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Josh Groban Announces North American Arena Tour With Special Guest Jennifer Hudson
Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban has shared plans for a North American tour with special guest – Grammy®, Oscar®, Tony®, and Emmy® winning artist, actor, producer, and host Jennifer Hudson. The news was announced this morning on The Jennifer Hudson Show – watch the clip HERE. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Stifel, the tour offers a rare opportunity to experience two of the most powerful and acclaimed voices sharing one stage for an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and beloved hits.
Kicking off June 2 at Place Bell in Montreal, QC, the run will bring the pair to major markets across the U.S. and Canada, with highlights including Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on June 4, TD Garden in Boston on June 6, Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 12, and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 16. Ticket pre-sales begin Tuesday, December 16th at 10am local, with general on-sale starting this Friday, December 19th at 10am local. In support of arts education nationwide, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation. Full routing is included below. For tickets and more information visit www.joshgroban.com.
On the announcement, Groban shares, “Performing live has always been one of the greatest joys of my life, and getting to share these nights with Jennifer, someone I admire so deeply, makes it all the more special. These shows are going to be emotional, celebratory, and full of surprises. I can’t wait to see everyone this summer.”
The announcement follows an exciting year for Groban. In May, he reflected on an incredible body of work, sharing Gems, followed by its Deluxe Edition in June. Encompassing over two decades of definitive ballads, Gems traces Groban’s impact on popular culture throughout his illustrious career. That same month, Groban lit up the Las Vegas Strip with a sold-out, exclusive five-night run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, featuring his hits-focused production, Josh Groban: Gems — Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement. In September, he performed back-to-back sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl, taking audiences on a captivating journey through songs from his illustrious career with the accompaniment of Thomas Wilkins and the LA Philharmonic.
Most recently, in November, he released Hidden Gems via Reprise Records — a carefully curated collection of fan-favorite rarities, deep cuts, and previously unavailable tracks, including a new song “The Constant” (co-written with Pasek & Paul and produced by Dan Romer). Less than a week after the album’s release, Groban announced his 2026 GEMS World Tour, his first global tour in a decade.
Jennifer Hudson is a Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winning artist and entertainment icon. Hudson’s nationally syndicated talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” is the recipient of thirteen Daytime Emmy Award nominations and two People’s Choice Awards nominations. The show, which continually features an impressive lineup of guests, earned her the AAFCA We See You Award, GLAAD’s Excellence in Media Award, and multiple NAACP Image Awards for Best Talk Show Host and Outstanding Talk Series. Last October, Hudson released her Grammy Nominated first holiday album, The Gift of Love, which features genre-defying, world-class collaborations on classics and original songs.
Stifel is a full-service, global investment firm with a distinguished history of providing securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, institutions, corporations, and municipalities. Established in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Stifel is one of the nation’s leading Wealth Management and Investment Banking companies. With over 400 offices across the nation, and in Europe, Stifel is dedicated to providing superior services and products, the newest technological advances, and industry-leading client communication, plus the professional knowledge and exclusive research that help our clients pursue financial goals.
Citi is the official card of the Josh Groban tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 16 at 12 PM local time until Thursday, December 18 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson in the U.S. – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Tuesday, December 16 at 12pm local time until Thursday, December 18 at 10pm local time. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR W/SPECIAL GUEST JENNIFER HUDSON
June 2 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell
June 4 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
June 6 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
June 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
June 10 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center
June 12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Gas South Arena
June 19 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
June 20 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
June 24 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
June 25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
June 27 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
June 28 – St Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena
July 1 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
July 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
2026 GEMS WORLD TOUR – already announced
Feb 7 – Honolulu, HI, US – Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena
Feb 11 – Taipei, Taiwan – Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)
Feb 13 – Singapore – The Star Theatre
Feb 15 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Grand Ballroom, Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place
Feb 18 – Manila, Philippines – Mall Of Asia Arena
Feb 21 – Shibuya, Japan – Bunkamura Orchard Hall
Feb 22 – Shibuya, Japan – Bunkamura Orchard Hall
Feb 25 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
Feb 28 – Sydney, NSW, Australia – ICC Sydney Theatre
Mar 1 – Melbourne, VIC, Australia – Sidney Myer Music Bowl & Kings Domain
Mar 4 – South Brisbane, QLD, Australia – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
Mar 7 – Torrensville, SA, Australia – Thebarton TheatreMar 9 – Perth, WA, Australia – Perth Theatre
Mar 25 – Manama, Bahrain – Bahrain National Theatre
Mar 27 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Coca-Cola Arena
Mar 29 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
Apr 1 – London, UK – The O2
Apr 3 – Paris, France – Grand Rex
Apr 7 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom
Apr 8 – Frankfurt, Germany – myticket Jahrhunderthalle
Apr 11 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Hall
Apr 12 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
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Beck Announces Ride Lonesome Single & Tour
Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.”
Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of North America’s most renowned theaters and amphitheaters.
The Ride Lonesome Tour, promoted by Live Nation, will kick off September 16 at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre, with stops including the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Greek in L.A., Red Rocks, two nights each at The Masonic in SF, Massey Hall in Toronto and the Brooklyn Paramount, and more, before concluding October 31 at The Truth in Nashville.
Tickets for Beck’s Ride Lonesome Tour go on sale Friday, April 24 at 10am local time. For further information, go to Beck.com.
Produced by Beck and Mixed by Nigel Godrich, the song “Ride Lonesome” evokes the beautiful and haunting sonic landscapes and textures of 2015 Album of the Year GRAMMY winner Morning Phase and its spiritual predecessor, 2002’s classic Sea Change—and features multiple musicians who played on those milestone releases. From the resonant acoustic guitar strains of its opening to the emotional peaks of its final chorus, this long-awaited new original composition is the first indication of a different yet familiar direction for Beck in the year ahead.
Citi is the official card of the Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 21 at 11am local time until Thursday, April 23 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
BECK: Ride Lonesome Tour
09-16 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09-18 Woodinville, WA Chateau Ste. Michelle
09-19 Portland, OR Keller Auditorium
09-22 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl*
09-23 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
09-25 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
09-26 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
10-01 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
10-03 Omaha, NE Steelhouse Omaha
10-04 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
10-06 Milwaukee, WI Landmark Credit Union Live
10-07 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre
10-09 Chicago, IL The Auditorium
10-12 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
10-14 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
10-15 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
10-17 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10-18 Philadelphia, PA The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
10-22 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
10-23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
10-25 Washington, DC The Anthem
10-27 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center
10-28 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
10-30 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
10-31 Nashville, TN The Truth
*not a Live Nation event
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Karol G Announces Massive New World Tour, “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour”
Following her history-making headline performances at Coachella over the past two weekends, KAROL G became the first Latina artist to headline the festival, delivering a transformative, culture-defining moment felt across the global music landscape. Widely recognized as a powerful celebration of Latin culture and unity, the performance marked a defining milestone not only in her career, but in the continued global expansion of Latin music.
Today, KAROL G announces her highly anticipated “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” marking the next chapter in a career that continues to push boundaries and set new industry standards. The tour will see KAROL G become the first Latina artist to headline stadiums across Europe as part of a global tour, further expanding her historic impact on the world stage. Tickets for the tour, promoted by Live Nation, will be available starting Monday, April 27 through various presales. For more information, visit karolgmusic.com.
PRESALE: Fans in select markets will get first access to tickets through various presales, including an exclusive artist presale beginning Monday, April 27. To be eligible for the artist presale in the USA, Canada and Europe, fans must register at karolgmusic.com between now and Friday, April 24 at 7AM PST. Fans in Latin America can sign up at karolgmusic.com for more information including updates on ticket sales in those cities.
TICKETS: General on-sale timing will vary by market. Fans should check karolgmusic.com for specific details regarding their city.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, specially designed merch items & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
Building on that momentum, her 2025 album TROPICOQUETA marked her fourth consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart and delivered the largest U.S. streaming week ever for a Latin album by a woman, further expanding her creative universe and global reach. The announcement also follows the historic Mañana Será Bonito World Tour, a multi-continent run that sold more than 2.3 million tickets across 62 shows and grossed over $300 million, closing with four sold-out nights at Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, one of the most iconic finales in recent touring history.
With more than 117 billion career streams, over 310 RIAA Platinum certifications in the U.S., and a historic Grammy Awards win for Best Música Urbana Album, KAROL G has become one of the most decorated and streamed female artists in the world. Her groundbreaking album MAÑANA SERÁ BONITOmade history as the first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, further solidifying her global influence.
On stage, KAROL G has set a new global standard for live performance, consistently delivering immersive, high-impact shows that resonate with audiences around the world. With “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” KAROL G is set to once again raise the bar, delivering her most ambitious and immersive live experience to date as she brings her music and cultural impact to fans around the world.
VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR TOUR DATES:
*Not a Live Nation Date
Fri, Jul 24 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Stadium
Wed, Jul 29 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
Sun, Aug 2 – Landover, MD – Northwest Stadium
Fri, Aug 7 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
Fri, Aug 14 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
Fri, Aug 21 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
Wed, Aug 26 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
Sat, Aug 29 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium
Wed, Sep 2 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
Sun, Sep 6 – El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium
Sat, Sep 12 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
Thu, Sep 17 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
Thu, Sep 24 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Sun, Sep 27 – Houston, TX – Reliant Stadium
Fri, Oct 2 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
Fri, Oct 9 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
Thu, Oct 15 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
Fri, Nov 6 – Monterrey, MX – Estadio BBVA
Fri, Nov 13 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
Fri, Nov 27 – San José, CR – Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica*
Fri, Dec 4 – Bogotá, CO – Nemesio Camacho El Campín Stadium*
Fri, Jan 15 – Quito, EC – Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa*
Fri, Jan 22 – Lima, PE – Estadio Nacional
Thu, Jan 28 – Santiago, CL – Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos*
Fri, Feb 5 – Buenos Aires, AR – TBC*
Fri, Feb 12 – São Paulo, BR – Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu
Fri, Feb 19 – Santo Domingo, DO – Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez*
Fri, Feb 26 – San Juan, PR – Estadio Hiram Bithorn Sosa*
Thu, Jun 3 – Barcelona, ES – Estadio Olímpic
Fri, Jun 11 – Sevilla, ES – Estadio Olímpico La Cartuja
Fri, Jun 18 – Lisbon, PT – Estádio da Luz
Thu, Jun 24 – Madrid, ES – Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Thu, Jul 1 – Paris, FR – Paris La Défense Arena
Tue, Jul 6 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Sat, Jul 10 – Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff ArenA
Wed, Jul 14 – Warsaw, PL – PGE Narodowy
Sat, Jul 17 – Düsseldorf, DE – Merkur Spiel-Arena
Wed, Jul 21 – Lyon, FR – Groupama Stadium
Sat, Jul 24 – Milan, IT – San Siro