Grammy-winning artist Kacey Musgraves has announced her 2026 “Middle of Nowhere” Tour, bringing her signature blend of country, pop, and folk across North America this fall.

Indie pop favorites Foster the People are heading back on the road this fall with their newly announced “The Good Morning Sunshine” Tour, bringing their genre-blending catalog across North America.

The Black Keys brought the Peaches ‘n Kream World Tour ’26 to The Tabernacle on April 26, turning the historic Atlanta venue into a packed, blues-driven rock room for the night. With fans filling the floor and balconies early, the setting matched the band perfectly, intimate, loud, and built for this kind of show.

UK heavy innovators Loathe are heading back to North America this fall with their newly announced “A Stranger To You” Tour, bringing along support from Fleshwater and Prostitute.

Some shows carry history whether you plan on it or not. The first time I saw Lacuna Coil was back in 2003 when they opened for Type O Negative at the old Masquerade. That version of the venue had a darker, more raw feel. Coming into the current Masquerade in 2026, the space is different, but the connection to those earlier shows is still there, especially when a band like this comes through.

Shock rock legends GWAR are bringing their blood-soaked spectacle back on the road this fall with the newly announced “Gor Gor Must Die!” North American Tour, running from late October through mid-December 2026.

The Maine packed Heaven at The Masquerade on April 25th, taking the night to celebrate their tenth studio album, Joy Next Door, and also play all the hits. The room had a palpable energy, filled by a dedicated fanbase, some of whom have been following the group for nearly twenty years.

SweetWater 420 Fest 2026 in Atlanta finally felt like everything clicked. After a few years of bouncing between locations, bringing it to Shirley Clarke Franklin Park gave the festival the space it needed without losing what makes it work.

Day two of SweetWater 420 Fest 2026 in Atlanta picked up right where day one left off, but it didn’t take long to notice the difference. Being a Saturday, the crowd showed up earlier and in bigger numbers instead of slowly building like Friday. From the time the first band hit, people were already in place and ready for it.

Live Nation has officially launched its “Summer of Live” $30 ticket promotion, giving fans access to more than 4,000 concerts across the U.S. and Canada at a flat, all-in price. For anyone searching how to get cheap concert tickets in 2026, this is one of the biggest nationwide offers currently available.

Beck has announced his 2026 “Ride Lonesome Tour,” a North American run spanning September through October.

SweetWater 420 Fest came back to Atlanta in a new spot this year at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, and it immediately felt like a good move. Put on by SweetWater Brewing, the festival still carried that same laid-back, beer-driven vibe it’s known for, just with more room to spread out. From the start, it felt organized. People were getting in smoothly, grabbing a beer, and finding their spot without the usual early-day chaos.

Aisle 5 was the place to be on April 16 as Kid Sistr, Post Sex Nachos, and Kids That Fly rolled through Atlanta on their co-headline run. The room had that perfect Little Five Points energy from the start, and the night moved naturally from one set to the next without ever feeling disconnected. Three different sounds, but all living in the same space, and the crowd stayed with it the whole way through.

Some nights are built to escalate, and this one did exactly that. Four bands, each heavier than the last, all packed into the Coca-Cola Roxy on a Braves game night, which already had the area chaotic before doors even opened. Once inside though, it locked in quick. This wasn’t a casual crowd. People showed up early and stayed engaged the entire night, which says a lot when you’re starting this heavy right out of the gate.

Teddy Swims has announced his 2026 “The Ugly Tour”, a North American run kicking off in September and continuing through November with support from his live band Freak Freely.

Melanie Martinez has announced her 2026 “Hades: The Sacrifice Tour,” a global run spanning North America, Mexico, and Europe from July through September.

The Heaven room at The Masquerade filled in quickly on April 11 as The Devil Wears Prada brought the Flowers Tour through Atlanta. The floor tightened up early, the crowd was engaged before the lights even dropped, and the energy carried from the first band all the way through the encore.

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The Strokes have announced their 2026 “Reality Awaits The World Tour,” a global run spanning North America, Asia, and Europe from June through October.

sombr has announced his 2026 “You Are The Reason Tour,” a major North American arena run kicking off July 22 in Mexico City and wrapping November 23 in New York City.