2021 concerts

Foo Fighters, Phoebe Bridgers and Lizzo among 2021 Bonnaroo lineup

Bonnaroo is officially preparing for its 2021 return Sept. 2–5 in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival, which kicks off with the Grand Ole Opry Thursday, includes a slew of talented artists such as Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Phoebe Bridgers, Lana Del Rey and Tyler, The Creator. Similar to other festivals and concerts around the […]

Mississippi joins Texas to lift mask mandates and open venues at capacity

On Wednesday, Mar. 3, Mississippi officially joined Texas and is also lifting the state’s COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates. Currently, both states are allowing businesses to reopen at full capacity. All of this means that concerts and festivals in these states can return at 100 percent capacity starting this month. Read more: Gerard Way reveals […]

KISS and Iron Maiden to headline Download 2022 after 2021 cancellation

Ticketholders for Download Festival have been hit with some bad news. Due to England’s new plans to ease out of COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 festival is no longer able to take place. However, Download organizers have confirmed the festival will be back next year and have already announced the 2022 headliners. Read more: Avenged Sevenfold […]

Live Nation CEO says large-scale US concerts could return by summer

Obviously, things haven’t been going so well for the live music industry amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, it looks like Live Nation‘s CEO is confident large-scale events and concerts could return as early as this summer in the United States. This week, Michael Rapino detailed the timeline he believes the United States is currently on […]

Reading & Leeds Festival is nearly sold out after confirming 2021 plans

If you are planning to attend Reading & Leeds Festival this August, you may want to get your tickets before it’s too late. Just days after confirming the U.K. event is going ahead as planned, Reading Festival has completely sold out with Leeds Festival not far behind. Read more: Waterparks spotlight their next era with […]

Reading & Leeds confirm the 2021 festivals are happening

Reading & Leeds ticket holders woke up to some exciting news on Wednesday morning. Due to England’s latest plans to ease out of COVID-19 restrictions, Reading & Leeds is officially able to hold their festivals this August. Read more: Former I Killed The Prom Queen bassist Sean Kennedy dies at 35 So far, 2021 hasn’t […]

Rapid COVID-19 tests could help re-open more UK venues—here's why

2021 isn’t starting off as many music fans hoped. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, major festivals have already been canceled and various tours are being postponed yet again. Now, the Music Venue Trust is supporting the idea that rapid coronavirus testing may be the key to re-opening more music venues in the U.K. The MVT […]

Organizers are still trying to make Slam Dunk happen in 2021

We are only one month into 2021, but festival and concert cancelations are already starting to pour in. However, Slam Dunk Festival is holding onto hope that its 2021 event will still happen at some point this year. This week, the U.K.-based festival offered an update on the status of its 2021 plans and when […]

Here's the only way Dr. Fauci says concerts can return by fall 2021

With everything happening already in 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci has delivered some good news for music lovers out there amid the coronavirus pandemic. This week, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director revealed that concerts and events could return in the U.S. by this fall. However, there’s only one way it will be […]