From concert tours to comedy shows, celebrities usually find a way to get to Phoenix (except Beyonce, her tour doesn't include Phoenix yet, so we'll see).
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Below is a running list of major concert, show announcements as they come into the newsroom
New Kids On The Block, Boyz II Men, Paula Abdul (May 26, 2017)
Tuesday morning New Kids on The Block, Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul revealed their upcoming tour -- The Total Package Tour. The tour stops at Phoenix's Talking Stick Resort Arena on May 26, 2017. Tickets go on sale Nov. 19, 2016.
Introducing the #TotalPackageTour featuring @paulaabdul & @boyzIImen ??? Onsale 11/19 at 10am local! All info at https://t.co/PAC7uFZYlj pic.twitter.com/kvdV1eRDsi
— NKOTB (@NKOTB) November 15, 2016
Bruno Mars - 24K Magic World Tour 2017 (Nov. 5, 2017)
In a late tweet Monday night, Bruno Mars announced a 79-city international tour. The "24K Magic World Tour 2017" starts March 28, 2017 in Belgium and ends in Los Angeles in November with a four-show run. Don't worry Phoenix, Bruno Mars has us on the calendar for Nov. 5, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena. More information.
Dan & Shay (March 29, 2017)
Country duo Dan + Shay will visit Scottsdale's LiveWire on March 29, 2017. Known for their songs "19 You + Me" and "From The Ground Up," the two met in 2012 and have quickly hit the country charts. Doors open at 7 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets go on sale Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.
Eli Young Band (May 27, 2017)
The Eli Young Band recently released an EP and a single from their upcoming album, "Saltwater Gospel." They will stop by LiveWire on May 27, 2017. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is an 18+ event only. Tickets go on sale Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.
Steve Martin, Martin Short Comedy Tour (Aug. 13, 2017)
Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are putting on a one-night show at Comerica Theatre. The "An Evening You Will Forget For the Rest of Your Life" show will visit Phoenix on Aug. 13, 2017. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.
Snoop Dogg - Puff Puff Pass Tour (Dec. 29, 2016)
Snoop Dogg will being his Puff Puff Pass Tour to Comerica Theatre on Dec. 29, 2016. He will be joined by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound and DJ Quik. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
The Weeknd - 2017 World Tour (May 2, 2017)
On Halloween, The Weeknd announced his 2017 World Tour, Starboy, named after his soon-to-be released album. The Weeknd will bring his tour to Phoenix's Talking Stick Resort Arena on May 2, 2017. View details here.
Green Day - Revolution Radio North American Tour (March 1)
Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. On Oct. 7, the punk rock band released a new album, Revolution Radio, the same name as their upcoming tour. The band is launching their tour March 3, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix
Tim McGraw, Faith Hill - Soul2Soul World Tour (July 21, 2017)
Country legends Tim McGraw and Faith Hill announced their world tour during a performance on Oct. 4 at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. The tour celebrates the 10th anniversary of their Soul2Soul II tour. It will also be the first tour for Hill since 2007. They will stop at Glendale's Gila River Arena on July 21, 2017. Click here for tour details.
Dancing With The Stars: Live! (Feb. 11, 2017)
The stars from ABC's hit reality show, Dancing With The Stars, are going on tour to dance around the country. The tour will stop at Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on Feb. 11. View tour details here.
Bon Jovi (March 4, 2017)
Bon Jovi is going back on tour! The "This House Is Not For Sale Tour," named after their soon-to-be-released 14th studio album, will visit the Grand Canyon State on March 4. The band will stop at Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. View tour details here.
Bastille (April 11, 2017)
Bastille is bringing their "Wild, Wild World Tour" to Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on April 11. Tickets to see the U.K. band go on sale, Oct. 7. View tour details here.
Shawn Mendes (July 15, 2017)
Shawn Mendes announce his Illuminati tour, the same name as his sophomore album, on September 9. He'll stop at Gila River Arena on July 15, 2017. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. View tour details here.
Stevie Nicks (October 25)
Stevie Nicks, along with the Pretenders, will launch her 24 Karat Gold Tour at Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix. The 27-city tour will start in Phoenix on October 25. Tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 12 via LiveNation.com. American Express cardholders can purchase tickets early between Sept. 7 and 11.
The Fray (October 20)
The Fray have announced a 27-city tour this fall, including a stop in Phoenix. The band will come to Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on October 20. Tickets go on sale Fridday, August 26 at 10 a.m.
Jim Gaffigan (December 3)
Comedian Jim Gaffigan is going on the road with his "fully dressed" tour. He'll stop by Comerica Theatre on December 3. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 26 at 10 a.m. via LiveNation.com.
Arizona State Fair (Oct. 7 - 30)
The Arizona State Fair is coming up and organizers have begun to announce its concert schedule. Big & Rich, B.O.B., Iggy Azalea and Luis Coronel are some of the artists who are scheduled to perform. View the complete lineup here.
Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival (October 2)
Comedians Dane Cook, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Jefferies, Bridget Everett, Iliza Shlesinger are set to headline the festival October 2 at Ak-Chin Pavliion. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m. via LiveNation.com. Tickets range from $30 - $125.
JUST ANNOUNCED: @DaneCook, @jimjefferies, @SebastianComedy bringing tour to Ak-Chin Pavilion in October. #myphx pic.twitter.com/mv2zXeynW2
— Josh Frigerio, ABC15 (@JoshFrigerio) July 21, 2016
Lindsey Stirling (November 12)
Arizona native, violinist and YouTube sensation Lindsey Stirling is going on tour. Brave Enough, which is named after her third studio album (to be released on August 19), will come to Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on November 12. Stirling releasing a new single "Something Wild" which features Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Click here for details.
Alessia Cara (October 19)
Alessia launched a new single, "Scars To Your Beautiful," as well as part two of her "Know-It-All" tour. The 21-city tour will stop at Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on October 19. Click here to details.
Amy Schumer (October 22)
Comedian Amy Schumer is going on an international tour. She made the tour announcement Thursday night while performing at a sold-out show at Madison Square Gardens, marking the first female stand-up comedian to do so. The tour comes to Gila River Arena on October 22. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 28 at 10 a.m.
Jay Leno (August 5)
Comedian and former late night talk show host Jay Leno is coming to Phoenix this summer. He will perform his stand-up routine at Talking Stick Resort (Scottsdale) on August 5. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and range from $65 - $225. Click here for details.
Theresa Caputo Live (November 10)
TLC's Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo is going on tour and bringing it to Phoenix. She will do live audience readings on November 10 at Comerica Theatre. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale via LiveNation.com on June 24 at 10 a.m.
Tears For Fears (October 7)
Tears for Fears will perform at Comerica Theatre on October 7. Tickets go on sale June 24 at 10 a.m.
Slipknot (rescheduled: August 20)
Due to lead singer Corey Taylor's surgery, Slipknot has delayed the start of its summer tour. Slipknot and Marilyn Manson will perform August 20 at Ak-Chin Pavilion. The show was originally scheduled for June 18. Tickets will be honored for the new date.
Prophets of Rage (September 17)
A new band, made up of members from Rage Against The Machine and Public Enemy, is going on tour and coming to Phoenix. The Make America Rage Again tour comes to Ak-Chin Pavilion on September 17. Tickets went on sale, June 11.
Mumford & Sons: The Austin 5000 (October 5)
Mumford and Sons have added eight shows to their North American tour, the final eight. The tour comes to Ak-Chin Pavilion on October 5. Tickets are already on sale.
Puff Daddy, Lil' Kim: Bad Boy Reunion Tour (October 2)
Puff Daddy, Lil' Kim, Faith Evans, Mario Winans, 112, Total, Carl Thomas, The Lox and Fresh Montana are going on tour together. The tour stops at Gila River Arena on October 2. Tickets went on sale May 20 via GilaRiverArena.
Fifth Harmony: 7/27 Tour (September 8)
The group behind the latest hit "Work From Home" is going on tour. Fifth Harmony's 7/27 Tour, named after their album, comes to Ak-Chin Pavilion on September 8. Tickets went on sale May 27.
Sia: Nostalgic For The Present Arena Tour (October 4)
Sia is going on tour with Miguel and AlunaGeorge. The three make a tour stop in Phoenix on October 4 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix. Tickets went on sale May 20.
Masters of Illusion (November 18)
Masters of Illusion comes to Comerica Theatre on November 18. Tickets went on sale May 13.
