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Your favorite artists are ready to hit the road! After two years of rescheduled, postponed or canceled tours and concerts, music fans can rejoice in knowing that live shows are back in full swing.

Beyoncé, Madonna, Anita Baker, John Meyer, Blink-182, 5S0S, Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, Jonas Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Willy Nelson and Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are just a small portion of acts heading on tour in 2023. And the list keeps growing.

Below, find a roster of more than 30 of the year’s most anticipated concerts, tours and music festivals. We’ll be updating this story regularly, so be sure to check back for new dates and ticket information.

For more tour guides, check out our roundups of 2023 Latin Tours in the U.S. and Las Vegas Residencies.

From A-Z: A List of Must-See Music Tours (Updating)

Anita Baker — The music legend hit the road for her first tour in decades joined by Babyface. The tour kicked off on Feb. 11 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. and wraps later in the year.

Beyoncé — The Renaissance World Tour launched in Stockholm, Sweden last week and heads to the U.S. in July. Get tickets here.

Billy Joel — In addition to joining Stevie Nicks for a co-headlining tour, Billy Joel has solo shows scheduled for this year. Get tickets to Joel’s live here and here.

Blink-182 – After postponing its upcoming world tour, which was scheduled to start March 11 in Tijuana, Mexico, Blink-182 is officially back on the road. Find tickets here.

Bruce Springsteen – Bruce Springsteen’s 2023 tour launched Feb. 1 at the Amelia Arena in Tampa, Fla. Get tickets to see The Boss here.

Charlie Puth — The singer will be heading out on The Charlie Live Experience tour this month. Get tickets here.

Chris Stapleton – If you enjoyed his rousing rendition of the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl , the country star’s tour launches at the Buckeye County Superfest on May 27. Get tickets to see Stapleton here.

Coldplay — The Music of the Spheres World Tour stops in Brazil, Spain, Portugal and other countries before hitting the states. Get tickets here.

Depeche Mode – The English band’s Memento Mori tour launches on May 18. Get tickets here and here.

Ed Sheeran – Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour has made its way to North America. The singer also announced the Subtract Tour last month. Get tickets here.

Foo Fighters – The Foo Fighters will hit the road this summer. Get tickets here.

Harry Styles – Harry Styles performed a string of shows rescheduled from last year’s Love On Tour. Get tickets to international dates here and here.

Janet Jackson – The Together Again Tour launched on April 14 in Hollywood, Fla. Get tickets here.

Jonas Brothers — The Jonas Brothers’ forthcoming tour launches in August. Get ticket here.

John Mayer — John Mayer’s extended his acoustic tour into the fall. Get tickets here.

Lionel Richie — The American Idol judge will be hitting the road with Earth, Wind & Fire for the 2023 Sing a Song All Night Long Tour starting in August. Click here for tickets.

Lizzo – The Special tour resumed overseas in February and returned to the U.S. in April. Get tickets here.

Liz Phair — Phair’s tour, celebrating the 35th anniversary of Exile in Guyville, launches this fall. Get tickets here.

Luke Combs – The country star’s tour launched on March 25. Get tickets here.

Madonna – The highly anticipated Celebration Tour kicks off in July. Tickets went on sale earlier in the month. Get tickets for select dates below.

Metallica – The hotly anticipated M72 2023-2024 Tour from the rock legends follows the release of new album 72 Seasons. Get tickets here.

New Kids on the Block — NKOTB will kick off Blockcon on May 26 among other concerts. Get tickets to see the group live here.

Paramore – The pop-punk band hit the road with Taylor Swift in addition to its own tour dates. Get tickets to see Paramore live here.

Post Malone — The rapper’s North American tour launches in July. Get tickets here.

Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Red Hot Chili Peppers tour — featuring Iggy Pop, The Roots, The Strokes St. Vincent and more — launched March 29 in Vancouver. Get tickets here.

Santana – The band’s upcoming tour dates includes performance at the House of Blues Las Vegas. Get tickets to see Carlos Santana here.  

Shania Twain – The country legend launches her tour at the Tortuga Music Festival in April. Get tickets to the Queen of Me Tour here.

SUGA — There’s still time left to get tickets to the Agust D Tour in Oakland, Calif. on May 17. Get them here.

Taylor Swift – The Eras tour, featuring Paramore and Gayle, kicked off in March 17. Get tickets here.

Willie Nelson — Willie Nelson will be hitting the road for several shows, including his star-studded, 90th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl last month. Get tickets to his tour here.

Wizkid — The North American leg of Wizkid’s More Love, Less Ego tour has been postponed until the fall. Get tickets here.

Zac Brown Band – Zac Brown & Co.’s 2023 tour dates include Summer Fest in June. Get tickets to see Zac Brown Band live here.

2023 Music Festivals: Where to Get Tickets

Coachella, SXSW, Dreamville Fest and Lovers & Friend came and went — but festival season is just getting started. See a list of upcoming festivals below.

Austin City Limits Music Festival — Oct. 6-15. Get tickets here.

Bonnaroo Music Festival — June 15-18. Get tickets here.

CMA Fest — June 8-11. Get tickets here.

Essence Music Festival — June 29-July 3. Get tickets here.

Governors Ball — June 9-11. Get tickets here.

Rolling Loud — Jul 21-23 (Miami). Get tickets here.

Roots Picnic — June 2-4. Get tickets here.