From Bruno Mars to Jay-Z: 8 concerts worth traveling for in 2026
By Troy Smith
Published on April 30, 2026.
The article discusses eight concerts worth traveling for Northeast Ohio in 2026, including those from country music's fastest-rising star, Bruno Mars, My Chemical Romance, Shinedown, Bring Me the Horizon and Tool. Country music's "Choosin' Texas" singer, Natalie Mendel, will begin her first headlining tour at Toledo's Huntington Center on May 7, with only resale tickets available for over $200. Jay-Z's three-day run at Yankee Stadium in New York could be his last performance. The "cheapest" resale ticket you'll find is just over $500. The biggest tour of Lily Allen's career will be her last at Detroit's Ford Field, with headliners including Lorde and Charli XCX.
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