Lady Gaga in Glendale, Arizona

Only Lady Gaga can bring just the right dose of mayhem to Valentine's Day in the desert! The 39-year-old New Yorker’s Mayhem Tour comes back to the U.S. this year, kicking off with two nights in Arizona. Ever the storyteller, the 14-time Grammy winner presents the show as a battle between two personas in an epic two hour-plus performanceshow with more than two dozen songs, including her classic hits like “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face” and newer hits like “Die with a Smile” and “Abracadabra.”

Where: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona
When: February 14 and 15
Where to Stay: Complement Gaga’s world-building by choosing your own adventure: Immerse yourself in a mid-century modern world at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, the luxury southwestern resort The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, or the laid-back boutique Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley.

Cardi B in Seattle

The 33-year-old rapper kicked off the year hard at work at rehearsals for her Little Miss Drama Tour, sharing on Instagram that she was “finding the pocket” with her choreography. Supporting her second studio album, Am I the Drama?, which was released last fall, fans hope to see live renditions of her singles “Outside,” “Imaginary Playerz,” and “Safe.”

Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
When: February 22
Where to Stay: There’s no drama involved with a city stay at Hotel Max, just a mile southeast of the arena, known for its playfully sleek vibe. Alternatively, opt for a more kickback mood just a half-hour drive northeast at Willows Lodge in Woodinville.

Zach Bryan in Tampa

No one can wrap a story into a song quite like Zach Bryan. The country singer-songwriter continues sharing his art on his With Heaven On tour, which kicks off in St. Louis before heading to Tampa. And boy are people turning up to see him: the 29-year-old set a record last year for the largest single ticketed concert in U.S. history, drawing 110,000 people. In other words: Snag that ticket now!

Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
When: March 14
Where to Stay: Just like Bryan, these hotels also tell a great story: The Beachcomber in St. Pete Beach lures guests into six acres of tropical gardens, while the recently reimagined Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel invites them to take charge of their own story through wildlife-filled trails and world-class sporting facilities.

Florence and the Machine in Portland, Oregon

With celebrity friends raining from Blake Lively and Lady Gaga to Taylor Swift and the Rolling Stones, you never know who you might spot at a Florence and the Machine concert. The seven-time Grammy nominee starts her Everybody Scream tour in Europe before hopping to North America this spring, with songs from the 39-year-old Brit’s 2025 album, like “One of the Greats” and “Sympathy Magic.”

Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
When: May 13
Where to Stay: Channel her indie spirit with a downtown stay at Portland’s Hotel Lucia and Sentinel—or truly get away by escaping into the Columbia River Gorge at the cozy Skamnia Lodge, a 40-minute drive east from the city.

Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson in Salt Lake City

Kick off Independence Day weekend—and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary—with two of this generation’s greatest American voices. A veteran of stage and screen, Josh Groban brings his powerhouse vocals to contemporary classics, while Jennifer Hudson proves why she’s a true American Idol and riveting talk show host. When the two 44-year-old revealed the news on Hudson’s show, he called her “one of the greatest vocalists who’s ever lived” while she returned the love by saying she can’t wait to tour with “someone I admire so deeply.”

Where: Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
When: July 3
Where to Stay: Let the magic of the duo’s voices keep resonating with a stay at the dreamy Black Rock Mountain Resort in nearby Heber City, nestled in the Wasatch Mountains.

Ariana Grande in Boston

The good witch is back on tour! For the first time since starring in the pair of Wicked blockbusters, Ariana Grande is taking her music on the road. With stops in only 10 cities, the two-time Grammy winner’s The Eternal Sunshine Tour encompasses both her 2024 album of that name, as well as her 2020 chart-topping Positions. While rehearsals have yet to begin, fans expect to finally see her perform hits like “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” and “34+35.” The limited dates, paired with the fact that the 32-year-old tours so rarely (this marks her first shows since 2019!), makes this one of the most coveted tickets of the summer. Adding to that urgency? Grande told Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast that this could be her “one last hurrah.”

Where: TD Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
When: July 22, 24, and 25
Where to Stay: Dial up the heat with a stay at The Kendall Hotel, located in Cambridge’s old Engine 7 Firehouse.

Ed Sheeran in Santa Clara, California

This year, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will take the world stage not just once, but twice - first hosting the Super Bowl on February 8 and then six FIFA World Cup matches in June and July. Yet, the San Francisco 49ers’ home stadium’s best bet for setting an attendance record is when Ed Sheeran returns on July 25 since his 2023 show broke an all-time high when nearly 80,000 fans attended. The 34-year-old Brit will bring his Loop tour to the South Bay along with guests Myles Smith, Sigrid, and Aaron Rowe.

Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
When: July 25
Where to Stay: Take a cue from Sheeran’s latest album title Play, and stay at the 300-acre mountaintop retreat Chaminade Resort and Spa, just 40 miles south of the venue, but a secluded world apart with views of the Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains.

Train in Holmdel, New Jersey

Celebrating a quarter century of their hit song “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” pop rock band Train is heading out on a massive summer amphitheater tour along with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson in a throwback tour so epic, George Lopez dressed up as a fortune teller to announce the news. With 11 studio albums to choose from, we’re rooting for rousing takes of longtime classics, “Hey Soul Sister” and “Meet Virginia.”

Where: PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey
When: July 24
Where to Stay: Just a half hour drive away, continue the legacy with a stay at the Garden State’s destination of the year, New Brunswick, at The Heldrich.

Bruno Mars in New Orleans

The world has been deprived of an original Bruno Mars solo album for nearly a decade since he released 24K Magic in 2016. But in early January, the 40-year-old Hawaiian superstar announced that 2026 is going to be his year. Not only will he drop his fourth studio album The Romantic on February 27, but he’ll also be heading out a six-month stadium tour, including a mega show in NoLa.

Where: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
When: September 16
Where to Stay: As smooth and suave as Mars himself, the Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery is all about mixing charm and comfort, much like 16-time Grammy winner’s music.

Weird Al Yankovic in Fort Wayne

Already hitting 67 (yes, six-sevvvven!) cities in 2025, Weird Al Yankovic continues his Bigger & Weider tour with 90 shows from May through October, with one of his final stops scheduled for Fort Wayne. Past shows have included a mix of his greatest hits and covers, including “Amish Paradise,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” and “Eat It.” “The fans weren’t sick of us yet, so we’re just going to keep on touring until they are!” the 66-year-old comedic musician said.

Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Indiana
When: October 15
Where to Stay: What better way to package one American classic than with another, with a stay at The Bradley, designed in collaboration with Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley.

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