Blink 182 at Viejas Arena july 22, 2016 – Photos by Alex Matthews
If you've put off seeing concerts for a bit, 2023 might be the year to change that.
So far, more than a dozen musicians and artists have announced upcoming tours with stops in Chicago. Here's a running list of which artists are coming to town this year, from Dave Matthews Band, to Stevie Nicks, to Luke Combs, to Madonna and more.
SZA
Grammy Award winning R&B artist SZA is going on tour to promote her new album, 'SOS'. She will preform in Chicago at the United Center on Feb. 22.
When: Feb. 22
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
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Wizkid
Nigerian singer Wizkid is coming to Chicago for his "More Love, Less Ego" tour. The Afrobeats artist will perform at the United Center in March.
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When: Mar. 24
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
John Mayer
John Mayer will, "for the first time in his career" embark on a "solo, acoustic tour" beginning in the spring of 2023, a press release from Live Nation says.
When: Mar. 31
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale beginning Feb. 3
MANÁ
Latin-American band MANÁ is coming to Chicago in April. "Their tour is a timeless celebration of the group’s love and admiration for México and the multigenerational Latino community as a whole," according to the United Center. To learn more, and purchase tickets, see here.
When: April 28-29
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Luke Combs
Country star Luke Combs will embark on an "unprecedented world tour in 2023," stopping for one night in Chicago.
When: May 6
Where: Soldier Field
Tickets: On sale now
Blink-182
Blink-182 has announced a world tour, with two dates in Chicago. According to the band, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker are reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. To learn more, and purchase tickets, see here.
When: May 6, 7
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Lizzo
Three-time Grammy winning pop artist Lizzo will take the United Center stage during the North American leg of her "Special 2our tour."
When: May 17, 2023
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" is coming to Soldier Field this summer. The singer will be joined by OWENN and girl in red, as well as MUNA and Gracie Abrams on stage in Chicago.
When: June 2, 3, 4
Where: Soldier Field
Tickets: No longer on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster. More tickets may be released at times leading up to the show
Dead & Company
Dead & Company is set to stop in Chicago for their Summer 2023 "The Final Tour." The band, which formed in 2015 and includes several original members of The Grateful Dead along with other musicians including John Mayer, are scheduled to perform at Wrigley Field in June.
When: June 9, 10
Where: Wrigley Field
Tickets: On sale now
Stevie Nicks
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks will grace the United Center stage this summer as she embarks on a 14-stop tour, with a performance in Chicago in June.
When: June 23
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Young the Giant
Multi-platinum selling artist Young the Giant will embark on a summer tour with Milk Chance beginning in May. The tour will stop in Chicago over the summer.
When: June 23
Where: Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Tickets: On sale beginning Feb. 3
Morgan Wallen
Country music star Morgan Wallen's "One Night At A Time" tour will stop at Wrigley Field in June and feature guest performances from artists like Hardy and Parker McCollum. To learn more and purchase tickets, see here.
When: June 22, 23
Where: Wrigley Field
Tickets: On sale now
Anita Baker
American soul music icon Anita Baker will be at the United Center in June joined by special guest Babyface.
When: June 30, 2023
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band is launching a new album and a summer tour across North America beginning in May, with a Chicago stop over the summer.
When: July 7, 8
Where: Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Tickets: On sale Feb. 17
Ed Sheeran
Multi-platinum recording artist Ed Sheeran is set to stop in Chicago while on his world tour. He'll be performing alongside KHALID and Kat Burns at Soldier Field in July. To learn more and purchase tickets, see here.
When: July 29
Where: Soldier Field
Tickets: On sale now
Thomas Rhett
Another award-winning country music singer is coming to Chicago this summer. Thomas Rhett will perform at the United Center on July 28 for his " Home Team Tour 23." HOME TEAM TOUR 23. see here.
When: July 28
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Madonna
Legendary singer Madonna has announced "The Celebration Tour," and the Windy City is on her list. She'll take the stage at the United Center in August preforming songs that span her 40-year career.
When: Aug. 9, 2023
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Nickleback
Nickelback is set to hit Illinois twice for their "Get Rollin' tour."
When and Where: June 17 in Bloomington at Tailgate N' Tallboys, and Aug. 18 in Tinley Park at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Tickets: On sale beginning Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
Arctic Monkeys
The Arctic Monkeys are coming to the United Center for their summer 2023 tour. Joined by Irish band Fontaines D.C., they're in town for one night only. To learn more, and purchase tickets, see here.
When: Aug. 27, 2023
Where: United Center
Tickets: On sale now
Beck and Pheonix
The artists will co-headline the "Summer Odyssey" tour which stops in Chicago in August. on Aug. 31.
When: Aug. 31
Where: Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
