Spring Preview
The 23 Must-See Spring Tours of 2016
From Iggy Pop to Young Thug, live music is comin' at you fast this season

Ahhhh! You smell that? That's the scent of spring's fresh flowers, budding trees, and...mmm...we're getting a whiff of some new live music.
That's right. Spring is upon us, music-loving friends, and everyone from Rob Zombie to Corinne Bailey Rae is packing their bags to bring us new sets. There are a lot of shows to comb through this season, so Fuse took it upon ourselves to filter out the best 2016 spring tours you need to see. Keep in mind, we've only included North American dates.
Click through to plan which tours you should hit up, and happy spring!

What: Continuing support for 2015's sophomore album Sound & Color
When: April 21– August 12
Alabama Shakes will toast a stellar year, which included a No. 1 album debut and an Album of the year GRAMMY nod, by bringing their blues-rock to a host of large venues and festivals. Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater will kick things off on Apr. 21, and from there Brittany Howard & Co. will head to Hangout Fest, Sasquatch! and Forecastle, among others. —Jason Lipshutz

What: The Unbreakable World Tour
When: May 14 – August 28
Despite all the postponements, icon Janet Jackson has scheduled her 55-date North American leg all the way until the end of summer. Go, if not just to hear some Jackson classics, but to also see her perform music off her latest album, Unbreakable. —Emilee Lindner

What: A tiny reunion tour
When: April 18 – April 30
The boys are back! Benji, Joel and crew are gearing up for a reunion album (out sometime this summer) and to celebrate, Good Charlotte is playing a few gigs on the East Coast. If you're lucky enough to reside in New York, Philly, D.C. or Boston, you'll get to see them. Their sets are now just like a straight-forward medley of hits (they have sooooo many singles), so you won't regret a trip to one of these cities.
Before you go, though, take our Which Madden Brother Are You? quiz. —Maria Sherman

What: Hy!£UN35 U.S. Tour
When: May 1 – May 25
The Atlanta rap weirdo announced this run with a video of himself riding a horse in the street, so it's reasonable to hope Young Thug rides one out onto the stage, too. Regardless, Slime Season 3 is dropping March 25, and with the tour named after his still-unreleased debut studio album (pronounced "Hi-Tunes"), we can hope for even more boundary-pushing new music in the setlist. —Zach Dionne

What: The Red Point U.S. Tour, Teen Top's second stateside trek
When: April 2 – April 10
After coming for their first U.S. tour in 2013, the lovable Teen Top return stateside for a new jaunt. Since we last saw them, the guys have sharpened their dance skills (have you seen the "Ah-Ah" video?), matured in their ways (see latest single "Warning Sign") and gained experiences that should help them put on the best shows of their career. They're playing larger venues than they did in the past—they need to bring it. —Jeff Benjamin

What: North American tour
When: April 8 – August 22
The iconic alternative rock band’s last tour wrapped in 2014, but luckily for fans they’re ready to hit the road again this spring with stops at festivals like Bonnaroo. Pearl Jam has an arsenal of classic tunes, so impassioned singalongs to “Even Flow,” “Alive” and “Black” are bound to occur. —Bianca Gracie

What: The Formation World Tour
When: April 27 – July 31
It’s officially time to get in formation! Queen Bey will be embarking on a stadium-only trek (did you expect anything less?) next month. Expect it to be filled with “YASSS!”-worthy vocals, fun dance moments to your favorite tunes, booty shaking sessions and—[crosses fingers]—the live debut of new Beyoncé music. —Bianca Gracie

What: Co-headlining tour for The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser and Immortalized
When: May 3 – May 25
The Rob Zombie live experience is never to be missed, and with the tour kicking off days after the April 29 release of his sixth studio album, he should have a totally rejuvenated show. (Fingers crossed we get to see the song called "Well, Everybody's Fucking in a U.F.O." live.) Disturbed, meanwhile, have been honing their pummeling craft for the better part of two decades and are riding the raucous wave of their 2015 album Immortalized, which broke a five-year drought. Pop Evil is coming along for support.—Zach Dionne

What: The Unbreakable Tour
When: April 5 – May 21
Coming off her 2015 album, her run of awards-show performances and, oh yeah, her GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist, Tori Kelly is ready to hit the road with a slew of dates in North America. Get your tickets and don’t forget to bring along your unbreakable smile. —Emilee Lindner

What: A reunion tour!
When: May 17 – June 23
Post-hardcore favorites At The Drive-In have announced an official reunion (never mind their 2012 Coachella set.) It feels real now: They're working on new music and they will be hitting the ground running for the majority of the spring. Whether you live in central Europe or America's Midwest, you'll be able to catch these El Paso guys on the road. Peep the dates here. —Maria Sherman

What: Kaytranada
When: May 5 – August 21
As you'll note by the dates above, Haitian-Canadian electronic musician Kaytranada is going on the road for like freaking forever, so there's no excuse to miss one of his energetic sets. If the name is unfamiliar to you, well, his sounds aren't: The guy has produced for Azealia Banks, Vic Mensa, The Internet, Talib Kweli and up-and-comer Anderson Paak. You know his trademarks, now get to know him. —Maria Sherman

What: The Independent Powerhouse Tour
When: March 30 – May 27
The speed-rapping artist is bringing along a handful of his Strange Music label mates (including Stevie Stone and Krizz Kaliko) on the road this spring. If you’re a fan of hardcore rap firestorms mixed in with a little industrial rock, Tech N9ne's tour is just for you. —Bianca Gracie

What: A three-week run in support of her comeback album
When: May 20 – June 10
It’s been six years since CBR released an album, and on May 13, she’s coming back with The Heart Speaks In Whispers. If that’s not enough to get you excited, then the mention of watching her working her magic live might do you good. She’ll be making eight stops around the U.S. before heading to the U.K. to open for Lionel Richie’s tour. —Emilee Lindner

What: The U.S. leg of Pentatonix's world tour
When: April 13 – May 12
While Pentatonix could easily slay the stage with their pot of familiar pop tunes performed with mind-blowing arrangements, but the famous a cappella group will need to rise to the challenge of bringing their latest original tunes to life. We have a feeling they're going to pull it off and showcase a cappella in a new, exciting light. The group's resident beat-boxer, Kevin Olusola, recently told Fuse that "when we say 'world tour,' it's going to be for sure a world tour." They're not here to play. Consider us ready. —Jeff Benjamin

What: More live shows celebrating July 2015's VII: Sturm und Drang
When: May 3 – June 7
The Virginia metallers' new lease on life following singer Randy Blythe's manslaughter acquittal in the Czech Republic has been nothing short of spectacular. Lamb of God's live shows since VII: Sturm und Drang—one of Fuse's 20 best albums of 2015—have been almost nonstop, with a January run with Anthrax now being followed by a road trip with Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity.—Zach Dionne
December 2015, guitarist Mark Morton told Fuse he still takes the job super seriously. Take the comment as an extra pump-up:
"Every night before we play, I have a little moment with myself where I sit and think about what we’re doing and why we’re doing it and hope or pray, or whatever you want to call it, that what we’re doing translates into joy for people. Whether that be on a level of catharsis for them, so that they can process some of their own emotions, or just unity for the crowd, for people to come together and have a good couple hours rallying around music and the energy in the room. For my part, I think that’s all I can do."

What: Two-month run supporting 3001: A Laced Odyssey
When: March 24 – May 25
The Brooklyn-based rap group Flatbush Zombies just scored a surprising Top 10 debut with 3001: A Laced Odyssey, and they're celebrating by bringing their electric live show across the U.S. this spring. The run wraps up in the Zombies’ native NYC, with back-to-back shows at Webster Hall in May. —Jason Lipshutz

What: The We Buy Gold Tour
When: March 21 – May 6
Last month Santigold dropped her new album, 99¢, her first since 2012's Master of My Make-Believe. (It's seriously incredible; if you haven't heard the first single, "Can't Get Enough of Myself," there's no hope for you unless you do so right flippin' now.) Santi's going to be touring the new tracks extensively, so prepare yourself for a great, danceable time. —Maria Sherman

What: The Live on Earth Tour
When: April 14 – May 1
With two U.S. tours already under their belts, one of America's favorite K-pop acts returns to their fans in the west. The group last came to America in 2014, and with a slew of new releases under their belt, and the guys looking like they're having a better time than ever (caught the "Feel So Good" video yet?), B.A.P appear ready to slay the stage once again. We expect this one to be a sellout across the country.—Jeff Benjamin

What: The fifth leg of the never-ending Platinum Tour
When: April 23 – August 27
There's a reason country's most beloved badass is still doing The Platinum Tour. Not only are the tunes from the No. 1 album some of Miranda Lambert's most impressive, but her live show has been going nearly non-stop since its summer 2014 takeoff. We imagine Lambert would want some time off after this leg so it's likely going to be your last chance to see the singer for a moment. —Jeff Benjamin

What: The Delirium World Tour
When: April 1 – June 21
Ellie Goulding released one of the better pop albums of 2015, so it will be exciting to see how she translates the bombastic tunes on the main stage. Ellie is also planning to bring along Years & Years, Broods and Bebe Rexha as opening acts for the tour’s North American leg—so fans are in for a fun treat! —Bianca Gracie

What: The Post Pop Depression Tour
When: March 28 – April 28
After Iggy Pop and Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme joined forces to make their Post Pop Depression LP, they’re taking that music all over the world with QOTSA’s Troy Van Leeuwen and Dean Fertita, Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders and Chavez’s Matt Sweeney. They’ll be playing in the U.S. for a month only, so don’t miss this super group—because you never know when you’ll get to see them all together again.—Emilee Lindner

What: The legends' co-headlining tour
When: June 3 – August 21
As spring gives way to summer, be sure to catch longtime touring partners Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton once again joining forces for a nice, long trek. Both Skynyrd and Frampton have solo shows mixed in with their 12-date run together. —Jason Lipshutz

What: North American run in support of That's the Spirit
When: April 30 – May 22
You know the barely categorizable rockers-who-started-as-metal-kids will be taking these gigs seriously, as Bring Me the Horizon have got six arena dates lined up in their native U.K. later this year. If your life’s been lacking in the mosh department, this is the ticket. —Zach Dionne
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