Summer is approaching, and we all know what that means! The long-awaited concert season is upon us. And! This year there are so many enticing gigs, it’s hard to choose which one we want to attend!
With iconic must-see artists, like Beyonce and Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran, and Shakira, planning to perform their grandest show yet, you should expect these chart-toppers to pull out all the stops.
So, let’s take a look at which big names will be hitting the European roads this summer.
Ed Sheeran – Divide Tour
The “Shape of You” singer-songwriter is hitting venues across Europe on the 9th leg of his tour. This leg began on May 4th and is set to continue until August 12th, where Sheeran will begin his 10th leg across the pond. You can expect gigs in destinations such as London, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, and more. With revenue as high as $2,783,800, clearly, Ed is taking the world by storm. So, buy your tickets now to experience Ed’s amazing voice live.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé – On the Run II Tour
It’s official! The dynamic duo has announced they’re hitting the roads and kicking off the on the Run II Tour on June 6th in Cardiff, U.K. They will performing across many European cities. Ticket sales began in March, so we hope you already bought yours, as the On the Run II tour is estimated to be one of the highest-grossing tours of 2018. So, expect it to be sold-out and packed with loyal fans. With top-shelf ticket prices, this gig is an unmissable experience. Go get your hands on some tickets and jam out with the superstars.
Taylor Swift – Reputation Tour
In support of her sixth studio album, of the same name, Taylor Swift kicked off her tour on May 8th. Set to conclude in November, Taylor has 53 concerts to perform this summer. Consisting mostly of shows in the states, the star has decided to add additional dates and will be making a short stop in the U.K. Performing in Manchester, Dublin, and London, lucky British fans (and those willing to fly to the U.K), will have only a few chances to see Taylor deliver a killer performance, as well as awesome opening performances by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX. So, get your tickets before they sell out, due to limited shows, you only have a few opportunities to catch her this summer.
Dua Lipa – The Self-Titled Tour
Following her breakout success, the ‘New Rules’ singer embarked on The Self-Titled Tour, which is scheduled to conclude in September 2018. The European leg of her tour is broken up into three sections, June 1-2, July 8-22, and August 12-31, and will reach countries all over Europe, from Finland to Russia. Following her record-setting five Brit Awards nominations, Dua won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Making her one to watch. Don’t forget to buy your tickets for Dua Lipa for an incredible performance.
Britney Spears – Piece of Me Tour
This summer, pop icon Britney Spears is moving her record-breaking Las Vegas residency to the road. Forget about traveling to Vegas to watch this spectacular show, now Britney is coming to you. Kick-starting the European leg of her tour for the last time on August 4th in England, Britney will perform across Europe all through the summer until September 1st, where she will fly back to the states to lay to rest her Piece of Me Tour. So, don’t miss out your last chance to catch this amazing show. Buy your tickets before they’re sold out.
Shakira – El Dorado World Tour
Due to an unfortunate circumstance with her vocal cords, Shakira was forced to postpone her tour to this summer. The El Dorado tour will support her tenth and eleventh studio chart-topping albums, Shakira and El Dorado. Totalling 19 shows across Europe you have multiple opportunities to catch a chance to watch this fiery Colombian singer in action this summer from June 3rd until July 7th. As this will be Shakira’s first show in seven years, the Colombian star herself has promised it’ll be the best show yet.
Bruno Mars – 24K Magic World Tour
The four-time Grammy Award winner, Bruno Mars is back on the road headlining his 24K Magic World Tour. The tour began March 2017 in Europe. Due to this, most of his European shows took place last year. This summer, Bruno will be briefly swinging through Europe for some more performances. The Europe leg begins on June 16th until July 14th. So, keep your eyes out for him this summer.
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