8 Artists Touring This Summer That You Must See

By Elana Goodwin on May 28, 2015

It’s summer, which means it’s time to enjoy the time off from school and have fun. And what better way to have fun than going to a concert?

There are lots of amazing artists touring this summer, so your only hard decision really is deciding what artist you want to see live. Here’s a list of some of the best performers touring this summer.

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1. Taylor Swift. If your summer’s got a blank space you want to fill, Taylor Swift just might be able to help you do your summer right (and in style), as she embarks on her 1989 tour to support her hit 4x Platinum album. Plus, besides running through “1989′s” track listing, Swift is said to be revamping some of her older hit songs, like “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “Love Story” in a more “1989″-pop sound.

Swift will be joined on her tour by Haim, Shawn Mendes, and Vance Joy, with the opening act varying by date. The pop superstar has already started touring this summer, and will remain on tour through October 31.

2. Kelly Clarkson. The first American Idol champ is touring this summer on her Piece by Piece tour and besides performing her hits from her newest album, which include “Heartbeat Song” and “Invincible,” the talented vocalist is sure to please the audience by singing some of her catchy older singles, too.

The show’s openers include aca-awesome a cappella group Pentatonix and Eric Hutchinson. Clarkson will be touring this summer from July 11-October 17.

3. Ed Sheeran. Even when your memory fades, you’re sure to still remember going to a Sheeran concert. The engaging and amazing singer-songwriter lays out his own beats using a loop pedal before singing along to the track he just created. While Sheeran may have some backup singers accompany him on some songs, he will most definitely take the stage solo for a good portion of his show, and thrill the audience as just he, a guitar, and a loop pedal create masterpieces.

The ginger Brit is touring through September 10, with openers including Foy Vance, Rixton, and Christina Perri, varying by date.

4. Foo Fighters. See the iconic band perform hits like “My Hero” and “Best of You” as their set lists include songs from as far back as 20 years, when the band was first starting out.

Openers for the band will include Gary Clark Jr., Royal Blood, and other additional bands in each city. The band will be touring this summer from July 13-October 17.

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5. Fall Out Boy & Wiz Khalifa. Fall Out Boy’s Boys of Zummer tour will not only feature the boy band but also popular rapper Khalifa. If you were a fan of Fall Out Boy’s most recent album, “American Beauty/American Psycho” which featured the hit singles “Centuries” and “Immortals,” this concert will be one you don’t want to miss. Plus, Khalifa, whose most recent single “See You Again” (which featured Charlie Puth), reached the top of the charts, will certainly add some hip-hop vibes to the show.

Those who go to the concert will also see Hoodie Allen and Max open for the main performers. The tour kicks off on June 10 and goes through August 10.

6. Imagine Dragons. I bet my life that Imagine Dragons will put on a show you won’t forget, as they’re said to be working with the production team for Nine Inch Nails to create a high-tech show.

Opening for the band are Canadian rock band Metric and American singer Halsey. The rock band are touring this summer from June 3-August 1.

7. Nicki Minaj. Minaj’s Pinkprint tour is sure to be big, from her huge personality to the talents opening her concert. With hit singles like “Super Bass” and “Anaconda” and great contributions on features like “Flawless” and “Bang Bang,” Minaj’s set list will pretty much be all those super catchy songs you can never get out of your head.

Openers for the singer/rapper include Meek Mill, Tinashe, Rae Sremmurd, and Dej Loaf. The great Minaj will be touring this summer from May 30-August 19.

8. Bleachers & Charli XCX. The singers of last summer’s hit songs, “I Wanna Get Better” and “Boom Clap” are touring together this summer. Bleachers, which is Jack Antonoff’s side project, first emerged on the music scene last winter, while the British songstress, Charli XCX, made a splash last summer after “Boom Clap” was released as the first single from “The Fault in Our Stars” soundtrack.

The unlikely pairing are touring from July 21-August 12.

So you’d better start saving up now — because there are way too many awesome artists touring this summer for you to pick just one concert to go to.

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