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It’s a good year for music lovers, who will be able to see some of their favorite artists perform record-breaking albums and chart-topping singles of the past year.
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Oasis kicked off their long-awaited reunion tour, now on its European leg, while Lady Gaga’ is now’s Mayhem Ball is in full force. Meanwhile, Ariana Grande has announced dates for her 2026 “Eternal Sunshine” jaunt, the pop star’s first tour in seven years, while Lorde’s “Ultrasound” tour has shows scheduled through the end of the year.
Below, check out the most anticipated tours of 2025 and 2026, and how to buy tickets:
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga recently announced a second North American leg of her Mayhem Ball tour. The new dates, which follow jaunts in Europe, Australia and Japan, will feature return engagements at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Forum. The concert follows the template established at her Coachella shows from April, but with some very crowd-pleasing additions, most of them popping up in the second half of the show.
Ariana Grande
Tickets to Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine” tour sold rapidly upon the announcement last month but tickets are still available to the pop-stars 2026 jaunt on several resale sites. The”Wicked” star’s first tour in seven years so fa includes nine major North American cities and a five-night run in London.
Lorde
Lorde is currently on the road for her “Ultrasound” tour, in support of her most recent album, “Virgin.” The international jaunt will see the pop singer make stops in North America, U.K. and Europe through the end of the year.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran, one of the top-selling concert artists in the world, the singer will be returning to North America in the summer and fall of 2026 for a massive tour of stadiums, touching down in 22 cities in support of his newly released album “Play.”
Katseye
After conquering the top of the charts in the United States, global girl group Katseye has set a route for its first-ever tour. Beginning on Nov. 15 at The Armory in Minneapolis, Katseye’s “Beautiful Chaos” tour — named after their latest EP — will hit a dozen cities across North America.
The Weeknd
The Weeknd brings his massive stadium tour, “After Hours Till Dawn” to Europe, with dates set through the end of the year.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa is finally in the States for her “Radical Optimism” tour. The singer has 20 dates in the U.S and Canada set through October before heading back to Europe and other parts of the world in March.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is currently on a world tour in support of her third album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” The Live Nation-produced tour is now on its North American leg, with dozens of shows scheduled through the end of the year.
Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper has announced a limited set of dates through October in support of his long-awaited new album “Star Line.”
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Show kicked off its ninth year this past summer, with a few more shows scheduled through October.
Sombr
Sombr, nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 VMAs, is on tour in support of his debut album “Nothing Left to Say.”
Oasis
Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis kicked off their highly anticipated reunion tour this summer. Their final performances will take place in Australia and South America through through the end of November.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is heading back on the road as part of her “Short n’ Sweet” tour, with plans to perform in five different cities across several nights through the end of 2025.
Addison Rae
On the heels of one of the best pop albums of 2025 so far, Addison Rae is now on an ambitious world tour that will see her covering Europe, North America and Australia before the end of the year. It launched August 26 in Dublin and wraps two and a half months later in Sydney, on the other side of the world.
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance’s announced 17 new live dates to mark the 20th anniversary of their third studio album. “The Black Parade 2026” tour will visit stadiums across North America, the UK, and Europe next year.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is kicking off a new Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live this winter. The limited “Christmastime” run will take place Nov. 28 through Dec. 13.
Renee Rapp
Reneé Rapp is on the road for her 2025 “Bite Me” tour, with shows scheduled across North America through the end of October. The tour also includes a headlining slot at the 2025 All Things Go Fest.
Twenty One Pilots
The beloved rock band kicked off The Clancy Tour: Breach outing earlier this month, with shows set through the end of the month.
Raye
Off the heels of her upcoming sophomore album, Raye will kick off a 2026 world tour titled “This Tour May Contain New Music,” during which she’ll make her way through 40 North American and European arenas.
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 had a major comeback this year with their new album “Love Is Like,” followed by arena tour in the United States. Out last month via Interscope, “Love Is Like” is the band’s first LP since 2021’s “Jordi.”
Doechii
Doechii’s 12-city North American headline run will kick off on October 14 at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.
The Eagles
The Eagles have extended their Las Vegas Sphere residency into 2026.c
Cardi B
Cardi B has announced her first tour in six years — the “Little Miss Drama Tour” — in support of her long-awaited second studio album, “Am I The Drama?,” which dropped earlier this month. The upcoming jaunt marks the rapper’s first full headline arena run and the biggest tour of her career to date.
Benson Boone
Supporting his album “American Heart,” Benson Boone will back flip is way through North American venues through early October.
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll continues his first-ever arena tour through 2025, which will take the breakout country artist to dozens of major cities across Canada. He will also headline at Stagecoach in April.
AC/DC
AC/DC have taken their “Power Up” tour to Australia, with shows scheduled through the end of December.
Linkin Park
Linkin Park resumeD touring on a grand scale this year, with dates that stretch across most of the calendar year and hit major cities in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
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