Coldplay is set to close its three-year, globe-spanning Music of the SpheresTour with an epic 10-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium, beginning this month. It’s a true homecoming finale for what has become the most-attended tour in history. Launched in March 2022, Music of the Spheres has redefined the stadium experience: glowing wristband light shows, kinetic stage “planets,” and sustainability measures like pedal-powered platforms and solar charging. Along the way, the tour has set attendance records in multiple markets and, by 2025, officially overtook Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour as the most-attended concert tour of all time. In total, over 11 million tickets have been sold worldwide.
South Korean pop band Blackpink reasserted their position as the world's biggest girl group, with a riotous two-and-a-half hour show at Wembley Stadium. The quartet – comprised of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa – became the first K-pop girl band to headline the venue, following in the footsteps of Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, BTS and Oasis. They rewarded fans with a high-voltage set, full of delirious hooks and crisp choreography, while highlighting their sisterly bond. "What an absolute honour to be performing here at Wembley Stadium," said Lisa, dedicating the concert to the 70,000-strong audience. "We're absolutely in awe at all of you guys [for] rocking up and making this possible." The show was the first of two nights at Wembley Stadium, wrapping up the European leg of the band's Deadline tour, which will see them play 31 dates in 16 cities worldwide.
Global superstar Shakira has triumphantly wrapped the North American leg of her groundbreaking 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,' celebrating a sold-out run of over 20 dates. The tour is officially ranked as the biggest Latin tour of 2025 at the midway point, having sold more than 2.5 million tickets across Latin and North America. The North American leg concluded with a sold-out show in Fresno, California, at the Valley Children’s Stadium. Before that, Shakira made history in Los Angeles, becoming the first Latin female artist to headline and sell out two consecutive nights at SoFi Stadium, performing for a total of 90,000 fans. Due to overwhelming demand, Shakira has announced a second leg of the tour in Latin America, which kicks off in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Irish singer-songwriter Hozier brought Outside Lands 2025 to a powerful and poignant close with a heartfelt and musically rich performance that nodded to the festival’s rock roots. He also used the platform to make an impassioned plea for peace and justice. Wearing a brown suede jacket and loose slacks, with his long hair tied back, Hozier took the stage on Sunday, Aug. 10, with quiet intensity and a deep sense of gratitude. He played opposite dance music superstar Jamie xx and R&B singer/drummer Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, but held his own with a nearly two-hour set that blended rock, soul, blues and activism.
Stray Kids' 2025 tour set records for revenue and attendance all over the world. After tearing through Asia and Australia, Stray Kids played eight shows in Latin America in March and April, selling more tickets than any other K-pop artist has sold on a single tour. Then, the Dominate World Tour came to the North America for a 13-show sweep that included stadiums in Chicago, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., among others. It was the bestselling and highest grossing North American leg of any K-pop tour. Finally, Stray Kids hit Europe for eight final shows. Just like the two previous legs, it sets records as the biggest European leg among K-pop acts.
Lollapalooza 2025 wrapped on Sunday, and it was one for the books. Women dominated the four-day festival held in Chicago at Grant Park. The representation was a welcome one as evidenced by an estimated 115,000 fans who attended the festival each day, per organizers. Among the big draws were Sabrina Carpenter, who closed out the festival with surprise guests Earth, Wind & Fire. Two years ago I was at that stage,” Carpenter gestured toward one of the smaller side stages during her set. “Now we get to play this one,” she said from the headlining main stage at Lollapalooza.
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Beneath bright blue skies, Dead & Company took the stage for the final night of their sold-out, three-day run at Golden Gate Park, closing out San Francisco’s centerpiece celebration of the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. Tens of thousands of Deadheads once again packed the Polo Field on Sunday, Aug. 3, many believing this could be the band’s final performance.The concerts featured completely different setlists each night and a rotating cast of surprise guests, including Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson (performing as Johnny Blue Skies) and Trey Anastasio.
Toronto is hosting one of the biggest K-pop acts in the world this week. Girl group Blackpink is set to take Rogers Stadium for two nights. In the days ahead of the shows, fans have had a special opportunity to prepare themselves with a special pop-up shop at Yorkdale Mall.
Multi-Platinum star Thomas Rhett staged his sold-out, headlining stadium debut this weekend at Fenway Park, bringing more than 35,000 fans to Boston. As part of his “Better In Boots Tour,” the show marked Rhett’s return to the venue after being the first country act to ever set foot on the stage in 2013.
Tottenham Hotspur announces a groundbreaking collaboration with global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids, exploring the intersection of sport, music, and fashion. This new drop, following the successful launch of the Club’s Away Kit last month, fuses the raw energy of Premier League football with the electrifying global appeal of one of music's most ambitious groups.The Tottenham Hotspur x Stray Kids Away Kit drops exclusively online at the Spurs Shop.
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