30 Must-See Tours & Music Festivals of 2024: How to Get Tickets

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2024 is the year of mega-tours. After two years of rescheduled, postponed or canceled tours and concerts, music fans can rejoice in knowing that live shows are in full swing.

Last year, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen led the list of massively successful tours and even more stars are expected to hit the road this year. Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Avril Lavigne, Billy Joel, Olivia Rodrigo, The Eagles, Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, The Rolling Stones and Stevie Nicks are just a small portion of acts who announced tours for this year. And others like Swift are extending their tour dates into 2024.

Below, find a roster of 25 tours and music festivals to attend this year, plus ticket details. We’ll be updating this story regularly, so be sure to check back for new dates and ticket information. If you’re looking for a discount on tickets, Billboard has an offer to save you money at Vivid Seats. Take $20 off select purchases of $250+ with the code: BB2024 (offer valid on first purchase only).

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

A List of Must-See Music Tours (Updating)

Alanis Morisette — The Triple Moon Tour launches on June 9 in Phoenix. The tour will feature Joan Jett and the Blakchearts. Get tickets here and here.

Avril Lavigne — Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits Tour kicks off on May 22. All Time Low, Simple Plan, Royal & the Serpent and Girlfriends will be featured on select dates. Get ticket here and here.

Billie Eilish — The Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour starts later this year. Get tickets here and 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 here.

Blink-182 – Blink-182 will be heading back on tour in North America this summer. Buy tickets here.

Bruce Springsteen – After postponing 2023 dates, Bruce Springsteen resumed his tour in March. Buy tickets to see The Boss here and here.

Bush – Bush – Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour starts on July 26. Get tickets here.

Chris Stapleton – If you enjoyed his rousing rendition of the National Anthem at last year’s Super Bowl, you need to see the country star live. Get tickets to here.

Dave Matthews Band — The Dave Matthew Band’s tour starts today (May 22). Get tickets here and here.

The Eagles – The legendary band announced a UK residency as part of the band’s farewell tour. Get tickets to see The Eagles here.

Foo Fighters – The Foo Fighters’ Everything or Nothing Tour starts in July. Get tickets here and here.

Janet Jackson — Following the success of last year’s Together Again Tour, Janet Jackson is extending her stage run. Get tickets here.

Jennifer Lopez — Jennifer Lopez’s tour launches June 26. Get tickets here.

Justin Timberlake — Justin Timberlake added additional dates to the Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Get tickets here and here.

Luke Combs – Luke Combs extended his Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour into this summer. Get tickets here and here.

Nicki Minaj — The Pink Friday 2 Tour starts launched in March. Get tickets here and here.

Megan Thee Stallion — The Hot Girl Summer Tour started on May 14. Get tickets here and here.

Missy Elliott — Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timberland will join Missy Elliott for her first-ever, headlining tour in July. Get tickets to the Out of This World: The Missy Elliott Experience 2024 Tour here and here.

Metallica – The hotly anticipated M72 Tour from the rock legends returns to North America this summer. Get tickets here and here.

Olivia Rodrigo – The Guts tour is making its way around Europe. The tour returns to the U.S. in July. Get tickets here and here.

Paramore – The pop-punk band is currently overseas with Taylor Swift. Click here for tickets to see Paramore on the Eras Tour.  

The Rolling Stones — The Hackney Diamonds Tour launched April 28 in Houston. Get tickets here.

Stevie Nicks – Stevie Nicks will be on the road starting in February. Get tickets to see the music icon live here.

Taylor Swift – The international leg of the Eras Tour started in Japan in February. The pop star will be back stateside later in the year. Get tickets here.

2024 Music Festivals: Where to Get Tickets

Coachella, Stagecoach, SXSW, Lollapalooza, Dreamville Fest, Global Citizen Festival and Austin City Limits are just some of the many festivals on the calendar this year. See a list of upcoming festivals below.

Austin City Limits Music Festival — The 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival will be held on Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13).

Bonnaroo Festival — Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fred Again, Reneé Rap, Megan Thee Stallion, Malanie Martinez, Diplo, Jason Isbell, Dominic Fike and T-Pain are some of the performers on the bill for Bonnaroo 2024. The festival will be held from June 13-16. Get tickets here and here.

Bottle Rock Festival — The Bottle Rock Festival takes place from May 24-26 in Napa, Calif. The lineup features Stevie Nicks, Megan Thee Stallion, St. Vincent, Nelly, Pearl Jam, Bebe Rehxa, Ed Sheeran, Mana, Kid Laroi, Kali Uchis, Queens of the Stone Age and more. Get tickets here and here.

Boston Calling Festival — Ed Sheeran, Leon Bridges, Hozier, Tyler Childers, Trey Anastasio, The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion, The Revivalists, Chappell Roan, Blondshell and more will take the stage for the 2024 Boston Calling Festival from May 24-26. Get tickets here and here.

CMA Fest — CMA Fest returns to Nashville from June 6-9. The lineup includes Gretchen Wilson, Reyna Roberts, Ashley McBryde, Britney Spencer, Jelly Roll, BRELAND, Gavin Degraw, Chase Matthew, Carly Pierce, The War & Treaty, Lainey Willson and Keith Urban. Get tickets here and here.

Lollapalooza Festival — Tyler the Creator, Hozier, Stray Kids, The Killers, Metro Boomin, Blink-182, Melanie Martinez and Skrillex From Aug. 1-4. Get ticket here and here.