Top 10 Rock Bands On Tour Right Now (2023-2024)
If the summer fever has you itching for a music festival where you can relax and just rock out with friends, family and loved ones, we have you covered. In 2023, numerous rock and metal bands are touring in their respective countries and beyond. Some even have dates booked for 2024.
With so many choices at your disposal, we wanted to outline and give a small shout-out to some of the top bands on tour right now. This is by no means an exhaustive list, these are just some of our favorites in no particular order. If you are interested in any of these artists, you can find a link in each section to buy concert tickets.
Alice in Chains
To begin with, we have the complex sound of Alice in Chains which combines elements of grunge and metal into rock. From harmonizing vocals to alternative styles of play, Alice in Chains is a unique experience.
They have announced a series of headlining shows in 2023 happening during fall. Furthermore, on some dates, they will also act as a support band for Guns N’ Roses’. These stops are Kansas City, San Antonio, Houston, San Diego and even Canada. Beyond that you can find Alice in Chains headlining across the US with some examples being:
- 03 – Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues
- 05 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
- 07 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
- 08 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort
- 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Aerosmith
Here we have something both beautiful and bittersweet. Aerosmith have announced their Peace Out: The Farewell Tour. It is their final tour starting from September 2, 2023 in Philadelphia which will finish on January 26, 2024 in Montreal.
As the band stated in their Instagram post “PEACE OUT! After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last go!”. Aerosmith has been a worldwide staple of rock music and now they going out in a blaze of glory. Fans will be able to find them across countless venues in the US and Canada with dozens of concerts going on well into 2024.
Some locations include:
- 02 – Philadelphia, PA, US – Wells Fargo Center
- 6 – Pittsburgh, PA, US – PPG Paints Arena
- 9 – Elmont, NY, US – UBS Arena
- 12 – Toronto, ON, Canada – Scotiabank Arena
- 15 – Chicago, IL, US – United Center
- 18 – Detroit, MI, US – Little Caesars Arena
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Tool
On a more visual note, Tool is also touring the US and Canada. The band is set to present their unmatched audio and visual spectacle during a total of 26 performances across the United States and Canada throughout October and November.
Prior to the ticket sales, TOOL Army has expanded its memberships, granting exclusive access to pre-sale tickets for members on June 8 at 10 am local time. An exclusive selection of VIP packages for the autumn 2023 tour dates will also be initially accessible to TOOL Army members. Visit the Tool website for exclusive merchandise you can purchase before buying tickets.
Some popular venues include:
- 22 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
- 3 – Loveland, CO – Budweiser Events Center
- 6 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
- 8 – Indio, CA – Power Trip
- 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
- 12 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Disturbed
The multi-platinum rock band Disturbed announced their 36-date Take Back Your Life summer 2023 US tour back in April. It kicked off at Montreal’s Bell Centre and is still going strong. With the Take Back Your Life Tour, Disturbed will be reprising their appearances across the US for the first time since 2018.
Their message is that everyone is welcome at their concerts. One of their latest performances even had a mom and dad rocking out with their daughter in the front row. The lead singer, David Draiman, is being praised online for stopping the concert to talk to a young fan who knew all the songs and invited her on stage.
Disturbed is doing wonders for heavy metal concerts by keeping them extreme, yet pleasant and accessible for everyone.
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Breaking Benjamin
Alongside Disturbed, you will also find the beautiful and melancholic hard rock sounds of Breaking Benjamin. The band is continuing their earlier 2023 tour throughout September. This time with the group Jinjer across the US. The majority of the songs performed will be from their album Aurora but older hits can be heard as well. Examples of dates are:
- 30 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL
- 1 – Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI
- 2 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN
- 6 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is currently touring with Alice Cooper as part of their 2023 show Freaks on Parade. These two masters of the macabre are rocking through their 19-city tour covering the US until September 24th. Fans will be able to witness Rob’s signature visual experience mixing both horror, macabre and fantasy into the show.
Some dates include:
- 01 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- 02 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
- 05 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- 06 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
- 08 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
- 09 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Foo Fighters
This year the Foo Fighters announced their first-ever array of headline shows since the passing of Taylor Hawkins. The tour will be in his honor and memory as the band announced on their social media. Most of the songs being played will be from the But Here We Are album. This new album is “brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year”.
- 7 – Estádio Couto Pereira, Curitiba, Brazil – With Garbage + Wet Leg
- 9 – The Town, São Paulo, Brazil
- 15 – RiotFest, Chicago, US
- 17 – Sea.Hear.Now, Asbury Park, NJ, US
- 19 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA – with The Breeders
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Pantera
Pantera, the old masters of influential heavy metal and rock, have already embarked on their 2023 US tour this summer. Alongside Lamb of God as special guests, they are rocking out in 20 city stops until September 15th. Their lineup includes surviving members like Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), accompanied by guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante.
Dates include cities like:
- 10 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival
- 12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater At Virginia Beach
- 15 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
- 23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down are currently in the midst of their 2023 US tour that began on June 14th in Baltimore. They are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their multiplatinum 2002 sophomore album Away from the Sun. With Candlebox as support, they will continue their concerts until September 23rd in Sugar Land, Texas.
Some random dates include:
- 13 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place
- 15 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
- 16 – Boca Raton, FL @ Mizner Park Amphitheater
- 20 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater
- 22 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- 23 – Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
Nickelback
Last but not least, Nickelback has announced their 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour in support of their 10th studio album of the same name. This massive endeavor will run across 38 cities this summer. It started back in June 12th in Quebec City but will continue throughout fall. You can find Nickelback alongside artists such as Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross in September and October.
Check out the full list of available tickets here.
