7 Must-Attend Tours to Grab Tickets for in 2026
Live music feels especially important in 2026, as artists who have not toured in years will be stepping back onto the stage. From rising artists such as Maude Latour and Olivia Dean to global superstars like Ariana Grande, it is looking to be an exciting year ahead. If you are willing to brave the Ticketmaster queue, here are seven tours you should not miss out on.
Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour
Saturday 6 June 2026 – Tuesday 1 September 2026
One of the most anticipated tours of 2026 is Ariana Grande’s The Eternal Sunshine Tour. Some fans reported over two million people in the queue for her 15th August concert in London at the O2 Arena, which has only a capacity of 20,000. Since Grande has not toured since her Sweetener Tour in 2019, and her 2026 tour has limited cities, it has made her tour even harder to get tickets for. Additionally, she has gained popularity due to her performances in Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Unfortunately, this has affected the prices of her tickets on resale sites, with resale tickets for her 2019 tour going for as low as £20; The Eternal Sunshine Tour resale prices are over 10 times the price. However, it is strongly discouraged to buy tickets from any websites other than Ticketmaster, AXS, and SeatGeek (for the US dates), as these tickets will not be valid for entry. Grande’s team is working on a solution to get the tickets out of scalpers’ hands and into the hands of fans instead. Many American fans have already had to verify they are a real person to keep their tickets. Although tickets are sold out, resale is allowed through official ticket partners. It is therefore essential to check these websites regularly to see if any tickets become available. Grande spoke about her upcoming tour on Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang. She stated, “I don’t want to say any definitive things, like, I do know that I’m very excited to do this small tour, but I think it might not happen again for a long, long, long, long time. So, I’m going to give it my all, and it’s going to be beautiful and I’m so grateful”. This makes this tour even more important to attend, as it may be her last time performing for a while.
Maude Latour – I like to Shine Bright like a f#^*%+^ (Euro) Star
Sunday 22 February – Friday 6 March 2026
Maude Latour, known for her songs such as One More Weekend, Furniture and Walk Backwards, will be touring Europe for the first time this year. Previously, she has toured in the USA, but this will be her first time performing overseas. She is coming to venues such as Colours Hoxton in London, Mikropol in Berlin, POP UP! in Paris, and more. Although her London show is sold out, keep checking back in case more tickets are released, or grab one of the tickets available for other stops. Latour was born in Sweden and raised in London, Hong Kong and New York. When she was 15, she began songwriting and released her Starsick EP in 2019 at the age of 20. Most recently, she has released her album Sugar Water (Deluxe), which was praised by Billboard, Rolling Stone and ELLE. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she stated, “It’s for people who journal. For people who love to feel every feeling and have a strong spectrum of emotions, and aren’t afraid to feel anything extremely”. She also revealed how her album title Sugar Water was inspired by a fable she read from Leo Tolstoy. Her philosophical storytelling differentiates her from other artists, as she graduated with a degree in Philosophy from Columbia University and incorporates this into her music. Alongside her headline shows, Latour has also opened for singers such as Fletcher and Alex Warren, showcasing her high-energy performances and her ability to connect fans together. Australian fans will also be able to catch her opening for Peach PRC on her Wandering Spirit Tour between the 12th and 21st of March. Again, this will be her first time performing in Australia. Latour is definitely an artist to watch!
Conan Gray – Wishbone World Tour
Thursday 19 February – Thursday 8 October 2026
After the success of Conan Gray’s Wishbone album, which was released in August 2025, Gray announced the Wishbone World Tour. He will be performing across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand in 42 cities, with tickets still being available. To announce the tour, he posted on Instagram with the caption “bringing this album on tour to you has been the greatest joy of my life, and i can’t believe i get to keep wishbone’s story continuing through next year!!”. Gray’s Wishbone album debuted at number one on Billboard’s Album Sales chart, making it the most successful album of his career. He previously toured this album for a month in North America, titled The Wishbone Pajama Show. This gave fans the opportunity to see him perform in a more personal environment. On his Instagram post to announce the tour he wrote, “pajamas encouraged but not required”. Many fans came in sleepwear matching sets and sailor-themed outfits, which helped make the concerts more entertaining and unique. Recently, on the 12th of December, Gray performed at New York City’s Jingle Ball. He began with his popular 2020 song Maniac, which helped to get the crowd excited for his set. To end the set, he performed Vodka Cranberry from the Wishbone album. This is just a small example of the performances fans may have to look forward to on his world tour. His concerts often incorporate high-energy performances alongside slower songs with impressive visuals and strong vocals. He can leave fans laughing and crying, demonstrating the power his music has on people and highlighting his relatability. If you do not have many concerts lined up for 2026, this is your sign to add Conan Gray to your list!
Demi Lovato – It’s Not That Deep Tour
Wednesday 8 April – Monday 25 May 2026
Demi Lovato will be heading back on the road for her It’s Not That Deep Tour, performing across North America. Lovato has not been on tour since 2022, and their tour was only in North and South America. It is looking, unfortunately, unlikely for Lovato to add any international dates to this tour as it is rare for her to do so. There are still tickets available for the concerts, with only the New York City show at Madison Square Garden being sold out, although there are resale tickets available on Ticketmaster. Many international fans are flying from overseas to attend the tour to have a chance at seeing the new album, It’s Not That Deep, performed live. It was Lovato’s first album in their career to leave the charts so quickly, and this can be partially the record label’s responsibility, as promotion for the album was limited. Non-fans may not have realised there was a new album due to its limited advertisement. Nonetheless, the album is fun and light-hearted, making it a dramatic shift from her previous work. It hints at the kind of dance, club-energy aesthetic the tour may have, and it should not be discredited from other 2026 tours.
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving Live
Thursday 23 April – Saturday 17 October 2026
In 2026, Olivia Dean will be touring her album The Art of Loving. Dean was one of the major breakthrough artists of 2025 with her viral hit The Man I Need. It led to the success of her new album and the popularity of her upcoming tour, it being her first arena tour. Due to the demand, she had to add many new dates and will be performing an impressive six nights at the O2 Arena in London and four nights at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dean also announced that for the US leg, $1 from each ticket would be donated to the PLUS1 charity that helps to bring social change. For the sale itself, in typical Ticketmaster fashion, there were long queues and already resale tickets were being sold for a lot over face value. Ticketmaster stated after the sale that there was a glitch for the Madison Square Garden show, which led to tickets being listed for over 700% above face value, and the ticketing giant said that they would be providing refunds to anyone who bought those tickets. They also put a cap on prices after Dean urged them to change. She posted to her Instagram story, “Live music should be affordable and accessible, and we need to find a new way of making that possible. BE BETTER”. This revealed how Ticketmaster and other ticket sites do have the ability to lower prices and refund those who paid for marked-up tickets from resellers. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on an Olivia Dean ticket, hold onto it and enjoy her heartfelt, soulful, jazz-infused style.
Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream Tour
Friday 6 February – Sunday 30 August 2026
Another must-attend tour to grab tickets for in 2026 is Florence + The Machine’s Everybody Scream Tour, commencing in February in Belfast. The band’s lead singer is Florence Welch, who was raised in London and began making music in 2006. Welch’s concerts are known for her powerful vocals, dramatic aesthetic, and a lot of running. As she stated in Taylor Swift’s docuseries, The End of an Era, Welch stated how at her shows she will normally “just run around”, and she was shocked to see the choreography she would have to be doing as a guest on the Eras Tour. This highlighted her personality and how she is up for anything at a concert. The Everybody Scream Tour will certainly have some unforgettable moments that should not be missed. Although the tour is largely sold out, keep checking resale sites if you do not have a ticket already. The tour will be for the Everybody Scream album, which was released on the 31st of October 2025. The album was inspired by Welch’s ruptured ectopic pregnancy that occurred during the Dance Fever Tour, causing her to have emergency life-saving surgery. It encapsulates her trauma and resilience during this time. She also included some medieval vocal practices, which were aided by her previous opera training. The title track Everybody Scream is about her connection to the stage and the relationship between performers and the audience. The lyric “How can I leave you when you’re screaming my name?” represents how she thrives on stage but is going through many personal battles. Welch’s tour will certainly be captivating, and it will be interesting to witness how she brings these songs to life.
Reneé Rapp – Bite Me Tour
Tuesday 23 September 2025 – Saturday 22 March 2026
Although Reneé Rapp’s Bite Me Tour began in September 2025, it is unquestionably one to grab tickets for if you have not already. Rapp’s previous tour was the Snow Hard Feelings Tour in 2023 – 24, and it occurred during the release of the Mean Girls 2024 movie, making sales skyrocket. So, if you could not attend that tour, make sure to go to the Bite Me Tour. The setlist begins with a song off Rapp’s sophomore album, Bite Me, titled Leave Me Alone. Leave Me Alone was released on the 21st of May 2025 and was a notable shift from Rapp’s previous music style and debuted at number 20 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. The set ends with her song At Least I’m Hot, again off the same album. Moreover, Rapp’s stage presence is not one to be missed. Her powerhouse vocals, developed on Broadway, and her high energy help to keep her concerts exciting. Additionally, her fan interactions make the audience feel more connected to her, all making her a standout live performer. Billboard reviewed Rapp’s Madison Square Garden concert, stating, “From Beyoncé covers to an incredibly emotional performance of her debut single ‘In the Kitchen,’ Rapp had several standout moments during her MSG show”. Her vocals and audience connection are just a few reasons why you should attend the Bite Me Tour.
The tour schedule for 2026 is jam-packed with performances that are worth fighting for, from pop superstars to artists embarking on historic new eras. These seven tours are going to be some of the most talked-about live events of the year, so consider yourself fortunate if you can get a ticket.
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