Staff Writer 
Colombian rock icon Juanes marks 25 years solo as Shakira, Anitta, and Howard Jones announce major new projects, with Southern California venues set to host key shows and historic Coachella sets.
American Football release their new single ‘No Feeling,’ featuring Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, ahead of the May 1 arrival of their self-titled fourth album, ‘LP4.’ The track was recorded at producer Sonny DiPerri’s L.A. studio and previews a broader world tour that includes Los Angeles and San Diego dates.
From Joe Jackson’s defiant new album to Howard Jones’ curated 80s tour, legacy artists are redefining their sound while new acts build their own. Southern California’s venues are hosting this dynamic conversation all season long.
A surge of new album announcements from The Strokes, Nine Inch Nails, and others, combined with major tour news and local venue openings, points to a bustling spring and summer concert season in Southern California.
Shakira will launch her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran U.S. arena tour in Inglewood at the new Intuit Dome, with multiple SoCal dates planned. The news comes alongside her new collaboration with Anitta.
Metallica confirms its only non-Sphere U.S. concerts of 2026—two nights in Connecticut—while keeping its Las Vegas Sphere residency dates locked for October.
PRESIDENT announces a North American Campaign Tour with stops in Los Angeles and San Diego this fall, supporting their debut EP King of Terrors.
Method Man clarifies he never agreed to perform on Wu-Tang Clan’s recent Australia tour dates, saying he was already booked elsewhere.
Quebecois trio Angine de Poitrine lands at Teragram Ballroom for two dates in August 2026, backed by a new 10/10 album and a recent rave from Dave Grohl.
Weezer returns with new music and a fall tour that includes three Southern California dates, headlining Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and Viejas Arena in San Diego.
