This is Touristic guide, a weekly roundup of concert news that music fans don’t want to miss. Basically, run – don’t walk – to get those tickets.
Taylor Swift unveils long-awaited stadium tour in 2023
Following the release of his 10th studio album Midnights, Taylor Swift revealed a long speculation Stadium Tour 2023. The race will highlight different eras of his career, past and present. Along the way, she offers a terrific rotation of alternative artists to support, including Paramore, Phoebe Bridger, MUNA, beabadoobee, HAIIM, girl in red, GAILLE, Grace Abrams and OWENN. Grab tickets on November 18 here. —Neville Hardman
Placebo announces first North American tour in nine years
Following the release of their eighth studio album Never let Me GoBritish alternative rock band Placebo will embark on a headlining North American tour in the spring of 2023. The tour kicks off in Mexico City on April 17 and will be a momentous occasion, as it will be their first North American performance in nine years. LA-based rock duo deep valley will play all dates of the tour except Mexico City, along with the beloved dark-wave band cold cave, who will join the Los Angeles date at the historic Greek Theater. Tickets go on sale November 4 here. —Alessandro DeCaro
Militarie Gun Announces California Holiday Shows
Alternative act-hardcore Military pistol will travel to California for a special series of holiday shows in December. The four-date run will begin Dec. 7 in San Diego and stop in Hesperia and Los Angeles before ending in Oakland at the Starline Social Club. Melodic-hardcore unit Anxiousas good as pile of love (members of the story so far), will support. Militarie Gun, which features members of the Regional Justice Center and drug church, published All Roads Lead to the Gun (Deluxe) in October via Loma Vista and are making considerable waves within the hardcore stage. Tickets are on sale here. —Alessandro DeCaro