6LACK, Weezer, KATSEYE, Iron Maiden, Calle 24, Hunter Hayes and more are rolling out new tours and music, with a heavy slate of Southern California dates from clubs to stadiums.
James Blake returns to Los Angeles with a Greek Theatre show in June 2026, while his new collaboration with Lola Young on “From Down Here” draws live festival buzz and hints at more joint performances ahead.
Ed Sheeran has left Warner Music after 15 years and eight albums, calling the split amicable and hinting at an independent future as he preps stadium shows in Los Angeles and San Diego.
From Nekrogoblikon’s goblin theatrics at Sonic Temple to Halestorm and Motionless In White’s mainstage power, plus new music from Behemoth and tours from Killswitch Engage, the metal world is buzzing—and many of these acts are already booked to hit SoCal stages this year.
Kiefer Sutherland has canceled the U.S. leg of his tour, citing “very low ticket sales” and a desire to avoid playing half-empty venues.
Drake name-drops BTS on his new album ‘Iceman’ as the group preps a SoFi Stadium run and a historic World Cup halftime show.
Weezer’s self-titled debut enters the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, as the band lines up three SoCal shows in San Diego and Los Angeles this October.
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, with a heavy SoCal run-up including Shakira and BTS concerts in the LA area.
Deep Purple announces new album ‘Splat!’ and a 2026–2027 world tour that includes two Southern California dates in September 2026.
My Chemical Romance has announced a deluxe edition of ‘Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys,’ featuring nine previously digital-only bonus tracks, just ahead of their upcoming SoCal shows.
