The Concerts Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond

Last year, concert history was made with standout tours from both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. The buzz surrounding both tours inspired dedicated fans to travel many miles to see their favorite pop stars. Now we're deep into a 2024 touring season that appears likely to break that record.

We already know the year is stacked with music festivals in the US and internationally. But if you're not built for multi-stage, multi-day excursions in order to see your favorite artists live, catching them on their own headlining tours is the way to go.

This year, the biggest concerts range from nostalgia-fueled returns from '90s and early '00s icons to the world's biggest pop stars. Basically, if you can name them, they are touring this year. Below, we’ve assembled some of the most in-demand concert tours for this summer and beyond, including the dates each artist is planning to tour plus details on where you can buy tickets and find dates near you. Check back regularly for newly announced tours.

Back after two arena tours in 2022, the Puerto Rican star's Most Wanted tour has been making stops across the US. His tour is continuing through May 26, 2024, concluding with three nights in Miami. You can explore the tour and check out tickets here.

From Gag City to a stadium near you, Nicki Minaj has brought Pink Friday 2 on a world tour. She's playing tour dates through May 28, 2024. You can explore dates and tickets here.

The Colombian super star is currently touring across North America with shows set to continue through July 6, 2024 in Miami. Tickets and tour dates are available here.

The Rolling Stones are always a must-see act, and their 2024 Hackney Diamonds tour is no exception. The tour will continue through July 16, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. View tour dates and buy tickets here.

The rapper's Hot Girl Summer tour recently kicked off in the Midwest and is set to continue through July 17, 2024 in London. GloRilla is also playing the tour, which includes a stop at Bonnaroo on June 16, 2024. Tickets and tour dates available here.

Following the immense success he found in 2023 with songs like "Stick Season," Noah Kahan is taking his folk sound on the road through July 19, 2024. The tour will wrap up with two dates in Boston accompanied by Mt. Joy. You can check out the dates and tickets here.

The rock stars are currently touring North America and will be playing domestic dates through September 17, 2024 in Boston. The band is also playing shows in Europe and Australia this year. Tour dates and tickets are available here.

Hozier is taking all of the beautiful angst of his last album on the Unreal Unearth tour through September 18, 2024. The tour will come to an end with two nights in Inglewood, California. You can explore tour dates and tickets here.

The pop star is still not done with her record-setting Eras tour. You can catch the next international leg of this billion-dollar tour through December 8, 2024. The tour is currently playing Europe and will end in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can explore her international tour dates and buy tickets here.

This tour is going to be full of special guests, from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sheryl Crow, Sierra Ferrell, and more on select dates. You can catch him through December 19, 2024 in Brooklyn. You can explore dates and ticket prices here.

The iconic performer is kicking off an arena tour June 4, 2024 in Palm Desert, California. The tour will continue through July 30, 2024 in Phoenix. All tour dates will include special guest Nelly. Tickets and tour details can be found here.

The pop-punk band’s One More Time tour kicks off June 20, 2024 in Orlando and is scheduled to continue through August 15, 2024 in Toronto. Pierce The Veil and Alexisonfire will be opening. Tour dates and tickets can be found here.

The hip-hop icon has never headlined her own tour—until now. Elliott is kicking off her new world tour alongside Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland on July 4, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The tour will continue through August 22, 2024 in Rosemont, Illinois. Ticket prices and tour dates can be viewed here.

The Dave Grohl-fronted rock band will be playing a dozen stadium shows this summer kicking off July 17, 2024 with the first of two shows at New York’s Citi Field. The tour will continue through August 18, 2024. Support acts vary by date but will include Pretenders, The Hives, Amyl & The Sniffers, L7, and Mammoth WVH. Tour dates and tickets are available here.

The teen sensation that inspired so many of those "30-year-old teenage girl" memes is touring her GUTS album across the US, with tour dates picking up again on July 19, 2024 in Philadelphia and continuing through August 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Openers on this leg of the tour vary by date but include The Breeders, PinkPantheress, and Remi Wolf. The tour will also be heading to Asia and Australia later this year. Check tour dates and buy tickets here.

The Saviors Tour is going to feature these two iconic bands for a summer tour. You'll be able to catch a show between July 29 in Boston and September 28, 2024 in San Diego. Additional acts on the tour include Rancid and The Linda Lindas. Explore tour dates and concert prices here.

The rapper and producer are teaming up to promote two albums they’ve released this year with a tour beginning July 30, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. The tour includes a stop at Lollapalooza and will continue through September 9, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Ticket prices and tour dates can be found here.

The rapper and actor otherwise known as Donald Glover hasn’t toured in many years but will be hitting the road for a much-anticipated tour starting August 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The tour will continue through February 2025 with stops in North America, Europe, and Australia. Openers are set to include Willow and Amaarae. Tour dates and ticket details are available here.

The Boss himself will be playing a leg of North American tour dates starting August 15, 2024 in Pittsburgh and continuing through November 22, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Tickets and tour dates are available here.

Fresh off his Super Bowl half-time show, Usher is launching a large tour August 16, 2024 in Atlanta. The R&B icon’s tour will continue with shows through November 27, 2024 in Houston. Tour dates and tickets available here.

The indie singer-songwriter is kicking off her latest run of tour dates on August 27, 2024 in Detroit. The tour will continue through September 25, 2024 in Stanford, California. Openers for this leg of the tour vary by show but include Laufey, Arlo Parks, Ethel Cain, Wyatt Flores, and Lamp. Tour dates and tickets can be found here.

The country star recently kicked off a world tour in support of her new album Deeper Well with shows in Europe and the North American leg of the tour is set to begin September 4, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. The tour is scheduled to continue through December 7, 2024 with two shows in Nashville. Support acts for the tour vary by show date but include Madi Diaz, Father John Misty, Nickel Creek, and Lord Huron. Tour dates and tickets now available here.

Indie pop darlings Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are joining forces for their Sweat tour kicking off September 14, 2024 in Detroit. The tour will also feature opener Shygirl and will continue through October 23, 2024 in Seattle. Tickets and tour dates can be found here.

The Grammy winner’s new world tour promoting her album Hit Me Hard and Soft is kicking off September 29, 2024 in Quebec City, Quebec and will include dates through December 17, 2024, when she’ll play the last of three shows in Inglewood, California. Eilish will also be playing shows in Australia and Europe in 2025. Tickets and tour dates are available here.

The Colombian icon is set to begin her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour with two shows in Palm Desert, California beginning on November 2, 2024. Shows will continue through December 15, 2024 in Detroit. Tickets and tour dates can be viewed here.

If you're ready for an adventure but not sure where you'd like to go or what to do, we're on it. The best new hotels opening up around the world. The most exciting places to travel without a passport. The world's best beaches, as ranked by travel influencers. It's all here along with all the travel news you need to stay informed and inspired.

Want more Thrillist? Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.