Impressive Lineup of Concerts Coming to Boston Area
By Emily Gallagher
May 12, 2023
Beyonce performed a private concert in Dubai for the first time in four years
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Many artists, both young and established, are coming to the Boston area this spring and summer. The concert scene continues to recover from the hit it took during the pandemic, as artists are booking more and more tours and shows.
Pop singer Taylor Swift is making a highly anticipated return to Foxborough with her series of concerts at Gillette Stadium beginning on May 19th. Swift began her Eras Tour following the release of her 10th album, Midnights, which dropped October 22nd of last year. With Midnights, Swift became the first artist ever to capture the whole Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Beyonce is also making a very exciting return to Foxborough on her Renaissance World Tour. She kicked off her comeback with a January concert in Dubai, her first performance in four years. Following this performance, fans anxiously awaited an official return, which was announced on February 1st as a world tour. Beyonce is currently touring Europe, but will begin her U.S. leg of the tour on July 12th in Philadelphia.
Fans of country music are eagerly awaiting Morgan Wallen’s One Night at a Time Tour. Wallen has over 12.3 billion streams and is relentlessly popular nationwide. His newest album, One Thing at a Time, has topped the Billboard album chart for over five weeks. The album was released March 3rd and features an impressive 36 tracks.
Upcoming Boston area performances include:
Sabrina Carpenter- May 9th, Roadrunner
Kali Uchis - May 10th, MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Taylor Swift with Phoebe Bridgers & GAYLE - May 19- 21st, Gillette Stadium
Janet Jackson- May 19th, Xfinity Center
Blink 182- May 21st, TD Garden
Beach Bunny- May 24th, Roadrunner
Bebe Rexha - June 17th, Citizens House of Blues
The Cure- June 18th, Xfinity Center
Ed Sheeran - June 30-July 1st, Gillette Stadium
Melanie Martinez- July 1st, MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Drake- July 11-12th, TD Garden
YUNGBLUD- July 16th, MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Luke Combs- July 22nd, Gillette Stadium
Louis Tomlinson - July 24- 25th, MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Beyonce- August 1st, Gillette Stadium
Fall Out Boy- August 2nd, Fenway Park
Sam Smith- August 5th, TD Garden
Morgan Wallen- August 16-18th, Fenway Park
Guns N’ Roses- August 21st, Fenway Park
Madonna- August 30-31st, TD Garden
Pink- July 31-August 1st, Fenway Park
Arctic Monkeys- September 3rd, TD Garden
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks- September 2rd, Gillette Stadium
Meet the Writer!
Emily Gallagher, class of 2025, is a Features Editor for the Dedham Mirror. She competes as a Marauder on the tennis team and is a part of the DHS debate team. She enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.