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In 1957 Buddy Guy and his guitar made the trek from Louisiana to Chicago and he became one of the most enduring guitar heroes of all. This summer he turned 90, which means he won't make our Musicians in their 80s on Tour list next year, but he'll be top of mind for a shorter list of those approaching the century mark.

Every artist has to start somewhere — and often, that’s opening for their faves before they launch into their own version of superstardom. Taylor Swift once supported Rascal Flatts, Metallica played before Ozzy Osbourne, and Chappell Roan was the opener for Olivia Rodrigo a mere two years ago. Need we say more? There’s nothing worse than finding out after a concert that you missed the opener who would later appear at the top of your Spotify Wrapped, and Setlist.fm is here to help.

Tove Lo opened her ESTRUS Tour at Nashville’s Pinnacle on Tuesday (9/15), three days before her new album of the same name dropped.

Metal giants Metallica announced Wednesday that the massive stadium tour they launched four years ago will continue across North America in 2027. The new leg kicks off in May at BC Place in Vancouver and wraps up at the end of June at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Between those dates, Metallica will make a joyful noise in 10 US football stadiums, including Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Nearly ten years after kicking off the Magnificent Coloring World Tour, Chance returned to the road to celebrate the project that inspired it. On August 11, 2026, Chance launched the Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour at the House of Blues in Cleveland, bringing the mixtape back to center stage while also making room for the music he has released in the decade since. And while ten years separate the two tour kickoffs, their setlists have quite a bit in common.

Kings of Leon are kicking off their next chapter by taking things back to where it all began. On September 10, the Nashville rockers took the stage at The Basement East for a surprise hometown show, trading the massive arenas and festival stages they're accustomed to for the intimate 575-capacity club. Announced just one day before the show, tickets for the all-ages performance were available exclusively in person at The Basement East box office and limited to two per person.

Orville Peck did something Saturday night (9/12) that musicians typically save until after everyone has had a few weeks to learn the songs: he moseyed into San Francisco’s Castro Theatre with his band and performed his forthcoming new album from beginning to end. Mule, Peck’s fourth studio album, doesn't drop until Friday but the sold-out Castro crowd heard the 13-song record nearly a week early.

Oasis are doing it again. After a hugely successful reunion tour, Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced Oasis Live ’27, a 38-show run through the UK, Ireland, Europe and the US beginning next May. The tour kicks off with five nights at Celtic Park in Glasgow before the band heads home to Manchester for an astounding 11 shows at Etihad Stadium.

During its infancy, Riot Fest was an indoor event, not the outdoor mecca we know it to be now. From 2005 through 2011, the Chicago festival was primarily a multi-venue deal, anchored at the Congress Theater but it expanded over the years to clubs including the famous Metro, Double Door, Cobra Lounge, Bottom Lounge, Subterranean, House of Blues and others. Humboldt Park was a fitting place for Riot Fest to evolve to.

Harry Styles is keeping the party going! The global superstar has announced an expansion of his record-breaking Together, Together Tour, bringing the trek to 12 new cities across North America, Europe and the U.K. in 2027. The newly announced run originally added 25 shows to Styles’ already extensive world tour, beginning with back-to-back nights at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on April 2 and 3.