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The Fray Announce Summer Of Light Tour With Special Guests Dashboard Confessional, Colony House & More
Multi-Platinum band The Fray announces the Summer of Light Tour, featuring special guests Dashboard Confessional, Colony House, The Strumbellas and Brother Elsey on select dates. The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on May 11th in Moncton, New Brunswick, with stops across Canada and the U.S. in Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Kansas City, Minnesota, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Atlanta, Boston, and more before wrapping up on August 29 in Chicago, IL.
TICKETS: Tickets will first be available via a Citi presale starting Tuesday, January 27, in select U.S. markets (details below). Fans can also sign up now at TheFray.com to access the Seated registration presale beginning on Wednesday, January 28, at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Friday, January 30, at 10 am local time
CITI PRESALE: Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 27, at 10 am local time through Thursday, January 29 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.
SUMMER OF LIGHT TOUR DATES
May 11 — Moncton, NB — Casino New Brunswick %
May 13 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS %
May 15 — London, ON — Centennial Hall %
May 16 — Ottawa, ON — Hard Rock Hotel and Casino %
May 19 — Winnipeg, MB — Centennial Concert Hall #
May 21 — Saskatoon, SK — TCU Place #
May 22 — Edmonton, AB — Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium #
May 24 — Calgary, AB — MacEwan Hall #
May 26 — Vancouver, BC — Orpheum #
July 10 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park *^
July 11 — Maryland Heights, MO — Saint Louis Music Park *^
July 14 — Kansas City, MO — Starlight Theatre *^
July 16 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live *^
July 19 — Great Falls, MT — Voyagers Stadium *^=
July 23 — Berkeley, CA — The Greek Theatre *=
July 24 — Los Angeles, CA — YouTube Theater *
July 25 — San Diego, CA — Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre *
July 27 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre *
July 29 — Austin, TX — Moody Amphitheater *
July 31 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall *
August 1 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory *
August 4 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Amphitheater *
August 5 — Atlanta, GA — Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park *^
August 7 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *^
August 8 — St. Augustine, FL — St. Augustine Amphitheatre *^
August 10 — Selbyville, DE — Freeman Arts Pavilion *^=
August 12 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion *^=
August 14 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion *^=
August 15 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion *^
August 19 — Asbury Park, NJ — The Stone Pony Summer Stage *^
August 20 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion *^
August 22 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater *^
August 23 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *^
August 26 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre *^
August 28 — Detroit, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at *^
August 29 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island *^
Support Key
* Dashboard Confessional
^ Colony House
# The Strumbellas
% Brother Elsey
=Non-Live Nation Date
“We have such great memories of touring in the summer. The vibe for us and for the fans is something that we’ve all really connected with and had a good time with over the history of The Fray,” Wysocki says. “Getting these new songs in front of people is going to be exciting.
The tour supports The Fray’s upcoming album, A Light That Waits, arriving March 13. The record marks the band’s first full-length release in years and ushers in a renewed creative chapter defined by emotional clarity, cinematic songwriting, and the timeless sound that has connected The Fray to fans around the world for more than two decades. The album’s title track, “A Light That Waits,” is available now, offering a powerful first look at the band’s next era. Listen to the title track and Pre-Save/Add the album HERE .
Written by Joe King (lead vocals), Ben Wysocki (drums), Dave Welsh (guitar), and producer Jason Suwito, the title track holds special significance as the first song born from a full collaboration between the three band members since their return.
“This was the first moment where the three of us were writing from scratch,” says King. “We were in Ben’s studio in Denver, just trying to discover something… All of a sudden, it was clear: this is a light that waits. But it took us being in the room, listening to ourselves and to one another, to really find the song. And that’s what’s beautiful about being a band.”
The album follows the 2025 releases “My Heart’s a Crowded Room,” “Emerald,” and “Songs I’d Rather Not Sing,”and features 11 tracks in total, produced by Jason Suwito, Ryan Linvill & The Fray.
A Light That Waits Track List:
- “A Light That Waits” *
- “Still Got You” *
- “Ice Cold Lakes” *
- “Emerald” *
- “My Heart’s A Crowded Room” *
- “Wherever You Reach For Me” *
- “Let Me Go First” *
- “Songs I’d Rather Not Sing” *
- “Tasted Glory” #
- “After You, Only God” *
- “Sea Level Drive” #
* produced by The Fray & Jason Suwito
# produced by The Fray & Ryan Linvill
“We could have hung it up, and I think we all contemplated that, but we have more stories about life to tell,” adds Welsh. “And we had to respect what we had earned from fans. I heard it phrased once by somebody that plays tennis, that you have to respect the spirit of the player. We’ve earned a seat at the table with a lot of people, and to not do it just because you’re tired wasn’t an option. We owe it to both the life that happens in us and to the people that have listened to us and asked for more. And so, A Light That Waits is more.”
Rising to prominence in the early 2000s, The Fray introduced a soul-searching alt-rock sound that was both expansive and intimate. Over the course of their career, the band has earned four GRAMMY Award nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, and a devoted global fanbase. Their breakout single, “How to Save a Life,” is RIAA Diamond-certified, spent 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a defining anthem through its association with ABC’s Emmy-winning series Grey’s Anatomy.
For more information on A Light That Waits, tour dates, and ticket details, visit thefray.com.
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Young Miko Announces the ‘Late Checkout Tour’
GRAMMY®-nominated global artist Young Miko announces her “Late Checkout Tour.” The 31-date tour will span 11 countries, marking her most ambitious tour to date, the first time Young Miko will embark on an arena tour, and aligning with the defining moment she is experiencing in her career. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off July 3 at Roskilde Festival in Denmark, launching a European festival run before she heads to Mexico for a major stretch in September. From there, she will close out the year across key U.S. markets including Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, New York, and Los Angeles, marking her most expansive international routing to date. See full routing and ticketing information below.
The announcement arrives at a time when Young Miko has firmly established herself at the forefront of global music. Her sophomore album “Do Not Disturb” debuted at No. 3 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut USA and No. 4 globally, while also landing on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. Standout track “WASSUP” achieved global viral success and earned a spot on prestigious year-end lists, including Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2025, while “Likey Likey” continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. That growing cultural impact was further recognized at the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, where she was honored with Outstanding Music Artist.
Fans first got a taste of Young Miko’s arena presence last year when she joined Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR as an opening act for eight select dates in key markets including Orlando, Philadelphia, and New York. Shortly after, she made her arena headlining debut in her native Puerto Rico, announcing her first-ever headline show at the iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The show sold out in just 90 minutes, leading to a second date being added, with both nights selling out. Beyond music, she has expanded her cultural impact in meaningful ways, most recently partnering with GAP for the brand’s “Sweats Like This” campaign. As the face of its first-ever Spanish-language campaign and the first openly queer Latina to star in a GAP campaign. With each milestone, Young Miko continues to shape the sound, style, and direction of a new generation, solidifying her role as one of the most influential voices in global music today.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with presales beginning on Tuesday, April 7 at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, April 10 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the Late Checkout Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 7 at 10AM local time until Thurs., April 9 at 11:59PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VERIZON PRESALE:Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Late Checkout Tour in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Tuesday, April 7 at 10AM local time until Thurs., April 9 at 11:59PM local time. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.
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, Meet & Greet and individual photo with Young Miko, invitation to the pre-show Young Miko soundcheck, exclusive access to the pre-show VIP lounge La Casa Miko & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
TOUR DATES FOR THE LATE CHECKOUT TOUR:
^ General on sale for London on Mon, April 13
Jul 3 – Roskilde, DK – Roskilde Festival
Jul 4 – Nuremberg, DE – Latin Airport Festival
Jul 5 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk Victoria
Jul 8 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg Max
Jul 10 – London, UK – Here at Outernet^
Jul 11 – Málaga, ES – TBA
Jul 12 – Paris, FR – Bataclan
Jul 15 – Montreux, CH – Montreux Jazz Festival
Jul 16 – Bern, CH – Gurtenfestival
Jul 18 – Berlin, DE – Lollapalooza
Jul 19 – Dour, DE – Dour Festival
Jul 23 – Milan, IT – Magnolia Club
Jul 25 – Coruña, ES – Morriña Festival
Jul 27 – València, ES – Far València
Aug 2 – St Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
Sep 17 – Guadalajara, MX – Arena VFG
Sep 19 – Monterrey, MX – Arena Monterrey
Sep 22 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
Sep 25 – Merida, MX – Foro GNP
Oct 13 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Oct 15 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Oct 17 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome
Oct 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
Oct 22 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
Oct 24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Oct 28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Oct 29 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
Oct 31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Nov 1 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Nov 4 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
Nov 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
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MONSTA X Announce North American Dates On World Tour [THE X : NEXUS]
Global superstars MONSTA X today announced North American dates on their 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS]. Promoted by Live Nation, the newly added shows kick off Saturday, October 3 in Fairfax, VA at EagleBank Arena, with stops in New York, Boston, Toronto, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping Saturday, October 24 in Seattle, WA at WAMU Theater.
The tour marks the group’s first large-scale outing in four years following their 2022 MONSTA X ‘NO LIMIT’ TOUR and first launched earlier this year with three nights at KSPO DOME in Seoul. Since debuting over a decade ago, MONSTA X have continued to evolve their sound and grow a global fanbase. Throughout [THE X : NEXUS] the group will reaffirm their reputation as trust-worthy performers, delivering their signature style with elevated live vocals and unmatched onstage chemistry.
The 2026 tour celebrates hits from across MONSTA X’s 11-year career while supporting their third full-length English album,《Unfold》released Friday, April 3. Listen to the album HERE. The 10-track project, featuring focus track ‘heal,’ and singles, ‘growing pains,’ and ‘baby blue,’ marks their first U.S. release in over four years and highlights a dynamic blend of pop and ballads.
As the first K-pop group to release three full English albums, MONSTA X continues to push the boundaries of global crossover, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most internationally resonant acts. At its core, Unfold explores themes of healing and growth, confronting emotional challenges head-on throughout the album’s narrative.
The title [THE X : NEXUS] reflects a bond that goes beyond the long-standing connection between MONSTA X and MONBEBE (their official fanbase), signaling a deeper sense of unity and a new chapter forward. Built on more than a decade of shared growth, the tour represents a key artistic evolution and is set to further strengthen the group’s global impact.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, April 14 at 3pm local time at LiveNation.com.
2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] NORTH AMERICA DATES:
Sat Oct 3 – Fairfax, VA – EagleBank Arena
Tue Oct 6 – New York, NY – Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden
Thu Oct 8 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sat Oct 10 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto
Tue Oct 13 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
Thu Oct 15 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sat Oct 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Tue Oct 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Thu Oct 22 – San Francisco, CA – The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sat Oct 24 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater