If your new year’s resolution is to see more of your favourite acts live, you’ll definitely want to consult our list of the best artists touring this year. From SZA to Shygirl and The Weeknd to Paramore there are plenty of stars hitting the road this year and coming to a city near you. Grab your best dancing boots and don’t forget to get some cash out ready for the merch stall.
Paramore
The pop punk band make a much-welcomed return in 2023 with their sixth studio album This Is Why set to release next month. Paramore will embark on a huge tour that starts in February and will run through until early August. Supported by the likes of Bloc Party and Foals this is one party you’ll find us at.
Shygirl
Our favourite mythical creature will be visiting a venue near you this year as she undertakes her world tour to promote her ethereal debut album Nymph which came out last year. With intergalactic trancey beats, flashing neon lights, and Shygirl showcasing glittery garms we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Taylor Swift
Probably the most anticipated tour on our list. The Eras tour will mark Taylor’s first tour since 2018. Having not had a chance to tour Lover, Folklore, and Evermore due to the pandemic the tour will be in support of all her albums including of course her latest Midnights that came out last year. The tour will feature an extraordinary number of amazing women-led support acts such as Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridges, Girl in Red, MUNA, Haim, Gracie Abrams, and GAYLE. Whilst so far only US dates have been announced for the first leg something tells us more dates will be following shortly.
Weyes Blood
Weyes Blood, the mystical soft rock singer-songwriter Natalie Mering, has set off on her In Holy Flux tour. The tour started back in December and the singer will cover the US and Europe by its end in April. Evoking eerie folk-pop vibes these shows will give all those who love a bit of spooky feminine magic life.
SZA
The woman of the moment SZA is due to start her tour exhibiting her R&B masterpiece SOS in February. The album, which came out in December last year, has been praised by critics as one of the best albums of 2022. At the moment only US dates have been announced but we’re crossing our fingers for UK dates to be dropped soon!
The Weeknd
We are unbelievably excited to see Abel Tesfaye perform Dawn Fm, his 80s-inspired dance/R&B album, on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour this year. The second leg of the tour continues in June with The Weeknd playing Europe, the UK, and Latin America. We’re sure seeing ‘Sacrifice’ live will be mind-blowing.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith will be undertaking a huge tour to celebrate the release of their album Gloria, which comes out later this month. The ‘Stay With Me’ singer’s tour starts in April and will run all the way to November with the tour beginning in the UK. Sure to bring healing energy as well as a few spicy moments, their shows will be a blast.
Lizzo
If you’re looking for a night full of fun and giggles look no further. Lizzo is touring The Special Tour commencing next month with dates in the UK, Europe, and the US. The tour will be promoting Special the funk-pop-disco hybrid that came out last year and includes the banger ‘About Damn Time’. We think it’s about damn time you get tickets.
Angel Olsen
American singer-songwriter Angelina Maria Carroll, better known by her stage name Angel Olsen, will be continuing her winter tour from now until March travelling through the US and then Australia. The tour will be showcasing her sixth Americana-style studio album Big Time which was released in June of last year. We just know it would be glorious to hear Olsen’s lush vocals live.
Big Thief
Big Thief had a stellar year in 2022 with the release of their highly praised alt-country inspired album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. The warm receival of the album as well as the popularity of their shows last year have led to another tour. After their American dates, the band will be coming to the UK in April before they move to Europe so make sure you get your hands on some tickets.
Caroline Polachek
To promote her album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You coming next month the American singer-songwriter Caroline Polachek will be embarking on her Spiraling tour starting in the UK in February before she travels to Europe and then back to the US. Promising electrifyingly good pop music, an energetic adoring crowd, and of course stunningly chic outfits you won’t want to miss out.
Harry Styles
The British icon Harry Styles continues his Love on Tour tour this year to celebrate the release of his number one album Harry’s House. The singer is set to tour Australia, Asia, Europe, and the UK lasting until late June. Harry’s shows are sure to be a huge spectacle and with the Grammy-nominated band Wet Leg his tour is a must-see.
Words By: Molly Sutherland
Header Image: @0800shygirl Instagram
