10 must see May concerts from BTS to Bruno Mars, how to buy tickets
Jessica Moore
- Major artists including BTS, Bruno Mars, and Bruce Springsteen have U.S. tour dates scheduled for May 2026.
- RAYE and Florence + The Machine are wrapping up their respective tours this month.
- Tickets are also on sale for upcoming summer tours from artists like Usher, Chris Brown, and Shakira.
Summer concert season is almost here!
Some of the biggest names in music have more tour stops in May, including BTS, Bruno Mars, Luke Bryan, Bruce Springsteen and more.
RAYE and Florence + The Machine are also wrapping up tours this month; so if you want to see their shows now is the time to get tickets.
From major arenas to new concerts and a music festival, we've rounded up the top concerts you don't want to miss in May 2026.
May 2026 concerts and festivals in U.S.
1. BTS
The BTS World Tour is officially in the U.S. The tour includes 25 total stops just in the U.S. leg, and tickets are still available.
- May 2 - El Paso, Texas - Get tickets starting at $103
- May 3 - El Paso, Texas - Get tickets starting at $52
- May 16 - Stanford, Calif. - Get tickets starting at $280
- May 17 - Stanford, Calif. - Get tickets starting at $240
- May 19 - Stanford, Calif. - Get tickets starting at $214
- May 23 - Las Vegas - Get tickets starting at $175
- May 24 - Las Vegas - Get tickets starting at $131
- May 27 - Las Vegas - Get tickets starting at $118
2. Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars kicked off his 2026 "The Romantic Tour."This will be Mars' first tour since his 24K Magic World Tour in 2017. Limited tickets remain for the tour; see below for more concert dates.
- May 2: Landover, Md. - Get tickets starting at $261
- May 3: Landover, Md.- Get tickets starting at $211
- May 6: Nashville, Tenn. - Get tickets starting at $165
- May 9: Detroit - Get tickets starting at $217
- May 10: Detroit - Get tickets starting at $186
- May 13: Minneapolis - Get tickets starting at $151
- May 16: Chicago - Get tickets starting at $279
- May 17: Chicago - Get tickets starting at $221
- May 20: Columbus, Ohio - Get tickets starting at $193
- May 23: Toronto - Get tickets starting at $143
- May 24: Toronto - Get tickets starting at $110
- May 27: Toronto - Get tickets starting at $122
- May 28: Toronto - Get tickets starting at $130
- May 30: Toronto - Get tickets starting at $122
3. Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan is back at it again with his 2026 "Word On The Street Tour," so go ahead and "Kick the Dust Up" and grab those tickets now.
- May 15: Clovis, Calif. - Get tickets starting at $67
- May 16: Elk Grove, Calif. - Get tickets starting at $90
- May 29: Gilford, N.H. - Get tickets starting at $99
- May 30: Gilford, N.H. - Get tickets starting at $129
4. Raye
RAYE is wrapping up her 2026 "This Tour May Contain New Music," a massive 40-date run across North America and Europe. Check out concert dates below.
- May 1: Houston, Texas - Get tickets starting at $176
- May 3: Dallas - Get tickets starting at $227
- May 4: Austin, Texas - Get tickets starting at $153
- May 7: Phoenix - Get tickets starting at $194
- May 8: Las Vegas - Get tickets starting at $216
- May 10: San Francisco - Get tickets starting at $469
- May 12: Los Angeles - Get tickets starting at $340
- May 13: Los Angeles - Get tickets starting at $336
5. Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen will conclude his "Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour" in May. Springsteen will have 10 shows in April. See below for how to get tickets.
- May 2 - State Farm Arena in Atlanta - Get tickets starting at $63
- May 5 - UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. - Get tickets starting at $176
- May 8 - Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia - Get tickets starting at $289
- May 11 - Madison Square Garden in New York - Get tickets starting at $306
- May 14 - Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. - Get tickets starting at $213
- May 16 - Madison Square Garden in New York - Get tickets starting at $343
- May 19 - PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh - Get tickets starting at $91
- May 22 - Rocket Arena in Cleveland - Get tickets starting at $309
- May 24 - TD Garden in Boston - Get tickets starting at $493
- May 27 - Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. - Get tickets starting at $323
6. Cody Johnson
Country singer Cody Johnson's Live '26 tour has kicked off at arenas across the U.S. and Canada. Johnson has five shows in May; get tickets below.
- May 2: Clemson, S.C. - Get tickets starting at $64
- May 8: Sioux Falls, S.D.- Get tickets starting at $144
- May 9: Des Moines, Iowa - Get tickets starting at $116
- May 29: Grand Rapids, Mich. - Get tickets starting at $129
- May 30: Rosemont, Ill. - Get tickets starting at $105
7. Sam Barber
Sam Barber is making his rounds with The American Route tour. Get tickets for his May concert dates below.
- May 7 - Omaha, Neb. - Get tickets starting at $87
- May 8 - Wichita, Kan. - Get tickets starting at $114
- May 9 - Little Rock, Ark. - Get tickets starting at $61
- May 14 - Virginia Beach, Va. - Get tickets starting at $54
- May 15 - N. Charleston, S.C. - Get tickets starting at $69
- May 16 - Huntsville, Ala. - Get tickets starting at $86
- May 21 - Clearwater, Fla. - Get tickets starting at $69
- May 22 - Pompano, Beach, Fla. - Get tickets starting at $62
- May 23 - St. Augustine, Fla. - Get tickets starting at $100
8. Sonic Temple
The 2026 Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will soon return with four days of music, headlined by some of rock's biggest names.
This year's Sonic Temple headliners include My Chemical Romance, Shinedown, Bring Me The Horizon, Tool; along with many other top artists and bands. Shop tickets below.
- May 14-May 17: Get four-day pass tickets starting at $436
- May 14: Get Thursday only pass starting at $248
- May 15: Get Friday only pass starting at $183
- May 16: Get Saturday only pass starting at $173
- May 17: Get Sunday only pass starting at $219
9. Alex Warren
Alex Warren is heading out of the "Ordinary" for this first-ever world arena tour in May. Get concert tickets below.
- May 25: Nashville, Tenn. - Get tickets starting at $83
- May 27: Houston - Get tickets starting at $60
- May 29: Fort Worth, Texas - Get tickets starting at $94
- May 30: Austin, Texas - Get tickets starting at $63
10. Florence + The Machine
Florence + The Machine continue their 2026 "Everybody Scream" tour. The English indie rock band will perform 10 shows in May; buy tickets below.
- May 1: Atlanta - Get tickets starting at $105
- May 2: Nashville, Tenn. - Get tickets starting at $147
- May 4: Austin, Texas - Get tickets starting at $138
- May 5: Houston - Get tickets starting at $60
- May 7: Fort Worth, Texas - Get tickets starting at $71
- May 9: Glendale, Ariz. - Get tickets starting at $91
- May 12: Seattle - Get tickets starting at $121
- May 13: Portland, Ore. - Get tickets starting at $77
- May 15: San Francisco - Get tickets starting at $135
- May 19: Inglewood, Calif. - Get tickets starting at $100
- May 20: Inglewood, Calif. - Get tickets starting at $117
Planning ahead? Buy tickets for upcoming summer festivals and tours
1. Usher and Chris Brown: The R&B Tour
Usher and Chris Brown will kick off The R&B Tour starting on June 16 in Denver, Colo. The R&B Tour is a nationwide stadium tour, featuring 31 stops across the U.S. and two shows in Canada.
2. Sombr first-ever North America arena tour
Sombr has announced his first-ever North American arena tour, titled "You are the Reason," following a Coachella 2026 performance. The 37-date tour will kick off July 22 in Mexico City and wrap up on Nov. 23 at Madison Square Garden, N.Y.
3. Jack White 2026 World Tour
Following his Coachella 2026 performance, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jack White has announced an extensive 2026 world tour with headline tour dates in North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The North American leg of the tour will kick off July 10 in Washington, D.C.
4. Shakira Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
Shakira has more than a dozen tour stops in the U.S. for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. The U.S. leg of the tour will kick off June 13 in Inglewood, Calif.
5. Bonnaroo 2026
Bonnaroo will take place from June 11 to June 14 in Manchester, Tenn. Tickets are selling fast with only 1% of tickets remaining for most nights, get tickets now before they're gone.
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