2022 is the year of concerts around the world. Now that Covid restrictions are laxer, dozens of artists are traveling around the nation and the world to make up for the lost time.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish began touring this February in North America, Europe, and Oceania. Her world tour Happier Than Ever is her sixth concert tour and is set to conclude in Australia. The quick sell-out of tickets prompted additional stops in Oceania. Her tour also includes a two-day stop for Coachella in April.
Opening acts consist of Willow, Duckwrth, Jessie Reyez, Jungle, Arlo Parks, and Girl in Red.
Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator’s tour, Call Me If You Get Lost, kicked off February in San Diego. He’s touring around the United States, Europe, and Oceania until the beginning of August. Artists Kali Uchis, Vince Staples, and Teezo Touchdown are also joining his shows for select venues.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny is adding an additional tour to his El Último Tour del Mundo tour. He’ll be performing over 50 concerts across 15 countries in North and South America. Opening acts include DJs Alesso and Diplo in select shows.
Harry Styles
After concluding his North American shows of Love on Tour, Harry Styles announced the second leg of his tour beginning in June. This announcement comes following the suspected release of new music. Tour locations include major cities in Europe and South America and will have special guests of Arlo Parks, Koffee, Mitski, and Wolf Alice.
The Weeknd
The Weeknd will begin touring with Doja Cat at the beginning of June in North America. His 18 shows are part of the first leg of his tour; The Weeknd hasn’t stated where or when the rest of his After Hours Till Dawn Tour will take place.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber’s Justice World Tour was rescheduled for 2022 due to Covid and has now resumed its 52 dates. Highlights of his tour include the United States, Mexico, Europe, South America, South Africa, Oceania, and are set to conclude in early 2023.
Luke Combs
Country artist Luke Combs is currently in the UK performing his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour in major cities across North America and the UK. The North Carolina native is even returning to Raleigh for his show at Walnut Amphitheater on July 8.
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