory, Dope, Mushroomhead and Twiztid has been moved to 2023.

The 42-date tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Machine," their second album, will now begin on Feb. 25, 2023, in San Francisco, with a stop in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, March 7, for a show at the Van Buren.

All previously sold tickets and meet and greets will be honored and more information on tickets, meet & greets and other VIP experiences for the Rise Of The Machine tour can be found at Static-X.com.

Static-X issued a statement saying, "We are incredibly disappointed to share this news with our fans. However, considering how infrequently Static-X, Fear Factory, and Dope have each toured over the last 10 years, we felt that the priority was to ensure that ALL of these 20th anniversary shows are ultimately able to play."

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