50 Events You Need to Put on Your Calendar Right Now
2024 is shaping up to be one of the most packed years in live entertainment in recent memory. Tours that got delayed, rescheduled, or just never happened during the rough years are finally hitting full swing. Sports seasons are delivering drama. Broadway is buzzing. Comedy is everywhere. The only problem? There's almost too much to choose from.
We did the work for you. Here are 50 events — spanning music, sports, theater, and more — worth blocking your calendar for this year. Whether you're a die-hard concert fan, a sports obsessive, or someone who just wants a great night out, there's something on this list for you.
🎵 Music: Tours and Concerts Worth Every Penny
1. Beyoncé – Renaissance World Tour (Ongoing US Dates) If you haven't caught a Renaissance show yet, fix that immediately. The production is unlike anything else on the road right now.
2. Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour (Continued US Stops) Yes, it's still going. Yes, it's still selling out. If you can get tickets, you already know what to do.
3. Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS World Tour One of the most anticipated pop tours of the year. Her debut arena run is already generating massive buzz.
4. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band The Boss rescheduled a bunch of 2023 dates — they're back on, and this is a bucket-list show for a reason.
5. Zach Bryan – The Quittin Time Tour Country's biggest breakout star is hitting massive venues. Expect a passionate crowd and an emotional setlist.
6. Morgan Wallen If you're a country fan and you haven't seen Wallen live, 2024 is your year. His shows are high-energy and massive in scale.
7. Peso Pluma The regional Mexican music crossover sensation is drawing huge crowds across the US, especially in cities with strong Latin communities.
8. Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour For fans of atmospheric, soulful rock. Hozier's live show is a genuinely moving experience.
9. Vampire Weekend A fan-favorite indie band with a catalog deep enough to keep any setlist interesting. Great for festival-goers too.
10. Paramore Their return to touring has been a highlight for alt-rock fans everywhere. Hayley Williams is a force of nature live.
11. Usher Fresh off his Super Bowl halftime show performance, Usher is riding a wave of renewed excitement. His My Way residency in Las Vegas is a strong option if you're planning a Vegas trip.
12. Green Day – Saviors Tour The punk legends are back with new material and a live show that's as ferocious as ever.
13. SZA – SOS Tour One of the most talked-about R&B tours of the year. If you missed the initial run, watch for added dates.
14. Noah Kahan The Vermont singer-songwriter has had a meteoric rise. His live shows are intimate, even in larger venues — a rare thing.
15. Phish Summer Tour For the jam band faithful, Phish summer tour dates are a yearly ritual. No two shows are the same.
16. Metallica – M72 World Tour Two nights, no repeat songs. The production is staggering. A must for metal fans.
17. Lana Del Rey Her live performances have grown into full cinematic experiences. Worth seeking out if she's coming to your region.
18. Sabrina Carpenter She's everywhere right now for good reason. Her Short n' Sweet tour is selling out fast — don't sleep on it.
🏈 Sports: Games That'll Have You on Your Feet
19. NFL Week 1 Kickoff Nothing beats the energy of the first week of football season. Every game feels electric.
20. Dallas Cowboys vs. [Rival] — Home Opener at AT&T Stadium AT&T Stadium is one of the premier sports venues in the country. Even if you're not a Cowboys fan, it's an experience.
21. Kansas City Chiefs Home Games With back-to-back Super Bowl wins still fresh, Arrowhead Stadium is the place to be for football this fall.
22. NBA Opening Night The first night of the NBA season has an energy all its own. Pick a marquee matchup and go.
23. Boston Celtics Home Games – TD Garden One of the most storied franchises in basketball, in one of the best arenas in the league.
24. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Anytime these two meet, it's must-watch basketball. In person, it's even better.
25. NHL Winter Classic Outdoor hockey is one of sports' great spectacles. The Winter Classic always delivers visually stunning games.
26. US Open Tennis (Flushing, NY) The final Grand Slam of the year, held in New York City. Day sessions are often underrated value-wise.
27. College Football Rivalry Weekend Pick your rivalry — Ohio State vs. Michigan, Alabama vs. Auburn, Texas vs. Oklahoma. These games have energy that NFL games rarely match.
28. MLB Postseason October baseball is its own category. If your team is in it, you already know. If they're not, pick a series and go anyway.
29. UFC Major Pay-Per-View Events UFC fight nights in Las Vegas and major arenas across the country are electric. The crowd energy is unlike any other sport.
30. NASCAR Cup Series Races For the uninitiated, attending a NASCAR race in person is a completely different experience from watching on TV. Daytona, Talladega, and Bristol are fan favorites.
31. The Masters (Augusta, GA) If you can get a badge, you go. Period. One of the most iconic sporting events in the world.
32. US Soccer – USMNT Friendlies and Qualifiers With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, USMNT matches are drawing bigger and more passionate crowds than ever.
🎭 Theater and Live Entertainment
33. Hamilton (National Tour) Yes, it's still touring. Yes, it's still worth seeing if you haven't. And if you have, you know why people go back.
34. The Lion King (Broadway) A perennial Broadway staple that never loses its magic. Great for families and solo attendees alike.
35. Suffs (Broadway) One of the most acclaimed new musicals in years, telling the story of the women's suffrage movement. Sharp, funny, and moving.
36. Merrily We Roll Along (Broadway) Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff are headlining this Sondheim revival. It's generating serious award-season buzz.
37. Cirque du Soleil – Touring Productions Check which Cirque production is hitting your city. Every show is a visual feast and a genuine spectacle.
38. Blue Man Group Between their Las Vegas residency and touring productions, Blue Man Group remains one of the most genuinely unique live experiences you can have.
😂 Comedy: Nights That'll Leave You Sore From Laughing
39. Dave Chappelle – Live Tour Dates Chappelle's live shows are unpredictable, often unfiltered, and always memorable. Check for dates near you.
40. Kevin Hart Hart continues to tour relentlessly, and his arena shows are well-produced, high-energy events.
41. John Mulaney – From Scratch Tour One of the sharpest comedic voices working today. His storytelling live is even better than on the specials.
42. Ali Wong Her stand-up tours consistently sell out. Genuinely one of the funniest performers working right now.
43. Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy) A crowd-pleasing, family-friendly option that still delivers big laughs. His shows feel like events.
🎪 Festivals and Special Events
44. Coachella (Indio, CA) The cultural benchmark of festival season. Weekend passes go fast — set your alarm for the on-sale date.
45. Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN) A camping festival with a massive lineup and a community vibe you won't find anywhere else.
46. Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL) Four days in Grant Park with one of the most diverse lineups of any American festival.
47. Austin City Limits (Austin, TX) Two weekends of music in Zilker Park. Austin in October is a great time to visit regardless.
48. New York Comic Con If pop culture is your thing, NYCC is a massive event with panels, celebrity appearances, and a floor that takes days to fully explore.
49. Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas) The premier electronic music festival in the US. The production scale has to be seen to be believed.
50. New Year's Eve Live Events (Nationwide) Start planning now. Whether it's a concert, a countdown party, or a special theatrical performance, NYE events in major cities sell out months in advance.
Your Move
That's 50 reasons to get off the couch and into a seat this year. The events are happening with or without you — the only question is whether you'll be there. At JDH Ticket, finding your spot in the crowd is simple. Browse, pick your seat, and lock it in.
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