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10 major live music tours coming to California in 2026

Monica Garske, USA TODAYJanuary 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM

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California concert enthusiasts, we hope this is music to your ears. Some of today’s biggest pop, rock, rap, hip-hop, and country artists will bring their buzzy tours to the Golden State this year.

It’s OK to get up and dance — here are 10 major tours coming to California that you won’t want to miss.

Rapper Cardi B dances on the roof of her vehicle as she hosts a pop-up event at a bodega in Washington Heights in New York City, U.S., September 13, 2025.Cardi B: "Little Miss Drama Tour"

The Grammy Award-winning “Bodak Yellow” rapper will hit the road next month. Don’t miss her stops in California:

Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs on Feb. 11

Kia Forum in Inglewood on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16

Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Feb. 25

Chase Center in San Francisco on Feb. 27

Get your tickets via Ticketmaster.

BTS: "World Tour"

The globally beloved K-pop boy band known for hits like “Dynamite” and “Butter” will perform six shows in California as part of their “World Tour,” including four dates in Los Angeles.

BTS ARMY, march over to these shows:

Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on May 15 and May 16

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sept. 1, Sept. 2, Sept. 5, and Sept. 6.

Ticket presales for registered ARMY fans begin on Jan. 24.

From left, J-Hope, V, Suga, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, and RM of BTS perform onstage during the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles.Machine Gun Kelly: "The Lost Americana Tour"

Select dates of the rapper and singer-songwriter’s tour will include special guests like Wiz Khalifa and Beauty School Dropout, including these California concerts:

Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland on May 15

Toyota Pavilion in Concord on May 16

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on May 17

Find tickets to MGK’s tour.

Ariana Grande: "The Eternal Sunshine Tour"

This ought to be popular. The “Wicked” actress and Grammy Award-singing pop star will bring her tour to these California venues:

Oakland Arena in Oakland on June 6, June 9, and June 10

Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on June 13 and June 14

Kia Forum in Inglewood on June 19 and June 20

Find tickets on Ticketmaster.

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The crooner from Carlsbad, California, is known for his long-running, No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Ordinary.” He’s also nominated for a 2026 Grammy for Best New Artist.

He’ll headline arenas in the U.S. for his first time ever this year, including these California venues:

Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on June 6

Viejas Arena in San Diego on June 8

Find tickets.

RUSH: "Fifty Something Tour"

The beloved Canadian rockers known for hits like “Tom Sawyer” and “Fly by Night” will shred at stadiums across North America, kicking of their tour in Southern California with these dates:

Kia Forum in Inglewood on June 11 and June 13

Devoted fans can expect Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles to take the stage. Grab tickets.

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The viral sensation-turned-platinum-selling pop star announced her headline tour earlier this week; general ticket sales begin Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.

The “Bittersweet” singer’s tour will hit these California cities:

Gallagher Square at Petco Park on June 21

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on June 23

Kia Forum in Inglewood on June 24

Rosalía: "LUX Tour 2026"

The Spanish pop star known for genre-bending songs like “DESPACHA” is currently touring internationally in support of her “LUX” album. She’ll bring her tour to North America this summer, including these shows in the Golden State:

Kia Forum in Inglewood on June 29

Pechanga Arena in San Diego on July 3

Oakland Arena in Oakland on July 6

Check out the singer's website for ticket information.

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Ed Sheeran performs at Mojave Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 19, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella)Ed Sheeran: "LOOP" Tour 2026

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will bring his “LOOP Tour” to major stadiums across North America this summer, including these stops in California:

Petco Park in San Diego on July 21

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on July 25

SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 8

His three California shows will include special guests Myles Smith, Sigrid, and Aaron Rowe. Get tickets.

Megan Moroney: "Cloud 9"

The rising, CMA Award-winning country artist will perform her “Cloud 9” tour across the world this year, including:

Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Aug. 5 (this show is sold out)

Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8

Visit her website to get ticket info.

Doja Cat: "Tour Ma Vie World Tour"

The “Kiss Me More” and “Jealous Type” rapper and singer kicks off her latest tour internationally next month and will be performing in the U.S. by fall.

These are her California shows:

Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 19

Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Oct. 20

Kia Forum in Inglewood on Oct. 22

Viejas Arena in San Diego on Oct. 27 Go to Doja Cat’s website to find tickets.

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