Concert Craze: Your Guide to 2024's Biggest Tours
Get ready to rock out this year! From Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour to Ice Spice's "Y2K!" world domination, there's a concert for every music lover. While some tours don't start until fall, many of the hottest shows are happening right now. We've done the research for you, uncovering the best ticket options (and the most affordable ones!).
Where to Score Tickets
Finding great deals on concert tickets is easy with popular reseller sites. Here are your top choices:
Ticketmaster: A trusted name in the ticket world, offering a range of seating options from general admission to VIP.
StubHub: A great place to find last-minute tickets, often at a lower price than Ticketmaster.
SeatGeek: Known for its user-friendly interface and its "Deal Score" feature, which helps you find the best deals.
Vivid Seats: Another reseller site with a wide selection and often offers discounts for buying multiple tickets.
The Hottest Concerts of 2024
The list of artists touring this year is extensive, but here are some of the most talked-about names and their tour highlights:
Billie Eilish: Her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour kicks off at the end of September, promising electrifying performances. You'll find tickets starting around $100 on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster is currently sold out.
Blink-182: The iconic pop-punk band is still on the road with their "One More Time" tour, running through early November. Join them for a nostalgic night of hits, featuring special guests Pierce the Veil and Landon Barker (Travis Barker's son). Tickets start around $20 on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster is sold out for their US shows.
Childish Gambino: Donald Glover, the multi-talented artist behind Childish Gambino, is taking his "The New World" tour to the US and Canada from August to October. He'll then hit European cities from late October to early December. Tickets start around $50 on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster is mostly sold out for US shows, but some options starting at $45 are still available.
Green Day: Get ready to mosh to Green Day's "The Saviors" tour, playing all the tracks from their "Dookie" and "American Idiot" albums. The tour runs from July to September, with a special performance at Corona Capital Festival in November. Tickets start at $25 on Ticketmaster, $8 on StubHub, and $10 on Vivid Seats. SeatGeek also has tickets available.
Ice Spice: The breakout rapper is bringing her "Y2K!" tour to the US and Canada through the end of August, with European dates running until the end of July. Tickets for her North American shows start around $10 on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster offers tickets starting at $46.
Olivia Rodrigo: Still on her "GUTS" tour, Olivia Rodrigo is extending her dates through October to include stops in Asia and Australia. Her US and Canadian shows have tickets starting at $215 on StubHub, $146 on SeatGeek, and $237 on Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster is currently sold out.
Post Malone: Don't miss Post Malone's "F-1 Trillion" tour, hitting the road in early September and running through mid-October. Tickets start at $70 on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster offers tickets starting at $99.
Sabrina Carpenter: Sabrina Carpenter's "Short nâ Sweet" tour kicks off at the Outside Lands Festival in August and runs through November. Tickets start at $100 on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster offers tickets starting at $152.
Shakira: The Colombian superstar is back with her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour, running from November to December. Tickets start around $80 on Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats.
Shania Twain: Experience Shania Twain's "Come On Over" residency at the Bakkt Theater in Las Vegas, running from August to December. Tickets start at $48 on Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats.
Taylor Swift: The "Eras" tour is a must-see for Swifties, as Taylor performs songs from her entire career. The tour continues through early December, hitting Europe, the US, and Canada. Tickets start at $289 on StubHub, $651 on Vivid Seats, and $1472 on SeatGeek. Ticketmaster is currently sold out.
Usher: Usher's "Past Present Future" tour runs from August to November in North America, with European dates scheduled for 2025. Tickets start at $70 on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster is currently sold out.
Weezer: Weezer is taking fans on a "Voyage to the Blue Planet" tour, performing their self-titled debut album in its entirety from September to October. Tickets start at $26 on StubHub, $27 on SeatGeek, and $30 on Vivid Seats. Ticketmaster offers tickets starting at $34.
Ticket Tips
Buy early: Tickets for popular tours sell out quickly, so don't wait to snag yours!
Consider reseller sites: Resellers often have tickets available at lower prices than the original seller.
Look for partial view tickets: These tickets are usually cheaper, especially for shows at larger venues.
Take advantage of multi-ticket discounts: Many reseller sites offer discounts when buying two or more tickets.
Compare prices: Before purchasing, take the time to compare prices on different reseller sites to ensure you're getting the best deal.
Consider location: Concerts in major cities tend to be more expensive than those in smaller towns. Look for shows outside of major metropolitan areas to potentially save money.
What's Happening in New York?
New York City is a hub for live music, and many of the biggest names in the industry will be performing there in 2024. Look out for shows by Billie Eilish, Blink-182, Childish Gambino, Green Day, Ice Spice, Kacey Musgraves, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Usher, and Weezer. Post Malone is also touring in Syracuse and Wantagh, New York.
Don't miss out on the chance to see your favorite artists live! Start planning your concert experience now and get ready for an unforgettable summer of music!
