2026 is already proving to be a year packed with music, especially with this summer’s tour and festival lineups. While some artists are making returns after hiatuses, others are welcoming new up-and-coming artists as openers. Fans of any genre will find a place this summer.
After the release of “eternal sunshine” back in 2024, singer and actor Ariana Grande is going on tour for the album this summer. Starting in Oakland, California, on June 6, the tour concludes in London on Sept. 1. There’s potential for other dates to be announced, but Grande is making other stops, including Los Angeles, Austin, Texas, Atlanta and Montreal along the way.
Tickets are now mostly up for resale, with some prices venturing into the thousands.
There are no official opening acts announced for Grande’s tour, though fans have speculated Madison Beer and Pinkpanthress will make appearances. Other fans believe that there’s no mistake in the lack of openers on this tour.
“She doesn’t want a big flashy scene,” one Reddit user said. “Just to perform with her fans.”
This is Grande’s first solo tour after being a part of the “Wicked” cast as Galinda, starring alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
Noah Kahan is touring once again after his anticipated album “The Great Divide” comes out April 24. As of now, two songs from the album are already released: “The Great Divide” and “Porch Light.” Both songs have official lyric videos, and “The Great Divide” has its own music video.
Kahan teased “The Great Divide” during his Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) tour, and fans quickly latched on. On Jan. 30, he released it as his first single from the album, after much anticipation.
After a general sale Feb. 12, Kahan’s tour is currently completely sold out, except for tickets available for the Out of the Blue Festival in Mexico in 2027, and the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. However, fans can join the waitlist for any of the shows, although tickets are not guaranteed.
Kahan is touring with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda as openers. The tour begins June 11 in Orlando, Florida. After a nearly three-month run, Kahan ends in Seattle.
Although Bruno Mars has released singles over the past few years, including “Die With A Smile” with Lady Gaga, “The Romantic” is his first solo project in a while.
The Romantic Tour begins April 10 in Las Vegas with Leon Thomas and Anderson.Paak as DJ Pee Wee performing as well. The other announced openers are Raye and Victoria Monet.
Mars is touring all over the continent, including shows in Mexico City, Chicago and Toronto. The tour does not end until October, with a last stop in Vancouver. Mars announced more stops since the initial announcement, so changes are up in the air about the tour’s schedule.
Harry Styles’ new album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” gained traction, and it’s no surprise he is touring beginning in May.
Styles is performing around the world, and has other performers with him, including Robyn, Shania Twain and Jamie XX. The tour ends in Sydney, Australia, with guest Skye Newman. For his Oct. 30 and 31 shows in New York, Styles seems to be bringing back “Harryween,” shows where fans are expected to show up in costumes to uphold the tradition and holiday spirit.
Album tours aren’t the only thing filling this year. The Governor’s Ball, a New York music festival, announced an exciting lineup. The festival runs from June 5-7 with artists including Lorde, Katseye, Kali Uchis, A$AP Rocky and Pierce The Veil. All ages are permissible for entry to the event.
Bonnaroo is a four-day music event spanning from June 11-14 in Tennessee. This year includes sets from The Strokes, BBNO$, Role Model, Kahan and “Weird Al”’ Yankovic.
Bonnaroo’s website also includes information for staying comfortable during the festival from “Experienced Bonnaroovians,” which could apply to any concert or festival you attend this year.
