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Cruel World Festival.For just one day, ’80s icons like Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Siouxsie, The Human League and Echo and the Bunnymen will drop into the Brookside Golf Club for a day of nostalgia-filled jams.Those five headliners won’t be the only acts gracing the Brookside stages either.Adam Ant, Animotion, Gary Numan, Gang of Four and Modern English will be there too.All in all, 24 huge acts are set to perform at the one-day event.Need tickets?We’re here to help.Our team found general admission single-day passes going for as low as $198 before fees on Vivid Seats.That’s a steal considering you’ll get to see two dozen (!) living legends all on a single weekend day.Want to go?Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 Cruel World Festival.All ticket prices are subject to fluctuation.As noted earlier, General Admission passes start at $198 before fees.However, if you’re looking for a more exclusive experience, you can find General Admission Plus, VIP and Clubhouse tickets as well here.Wondering who else is on the bill?You can find Cruel World’s complete 24-artist lineup right here, right now.Cruel World isn’t the only mega festival hitting the circuit this year.Here are just five multi-day extravaganzas we can’t wait for these next few months.Need more ’80s in your life? We suggest checking out our list of the 107 biggest ’80s stars on tour in 2023 to scratch that itch.

dream indie nostalgia festival has arrived.On Saturday, May 13, the one-day Just Like Heaven Festival is dropping into Pasadena, CA’s Brookside Golf Club and the lineup is a doozy.Just a few of the artists atop the bill include Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, Azealia Banks, Hot Chip and M83.And STRFKR, Peaches, Future Islands, Empire of the Sun and The Bravery are also set to perform.Plus, you won’t want to forget the recently reunited rockers The Walkmen will be there too.Seriously, get out your iPod Mini because we’re about party like it’s 2007.Amazingly, prices aren’t too crazy either for the one-day extravaganza either.At the time of publication, we found some single-day passes going for as low as $189 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now, that’s a steal to relive your misspent youth all in a single Saturday.Want tickets now?Here’s everything you need to know about how grab last-minute Just Like Heaven Festival tickets ASAP.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Need tickets?You can grab General Admission, General Admission Plus, VIP and Clubhouse passes here.Although all of the artists listed above may seem like more than enough for a fest, there’s still more on the jam-packed slate.Check out the disco-inspired poster below to get a better idea of who all will be taking the stage on Saturday.A post shared by Just Like Heaven Fest (@justlikeheavenfest)If the Kilby Block Party is too last-minute for you, here are five festivals you can catch later this year.Looking for even more multi-day jams? Check out our guide to 2023’s hottest festivals here.

Salt Lake City’s Kilby Block Party.Taking place May 12-14 at the Utah State Fairgrounds, some of the hippest bands from the ’90s, ’00s, ’10s and today are dropping into SLC for three days of music, art, food and more.But for now, let’s talk music.Just a few of the mega headliners on the bill include The Strokes, Pavement, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pixies and Run The Jewels.That’s not all though.Dominic Fike, Japanese Breakfast, Deerhoof, Goth Babe and Lucius are also set to perform at the three-day extravaganza.Plus, recently reunited rockers The Walkmen and rising star Ethel Cain will grace the fairground stages as well.Still not sold?Well, what if we told you affordable last-minute tickets are still available?Yes, at the time of publication, we found three-day passes going for as low as $200 before fees on Vivid Seats.While that may sound a tad bit pricey, make sure to take into consideration that single-day passes all start at $147 before fees.Thus, if you attend just two days of the music fest, you make out like a bandit.Don’t forget how many incredible bucket list acts you’ll get to see too.Take our word for it — the Kilby Block Party is truly a can’t miss event. Festivals just don’t curate lineups this good.Need more information?Keep reading — we’ve got all the pertinent details below.A complete calendar including all multi-day and single-day pass options can be found right here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Shaky Knees Festival will bring some of the biggest names in music to the city’s Central Park for what will surely be the most exciting weekends of the spring season.Just a few of the superstars on the bill include The Killers, Muse, The Lumineers, Hozier and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.That’s not all though.Greta Van Fleet, The Mars Volta, Father John Misty, The Flaming Lips and the recently reunited The Walkmen are on the lineup as well.Heck, Tenacious D and Cypress Hill will be there too.This is truly a rock fan’s paradise.And best of all, you can still score last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, we found three-day general admission passes going for as low as $895 before fees on Vivid Seats.Too rich for your blood?Single-day passes can be scooped up for as low as $242 before fees.Want to find out which day makes the most sense for you?Keep reading — we’ve got everything you need to know and more about the Shaky Knees Festival.A complete calendar including all Shaky Knees festival dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Tomorrow X Together.Starting May 6 and running until May 28, the popular K-Pop group will embark on their 10-concert ‘Act: Sweet Mirage World Tour’ that will take them to venues all over North America.Along the way, they’ll play two huge shows at Long Island’s UBS Arena on May 9 and May 10.And best of all, last-minute tickets are still available to see Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Huening Kai.In fact, they’re surprisingly affordable.At the time of publication, we found some going for as low as $49 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see one of the biggest bands in the world debut their new five-song EP “The Name Chapter: Temptation” live on tour.Want to find out how much tickets are to the show closest to you?Keep reading — we’ve got everything you need to know including details about their upcoming headlining gig at Lollapalooza and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets avaialable can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.On Aug.

Karol G is making history next.Starting Aug. 11 and running up until Sept.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs last officially toured North America.Now, a decade later, Karen O and co. are back on the road for a short 13-concert and festival nationwide trek.From May 3 through June 10, the beloved indie group will hit major venues all over the U.S.

Luke Combs is in the middle of somewhere.The 33-year-old country star has 17 huge stadium concerts remaining on his aptly named ‘Middle Of Somewhere Tour.’From April 22 through Oct. 20, Combs will bring his hits like “When It Rains It Pours” and “The Kind Of Love We Make” as well as tracks from his latest albums 2022’s “Growin’ Up” and 2023’s “Gettin’ Old” to venues all over the U.S., Canada and Europe.That includes a headlining spot at Nashville, TN’s CMA Music Festival from June 8-11 alongside fellow megastars Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Old Dominion and Dan + Shay.And if photos from recent stadium gigs are any indication, Combs is throwing an all-out party for fans on his international trek where he’s taking along special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb along for the ride on select dates.Best of all though, tickets are available for all remaining shows and some are quite affordable.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for as low as $52 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to find out how much tickets will cost for the show closest to you?Keep reading — we’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all remaining Luke Combs 2023 ‘Middle of Somewhere Tour’ dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

BLACKPINK at Coachella, there’s no need to freak.The beloved K-Pop group, who just became the first Korean act to ever headline Coachella, is embarking on a four-show stadium ‘Encore’ of their ‘Born Pink Tour’ this August. On Aug.

Drake’s massive 2023 tour doesn’t start until June 16 in New Orleans.In the meantime, if you need your live Drake fix, you can see Champagne Papi along with hip-hop heavy hitters like J. Cole, Usher, Burna Boy, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox and more at Raleigh, NC’s Dreamville Festival taking place April 1-2 at Dorothea Dix Park.But you better hurry — two-day passes are going fast.At the time of publication, the cheapest multi-day general admission passes we could find started at $362 before fees on Vivid Seats.When our team first reported on Dreamville prices, the lowest we could find was $316 before fees.Clearly, demand is high as inventory dwindles days before the two-day extravaganza.Need more fest details before taking the plunge?Here’s everything you need to know.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.J.

John Mayer won’t be spending much time at his Montana home in 2023.Rather than relax, the seven-time Grammy winner just announced his 19-concert “Solo Tour” that will take him all over North America from March 11 through Nov. 10.And if you’re the Big Apple and dying to hear “Your Body Is A Wonderland” live, you’re in luck.Mayer, 45, will hit New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Oct. 3 as well as UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.This won’t be your standard tour, either.“I began my career on stage with only a guitar and a microphone.

A headlining tour and two-day 90th birthday extravaganza weren’t enough for Willie Nelson this year.So, per usual, he’s “On The Road Again.”Willie Nelson’s annual Outlaw Music Festival will hit amphitheaters, arts centers, pavilions, festivals and theaters all over the U.S. from June through August this summer.And, of course, he’s bringing along a cavalcade of stars along with him on select dates.Just a few of the big names set to join the Red Headed Stranger include Robert Plant with Alison Krauss, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Avett Brothers, John Fogerty and many more.Along the way, the traveling road show will stop into Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 29, Darien, NY’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 30 and Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

Tampa’s annual Innings Festival.Held March 18-19 at the Raymond James Stadium, the two-day extravaganza boasts an impressive roster of rockers and former MLBers to entertain fans of all ages.Just a few of the musical acts on hand this year include Dave Matthews Band, Weezer, Imagine Dragons, Pitbull and The Avett Brothers.For those interested in meeting MLB legends, John Kruk, Goose Gossage, Wade Boggs, Cecil Fielder, Rafael Furcal and many more will be on hand to chop it up.Sounds like the perfect weekend.And better yet, you don’t need a Yankees-like budget to attend.At the time of publication, we found some two-day general admission passes going for as low as $167 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes for both Saturday and Sunday start at $107 before fees.All prices are subject to fluctuation.Want to see everyone who made the cut this year?You can take a peek at the entire lineup for this year’s Innings Festival below.A post shared by Innings Festival Florida (@inningsflorida)Although no other concert will have quite as much baseball as this year’s Innings Festival, here are five that we think might be right up your alley these next few months.• Guns N’ Roses• Blink-182• Chris Stapleton• Goo Goo Dolls• Matchbox TwentyLooking for other options? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here.

Sam Hunt just announced his 27-concert ‘Summer On The Outskirts Tour’ that will send him to theaters, casinos, arts centers, festivals and, of course, the outskirts.On the March through September run, Hunt will make multiple NYC and N.J. stops.First, he’ll drop into Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on May 26.Later, Hunt has mapped out Holmdel’s PNC Bank Arts Center (July 8), Wantagh’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater (July 14), Darien’s Darien Lake Theme Park (July 15), Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts (Aug.

Carlos Santana wouldn’t be able to tour anymore after a handful of shows were cancelled due to a health scare.However, the 75-year-old has since recovered from the heat exhaustion and dehydration he suffered last year and is back at it in 2023 with his upcoming ‘1001 Rainbows’ Tour.From May 4 all the way until Nov 12, Santana has 31 concerts lined up at Las Vegas’ House of Blues as part of an ongoing residency at the venue as well as a few just announced headlining gigs.Those new include stops include shows at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on June 21, Canandaigua, NY’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on June 22 and then two back-to-back nights at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on July 28 and July 29.Plus, he’s also set to shred at this year’s star-studded New Orleans Jazz Festival.Other headliners set to take the stage at the multi-weekend celebration of music taking place April 28 through May 7 include Dead and Company with John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Wu Tang Clan and Kenny Loggins to name just a few.And if you want tickets for all shows, you can grab them as early as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Feb.

Houston Rodeo is comin’ to town.From Tuesday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 19, the annual event is returning to Houston’s NRG Stadium for 20 days of carnivals, fun and huge concerts featuring some of the biggest names in country music.Just a few of the huge acts set to swing into the Bayou City include Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Chris Stapleton.It’s not all country though — New Kids On The Block, Machine Gun Kelly, The Chainsmokers, Bun B and La Fiera de Ojinaga are all set to perform at NRG Stadium too.Most importantly, last-minute tickets can be scooped up for reasonable prices.In fact, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for $2 before fees on Vivid Seats.That’s cheaper than nearly everything on Killen’s BBQ’s extensive menu.If you know, you know.And if all you want is a Daily Grounds Pass, now is the time to pounce.We found some passes going for as low as $25 before fees.So, if you want to go to the Houston Rodeo this year, we’ve got everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of NRG Stadium’s upcoming Houston Rodeo concert dates, start times, performers and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.A complete calendar including all daily grounds passes can be found here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

The Beach Boys had their first of many number one hits when “Surfin’ U.S.A.” rose to the top of the Billboard charts.60 years later, the group is still touring their timeless music.Led by original member Mike Love, the band will bring classic songs like “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “I Get Around,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Barbara Ann” and countless others to major venues all over the U.S. from February through September.That includes one stop in the northeast when The Beach Boys drop into Asbury Park, NJ’s Sea.Hear.Now Music Festival on Sept.

Innings Festival.Taking place Feb. 25 and Feb.

live?In 2023, you can.Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty is heading out on the road for a six-show run from April 27 through June 30.That includes a huge concert at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on April 28.The 77-year-old will also headline Redondo Beach, CA’s BeachLife Festival from May 5-7 alongside The Black Keys, Gwen Stefani, Pixies, Modest Mouse and Sublime with Rome amongst many others.Not bad for a rock star who performed at Woodstock.So, if you want to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer play all of his hits like “Fortunate Son,” “Proud Mary,” “Center Field,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Green River” and many more live this year, here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including all John Fogerty tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Just this year, Fogerty released a jazzy live version of “Joy Of My Life.”The love song, which originally appeared on Fogerty’s 1997 solo album “Blue Moon Swamp” shows that Fogerty still has his signature pipes intact.Plus, the extended sax solos don’t hurt either.You can hear the 6.5-minute track — that also happens to be an ode to his wife, Julie — here.Based on what Fogerty played live at his 2022 Las Vegas residency at Encore Theater, Creedence Clearwater Revival fans needn’t worry about whether or not he’ll play the hits you know and love.Here’s a sneak peek at what fans can expect courtesy of Set List FM.01.) “Up Around the Bend” (Creedence Clearwater Revival song)02.) “Green River” (Creedence Clearwater Revival song)03.) “Born on the Bayou” (Creedence Clearwater Revival song)04.) “Rock and Roll Girls”05.) “Who’ll Stop the Rain” (Creedence Clearwater Revival song)06.) “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” (Creedence Clearwater

Jelly Roll is on a roll.First, the crossover country-rap star’s hit single “Son of a Sinner” hit number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in January 2023. Now, riding that wave of momentum, he’s announced his massive ‘Backyard Baptism Summer Tour’ that will send him to amphitheaters, county fairs, festivals and arenas all over North America from May through August.Midway through the run, Jelly Roll’s ‘Backyard Baptism’ will dip into Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Aug.

Dave Grohl really appreciates Canada.In a Super Bowl commercial for Crown Royal, the Foo Fighters frontman paid homage to the Great North for bringing the world musical greats Rush and Joni Mitchell, comedy stars like Martin Short and for introducing the world to the paint roller and poutine.However, at the time of publication, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group does not have any shows lined up above the Northern border this year.As of now, Foo Fighters are sticking to the U.S. and headlining five (!) festivals from May through September.That even includes a stop at Atlantic City’s beach-based Sea.Hear.Now Festival on Sept.

III Points Festival is back at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center from Oct. 21-22 with some of the biggest names in EDM, reggaeton, electropop, dance-punk and electronic rock.Just a few of the biggest artists on the bill include crowd favorite LCD Soundsystem, rising star Rosalia, electro-house icon Porter Robinson, genre mixer Flume and post-dubstep pop singer James Blake.They’ll be joined by fellow party starters Freddie Gibbs, Bob Moses, Trick Daddy, Trina and The Marias as well.III Point’s lineup is so stacked we didn’t even mention that Busta Rhymes is performing too.Best of all, last-minute tickets are still available.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on two-day general admission passes was on Vivid Seats for $172 before fees.If you’re hoping for a single-day or VIP experience, you can find tickets for both here.All prices are subject to fluctuation.In total, over 125 acts will take the stage over the course of the two-day extravaganza.Fisher, Black Coffee, Joji, Madeon and Polo & Pan are just a taste of the rest of the expansive lineup.Completists, no need to worry.

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original Woodstock founder Michael Lang and his partners attempted to re-create the magic. Instead, Woodstock ’99 devolved into a catastrophe of arson, riots and sexual assault as over 200,000people descended on Rome, NY over the course of three days.

was canceled “due to circumstances beyond our control.”“We were looking forward to reuniting in September and hope we can all get back to enjoying the festival together again soon,” they wrote on Twitter. My Chemical Romance, Future, Jack White and Fall Out Boy were among the “diverse lineup of over 30 artists across four stages” expected to play at the festival, according to its website.

Lollapalooza Festival is set to kickstart on Thursday through Sunday, and the grand list of performers is definitely something to scream about.With some of the biggest names in music taking to the many stages in Grant Park, Ill., there’s something for everyone to break out their best dance moves.Thursday’s line-up sets the tone for a music-filled few days, with none other than rapper Lil Baby and iconic heavy metal band Metallica headlining on Day 1.Also joining Thursday’s star-studded line-up is electronic music king Zhu, known for his mega hits such as “Cold Blooded,” “Faded” and “Working For It.”Tove Lo and Jazmine Sullivan are also set to take to the main stage Thursday.And if you thought Thursday’s line-up is hard to top, Day 2 might have you second-guessing.Music fans will be able to rock out to Machine Gun Kelly’s pumped-up tracks on the main stage, as he and singer Dua Lipa are Friday’s headliners on their respective stages.Other acts include rockers Royal Blood, and rapper Don Toliver who will take to the main stage ahead of MGK.R&B songstress Tinashe will be vibing out with the crowd during her hour-long set. “Heat Waves” hitmakers Glass Animals will also be performing, taking to the stage just before “New Rules” singer Dua Lipa.Starting the weekend off strong on Saturday is a host of musical acts that need no introduction.With the one and only J.

suffering a debilitating brain aneurysm that temporarily left her unable to walk or talk. The 10-time Grammy winner, 78, thrilled fans as she performed 13 of her hit tracks at Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island on Sunday — seven years after the life-threatening health emergency. “I’ve never been nervous about being in front of an audience,” Mitchell told CBS News following her performance.

deadly Astroworld show which was labeled a “mass casualty event.”The 31-year-old “Sicko Mode” rapper was performing at the Coney Art Walls with Meek Mill when fans scaled a lighting truss for a better view of the show. Scott spotted the fans — including one that was dressed as Spiderman — dangling from the contraption and ordered them to come down.

10 people were killed in a “mass casualty incident” at his own Astroworld performance on Nov. 5 in Houston, Texas.

descended on Rockefeller Center for the MTV Video Music Awards in 2006.The When We Were Young festival is going down with some of the most iconic acts in emo and pop-punk music of the last two decades, including My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Dashboard Confessional, Jimmy Eat World, Bright Eyes, Taking Back Sunday, The Used, Alkaline Trio and AFI, to name a few expected to appear at the one-day-only showcase at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 22.The presale for entry begins Jan.

have signed a petition to stop Travis Scott from performing at next year’s Coachella Festival following Friday’s Astroworld crowd crush tragedy.Scott, 30, is under fire after eight people were killed at the Astroworld event in Houston amid a stampede.

who will be attending the NYC concert to raise awareness.)You can watch it beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept.

music festival experience.  This fall, music festivals are popping up in cities across the country, offering a return to in-person concerts from a safe distance.Hilton is offering fans of all things IRL an opportunity to convert their Hilton Honors Points into event credits on Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com for the first time ever.  This unique program allows users to connect their Ticket Master accounts to their Hilton Honors accounts and combine what they rack up with cold hard cash to gain access to the moments they’ve been dreaming about.

removal from from the Lollapalooza lineup, New York City’s Governors Ball Music Festival removed the rap star from its lineup ahead of its September event.The annual New York music festival removed the 29-year-old artist from the upcoming lineup due to homophobic comments made at Rolling Loud, a Miami music festival on the weekend of July 23rd. Following his initial remarks, the rapper doubled down and justified his comments, but garnered a negative reaction and quickly apologized for his behavior and remarks.

according to WTWW.However, by Friday, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced new mask recommendations in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raising the city’s transmission rate status to “substantial.”“Based on the latest advice from the Chicago Department of Public Health, Lollapalooza will require masks in any indoor spaces at Grant Park beginning Saturday,” the festival tweeted on Friday.

DJing at the Oscars this year, Questlove could very well be up for one of those golden bald babies in early 2022.In fact, his directorial debut, “Summer of Soul” — a documentary about the Harlem Cultural Festival that took place over six Sundays in 1969, which premieres on Hulu and in theaters on Friday — was already honored with two prizes at the Sundance Film Festival in February.The 50-year-old Roots drummer, “Tonight Show” bandleader and celebrity DJ — who was born Ahmir Thompson — reveals how he first stumbled upon some festival footage, which performance he can watch on repeat, and how the Roots would have gone over at the historic concert series, also known as “Black Woodstock.”How did you first discover footage of the Harlem