The biggest musical acts coming to Arizona in 2023
PHOENIX - The nation is abuzz with the news that Rihanna is headlining the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, and dozens of other famous music superstars are set to come down to the Valley that weekend - but it only gets better this year.
Here are some of the biggest musical acts coming down to Phoenix in 2023:
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March 17, 18 - Taylor Swift
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: Taylor Swift, winner of Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Country Album, Favorite Female Country Artist, and Artist of the Year, poses in the press room during the 20
"The Eras Tour kicks off at State Farm Stadium Friday, March 17 with a second show Saturday, March 18!"
- Featuring Paramore & GAYLE
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- https://www.statefarmstadium.com/events/detail/taylor-swift
May 6 - George Strait
"Fans of George Strait will only have six opportunities to see the King of Country live in 2023 - and he's headlining State Farm Stadium on Saturday, May 6!"
- Featuring Chris Stapleton
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- https://www.statefarmstadium.com/events/detail/george-strait
May 9 - Lil Wayne
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Lil Wayne performs at the Amazon Music Live Concert Series on November 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music)
Tunechi is making his way to Phoenix for with "Welcome to Tha Carter" tour on May 9.
- The Van Buren, Phoenix
- https://concerts.livenation.com/lil-wayne-phoenix-arizona-05-09-2023/event/19005E3BDAE54C01
May 14 - Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are bringing their Global Stadium Tour to Arizona with Thundercat and The Strokes.
- Featuring Thundercat, The Strokes
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- https://www.statefarmstadium.com/events/detail/red-hot-chili-peppers
May 30 - Shania Twain
The country legend is making a stop in Arizona for her "Queen of Me" tour.
- Featuring Hailey Whitters
- Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix
- https://www.livenation.com/event/G5v0Z94xfSsFi/shania-twain-queen-of-me-tour
June 7 - Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson and Ludacris are expected to put on a show in west Phoenix for their "Together Again" tour, Jackson's first tour in four years.
- Featuring Ludacris
- Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix
- https://www.livenation.com/event/G5v0Z9brsP-DQ/janet-jackson-together-again
June 30 - Fall Out Boy
"So Much For (Tour) Dust hitting stadiums and amphitheaters this summer!"
- Featuring Bring Me The Horizon, Royal & The Serpent, and Daisy Grenade
- Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix
- https://concerts.livenation.com/fall-out-boy-so-much-for-phoenix-arizona-06-30-2023/event/19005E3895801F6F
July 22 - Madonna
"Madonna, the best-selling female solo touring artist of all time, rises to the challenge announcing The Celebration Tour which will be highlighting her unmatched catalog of music from the past 40 plus years."
- Footprint Center, Phoenix
- https://www.ticketmaster.com/madonna-the-celebration-tour-phoenix-arizona-07-22-2023/event/19005E24DD26378D
August 24 - Beyoncé
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 21: Beyoncé attends the Atlantis The Royal Grand Reveal Weekend, a new ultra-luxury resort on January 21, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/G
Pop icon Beyoncé has just announced the launch of her widely-anticipated "Renaissance" world tour - and she's making a stop in Glendale.
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- https://www.statefarmstadium.com/events/detail/beyonce
Sept. 1, 3 - Metallica
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: (L-R) Robert Trujillo, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform onstage as Metallica Presents: The Helping Hands Concert (Paramount+) at Microsoft Theater on December 16, 2022 in Los An
"Metallica is back and heading out on their M72 World Tour, TWO NIGHTS, TWO DIFFERENT SETS, NO REPEAT WEEKEND!"
- Featuring Pantera and MammothWVH on Sept. 1, Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills on Sept. 3
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- https://www.statefarmstadium.com/events/detail/metallica
