Yesterday, January 13, 2026, the music scene didn’t live only off shows, but off big moves that are felt immediately in fan circles: from BTS’s return to world stadiums to an avalanche of announcements of new albums and tours that will set the pace for the whole year in the months ahead.
Today, January 14, 2026, is that day when the refresh button on ticket sites wears out faster than your phone battery. Festival lineups, presales, and the first concrete steps toward spring and summer have landed on the table, and fans are already organizing by groups, time zones, and codes.
Tomorrow, January 15, 2026, brings a new round of sell-outs and kickoffs: general on-sales open, live events start, and singles drop that will run on repeat while you hunt for flights, accommodation, and a ticket that didn’t vanish in two minutes.
Yesterday: what artists were doing and who impressed
BTS
The comeback that had been awaited for years has finally taken shape: BTS has officially confirmed a new album and a major world tour. According to Reuters, the album arrives on March 20, 2026, and the tour starts April 9 in Goyang and stretches across dozens of stadium dates, after a multi-year hiatus due to military service. For a fan, it means one thing: planning starts immediately, because tours like this aren’t just a concert, but a global event with its own rules and sell-out speed.
(Source)Trevor Noah and the Grammys
He’s not a performer on stage, but in showbiz terms this is big news: Trevor Noah returns as host of the 2026 Grammys—and, according to the announcement, for the last time. The Associated Press reports the ceremony will be February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, and Noah will also serve as an executive producer. The fan angle? This signals the Grammys will lean even harder into fast, memeable humor and pace, which often means more room for viral artist moments on the broadcast and backstage.
(Source)Barry Manilow
When a legend shares a health update and new dates, it’s both emotional and practical news. People writes that Manilow announced new tour dates after previously revealing an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis, and that he feels well enough to return to the stage. The fan part is simple: when an artist at this age says he’s ready to perform, audiences treat it as a can’t-miss event—and tickets get bought with the feeling you’re part of something that may not happen again.
(Source)Arlo Parks
Yesterday, Arlo Parks dropped one of those announcements that instantly fills playlists and comment sections: a new album and a new single. Pitchfork notes the album is titled Ambiguous Desire and arrives April 3, featuring Sampha, and that a lead single was released with a video. For a fan, it’s a clear sign Arlo is entering a new phase of aesthetics and storytelling—and that usually means a new tour, new setlists, and different live energy.
(Source)José González
A calmer, more introspective corner of pop culture got its big news yesterday: José González returns with a new album and tour. Pitchfork reports the album Against the Dying of the Light arrives March 27, 2026, with a North American tour announced. Fan translation: if you love a concert where every nuance is audible and the audience truly listens, these are dates to put on your calendar early—especially in smaller venues where capacity sells fast.
(Source)Sunn O)))
For fans of heavier and more experimental sounds, yesterday was a holiday: Sunn O))) announced a new album and tour. Pitchfork writes it’s a self-titled release out April 3, with a supporting North American tour starting in early April. In the fan world, Sunn O))) isn’t just a concert—it’s an experience, which is why the key info is that tickets go on sale very soon, and venues usually aren’t big.
(Source)The Beths
The Beths are back with another tour run, and Pitchfork highlights that the band is heading out on a U.S. tour again in 2026. The fan effect is typical: indie audiences love bands that sound as good live as on record, and The Beths have a reputation for not holding back on energy. This is the kind of announcement you don’t leave to the last minute, because small and mid-size rooms fill quickly—especially once the word spreads on social media that the shows are tight and without dead air.
(Source)Anjimile
Yesterday, Anjimile added another serious entry to the indie calendar: a new album and a new single with a video. Pitchfork reports the album You’re Free to Go is out March 13, 2026, and the lead single is already out. For a fan, this is the perfect moment to get in before the album pops: when an artist builds the narrative this far in advance, later shows often get extra hype because the audience arrives already emotionally invested in the new songs.
(Source)Pavement
Pavement showed what an announcement looks like that instantly sparks the “is it worth traveling for a single date?” debate: Pitchfork writes the band has a short run of shows in summer 2026, starting in July, and that sales begin this Friday. The fan conclusion: these are performances that often carry a nostalgia moment, but also a real chance to catch the band in form, without overly drawn-out tours. If you’re serious, you’re already mapping logistics.
(Source)Today: concerts, premieres, and stars
Performing tonight: concert guide
If today, January 14, 2026, is your live day, the focus is on artists in full tour swing who pull crowds into venues midweek. In the U.S., the run of big arena dates continues, and veterans are on the scene too—artists people come to for the hits, but also for the feeling of being part of a tradition.
For fans, the golden rule applies: midweek evening shows often have the best atmosphere because the crowd is there for the music, not just a weekend night out.
- Info for fans: Check entry times and bag rules in advance, because venues are tightening security more and more often.
- Where to follow: Official venue pages and ticketing pages are the fastest source for last-minute schedule changes.
(Source)What artists are doing: news and promo activity
Today is officially BTS day on paper, because it was announced earlier that the world tour schedule would be published on January 14, according to their agency. Korea JoongAng Daily writes that BigHit Music also confirmed the number of tracks on the upcoming album, and that the tour schedule is dropping today. This is the moment when the fandom goes into coordination: memberships, presales, time zones, and all the details that make buying a ticket not a regular event, but a project.
Today is also the starting line for Bruno Mars’s big presale: a Levi’s Stadium announcement says tickets go live in the artist presale today, January 14, while the general on-sale is tomorrow. Fan take: this is a classic situation where it pays to read the instructions and sign up on time, because presale is often the cleanest path to a normal price before resale takes over the game.
- Info for fans: With major tours, the first to sell out are the best-visible spots, not necessarily the most expensive. If vibe matters more than a perfect sightline, aim for a good angle and solid sound.
- Where to follow: Official artist and promoter channels, plus trusted ticket platforms, because presales and terms can vary by market.
(Source)New songs and albums
Today is a great day to load up your watchlist, because yesterday multiple major albums were announced with exact release dates: Arlo Parks (April), José González (March), Anjimile (March), Sunn O))) (April). When announcements stack like this in 24 hours, it usually means labels are opening the season and that in the coming weeks additional singles, videos, features, and press will follow.
For a fan, the most practical move is simple: set up your pre-saves today, follow official announcements, and be ready that the first live performances of new material will be either brutally good or a bit awkward—depending on how much the artists managed to polish them in rehearsal.
- Info for fans: If you catch a concert early in a new era, expect more new songs and fewer guaranteed hits. That’s a plus or minus depending on what you want.
- Where to follow: Official profiles and trusted music media that catch dates and tracklists first.
(Source)Top charts and trends
If you want a quick reality check on who’s dominating right now and who’s slipping, check the latest available Billboard charts. Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 for the week dated January 10, 2026, offer a solid snapshot of what’s truly being listened to and bought at the moment—not just what’s loud on social media.
The fan angle is practical: artists with strong chart momentum usually also pull pricier ticket packages, faster sell-outs, and more aggressive resale. If you’re waiting to buy a ticket, you’re waiting exactly when hype pushes the price up.
- Info for fans: Always compare official charts with social trends, because viral and truly popular aren’t always the same.
- Where to follow: Official chart pages and profiles that publish weekly updates.
(Source)Tomorrow and the next few days: get your wallets ready
- Bruno Mars: General on-sale for The Romantic Tour starts January 15 at 12:00 local time, per the information published with the tour announcement. (Source)
- Wilco: The Sky Blue Sky festival begins January 15 and runs through January 19, and Wilco performs multiple times during the event. (Source)
- Barry Manilow: The final Greensboro concert is January 15, one of those dates that carries extra weight due to the farewell context. (Source)
- Masterplan: The new single Chase The Light arrives January 15, as a lead-in to the album Metalmorphosis announced for May. (Source)
- ARTMS: The next date on the European route is Paris on January 15, a good reminder of how quickly tour runs move from city to city. (Source)
- Pavement: Ticket sales for the announced short run of summer concerts begin on Friday, January 16. (Source)
- Sunn O))): Tickets for the spring tour go on sale on Friday alongside the new dates announcement, per the notes with the album and tour reveal. (Source)
- Barry Manilow: General on-sale for new March tour dates starts January 16, per People, with presale beginning January 14. (Source)
- BottleRock: Tickets for BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 go on sale today, January 14, and tomorrow already kicks off the first big round of fan calculations on who’s going which day and which packages. (Source)
- BTS: For North American dates in some cities, member sales start January 22 and public on-sale January 24, per notes published with specific stadium dates. (Source)
- Grammys: The ceremony is February 1, and anticipation is already building around performances and viral moments, with a confirmed host. (Source)
- Wilco Sky Blue Sky: If you’re aiming for an all-inclusive festival experience, tomorrow is the day you realistically check package and room availability, because the event starts immediately. (Source)
Quickly for fans
- Mark it: January 15 is the general on-sale for Bruno Mars, and the presale is already today.
- If you’re ARMY, today is a key day because of the tour schedule, and in some cities sales start as early as January 22.
- Don’t skip: Arlo Parks and José González announced albums yesterday with exact dates—ideal for planning spring gigs.
- For heavier sounds: Sunn O))) announced an album and tour; sales move fast and venues aren’t huge.
- For nostalgia: Pavement has a short summer run, so every date is potentially the trip of the year.
- Festival mode: BottleRock dropped the lineup and opened sales today, and Sky Blue Sky literally starts tomorrow.
- If you like big stories: Manilow announced new dates and health is in focus, adding extra weight to each show.
- For metal fans: Masterplan drops a single tomorrow—an excellent test before the album arrives.
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