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Beyond the admiration we hold for our favorite artists, connecting with them in person is what truly brings the musical experience to life. Whether you are navigating the high energy of New York or the intimacy of Norfolk, Virginia, seeing the person who dominates your playlist in the flesh is a core memory in the making.
This season is about more than just packing your travel essentials; it is about curating your calendar to ensure you and your loved ones are bonding over every lyric and beat. While standalone tours are a major highlight, the ultimate cultural concert remains, ESSENCE Festival of Culture , where you can catch powerhouses like Cardi B, Latto, and Kehlani delivering unforgettable sets.
To help you plan your season, here are 14 music artists hitting the road this spring that you can secure tickets for right now.
- Wale
The DMV’s very own, Wale, is kicking off his “Everything Is A Lot” tour named after his latest album. With features from artists like Leon Thomas, Ty Dolla $ign, and Andra Day, fans can expect to have a reflective type of vibe and fans will be able to catch a vibe and
Alongside him will be Smino as the opening act prior to Wale hitting the stage. The tour will begin in late May before heading deeper into the Summer months, and wrapping up in early June. Fans in cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Charlotte can enjoy the concert. Though many cities are already sold out, there’s a possibility that more shows could be added.
- Elmiene
Elmiene’s melodic voice has been making its way to mainstream speakers over the last couple of years and now fans can enjoy his talent in person with his “Sounds For Someone” tour. This will be his second tour since having the experience in the U.S. for the first time in 2024 which consisted of 11 shows. From all the excitement of the tour’s announcement, Elmiene recently announced on Instagram that additional shows have been added for New York and Los Angeles.
- Floetry
Fans can finally stop asking the R&B duo when they’ll go on tour– it’s happening! Named after this most famous hit “Say Yes”, “Say Yes” the tour will embody everything sensuality and heartfelt emotion. The tour will also feature Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses alongside the duo to hone in on the true humble beginnings of soul music. The tour will also be hosted by comedian Clint Coley.
- Cece Winans
Starting at the end of this month, the “More Than This” tour will commence and gospel fans across the country will be able to lift their hands in praise while having some fun as the weather warms up for the season. The gospel legend’s last tour “Believe For It” was in 2022 and seeped into 2023 spanning across various cities. Tickets are currently still available for purchase in Milwaukee, and upstate New York in cities Albany and Syracuse.
- Ari Lennox
As an ode to her latest album release, “Vacancy”, Ari Lennox is going on tour to immerse fans in a musical experience that will help give them a break from their day to day responsibilities. While Lennox is no stranger to the stage, fans have shared their love for the project and how close she sounds to the released music across social media. The tour officially starts April 12th in Seattle, Washington and will span across numerous major cities across the United States. Though the tour was announced just a few weeks ago, fans are already grabbing their tickets and
- Cardi B
Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama” tour already has fans buzzing and wishing they could go to another show. After starting on the West coast, fans can expect to see the “Bodak Yellow” rapper hitting cities across the Midwest and East coast such as Minneapolis, Newark, and even Toronto. So far on the tour, she’s brought out Kehlani and Megan Thee Stallion to perform at the tour as surprises. Fans are hopeful that Cardi will bring out more artists in different cities, but considering many of the appearances have been surprises, it’s not clear who else may be on her list.
- KenTheMan
This Houston hottie is bringing her energy back to the streets with another tour. KenTheMan has been making waves across the rap industry for her clever lyricism and unmatched confidence that she embodies in her music. The “Kinda Famous” tour was announced by the songstress on her Instagram account, and she’s since issued low ticket warnings for Las Vegas and Oklahoma City. However, she has also added tour stops in Kansas City, Toronto, and Austin, Texas.
8. KWN
The “With All Due Respect” tour has been long awaited after fans’ love for KWN increased and social virality grew after songs like “Worst Behaviour” came to be. The London native is scheduled to take the stage this month in cities such as San Diego, Denver, and Atlanta. While there’s no sold out shows yet, fans’ acclaim for previous shows with the artist have made them more popular. Fans in San Francisco and Toronto are lucky to have her in their city for two dates versus one as many traditional tours have.
9. Mariah The Scientist
Our favorite rap lover girl turned fiance, Mariah The Scientist, is giving the girls what they wanted with her “Hearts Sold Separately” tour. Based on the album named after the tour that was released last August, fans are now able to channel their passionate energy to a fun in-person experience alongside other fans. This month, she plans to stop in Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and Portland to name a few. Meanwhile, the tour will close out in late August with shows in Canada and the UK.
10. New Edition
Who doesn’t love that nostalgic feeling when listening to music? New Edition remains the musical boy band that has transcended generations for their relatable love songs and dance moves that you can’t help but want to join in with. Fans will not only be able to enjoy the infamous music group while attending their tour, but they’ll also be able to enjoy fellow music group Boys II Men. As well as Toni Braxton for fun R&B-centered performances for all generations to enjoy in cities like Milwaukee and .
11. Miguel
Miguel was one of the primary artists that took over radios and playlists simultaneously during the 2010s with his sultry tone and passionate storytelling through his songs. Now, fans are able to make memories of his new music on his “CAOS” tour. The tour will continue onward until the end of March and transition to an international tour in numerous parts of Europe.
12. Fantasia
Fantasia kicked off her “Rock Soul” tour in Texas in mid February, and has been making her way through the South. This month, she’s scheduled to appear in Baltimore and Atlantic City before making a few more stops in cities such as New Orleans and Pensacola before ending the tour in early May with Detroit. The powerhouse vocalist will be showcasing her skills and performing nostalgic favorites for fans. She will be joined on tour by fellow soul artist Anthony Hamilton.
13. Bruno Mars
Pop superstar Bruno Mars returns to ‘touring life’ after almost 10 years. His last tour started in 2017 for his “24K Magic” album at the time. This time around, his “The Romantic Tour” will be his first tour as a headliner for stadiums. Mars has even added extra stops to the tour in Mexico City, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. With many of the cities having more than one tour stops, fans have multiple opportunities to experience him live.
14. Summer Walker
Summer Walker will be closing out the Spring season with her “Still Not Over It” tour stemming from her latest album released which the tour is named after. With appearances from Monaleo and Odeal, fans will be able to sing their hearts out while reminiscing on not just the latest album but the series of “Over It” albums that have come prior to this one. The tour will hit major cities like Miami, Dallas, Oakland, and Las Vegas while closing in London.