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Arctic Monkeys Announce 2023 North American Tour

By Jazz Monroe

Arctic Monkeys have announced a string of North American dates behind The Car . The run begins in August 2023, and includes two nights at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and one at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. They’ll be supported by Fontaines D.C. Check out the dates below.

Last week, the band shared a second single from The Car , “ Body Paint ,” along with a video directed by Brook Linder . The band also played the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Car , which was produced by the band’s longtime collaborator James Ford, also includes lead track “ There’d Better Be a Mirrorball ” and a song called “ I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am ,” which the band has been playing live this year.

The Car follows 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino , which came five years after Arctic Monkeys fifth album, AM . That record hit No. 1 on the UK charts, as did all of its predecessors. Since Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino , Arctic Monkeys have shared the B-side “ Anyways ,” performed for Austin City Limits , and released a live album for charity, recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Read “ Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner Decodes Every Song on Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino .”

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Arctic Monkeys Announce North American Summer 2023 Tour With Fontaines D.C.

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Today,  Arctic Monkeys  have announced a North American tour for Summer 2023 with support from acclaimed Irish band  Fontaines D.C.  The tour includes two nights at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and a stop at The KIA Forum in  Los Angeles . Fans can register  HERE  for  Ticketmaster Verified Fan Presale  now through  October 4th  at  10am EST . Presale will begin  October 6th  at  10am local  and general onsale starts  Friday, October 7th  at  10 am local.  Get tickets  HERE . 

Last week,  Arctic Monkeys  announced a UK stadium tour for Summer 2023, released “ Body Paint ” – the second song to be released from their forthcoming 7th album  The Car   ( October 21st  on  Domino )- and returned to the stage of 30 Rock’s Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon  for their first TV performance since 2019’s  Austin City Limits.

ARCTIC MONKEYS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Friday, August 25, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Sunday, August 27, 2023 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Saturday, September 2, 2023 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Friday, September 8, 2023 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

Monday, September 11, 2023 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

Friday, September 15, 2023 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Monday, September 18, 2023 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena

Friday, September 22, 2023 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Saturday, September 23, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum

Sunday, September 24, 2023 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Friday, September 29, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – The KIA Forum

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Arctic Monkeys Announced A Huge 2023 North American Tour

The 22-date trek includes two nights at NYC’s Forest Hills Stadium.

Arctic Monkeys is coming back to the U.S.

The English rock band has announced a new North American tour taking place in the fall of 2023 in support of their new album, The Car . The run of dates kicks off August 2023, and will see the band performing at stadiums and theaters across the U.S. — including two nights at New York City’s Forest Hills Stadium. Fontaines D.C. will also perform on the tour as a special guest.

The band previously announced tour dates across the U.K. and Ireland for the summer of 2023. The four-piece group is currently gearing up to release their seventh studio album, The Car , on Oct. 21.

For everything to know about Arctic Monkeys’ 2023 tour, including the full list of dates, locations, and how to buy tickets, read on.

Where and when are Arctic Monkeys playing?

Arctic Monkeys will first tour the U.K. and Ireland from late-May to June 2023 before crossing over stateside for the North American leg of the tour. See the band’s full tour schedule for 2023, below.

Arctic Monkeys 2023 North American Tour

• Friday, August 25, 2023 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory
• Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Chicago, IL - United Center
• Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
• Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
• Saturday, September 2, 2023 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
• Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
• Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at the Mann
• Thursday, September 7, 2023 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
• Friday, September 8, 2023 - Forest Hills, NY - Forest Hills Stadium
• Saturday, September 9, 2023 - Forest Hills, NY - Forest Hills Stadium
• Monday, September 11, 2023 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
• Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater
• Friday, September 15, 2023 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
• Saturday, September 16, 2023 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena
• Monday, September 18, 2023 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - Salt Lake City, UT - Vivint Arena
• Friday, September 22, 2023 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
• Saturday, September 23, 2023 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
• Sunday, September 24, 2023 - Portland, OR - Moda Center
• Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - San Francisco, CA - Chase Center
• Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center
• Friday, September 29, 2023 - Inglewood, CA - The KIA Forum

Arctic Monkeys 2023 U.K. & Ireland Tour

• May 29, 2023 - Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
• May 31, 2023 - Building Society Arena, Coventry
• June 2, 2023 - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• June 3, 2023 - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – NEW DATE ADDED
• June 5, 2023 - Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
• June 7, 2023 - Carrow Road Stadium, Norwich
• June 9, 2023 - Hillsborough Park, Sheffield
• June 10, 2023 - Hillsborough Park, Sheffield
• June 12, 2023 - Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea
• June 14, 2023 - The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
• June 16, 2023 - Emirates Stadium, London
• June 17, 2023 - Emirates Stadium, London
• June 20, 2023 - Malahide Castle, Dublin
• June 25, 2023 - Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

Who’s opening on the Arctic Monkeys tour?

Fontaines D.C. will open for Arctic Monkeys during their fall 2023 North American tour run, while The Hives and The Mysterines will open for the band’s 2023 U.K. and Ireland shows.

How can I buy tickets to the Arctic Monkeys 2023 tour?

Registration for the North American tour’s presale is open now. The Ticketmaster Verified Fan Presale begins Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. local time. General onsale kicks off Friday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets for the Arctic Monkeys’ U.K. and Ireland shows are on sale now, with select dates already sold out.

Get your tickets by visiting the Arctic Monkeys website .

This article was originally published on Oct. 3, 2022

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It was 2002 when Arctic Monkeys formed in the north English city of Sheffield. Featuring the distinctive, aggressively enunciated lead vocals of Alex Turner, the band features a classic lineup: two guitars and a bass across the front, drums in the back.

Famously unwilling to sit still and commit to any one sound, the Arctic Monkeys’ genre varies from album to album. Its discography spans from indie rock to hip hop to garage grunge. While this type of ambition doesn’t always land well with critics when other bands attempt it, with Arctic Monkeys it always seems to work. This might be because the way the band arranges its songs always stems from the same DNA source, or because Turner’s vocals are like nothing else on the scene.

The Arctic Monkeys experienced an unusual rise to fame. School friends Alex Turner, Matt Helders, and Andy Nicholson formed the band in 2002 as an instrumental-only project. Jamie Cook soon came on board as a second guitarist — it was he who came up with the name “Arctic Monkeys.” Turner soon got past his reluctance to be the band’s lead singer, and on June 13, 2003, the group played its first-ever gig at The Grapes in Sheffield.

Over the course of 2003, the band demoed 18 songs — a collection that would eventually be dubbed Beneath the Boardwalk. It gave the songs away on burned CDs at shows, which fans quickly began to file-share with one another. Its popularity began to grow across northern England, even gaining the attention of the BBC. In 2005, it recorded and self-released an EP called Five Minutes With Arctic Monkeys, which led the band to sign with Domino Recording Company.

In 2006, Arctic Monkeys released its debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, which became the fastest-selling debut album in the history of the UK music charts. It’s also regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in history — no surprise that it won Best British Album in 2007 at the Brit Awards. The band even defeated the dreaded sophomore slump when its second album, Favourite Worst Nightmare, won the same award the following year.

It takes a lot of vision to craft an upward trajectory from a high starting point like that. Arctic Monkeys continued releasing new albums every two years or so: Humbug in 2009, Suck It and See in 2011, and AM in 2013. Every single one debuted at number one in the UK – a first for an independent-label band.

The Arctic Monkeys’ fifth album, AM, vaulted the band’s career forward, with the single “Do I Wanna Know?” from that album winning international fame. After topping four Billboard charts, the hit was given the vaunted platinum designation in the UM and won Best British Album in 2014.

If you’re trying to judge a band’s chutzpah, look no further than the choices it makes after achieving extreme success. After going platinum, the Arctic Monkeys took four years to craft Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Released in 2018, this album broke free from the band’s guitar-driven indie rock roots and moved to piano-based music. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2019 Grammys.

The Arctic Monkeys took another four years to perfect the sound for its next album. The Car, released in October 2022, debuted second on the charts in ten territories – and likely would have claimed the top spot if not for a new release by Taylor Swift at the same time.

As Arctic Monkeys tour dates continue to populate the calendar for 2022 and 2023, catch the band live to see one of the most exciting stage shows in the world right now. Turner’s songwriting along with the band’s arrangements and live stage team make it a must-see for this year. Find a concert near you on Songkick.

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Seeing Arctic Monkeys not once, but twice, in two days was absolutely insane - I'd like to have rated it a Four out of Five simply for the pun but personally I think there's no doubt that the show(s) were as close to perfect as a concert can get. Mini Mansions were quite a decent support act - their set included a few fillers but ended on a high with an energetic rendition of Mirror Mountain. AM's setlist varied over the two nights but both nights were an amalgamation of songs from all six albums - a perfect blend of atmospheric, new TBHC songs and older, grungier hits. Live staples like Brianstorm, Pretty Visitors and Don't Sit Down Cause I've Moved Your Chair had everyone out of their seat, while there were also some (pleasantly) surprising inclusions like Library Pictures and From The Ritz To The Rubble (first time in Australia since 2009!!!). Both nights' encores concluded with a blistering performance of R U Mine? which was the perfect way to end such a intense night. Alex Turner's onstage antics oozed pure class combined with true rock n' roll - a highlight of the second night was the dance Alex did whilst holding a stool above his head! The crowd went crazy for that - as well as his famous hip gyrations, especially during Cornerstone! Matt was full of energy on the drums, Jamie and Nick were equally hyped - but nothing really compared to Alex's voice, both speaking and singing (which quite frankly I could listen to all day). The sound quality was utterly fantastic - you could not ask for more from a band - the only minor downside was the minimalistic, Kubrick-esque backdrop & stage - but Arctic Monkeys have never really been the type of band that relies on on-stage effects to transfix the audience… Alex does that quite adequately on his own! As a group of sixteen-seventeen year olds, myself and my friends were probably the youngest people there but it was refreshing to see a lot of people our age - the majority was (understandably) uni students. Such an outstanding pair of performances that I'm so glad I went twice (and to be honest it was so enthralling I genuinely could have gone a third time if there was another Melbourne show). Alex Turner is, in his own words, a CERTIFIED MINDBLOWER. A definite Five out of Five.

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This was by far the best concert I have ever been to. Everyone on the crowd was just so wild, happy and full of energy. The whole crowd sang all of the songs and danced to it. That energy that I felt when I was there face to face with the Arctic Monkeys was incredible, I can’t even begin to explain it. I wish I could go back in time and rewatch that concert. I just love them, and their songs are extremely good. Alex’s voice was perfect last night. Jamie, Nick and Matt were amazing too.

The arena where the show took place was pretty good and had a nice space. It was a little crowded in the beginning, but then people just started to spread out.

The moment when 505 came on, everyone just danced calmly and sang along so well. We all turned on our cellphones flashlights so we could light it up.

Do I Wanna Know was my favorite song performed from last night. I love that beat and it’s my favorite song in the whole world. I wish I could listen to it played live everyday.

Honestly, going to the Arctic Monkeys concert was the best decision I have ever made in my life. I wish everyone could be there to feel the vibe with me. I also managed to buy myself a shirt, not from the official store because it was expensive, but from someone else selling them. It looks really good, it’s from the “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino” album.

I just wish they would’ve played some other songs too, like “I Wanna Be Yours”, “Mardy Bum”, “No Buses”, “Despair in the Departure Lounges” and a couple others.

Alex sang pretty fast and wouldn’t give us a minute between each song, and unfortunately that resulted on the show going on by pretty quickly.

But despite it all, I loved it and it was the best night of my life so far. It was perfect, I miss it already.

Jamie, Nick, Alex and Matt, you guys are amazing. Thank you for everything last night. I will never forget it.

I'm a fan. I must start it off saying this, 'cause as a fan, they have never, ever let me down. I've been to three Arctic Monkeys live gigs, in different phases of the band. The first one, back in 2007 when we were all just kids wanting to have a blast, than in 2011 and finally last Friday, in front of a sold out 35 thousand people crowd. My favorite will always be the first one... I was young, reckless and hopeful because of this great band that had started online and was actually very good. But to see them all grown up and mature, and with complete control of that sea of people that was there just for them, was very, very meaningful. They interact less with the crowd than before, and have more of a rockstar attitude, but it suits them. It's all part of the show and it doesn't make them less charismatic at all. Specially Mr. Alex Turner. The setlist is a real trip through their career so far and even thought they had to cut a few fan favorites, the most meaningful songs are there, shining and evoking beautiful sing-a-longs. One of the highlights ended up being an acoustic rendition of "Mardy Bum", right before the last song, very effusively requested by the fans and beautifully delivered by Alex Turner, all by himself. Whenever he was not playing guitar and singing with his eyes closed, he would leave the guitar, hold the mic with two hands and dance like no one even knew he could. Oh, Mr. Turner... You've become quite the frontman! One of the most interesting things about them is that you'll get the same thrill by watching a large arena set and a small, intimate performance. Their songs are just that powerful. And these guys aren't even in their 30's yet! Long live to the Arctic Monkeys!

Arctic Monkeys, making me as giddy as a goat since 2002! Need I say anymore?

Some would say they have done the full 360 in their last 5 albums, but they still somehow manage to create something different and even more meaningful each time a new release comes along, which is what you want from a mainstream band.

As they have had to grow up as well as lock down their career in a relatively short period of time, their sounds represent a different stage in their lives from overnight success, heartache and self discovery. After hiding away in the desert to record an epic follow up album to 'Suck it and see' (Admirable contribution from Josh Homme) the sheer dedication to their music was sincerely portrayed in 'AM' and things got really serious over night. After a test drive of the new material at Glastonbury 2013, a few new hairstyles and a nonchalant attitude the band became pure rock and roll stars.

From small venues to outdoor arenas Arctic Monkeys can do no wrong - With carefully selected playlists to cover their early and playful classics such as 'I bet you look good on the dance floor' and 'Dancing shoes' right through to their seductive, jaw dropping, riff-tastic songs 'My propeller' and 'Don't sit down cause I moved your chair'. Frontman 'Sir' Alex Turner knows how to work a crowd with a bit of cheeky banter and endless appreciation to their fans, which is always an added bonus. With Arctic Monkeys, always expect the unexpected.

Arctic Monkeys is the most riveting mainstream band you could see live. They feature music from their first release to their last, create a powerful atmosphere for fans, and Alex Turner interacts with the crowd in a refreshing way with his exotic accent. Arctic Monkeys' music varies from upbeat to slower tempo, but in my opinion all of it is amazing. They could potentially play any venue successfully due to their great stage presence and how similar their live music is to their recorded music. I was astounded by their true talent, which is hard to find in mainstream music today with the excessive use of autotune and other enhancement programs. My favourite part of the concert was when they played "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" because it was a song that the majority of concert attendees knew and the vibe completely changed when they played the song. It brought new and old fans together and excited the audience. The most surprising thing was that I thought it wasn't going to be a very good concert due to the fact that I paid for last minute seats in the back, but honestly, it didn't affect the atmosphere at all! The concert was even better than most of the concerts I've been up close to in large venues. Overall, they played a great live show and it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. I'd highly recommend buying tickets and experiencing some real musical talent and live playing.

The whole experience was amazing. Although the Lemon Twigs were down a brother (With Brian having to go home due to being ill) it did not effect their electric performance, finishing the set with one of their best songs 'As Long As Were Together'.

And then of course. The Arctic Monkeys came on and the crowd lost it before they'd even started playing. The set they played was a perfect balance between the new album and their older stuff and not a single person was sitting down by the last song. As they packed up and walked off the crowd (as is to be expected) started cheering for another song and as per usual Alex Turner does not disappoint! The boys came back on stage and bought the house down with 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' and finally 'R U Mine'.

A perfect night.

Excellent! As always...

People aren't crazy about the new album but "Four out of Five" has enough swagger to start the gig and even though they played 505 a bit too early for me the catalogue and band's attitude is far more than enough to keep even the most cynical (me) happy.

That's where I draw the line. Forest Hills is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL venue and the weather was perfect but FLASH SEATS is a terrible experience. I had to transfer a ticket and we encountered issues that meant we missed the first few songs (you could hear 4/5 thankfully, but didn't see it).

Flash Seats...either get your app in order or just let us print the tickets at home like every other normal working ticket app...we didn't need another one but you've cornered a market for yourself.

Sort it out.

Finally, my long awaited chance to see Arctic Monkeys. Live. In concert. How can that not make anyone crazy with joy? Needless to say, THEY ROCKED. True, finding somewhere comfortable to sit in the Klipsch Lawns that wasn't covered in mud or bird poop was hard and stressful, but it all disappeared the second the electrifying riff of "Do I Wanna Know?" broke on stage. After that, all that worried me was completely gone as I soon found myself every single second. And oh yeah, White Denim know how to kick some butt as well, as they somehow managed to make and awesome concert even more enjoyable. My only regret? That the concert couldn't go on forever. Visually Stunning, musically vivid, here's to you Alex Turner and your Arctic Monkeys, may your music always be more than awesome!

I had an absolutely fantastic time seeing the Arctic Monkeys live, without a doubt. Their set list was delivered very well; the concert started with a few fun songs, wound down to slow songs, and build back up again to more fun songs to end the night with. They upheld their reputation of talent on their instruments, of course. These guys played in a way that made everyone in the crowd fell alive and on fire. Seeing them at an outside venue was marvelous. It was open so you weren't going deaf, there was a little more space between each person, and the sound was able to get to everyone without being overwhelming. The opener, White Denim, definitely impressed me. The whole experience was unforgettable. I love them more after this concert!

The Arctic Monkeys are amazing live. I was already in love with them just listening to their music on my phone. But live? Wow. Their lead singer, Alex Turner, has a lot of interesting and funny dance moves. For example, to the song "Don't Sit Down Cause I've Moved Your Chair" he acts out all the actions in the song. During the show, there were a lot of cool lights and everyone was having a good time. If you really need to read a review to decide whether or not you should go to the Arctic Monkeys concert, then you're not as in love with them as you should be in order to go to their concert. But since I've already written so much, I hope you divide to go because it is a truly unforgettable experience.

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Arctic Monkeys announce third LA show for 2023 North American tour

The Sheffield band's tour in support of 'The Car' will kick off next August in Minneapolis

Arctic Monkeys have added a third Los Angeles date to their 2023 North American tour. Tickets go on sale here at 10am PT today (October 7) .

• READ MORE:  Arctic Monkeys’ new song ‘Body Paint’ is an ambitious, swaggering rock ballad

The Sheffield band announced their run of North American dates earlier this week , sharing that they’d be kicking off the tour at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 25 and wrapping it up at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on September 29.

Yesterday (October 6), the band shared a second date in California on Saturday, September 30, as well as an extra show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on September 19. Later, AM confirmed further concerts in Minneapolis, Toronto, Nashville and Morrison.

Today, the Monkeys have added a third gig at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles on October 1, 2023. Tickets for the new dates will be available to purchase here at 10am PT .

Fontaines D.C. are set to open for the North American tour dates, which will be in support of Arctic Monkeys’ seventh album, ‘The Car’  (out October 21 via Domino).

Arctic Monkeys announce a third show at @thekiaforum in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale 10am local time. https://t.co/m7plv2SZgO pic.twitter.com/mX5BG0rBGM — Arctic Monkeys (@ArcticMonkeys) October 7, 2022

New dates added in Minneapolis, Toronto, Nashville, Morrison and Los Angeles. Tickets go on general sale tomorrow at 10am local time (Fort Worth – 12pm) https://t.co/m7plv3aA8m pic.twitter.com/3FnM6di2hH — Arctic Monkeys (@ArcticMonkeys) October 6, 2022

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The news follows  Arctic Monkeys adding a third London date to their 2023 UK and Ireland stadium tour after the first two shows sold out last Friday (September 30). Tickets for the Sheffield band’s stadium tour next year went on general sale , with high demand being reported on ticket sites and across social media.

Arctic Monkeys’ first two dates at London’s Emirates Stadium on June 16 and 17 both sold out, with the band since announcing a third show at Arsenal’s stadium on June 18. Tickets for that newly announced gig, as well as the rest of the tour, are  on sale now from here .

Meanwhile, the band released  their new album’s second single, ‘Body Paint’ , last week.   In a four-star review of the track, NME called it “an ambitious, swaggering rock ballad.”

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Arctic Monkeys Detail North American Tour Dates

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Today, English rock band the Arctic Monkeys announced the North American tour dates in support of their new album, The Car , which is set to release on Oct. 21. The new tour dates will kick off in the late summer of 2023.

The 21-night run will begin at The Armory in Minneapolis on Aug. 25 and stop in cities including Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Nashville, Tenn., Seattle, San Francisco and more. The tour will conclude at The KIA Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 29. During the run, which will make stops at iconic arenas like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the TD Garden, Forest Hills Stadium and more, the Arctic Monkeys will be joined by Fontaines D.C.

A Ticketmaster Verified Fan Presale is active now through Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. ET. A fan presale will commence on Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. local time, and general on-sale will begin on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. local. Find tickets here .

Before heading to North America, Arctic Monkeys will traverse and perform in South America, Australia, the U.K. and Europe. See their full touring schedule below.

Last week, Arctic Monkeys’ previewed their second preview off the album “Body Paint” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon . Read more here .

Arctic Monkeys North American Tour Dates

Aug. 25 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Aug. 27 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Aug. 29 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Aug. 30 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Sept. 2 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Sept. 3 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sept. 5 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

Sept. 7 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Sept. 8 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

Sept. 9 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

Sept. 11 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Sept. 12 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

Sept. 15 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Sept. 16 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Sept. 18 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sept. 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena

Sept. 22 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sept. 23 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum

Sept. 24 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Sept. 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Sept. 27 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Sept. 29 – Inglewood, CA – The KIA Forum

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Arctic Monkeys announced a North American summer tour. The brief trek launches May 5th with a date at Los Angeles’s Hollywood Forever Cemetery. After a series of European shows, the indie rockers will perform a headlining slot at Delaware’s Firefly Festival, followed by nine more concerts in the U.S. and Canada.

Tickets for the new North American shows go on sale Friday, March 16th at 10 a.m. Additional information is available at the band’s website .

The quartet last performed in November 2014 during the promotional jaunt behind their fifth and most recent LP, the previous year’s AM . The band went on hiatus following the tour, and singer-songwriter Alex Turner released his second LP with the Last Shadow Puppets, Everything You’ve Come to Expect , in 2016.

“The other guys just had babies,” Turner told Rolling Stone that year of Arctic Monkeys’ break. “We’ll get back to it at some point.”

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European music festivals 2024: the best events to travel to, from Primavera Sound to Sónar

I t’s officially summer, time to jump on a plane for a sun-soaked festival getaway. These holidays provide everything you could want from a trip abroad – views, attractions, beaches, drinks and of course, great music.

Europe hosts some of the best festivals in the world, and many of them provide excellent value, with tickets coming as a full package, including travel, accommodation and entry.

To help you plan your trip, we’ve rounded up the European festivals you need to know about, with some of the best line-ups of the season. Bon voyage.

Here’s our big guide to European festivals in 2024:

What is it? A flotilla of yachts will sail the Croatian coastline, promising seven days of music, exploration and intimate parties. Heaven for adventure-loving electronic-music fans, the trips include snorkelling, hiking and shopping trips. 

Who’s playing? Adam Beyer, Armin Van Burren, Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Boris Brejcha, Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet, Eli Brown, Joel Mull, Miss Monique, Tini Gessler, Oscar L and Weska.

When is it? June 1-7, July 7-13 

Where is it? Croatia

Tickets: Tickets from £909 (June festival) and £945 (July festival); theyachtweek.com

What is it? Over a decade old, and showing no signs of slowing down, Hideout is an electronic music lover’s haven, with five-days of some of dance’s biggest music acts playing at sites on Croatia’s gorgeous Zrce Beach. There are huge daytime pool parties and boat parties, and then in the evening headline house and techno acts play at open-air venues along the beachfront. It’s full-on, but what could be more fun?

Who’s playing? So far the line-up includes Skream, Mall Grab, Eats Everything, Bicep, Joy Orbison, VTSS, Nia Archives, Special Request, Hannah Laing, and many more.

When is it? June 23-27

Where is it? Zrce Beach, Novalja, Croatia

Tickets: Festival tickets from £189.00; hideoutfestival.com

Afro Nation Portugal

What is it? The world’s biggest Afrobeats music festival is pulling no punches this year, with a seriously massive lineup. Taking place on an Algarve beach, we can think of few better places to dance the night away while listening to your favourite artists.

Who’s playing? Nicki Minaj, Rema, Asake, J Hus, Ninho, Dadju & Tayc, Omah Lay, Tyla, Musa Keys, Uncle Waffles, Flavour, Seyi Vibez, and many more.

When is it? June 26-28

Where is it? Portimao, Portugal

Tickets: From £265.06; afronation.com

What is it? Every year Poland’s largest festival welcomes a host of a spread of the world’s biggest acts to its industrial setting, and 2024 promises to be no different.

Who’s playing? Foo Fighters, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, 21 Savage, Floating Points, Ice Spice, Benjamin Clementine, Loyle Carner, Sam Smith, Yaeji, Michael Kiwanuka

When is it? July 3-6

Where is it? Gdynia, Poland

Tickets: From £97.90 for a day ticket to £205.50 for a four day ticket; opener.pl

Les Eurockéennes de Belfort

What is it? This huge four-day music extravaganza is located on a gorgeous nature reserve near the Swiss border. With good weather almost guaranteed, it’s a must for rock fans - although there are always some excellent non-rock acts included in the line-up.

Who’s playing? Lenny Kravitz, Romy, The Breeders, David Guetta, Sum 41, Gazo, Dropkick Murphys, Idles, Gel, Fat Dog, Heilung, Girl and Girl and many more to be announced.

When is it? July 4-7

Where is it? Belfort, France

Tickets: Single day ticket from £56, four day tickets from £171; eurockeennes.fr

Hospitality on the Beach

What is it? Hospitality is the events arm of the legendary Hospital Records (one of the world’s oldest and most respected Drum & Bass record labels) and they’re known for curating some of the most riotous raves on the DnB scene. Bringing together talents from across the spectrum, Hospitality on the Beach is the brand’s flagship European festival, this year taking place in Croatia.

Expect a private beach, and multiple stages looking out across the Adriatic Sea, it’s a sun-soaked, week-long celebration of the culture and ethos of this enduringly loved genre.

Who’s playing? A.M.C, Alix Perez, Camo & Krooked, DJ Marky, Fabio & Grooverider, Flava D, Kings Of The Rollers & Inja, Lens, LTJ Bukem, Metrik, P Money X Whiney, Sub Focus, among others

When is it? July 2-9

Where is it? The Garden Resort, Tisno, Croatia

Tickets: From £190; hospitalityonthebeach.com

Rock Werchter

What is it? One of the oldest festivals on the European circuit, Belgium’s Rock Werchter has been attracting top names in rock music since 1976, with the four-day extravaganza featuring acts including Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Kings Of Leon, Muse and Foo Fighters on previous bills.

Who’s playing? Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Food Fighters, Arlo Parks, Jessie Ware, Lenny Kraviz, PJ Harvey, The Last Dinner Party, Yungblud, Snow Patrol, Róisín Murphy, Måneskin, Michael Kiwanuka, The Hives, Khruangbin, The Kooks, SUM 41 and more.

Where is it? Werchter Festivalpark, Belgium

Tickets: One day festival €134, combi festival tickets €309; rockwerchter.be

Kappa Futur Festival

What is it? This three-day dance-a-thon takes over former industrial park Parco Dora in Turin, for a weekend of huge DJ talents. Last year’s headliners included Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim and Tale Of Us.

Who’s playing? “Phase 1” line-up goes live on 19/12/23.

When is it? July 5-7

Where is it? Turin, Italy

Tickets: From €160.00 for a three day pass; kappafuturfestival.it

What is it? Tens of thousands of music fans descend on the open-air industrial park, Valdebebas, for this giant Spanish pop, rock, and indie music festival.

Who’s playing? Dua Lipa, The Smashing Pumpkins, Janelle Monáe, Pearl Jam, Motxila 21, Tom Morello, Acid Arab, Paul Kalkbrenner, Avril Lavigne, Bonobo and many more.

When is it? July 10-13

Where is it? Madrid, Spain

Tickets: From €210; madcoolfestival.es

Love International

What is it? One of Croatia’s standout dance music festivals , this seven-day expedition boasts atmospheric boat parties and sunrise DJ sets, and with a full week of action, provides amazing value for money. Last year’s edition included Chaos in the CBD, Eliza Rose, Leon Vynehall and Palms Trax.

Who’s playing? Bradley Zero, Crazy P Soundsystem, HAAi, Midland, Moxie, Roman Flügel, Palms Trax B2B Call Super, Peach, Shy One and more to be confirmed.

When is it? July 10-16

Where is it? Tisno, Croatia

Tickets: From £186; loveinternationalfestival.com

Bilbao BBK Live

What is it? This rock and pop festival nestled on the side of Bilbao’s Mount Cobetas has hosted countless major acts over the 17 years since its fruition, from Guns N' Roses and Placebo in 2006, to My Chemical Romance, Arctic Monkeys, and 070 Shake last year. With gorgeous views and a wide range of musical acts, it’s one not to miss.

Who’s playing? Floating Points, Jpegmafia, Arcade Fire, Jungle, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Alvvays, Ezra Collective, Nerve Agent, Underworld, Los Bitchos.

When is it? July 11-13

Where is it? Bilbao, Spain

Tickets: Three-day pass from €150; bilbaobbklive.com

What is it? Nos Alive is another standout in a busy European summer calendar, with the Algés-based festival previously drawing the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Rosalía to its stages, along with 55,000 revellers.

Who’s playing? Dua Lipa, Floating Points, T-Rex, Pearl Jam, SUM 41, Arcade Fire, Jessie Ware, The Smashing Pumpkins and many more.

Where is it? Algés, Portugal

Tickets: From £76.07 for a day ticket, £183 for a full weekend ticket; nosalive.com

What is it? This award-winning open-air festival, which has been running since 1997, hosts a range of major names from the techno and house, indie, pop, and rap scenes every year.

Who’s playing? Skepta, Art School Girlfriend, Marcel Dettmann, Honey Dijon, Yaeji, Sugababes, Cobrah, Eartheater, Marcel Dettmann, VTSS, Romy and more.

Where is it? Ferropolis open-air museum, which is near Gräfenhainichen (one hour car drive to Leipzig and two hours by car to Berlin)

Tickets: Weekend ticket €164,95; meltfestival.de

Electric Castle

What is it? This five-day, 24-hour festival takes place in a 15th century castle in Transylvania ‒ a region of Romania. Expect artistic performances, immersive installations, stand-up comedy acts and music shows day and night.

Who’s playing? Massive Attack, Queens of the Stone Age, Bring Me the Horizon, Chase & Status, Nina Kraviz, Bonobo, DJ Shadow, Kenya Grace, Eats Everything and many more.

When is it? July 17-21

Where is it? Bánffy Castle, Transylvania

Tickets: From €129 for a weekend pass; electriccastle.ro

Festival Internacional Benicàssim (FIB)

What is it? Located just by the beach on Spain’s east coast, FIB boasts a mixed line-up of some of the best-known acts on the planet as well as some of the freshest talent exciting listeners today. 

Who’s playing? Black Eyed Peas, The Libertines, Royal Blood, Yungblud, Lori Mayers, Kenya Grace, Varry and more.

When is it? July 18-20

Where is it? Benicàssim, Spain (about an hour north of Valencia)

Tickets: From €44.99; fiberfib.com

Super Bock Super Rock

What is it? Over the years this rock-focused festival has welcomed some massive acts to its stages including Massive Attack, System of a Down, Moby, Franz Ferdinand, 50 Cent, A$AP Rocky, Future, Sting and Blur. It means that although just two headliners have currently been announced, festival goers can rest assured that more big names will join the line-up.

Who’s playing? Måneskin, Stormzy, Royal Blood, 21 Savage, Nina Kraviz, Black Coffee, Mahalia, Mabel, Tom Morello and many more.

Where is it? Sesimbra, Portugal (about an hour’s drive from Lisbon).

Tickets: Day ticket from €72, weekend pass from €133; superbocksuperrock.pt

The Bukta Festival, Tromsø

What is it? This inclusion of this open air rock festival on this list isn’t just down to exciting line-up alone; it’s also to do with its incredible location. Tromsø is situated right at the top of Norway, around 3.5 hours south (at 60mph) of the Arctic Circle. It is surrounded by water and is a great spot for witnessing the Northern Lights. So what could be better than a musical festival in this astounding city, where the sun doesn’t set at all during summer.

Who’s playing? The War on Drugs, Kvelertak, Motorpsycho, The Sha-La-Lee’s, Heave Blood & Die, Night Beats, Slomosa, CIVIC

When is it? July 19-20

Where is it? Tromsø, Norway

Tickets: U30 festival pass £149, Festival pass £165; bukta.no

Tomorrowland

What is it? Fans of electronic music across the globe flock to Belgium annually for one of the biggest dance music events of the year. Multi-award-winning Tomorrowland is an ‘outer-world festival experience’ – meaning there is a real emphasis on extravagant visuals – and their line-ups are practically a who’s-who of the world’s biggest DJs and producers.

Who’s playing? Yves V, Eliza Rose, Cat Dealers, Amelie Lens, ALOK, Anyma, W&W, Swedish House Mafia, Netsky, Da Tweekaz, MATTN and many more.

When is it? July 19-28 (over two weekends)

Where is it? Boom, Belgium (half an hour's drive from Antwerp)

Tickets: Now sold out; tomorrowland.com

Outlook Origins

What is it? Outlook Origins is another four-day party on one of Croatia’s glorious beaches, but has a slightly more breezy vibe than some of its counterparts. The festival promises everything from relaxed day parties, to boat jamborees and night raves. There’s always a wide range of electronic music, but with a massive emphasis on bass music.

Who’s playing? Mungo’s Hifi, Notion, Sam Binga, J:Kenzo, Sully, Tasha, Zenker Brothers and many more.

When is it? July 25-29

Tickets: Weekend ticket from £140; outlookorigins.com

Let It Roll

What is it? Let It Roll is a whopping (and womp-ing) three day celebration of drum and bass. With a capacity of 30,000 people, the festival boasts six stages which host a whole range of artists – attracting the genre’s leading names including the likes of Chase & Status.

Who’s playing? Andy C, Black Sun Empire, EN:VY, Metrik, QZB, S.P.Y and many more.

When is it? August 1-3

Where is it? Milovice Airfield, Czech Republic (a 45 minutes drive from Prague) 

Tickets: From €164, letitroll.eu

Defected Croatia

What is it? This intimate dance festival hosts just 5000 people, and showcases some massive names and underground favourites across its three stages and boat parties. During the day it offers a ‘wellness programme’, which includes yoga, to help ease that hangover.

Who’s playing? Carl Craig, Catz N’ Dogz, Horse Meat Disco, Alex Mills, Crazy P Soundsystem, Breakbot & Irfane, Kitty Amor and many more.

When is it? August 1-4

Where is it? Barbarellas, Croatia

Tickets: Full festival day and night tickets from £219.00; croatia.defected.com

Øyafestivalen

What is it? Now one of Norway’s biggest festivals, this major Oslo festival pulls in some of the world’s biggest musical acts.

Who’s playing? Pulp, PJ Harvey, Queens of the Stone Age, Gabrielle, Cezinando, Loyle Carner, The Kills, The National, Orions Belte, The Smile, IDLES, Nia Archives, Yard Act, Overmono and more

When is it? August 6-10

Where is it? Oslo, Norway

Tickets: From £296 for a weekend ticket, £107 for a day ticket; nye.oyafestivalen.no

Sziget​ Festival

What is it? A six-day Budapest bonanza which seems to attract bigger and bigger names each year. Expect internationally renowned acts across multiple genres.

Who’s playing? Fred Again.., Martin Garrix, Sam Smith, Stormzy, Louis Tomlinson, Four Tet, Beck Hill, Honey Dijon, Overmono, Richie Hawton, Ellen Allien, Crystal Fighters, Kylie, Barry Can't Swim, Kojaque, Royel Otis

When is it? August 7-12

Where is it? Budapest, Hungary

Tickets: From €289 (full festival ticket); szigetfestival.com

Way Out West

What is it? Every year Way Out West welcomes around 50,000 revellers to Gothenburg’s leafy Slottsskogen park, hosting a wide range of music’s biggest names.

Who’s playing? André 3000, Tems, J Hus, Benjamin Ingrosso, Fred Again.., Queens of the Stone Age, PULP, PJ Harvey, Loyle Carner, The Smile, Yaya Bey, Kenya Grace, Chase & Status, Slowdive, Sarah Klang, Sampha, Peggy Gou and many more.

When is it? August 8-10

Where is it? Gothenburg, Sweden

Tickets: Three day tickets from £169; wayoutwest.se

What is it? A varied festival, booking everyone from legacy rockers to cult favourites, held within the industrial surroundings of a disused power station. Last year’s line-up included the likes of FKA Twigs, Caroline Polachek and JOCKSTRAP.

Who’s playing? Pulp, Fred again.., RAYE, Idles, The Smile, PJ Harvey, Jessie Ware, Denzel Curry, Kenya Grace, Overmono, IBE, Joalin, and many more.

When is it? August 9-11

Where is it? Helsinki, Finland

Tickets: From €239; flowfestival.com

What is it? Malta’s Glitch Festival has quickly become a highlight of the summer calendar, offering a line-up packed with some of the biggest names in dance music, as well as experiences that include day and night boat parties.

Who’s playing? Young Marco, STK, Muski, Freddy K, Echofaze, Ben Klock, Faster Horses, Roi Perez and many more.

When is it? August 13-16

Where is it? Rabat, Malta

Tickets: 2 Day ticket from €94.90; glitchfestival.com

Les Plages Électroniques

What is it? Back to back electronic music, in Cannes, by the beach, in August? It’s no surprise that Plages Électroniques, which has now been running for nearly 20 years, is heralded as one of France’s best annual parties.

Who’s playing? Kaytranada, Gzo, Fisher, Boris Brejcha, Lost Frequencies, Sch, Timmy Trumpet, Apashe, Bon Entendeur and many more.

When is it? August 16-18

Where is it? Cannes, France

Tickets: Day tickets from £60, three day tickets from £103; plages-electroniques.com

What is it? This five-day house and techno get-together celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. Now going into its second decade, the festival is set to attract another wave of in-demand DJs for more boat and beach parties across Pag Island.

Who’s playing? Adam Beyer, Chris Stussy, SPFDJ, Sara Landry, Wade, Robert Hood, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Mochakk and many more.

When is it? August 18-22

Where is it? Novalja, Croatia

Tickets: From €179, during the current ‘blink booking’ phase; sonus-festival.com

Rock en Seine

What is it? Paris’s biggest festival, delivering a crowd-pleasing blend of rock and pop music that draws an increasingly international crowd each year.

Who’s playing? Lana Del Ray, Fred Again.. LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, PJ Harvey, The Offspring, The Smile, Måneskin, and many more.

When is it? August 21-25

Where is it? Paris, France

Tickets: From €61 for one day, from €219 for four day pass; rockenseine.com

Dekmantel Selectors

What is it? This intimate gathering put on by Amsterdam record label Dekmantel has become known for bringing together some of the most exciting DJs (both new talents and major names) working today.

Who’s playing? Big names include Blawan, DVS1, Marcel Dettmann and SHERELLE.

When is it? August 22-26

Tickets: Now sold out; dekmantelselectors.com

Reykjavik Jazz Festival

What is it? This annual festival has been growing in popularity and prestige over the last 30 years. Now the second oldest musical festival in Iceland, Reykjavik Jazz Festival hosts some of the world’s most exciting jazz acts, covering every subgenre - from Latin jazz, to gospel, to big bands.

Who’s playing? Mikael Máni, Andrés Þór/Jens Larsen Quartet, Anna Gréta Sigurðardóttir & Sigurður Flosason, Gulli Briem, ES Sextet & Marína Ósk and many more.

When is it? August 23-27

Where is it? Reykjavik, Iceland

Tickets: Various; reykjavikjazz.is

Meo Kalorama

What is it? This sustainability-focused festival started two years ago, a relatively new kid on the block of the European live music circuit. Yet, in that time, the Bella Vista Park-based three-dayer has already had the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Blur and Florence + The Machine grace their stages, and shows no signs of slowing down. 

Where? Lisbon, Portugal

When? August 29-31

Who’s on the line-up? LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, Sam Smith, Jungle, Peggy Gou, The Smile, The Kills, Yard Act and many more.

Tickets: From €145, meokalorama.pt

What is it? A five-day Croatian expedition, showcasing a collection of cutting-edge DJs and musicians, ranging from techno to jazz, taking over the ever-popular town of Tisno. 

Who’s playing? Gene On Earth & The Ghost, Dungeon Meat, Peach, Phone Traxxx, Radioactive Man, Shy One, Todd Edwards and many more names to be announced.

When is it? August 31-September 4

Tickets: From £175, dimensionsfestival.com

What is it? A relatively new festival created by London-based underground events brand LWE, ION takes place on the Albanian Riviera, after first making plans to launch in 2020.

Who’s playing? Adam Shelton, Ben Klock, Pangaea, Pearson Sound, Sam Bangura, Zenker Brothers, Zag Erlat, Raresh, Enzo Siragusa, All Shadows, Alexia Glensy and many more.

When is it? September 4-11

Where is it? Dhërmi, Albania

Tickets: Tickets comes as packages including accomodation; ionalbania.com

Defected Malta

What is it? Didn’t manage to get your summer festival sorted in time, or want one to elude autumn for a couple mpre days? Defected’s October dance festival could be the answer to your prayers. Returning for its third year, the festival’s venues include the luxury beach club Café del Mar, the historic Fort St. Elmo and other outdoor and indoor (just in case) spaces across the Island’s capital.

Who’s playing? The line-up details drop on February 28

When is it? October 4-6

Where is it? Valletta, Malta

Tickets: Presale tickets go on sale February 28; malta.defected.com

Iceland Airwaves

What is it? One of the last festivals of the year is also one of the cheapest (for the tickets at least) and most magical: what’s more thrilling than heading to Reykjavík in winter to watch an eclectic mix of excellent musical acts play across the Norden city?

Who’s playing? Squid, Blondshell, Bombay Bicycle Club, Lime Garden, Trentemøller and Yard Act

When is it? November 7-9

Where is it? Reykjavík, Iceland

Tickets: From £39 for a day pass and from £85 for a weekend ticket. Travel bundles including flights, airport transfers and discounted hotels coming soon; icelandairwaves.is

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Every single Glastonbury headliner by year – with some shocking last-minute switcharoos

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Glastonbury Festival is legendary, pulling in some of the biggest names in music throughout its 52-year legacy from David Bowie to Sir Elton John .

Last year’s epic, two-hour set from the Rocket Man pulled in a massive audience at Worthy Farm – and in TV viewers at home .

Looking back at the incredible headliners the festival has seen, it’s no surprise even icons have to wait their turn – unless you’re Coldplay who has played five times and now holds the record for most times as headliner.

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Come rain or shine , Glasto is usually held annually in June except for the occasional fallow year to let the ground recover (or during a global pandemic).

Ever since the Somerset music festival opened its doors in 1970 , it’s pulled in some massive names, especially for a gig that only cost £1 to get into originally.

While fans at Worthy Farm are set to hear Sza, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay , those of us missing out are looking fondly back at the headliners who’ve come before…

The full list of Glastonbury headliners from 1970 to 2023

1970 – T. Rex

Tyrannosaurus Rex (soon to be T.Rex) took the first-ever top spot for the launch of Glastonbury Festival after The Kinks pulled out.

1971 – David Bowie

Ziggy Stardust became a headliner after Pink Floyd cancelled and, despite his icon status, he would only headline one more time.

1972 to 1977 – No Glasto!

1978 – No headliner

This one is known as the ‘impromptu’ festival with no headliners as such.

1979 – Tim Blake and Peter Gabriel

1981 – Ginger Baker, Hawkwind, and Taj Mahal

1982 – Van Morrison, Jackson Browne

1983 – Curtis Mayfield, UB40

1984 – Weather Report, Black Uhuru and The Smiths

1985 – Echo & The Bunnymen, Joe Cocker and The Boomtown Rats

The Style Council and The Pogues also performed but didn’t get the top spot.

1986 – The Psychedelic Furs, Level 42, and The Cure

Festival goers could also see Madness and Simply Red, with tickets costing less than £20.

1987 – The Communards, Elvis Costello and Van Morrison

1989 – Suzanne Vega, Elvis Costello and Van Morrison

This year saw some firsts with the first consecutive headliners, as the festival skipped 1988, plus Suzanne Vega as the first-ever female headliner 12 Glastos in!

1990 – The Cure, Happy Mondays and Sinead O’Connor

1992 – Carter USM, Youssou N’Dour and Shakespeare’s Sister

1993 – The Black Crowes, Christy Moore and Lenny Kravitz

Red Hot Chilli Peppers were set in the headline slot but decided to drop out of the then £58 festival.

1994 – Levellers, Peter Gabriel and Elvis Costello

Lower on the listing were some truly incredible talents and future headliners with Johnny Cash, Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, Blur, Oasis, and Bjork all performing at the festival.

1995 – Pulp, Oasis, and The Cure

1997 – Ash, The Prodigy, and Radiohead

1998 – Primal Scream, Pulp and Blur

1999 – Skunk Anansie, REM, and Manic Street Preachers

This year saw two Glastonbury debuts from future Pyramid Stage headliners Muse and Coldplay.

2000 – Travis, The Chemical Brothers and David Bowie

2002 – Rod Stewart, Stereophonics and Coldplay

2003 – Moby, REM, and Radiohead

2004 – Muse, Oasis, and Sir Paul McCartney

Bellamy, Muse’s guitarist, gave the band’s headlining performance some extra spark when he smashed his guitar on stage.

2005 – Basement Jaxx, The White Stripes, and Coldplay

Way before we were all singing Padam Padam, Kylie Minogue was set to headline but cancelled last minute. This year also saw The Killers perform and the return of Elvis Costello.

2006 – Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and The Who

All first-time headliners this year but elsewhere icon Adele was chasing pavements, 10 years before taking the headline spot.

2008 – Kings of Leon, The Verve and (a controversial choice) Jay Z

2009 – Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and Blur

2010 – Muse, Stevie Wonder and Gorillaz

2011 – Coldplay, U2 and Beyonce

While Coldplay returned to the festival for the umpteenth time, U2 managed to nab a headline after dropping out the year before (replaced by Gorillaz). Beyonce was the first solo female headliner since Sinead O’Connor and only the third solo female ever.

2013 – Mumford & Sons, Arctic Monkeys and The Rolling Stones

2014 – Arcade Fire, Kasabian and Metallica

Dolly Parton was also here this year and pulled in a massive crowd despite not headlining.

2015 – Kanye West, Florence & The Machine, and The Who

Florence only took the top spot after the Foo Fighters dropped out and Ye proved another controversial choice.

2016 – Muse, Coldplay and Adele

2017 – Radiohead, Foo Fighters and Ed Sheeran

2019 – Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure

2020 – Kendrick Lamar, Sir Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift

Only it never happened because as we all remember, the world was put on pause in the global pandemic.

Sir Paul and Taylor have reunited though, at her Eras Tour in London while Kendrick featured on her track Bad Blood. This lineup would have been legendary though.

2022 – Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Sir Paul McCartney

In a slight switch-up of the promised 2020 headliners, Billie became the youngest-ever Glasto headliner while Sir Paul took the title of oldest-ever headliner.

2023 – Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, and Sir Elton John

A double debut from two icons here – both Guns N’ Roses and Sir Elton had never headlined before.

2024 – Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Sza

Yes, Coldplay again. It’s no secret that this year’s line-up caused a little controversy with fans complaining.

However, it is also one for the history books as it marks the first time two headline slots have been taken up by female performers – it only took 54 years!

And that’s everything right up to this year, fingers crossed the weekend goes well and both Dua Lipa and Sza can make their iconic Pyramid Stage debuts.

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