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Olivia Rodrigo Adds 18 Shows to 2024 ‘Guts’ World Tour

• By Angie Martoccio

Angie Martoccio

Olivia Rodrigo has unsurprisingly added a whole bunch of shows to her 2024 Guts world tour following major fan demand.

The singer-songwriter has added 18 new concerts, including additional shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto, Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco (plus several cities abroad). The itinerary below has been updated with new dates in bold.

The trek kicks off next year on Feb. 23 in Palm Springs, California, with stops at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. In April, she’ll play four nights at New York City’s Madison Square Garden — where she once sang onstage with Billy Joel — before heading to the U.K. and Europe. The tour concludes with another four night run in Los Angeles, wrapping Aug. 17. Openers will be the Breeders , PinkPantheress , Chappell Roan , and Remi Wolf .

North American fans can register for the Guts tour now through Sunday. A portion of the proceeds will go to Rodrigo’s new nonprofit, Fund 4 Good, which supports women’s education, reproductive rights, and prevents gender-based violence.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS Tour is Underway, KIA Forum and Acrisure Arena Drop Huge Hints

Olivia Rodrigo has officially announced her 2024 World Tour. Get all the details, including how to get presale code tickets and $20 Silver Start tickets!

UPDATE (Sept. 13): Olivia Rodrigo has officially announced her 2024 World Tour. Get all the details, including how to get presale code tickets and $20 Silver Start tickets!

It’s more than likely that Olivia Rodrigo will announce her 2024 GUTS tou r on Wednesday, Sept. 13, as hints have been dropped. The KIA Forum and Instagram account teased an announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Los Angeles venue is known for dropping hints of upcoming shows and tours, almost always a Live Nation-promoted tour.

To top it all off, Arcrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs also dropped its own hint!

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The big hint arrives in a video featuring scenes from the iconic Forum to the tune of Olivia Rodrigo’s “bad idea right,” along with a bathroom mirror with a red lipstick-written message that reads “bad idea right.” And, of course, the message comes with some lip kisses.

Furthermore, the caption for the video post includes a simple: “tomORrow.” Notice the all caps on the “O” and “R”– the same initials as Olivia Rodrigo’s name.

As for the Acrisure Arena, they also dropped their own visual hint! This one arrives in the form of a butterfly flying towards clouds that spell out the word GUTS . Their Instagram post had the same exact caption as the KIA Forum’s.

If that ain’t a bigass hint for you, I don’t know what is. You ready to see Olivia Rodrigo live?!

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The posts are making it crystal clear that Olivia Rodrigo will announce her GUTS tour with show dates at the KIA Forum and Acrisure Arena.

We highly recommend you keep your eyes peeled on the Olivia Rodrigo tour page! Or check back with us tomorrow. As always , we will have all the details laid out for you, including the Olivia Rodrigo presale codes.

In the meantime, watch the new video for Olivia Rodrigo  new focus track  “get him back!”  – off her sophomore album,  GUTS .

Tonight’s VMA ceremony at 8PM ET/PT will feature a performance by Olivia Rodrigo. Her music video for “vampire,” directed by Petra Collins, has been nominated for six VMAs including Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Song of the Summer.

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Music + concerts, music + concerts | olivia rodrigo will bring her guts tour to kia forum and acrisure arena, fans can register now for verified fan tickets through 7 p.m. sunday, sept. 17 at ticketmaster.com..

Olivia Rodrigo is hitting the road in support of her highly-anticipated sophomore record, “Guts,” which just dropped on Sept. 8. Her jaunt kicks off at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on Feb. 23 and wraps up with two nights at Kia Forum in Inglewood on Aug. 13-14, 2024.

The three-time Grammy-winning Temecula native is taking on her first global arena tour that expands most of 2024 with 57 dates total. Rodrigo will also bring some friends on the road, with support from The Breeders, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf in select cities.

Fans can now register for the Ticketmaster Verified Fan program until 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at registration.ticketmaster/oliviarodrigo . American Express Card Members can now register until Sunday, Sept. 17 for a chance to unlock tickets by using their American Express Card. Early access will start at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at ticketmaster.com/oliviarodrigo.

Tickets will start at $49.50-$199.50, with additional options including Charity Platinum and VIP packages with a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales going to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good. Registration will not guarantee ticket access, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to ticket sales starting on Wednesday, Sept. 20 till Thursday, Sept. 21.

A limited number of Silver Star tickets will be available for $20 plus fees as a way to make her shows as easy and affordable as possible for fans. Silver Star Tickets must be purchased in pairs with a limit of two per purchase. These seats will be located next to each other, and the seat locations will be revealed on the day of the show and will need to be picked up at the venue’s box office.

On Tuesday, Sept. 12 Rodrigo dropped a new music video for the “Guts” track “Get Him Back!” just hours before her 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Performance at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. She took the stage to rock out to “Get Him Back!” and her latest No. 1 single, “Vampire.”

Rodrigo sold out back-to-back evenings at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in May of last year, delivering a rockstar set in honor of the one-year anniversary of her debut record “Sour.” She brought out one of her idols and muses, Alanis Morissette, with the duo belting out Morissette’s 1995 hit “You Oughta Know.”

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Olivia Rodrigo Announces 2024 GUTS world tour

The Breeders, PinkPantheress, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf to Join on Select Dates

Registration for access to tickets is open now through sunday, september 17 at 10 pm on oliviarodrigo.com .

Today, multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS , which was released September 8 via Geffen Records to critical acclaim. Produced by Live Nation, the massive global 2024 tour kicks off its 57-date run on Friday, February 23 in Palm Springs, CA at Acrisure Arena, with stops across North America and Europe, including Miami, Toronto, New York, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and many more before wrapping up with back-to-back shows on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The Breeders, PinkPantheress, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf will join on select dates across the tour.

Following the incredible success of her 2022 debut tour The SOUR Tour, the GUTS world tour will be Olivia’s first arena tour, taking her to iconic venues around the world including Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum, Sportpaleis, The O2 and more. During this run, she will be performing multiple nights in various cities, including two nights in New York, Los Angeles, and London.

One of the most highly awaited albums of the year, GUTS arrived as the follow-up to Rodrigo’s 4x Platinum 2021 full-length debut SOUR and features her No. 1 hit “vampire” and the new focus track “get him back!” Like “vampire,” GUTS ’ second single “bad idea, right?” was named a Best New Track by Pitchfork , who hailed the latter as “one of the best pop performances of the year.” Released last month alongside its B-movie-inspired video , “bad idea right?” also drew raves from the likes of Rolling Stone (who called it a “sugary headbanger”) and the New York Times (who praised the track as a “bright, kaleidoscopic head-rush of a pop song…” in its weekly column “The Playlist”).

Critical Acclaim for GUTS:  

“Rodrigo is a songwriter of rather astonishing purity — even in her most stylized lyrics, she never wanders far from the unformed gut-kick of a feeling.” – The New York Times

  “… Guts is another instant classic, with her most ambitious, intimate, and messy songs yet. Olivia’s pop-punk bangers are full of killer lines” – Rolling Stone

“Guts is a no-skip album”  – USA Today  

“All over Guts, she’s so witty, so pissed off, so angsty at the same time, the way only a rock star can be. And this is the album of a truly brilliant rock star.” – Rolling Stone

“With Guts, Rodrigo has released the most complete pop album of the year.”–  Billboard

NORTH AMERICA TICKETS

• Fans of Olivia Rodrigo are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale for the GUTS world tour to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show. Fans can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM ET HERE for both the onsale as well as American Express® Early Access (details below). Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the sales on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21.
• AMERICAN EXPRESS® EARLY ACCESS: American Express® is the official card of the GUTS world tour. After registering, American Express® Card Members may have the opportunity to enter American Express® Early Access for tour dates in North America. American Express® Card Members can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM ET HERE for a chance to unlock access to tickets and use their American Express® Card to complete the ticket purchase if selected. American Express® Early Access begins Wednesday, September 20 at 3 PM local time.
• Standard tickets will range from $49.50 – $199.50 plus taxes and applicable fees in the U.S. Additional ticket options including a limited number of Charity Platinum and VIP packages will be available for purchase as well, with a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales going to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good.

EUROPE + UK TICKETS

• Fans of Olivia Rodrigo are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale for the GUTS world tour to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show. Fans can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM BST HERE for onsale. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the onsale starting Thursday, September 21.
• AMERICAN EXPRESS® EARLY ACCESS (UK): American Express® is the official card of the GUTS world tour. After registering, American Express® Card Members may have the opportunity to enter American Express® Early Access for tour dates in the UK. American Express® Card Members can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM PT HERE for a chance to unlock access to tickets and use their American Express® Card to complete the ticket purchase if selected. American Express® Early Access begins Wednesday, September 20 at 3 PM local time.

VIP: The GUTS world tour will also offer VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. For more information, visit vipnation.com .

SILVER STAR TICKETS: Olivia Rodrigo will be introducing Silver Star Tickets on her upcoming tour, making a limited number of $20 USD plus taxes and fees (or the local currency equivalent) tickets available at a later date. Olivia is launching this program to make it as easy and affordable as possible for her fans to make it out to her shows. Silver Star Tickets must be purchased in pairs with a limit of 2 per purchase. These seats will be located next to each other and the seat locations will be revealed the day of show when picked up at the venue box office.

Ticket locations within the venue will include limited view seats, lower and upper level seating, as well as the floor.

OLIVIA RODRIGO’S FUND 4 GOOD : In conjunction with the GUTS world tour, Olivia Rodrigo will be launching Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women and girls through direct support of community based non-profits that champion girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence. A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales will go to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good. This includes all standard tickets, Silver Star Tickets, VIP packages and Charity Platinum tickets.

GUTS WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:

Fri Feb 23 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena ~

Sat Feb 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center ~

Tue Feb 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center ~

Wed Feb 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ~

Fri Mar 01 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center ~

Sat Mar 02 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center ~

Tue Mar 05 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center ~

Wed Mar 06 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center ~

Fri Mar 08 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center ~

Sat Mar 09 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena ~

Tue Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center ~

Wed Mar 13 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center ~

Fri Mar 15 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center ~

Sat Mar 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum ~

Tue Mar 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center ~

Fri Mar 22 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena ~

Sat Mar 23 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena ~

Tue Mar 26 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~

Fri Mar 29 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~

Mon Apr 01 – Boston, MA – TD Garden ~

Fri Apr 05 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

Sat Apr 06 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

Tue Apr 30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena =

Fri May 03 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live =

Tue May 07 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro =

Fri May 10 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena =

Tue May 14 – London, UK – The O2 =

Wed May 15 – London, UK – The O2 =

Wed May 22 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis =

Fri May 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome =

Tue May 28 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum =

Thu May 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena =

Sat Jun 01 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena =

Tue Jun 04 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena =

Wed Jun 05 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle =

Fri Jun 07 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle =

Sun Jun 09 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena =

Tue Jun 11 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion =

Wed Jun 12 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena =

Fri Jun 14 – Paris, France – Accor Arena =

Tue Jun 18 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi =

Thu Jun 20 – Madrid, Spain – WizInk Center =

Sat Jun 22 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena =

Fri Jul 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center ^

Sat Jul 20 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena ^

Tue Jul 23 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena ^

Wed Jul 24 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena ^

Fri Jul 26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center ^

Sat Jul 27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center ^

Tue Jul 30 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena ^

Wed Jul 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center ^

Fri Aug 02 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^

Tue Aug 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena ^

Fri Aug 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena ^

Sat Aug 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center ^

Tue Aug 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +

Wed Aug 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +

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+ The Breeders

^ PinkPantheress

~ Chappell Roan

= Remi Wolf

About Olivia Rodrigo

After shattering records with her chart-topping, 4x Platinum debut album SOUR – the fastest album in history to have all of its songs certified RIAA Platinum or higher – Olivia Rodrigo makes a monumental return with her new album GUTS , revealing newly heightened sophistication as a vocalist and lyricist. Produced by and co-written with Daniel Nigro (her main creative partner on SOUR ), each song intensifies the emotional honesty that’s always imbued her storytelling. Rodrigo expands her expressive palette, uncovering entirely new dimensions of her artistry, as exemplified by lead single “vampire.”

Hailed by Pitchfork as the “Best New Track” upon release, “vampire”debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, set the Spotify record for the biggest debut for a solo song in 2023, and ultimately shot to No. 1 at Top 40 Radio. Most recently, “vampire” reached the No. 1 spot on the UK Official Singles Chart — a turn of events that made Rodrigo the female artist with the most No. 1 singles in the UK this decade. “vampire” amassed over 100 million combined streams in its first week and charted at No. 1 in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. The 20-year-old is the youngest artist in Hot 100 history to debut three hits at No. 1.

Named the #1 Album of 2021 by Rolling Stone and hailed as one of the Best Albums of 2021 by The New York Times , among others, SOUR is now 4x Platinum in the U.S. and has sold over 17.9 million global album adjusted units with over 42 billion streams worldwide. Each of the album’s 11 tracks landed in the top 30 of Billboard’s Hot 100, making Rodrigo the first female artist to simultaneously chart 11 or more songs in the top 30.

She received seven GRAMMY® Award nominations—including nods in each of the Big Four categories—and took home awards for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 64th GRAMMY® Awards. Rodrigo was named New Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, Woman of the Year at Billboard’s 2022 Women in Music Awards and Songwriter of the Year at both the ASCAP Pop Music Awards and Variety Hitmakers.

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Olivia Rodrigo will take her “Guts” on the road next year as she embarks on her second world tour.

The “Vampire” and “deja vu” singer revealed her touring plans in an Instagram post Wednesday morning. She said she is “soooo excited to announce the GUTS world tour!!!!”

Rodrigo, 20, will kick off her circuit next February with a show at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs before making her way to more U.S. stops, Canada and Europe. She will return to the United States next summer, with two shows at the Kia Forum in Inglewood slated for Aug. 13 and 14.

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The Breeders, PinkPanthress, Chappell Roan and Remi Wolf will each join Rodrigo for various stops along the Guts tour.

Hours before Rodrigo’s official announcement, the Kia Forum teased the singer’s tour in an Instagram video . The clip features the venue’s signature arches, thousands of to-be-filled seats and a restroom mirror that reads, “bad idea right” — a nod to one of Rodrigo’s latest releases.

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According to Live Nation , Rodrigo fans should register on Ticketmaster before tickets go on sale Sunday at 7 a.m. Pacific. Fans will be selected at random to receive a code for ticket sales on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21.

VIP packages — which include a general admission ticket to the pit, an exclusive VIP gift item and bar access — are also available . Live Nation also said that Rodrigo will sell a limited number of $20 “Silver Star Tickets” at a later date.

“Olivia is launching this program to make it as easy and affordable as possible for her fans to make it out to her shows. Silver Star Tickets must be purchased in pairs with a limit of 2 per purchase,” Live Nation said. “These seats will be located next to each other and the seat locations will be revealed the day of show when picked up at the venue box office.”

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September has been a big month so far for Rodrigo, who released her sophomore album on Friday. Times critic Mikael Wood said that in “Guts,” “Rodrigo intertwines her tales of social-professional disillusionment with stories of romantic betrayal.”

“Rodrigo’s emotional presence is so strong throughout ‘Guts’ ... that you never lose the sense of a specific young person navigating a trial of her own making,” he added.

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Rodrigo solidified her place in the music scene in 2021 with her debut album “Sour.” The pop-rock album earned her the pop vocal album prize at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

“I’ve only ever seen myself as a songwriter,” she told The Times in 2021 . “I remember the first time an article said, ‘Olivia Rodrigo is the next big pop star’ — I was like, there are so many things that go along with ‘pop star’ that I never thought I’d be.”

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What To Expect From Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS Tour

The 2024 trek will mark her first arena tour — but it may not be easier to get tickets.

Olivia Rodrigo is spilling her GUTS in a town near you. On Sept. 13, fresh off her performance at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards , the Grammy winner announced the GUTS World Tour to promote her new sophomore album of the same name. The worldwide 2024 trek marks her first arena tour and will see her play in iconic venues like New York’s Madison Square Garden for the first time.

The GUTS World Tour will kick off on Feb. 23 in Palm Springs, Calif., with Rodrigo set to play shows across North America, the UK, and Europe, before circling back to California and ending the trek in Los Angeles. But on Sept. 15, Rodrigo added 18 new dates due to high demand, bringing her total to 75 shows across the two continents, with the singer promising “more dates in many countries yet to come!!!” PinkPantheress, Remi Wolf, The Breeders, and Chappell Roan will all serve as opening acts for different portions of the tour.

Rodrigo’s first headlining trek, the 2022 Sour Tour , played theaters around the U.S. and Europe and sold out in mere seconds, on the heels of her breakout singles “drivers license” and “good 4 u.” Now that she’s made the upgrade to arenas, it’ll be much easier to see her this time around — but snagging tickets will still be a complicated ordeal (hopefully not as bad as the Eras Tour ). Read on for the full list of tour dates and how to get tickets.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour Dates

• Feb. 23 – Palm Springs, CA @ Acrisure Arena
• Feb. 24 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
• Feb. 27 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
• Feb. 28 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
• March 1 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
• March 2 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
• March 5 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
• March 6 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
• March 8 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
• March 9 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
• March 12 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
• March 13 – Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center
• March 15 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
• March 16 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
• March 19 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
• March 20 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
• March 22 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
• March 23 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
• March 26 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
• March 27 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
• March 29 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
• March 30 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
• April 1 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
• April 2 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
• April 5 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
• April 6 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
• April 8 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
• April 9 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
• April 30 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
• May 1 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
• May 3 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
• May 4 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
• May 7 – Glasgow, Scotland @ OVO Hydro
• May 8 – Glasgow, Scotland @ OVO Hydro
• May 10 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena
• May 11 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena
• May 14 – London, UK @ The O2
• May 15 – London, UK @ The O2
• May 17 – London, UK @ The O2
• May 18 – London, UK @ The O2
• May 22 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Sportpaleis
• May 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
• May 25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
• May 28 – Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum
• May 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
• June 1 – Berlin, Germany @ Mercedes-Benz Arena
• June 4 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena
• June 5 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Festhalle
• June 7 – Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle
• June 9 – Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena
• June 11 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
• June 12 – Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
• June 14 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
• June 15 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
• June 18 – Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
• June 20 – Madrid, Spain @ WizInk Center
• June 22 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Altice Arena
• July 19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
• July 20 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
• July 23 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
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Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour Tickets

For GUTS Tour dates in the U.S. and Canada, fans must register to buy tickets for their preferred show using their Ticketmaster account. Buyers may register for the general sale and the American Express cardholders’ presale, with registration for both closing on Sept. 17 at 10 p.m. ET. Ticket sales for international dates will vary by country, with more information available on Rodrigo’s website .

Fans who are granted access to the American Express sale will be notified on Sept. 19, with the sale taking place the next day at 3 p.m. local time. Fans who are selected for the general sale, which takes place on Sept. 21, will receive a code the night before. However, not all people who register for the ticket sales will be given codes, and getting one doesn’t guarantee that you’ll secure tickets.

According to Ticketmaster, GUTS Tour tickets will range in price from $50 to $200, not including fees and taxes. A limited number of VIP packages and Charity Platinum tickets will also be available, with proceeds going to Rodrigo’s new Fund 4 Good initiative. Additionally, Rodrigo is setting aside an unknown limited amount of Silver Star Tickets that will only cost $20 each, “to make it as easy and affordable as possible for her fans to make it out to her shows.” These tickets must be bought in pairs and will be available at a later date.

This post will be updated as more details are announced.

This article was originally published on Sep. 13, 2023

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Olivia Rodrigo announces 57 dates for Guts World Tour: Where she's performing in 2024

Olivia Rodrigo will spill her guts to fans around the world soon.

The multi-platinum, Grammy-winning superstar on Wednesday announced the 2024 Guts World Tour , which will take her from Palm Springs, California, to Toronto, New York City, Dublin, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Los Angeles and more over the course of 57 dates. She added 18 new dates on Friday, including third and fourth shows in New York, London and Los Angeles, as well as second shows in Chicago, Montreal, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, San Francisco and more.

The announcement came on the heels of the 20 year old's Tuesday night MTV VMAs performance , where she brought her flair for theatrics to the stage as she sang two songs off her sophomore album, "Vampire" and "Get Him Back." "Guts," the follow-up to her four-time platinum debut album, "Sour," released last week.

Her cast of supporting acts for the Guts World Tour are Remi Wolf, The Breeders, PinkPantheress and Chappell Roan.

How to get tickets to Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour

For tickets to all North American dates, fans are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show.

Register now for access to tickets and American Express Early Access at ticketmaster.com/oliviarodrigo .

Registration ends at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET/ 10 p.m. BST on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the sales on Wednesday, Sept. 20, and Thursday, Sept. 21.

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Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour 2024 dates and opening acts

• Friday, Feb. 23 – Palm Springs, California, at Acrisure Arena with Chappell Roan.
• Saturday, Feb. 24 – Phoenix, at Footprint Center with Chappell Roan.
• Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Houston, at Toyota Center with Chappell Roan.
• Wednesday, Feb. 28 – Austin, Texas, at Moody Center with Chappell Roan.
• Friday, March 1 – Dallas, at American Airlines Center with Chappell Roan.
• Saturday, March 2 – New Orleans, at Smoothie King Center with Chappell Roan.
• Tuesday, March 5 – Orlando, Florida, at Amway Center with Chappell Roan.
• Wednesday, March 6 – Miami, at Kaseya Center with Chappell Roan.
• Friday, March 8 – Charlotte, North Carolina, at Spectrum Center with Chappell Roan.
• Saturday, March 9 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Bridgestone Arena with Chappell Roan.
• Tuesday, March 12 – St. Louis, Missouri, at Enterprise Center with Chappell Roan.
• Wednesday, March 13 – Omaha, Nebraska, at CHI Health Center with Chappell Roan.
• Friday, March 15 – St. Paul, Minnesota, at Xcel Energy Center with Chappell Roan.
• Saturday, March 16 – Milwaukee, at Fiserv Forum with Chappell Roan.
• Tuesday, March 19 – Chicago, at United Center with Chappell Roan.
• Wednesday, March 20 – Chicago, United Center with Chappell Roan.
• Friday, March 22 – Columbus, Ohio, at Nationwide Arena with Chappell Roan.
• Saturday, March 23 – Detroit, at Little Caesars Arena with Chappell Roan.
• Tuesday, March 26 – Montreal, at Bell Centre with Chappell Roan.
• Wednesday, March 27 – Montreal, at Bell Centre with Chappell Roan.
• Friday, March 29 – Toronto, at Scotiabank Arena with Chappell Roan.
• Saturday, March 30 – Toronto, at Scotiabank Arena with Chappell Roan.
• Monday, April 1 – Boston, at TD Garden with Chappell Roan.
• Tuesday, April 2 – Boston, at TD Garden with Chappell Roan.
• Friday, April 5 – New York, at Madison Square Garden with the Breeders.
• Saturday, April 6 – New York, at Madison Square Garden with the Breeders.
• Monday, April 8 – New York, at Madison Square Garden with the Breeders.
• Tuesday, April 9 – New York, at Madison Square Garden with the Breeders.
• Tuesday, April 30 – Dublin, at 3Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Wednesday, May 1 – Dublin, at 3Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, May 3 – Manchester, UK, at Co-op Live with Remi Wolf.
• Saturday, May 4 – Manchester, UK, at Co-op Live with Remi Wolf.
• Tuesday, May 7 – Glasgow, Scotland, at OVO Hydro with Remi Wolf.
• Wednesday, May 8 – Glasgow, Scotland, at OVO Hydro with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, May 10 – Birmingham, UK, at Utilita Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Saturday, May 11 – Birmingham, UK, at Utilita Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Tuesday, May 14 – London, at the O2 with Remi Wolf.
• Wednesday, May 15 – London, at the O2 with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, May 17 – London, at the O2 with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, May 18 – London, at the O2 with Remi Wolf.
• Wednesday, May 22 – Antwerp, Belgium, at Sportpaleis with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, May 24 – Amsterdam, at Ziggo Dome with Remi Wolf.
• Saturday, May 25 – Amsterdam, at Ziggo Dome with Remi Wolf.
• Tuesday, May 28 – Oslo, Norway, at Spektrum with Remi Wolf.
• Thursday, May 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark, at Royal Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Saturday, June 1 – Berlin, at Mercedes-Benz Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Tuesday, June 4 – Hamburg, Germany, at Barclays Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Wednesday, June 5 – Frankfurt, Germany, at Festhalle with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, June 7 – Munich, at Olympiahalle with Remi Wolf.
• Sunday, June 9 – Bologna, Italy, at Unipol Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Tuesday, June 11 – Zurich, Switzerland, at Hallenstadion with Remi Wolf.
• Wednesday, June 12 – Cologne, Germany, at Lanxess Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, June 14 – Paris, at Accor Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Saturday, June 15 – Paris, at Accor Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Tuesday, June 18 – Barcelona, Spain, at Palau Sant Jordi with Remi Wolf.
• Thursday, June 20 – Madrid, Spain, at WizInk Center with Remi Wolf.
• Saturday, June 22 – Lisbon, Portugal, at Altice Arena with Remi Wolf.
• Friday, July 19 – Philadelphia, at Wells Fargo Center with PinkPantheress.
• Saturday, July 20 – Washington, D.C., at Capital One Arena with PinkPantheress.
• Tuesday, July 23 – Atlanta, at State Farm Arena with PinkPantheress.
• Wednesday, July 24 – Lexington, Kentucky, at Rupp Arena with PinkPantheress.
• Friday, July 26 – Kansas City, Missouri, at T-Mobile Center with PinkPantheress.
• Saturday, July 27 – Oklahoma City, at Paycom Center with PinkPantheress.
• Tuesday, July 30 – Denver, at Ball Arena with PinkPantheress.
• Wednesday, July 31 – Salt Lake City, at Delta Center with PinkPantheress.
• Friday, Aug. 2 – San Francisco, at Chase Center with PinkPantheress.
• Saturday, Aug. 3 – San Francisco, at Chase Center with PinkPantheress.
• Tuesday, Aug. 6 – Seattle, at Climate Pledge Arena with PinkPantheress.
• Wednesday, Aug. 7 – Seattle, at Climate Pledge Arena with PinkPantheress
• Friday, Aug. 9 – Vancouver, British Columbia, at Rogers Arena with PinkPantheress.
• Saturday, Aug. 10 – Portland, Oregon, at Moda Center with PinkPantheress.
• Tuesday, Aug. 13 – Los Angeles, at Kia Forum with the Breeders.
• Wednesday, Aug. 14 – Los Angeles, at Kia Forum with the Breeders.
• Friday, Aug. 16 – Los Angeles, at Kia Forum with the Breeders.
• Saturday, Aug. 17 – Los Angeles, at Kia Forum with the Breeders.

Olivia Rodrigo presale: American Express Early Access

American Express is the official card of the Guts World Tour. After registering, American Express card members may have the opportunity to enter American Express Early Access for tour dates in North America.

American Express card members can register until 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at ticketmaster.com/oliviarodrigo for a chance to unlock access to tickets and use their American Express card to complete the ticket purchase if selected.

American Express Early Access begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20.

How much are tickets to Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour?

Standard tickets cost $49.50-$199.50 plus taxes and fees in the U.S. Additional ticket options, including a limited number of Charity Platinum and VIP packages, will be available, with a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales going to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good.

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The Guts World Tour will also offer VIP packages and experiences. For more information, visit vipnation.com .

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Silver Star tickets to Olivia Rodrigo

Rodrigo will introduce Silver Star tickets on her Guts Tour, making a limited number of $20 tickets (plus taxes and fees) available at a later date.

Rodrigo is launching this program to make it as affordable as possible for fans to see her shows. Silver Star tickets must be purchased in pairs with a limit of two per purchase. These seats will be next to each other and the seat locations will be revealed the day of show when picked up at the venue box office.

Ticket locations will include limited view seats, lower and upper level seating, as well as the floor. 

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Though she was relatively new when her Sour Tour sold out theaters across the country, including two evenings at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles back in 2022, singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo delivered a stunning performance during her first run in L.A.

Since then, she’s gone on to win multiple Grammy Awards and perform on various late night television shows and even “Saturday Night Live.” She also dropped the follow-up to her top-selling debut album, “Sour,” releasing “Guts” on Sept. 8, 2023, which was led by the building ballad, “Vampire.”

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Olivia Rodrigo kicked off her Guts World Tour at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on Friday, Feb. 23. (Photo by Kevin Mazur, Getty Images for Acrisure Arena)

To support the album, Rodrigo graduated from 3,000-7,000-capacity theaters to 10,000-seat arenas on the Guts World Tour in 2024. She kicked off the jaunt with a sold-out show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on Friday, Feb. 23, not far from where she grew up in Temecula and Murrieta. She even shouted out her “Riverside County sisters!”

“Welcome to the first (expletive) night of the Guts Tour,” Rodrigo told the crowd. “I want you to jump, I want you to scream, I want you to cry if you feel like crying. I’m so happy you’re here.”

She started the night with “Bad Idea Right?” off the latest record, pumping up her loyal devotees and letting them pose the question “It’s a bad idea, right?” as she pointed the mic out to the audience.

It’s been less than two years since Rodrigo’s impressive Sour Tour run, but a lot has changed for her stage show. Of course, things have gotten bigger. She now has a strong brood of backup dancers, continues to surround herself with a badass live band and the production has increased substantially.

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The visuals on a giant screen behind the band played well into set, offering some fun moments that included a scrapbook-style montage of live footage of Rodrigo and the band during “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl.” She also rode around the arena on a giant crescent moon for the live debut of the song “Logical” and “Enough for You,” giving the fans at the back of the venue a closer peek at one of her sweet, high waisted sparkly briefs and matching bra top outfits. She’s also added numerous wardrobe changes into this tour.

The stage has grown, too, and Rodrigo knows how to use it with confidence.

She ran up and down every inch of the split catwalk that ran alongside both sides of the venue, leaving room for a smaller v-shaped pit that was filled with fans who never stopped jumping and screaming throughout the entire show. She rocked out through “Jealousy, Jealousy” and made her way down to the barrier where she spent just a few moments with fans who were cheering and grabbing at her as she inched closer.

She brought out her guitarist, Daisy Spencer, to sit down on the opposite side of the stage with her to sing two acoustic songs: “Happier” and “Favorite Crime,” allowing her vocals to soar and they floated through the arena beautifully.

Rodrigo also live debuted a “Guts” hidden track, “Obsessed,” which absolutely ripped live. She jammed it out and rolled around atop a see-through portion of the stage that had a camera fixed underneath it. The footage was cast upon the giant screen behind the band and it was a lot of fun to watch that footage along with the chaos of the song and the band thrashing through it.

She closed the show with an old song and a new song. The encore hit hard with her single “Good 4 U,” which had just about everyone on their feet, singing along. She wrapped up the first night of the Guts World Tour with “Get Him Back!” A cleverly written tune that’s not so much about taking back a loser lover, but seeking sweet, sweet revenge.

The Guts World Tour concludes with four sold-out nights at Kia Forum in Inglewood on Aug.13-14 and 16-17.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour

When: 7:30 p.m. Aug.13-14 and 16-17

Where: Kia Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood

Tickets: Sold-out, but available on secondary seller sites starting at $249 at StubHub.com and $207 at VividSeats.com .

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Billie Eilish is set to hit the road in support of her forthcoming third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” which is due out May 17.

The North American leg of the singer’s Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour launches in September and runs into December.

The trek includes two shows in the Bay Area: Dec. 10-11 at the SAP Center in San Jose.

It also includes three nights, Dec. 15-17, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon May 3, billieeilish.com . There is also an American Express presale that begins April. 30.

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR – NORTH AMERICA*

Sun Sep 29 – Québec, QC – Centre Videotron

Tue Oct 01 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Wed Oct 02 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Oct 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sat Oct 05 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Mon Oct 07 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Wed Oct 09 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Fri Oct 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sun Oct 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Wed Oct 16 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Thu Oct 17 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Oct 18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Sat Nov 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sun Nov 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Wed Nov 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Fri Nov 08 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center

Sun Nov 10 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Mon Nov 11 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Wed Nov 13 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Thu Nov 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sat Nov 16 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Sun Nov 17 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha

Tue Nov 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Wed Nov 20 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Tue Dec 03 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Thu Dec 05 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Fri Dec 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sun Dec 08 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Tue Dec 10 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose

Wed Dec 11 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose

Fri Dec 13 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena

Sun Dec 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Mon Dec 16 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Tue Dec 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR – AUSTRALIA

Tue Feb 18, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Wed Feb 19, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Fri Feb 21, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Sat Feb 22, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Mon Feb 24, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

Tue Feb 25, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

Thu Feb 27, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

Fri Feb 28, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

Tue Mar 4, 2025 –Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

Wed Mar 5, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

Fri Mar 7, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

Sat Mar 8, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR – EUROPE/U.K./IRELAND

Wed Apr 23, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

Thu Apr 24, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

Sat Apr 26, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena

Mon Apr 28, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

Tue Apr 29, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

Fri May 2, 2025 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena

Sun May 4, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Mon May 5, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Wed May 7, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Fri May 9, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

Thu May 29, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Fri May 30, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Sun June 1, 2025 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena

Tue June 3, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena

Wed June 4, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena

Fri June 6, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle

Sun June 8, 2025 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena

Tue June 10, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Wed June 11, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Sat June 14, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

Sun June 15, 2025 –Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

Mon Jul 7, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

Tue Jul 8, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

Thu Jul 10, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

Fri Jul 11, 2025 –London, UK – The O2

Sun Jul 13, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

Mon Jul 14, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

Wed Jul 16, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

Thu Jul 17, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

Sat Jul 19, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Sun Jul 20, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Tue Jul 22, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Wed Jul 23, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

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Samara is the perfect destination to experience the  pura vida  in Costa Rica. This laid-back beach town is ideal for a relaxed getaway with friends or family, and it feels like a super safe place to visit in Costa Rica . 

We’ve found this small town is definitely less touristy than other parts of the Guanacaste province . Luckily, there’s still tons to do here, thanks to all of the amazing nature and wildlife around. You can swim with dolphins, go kayaking through mangroves, or ride horses along the beautiful beach – the choice is yours! 

There are many fun activities in Samara , but we think that some are best done as part of a tour. Sometimes this is for safety and practical reasons, like if you’re heading out on a boat or ATV. Other times, it’s simply because your guide can take you to secret wildlife hotspots you would never find on your own. 

So if you want to see the top highlights along with some hidden gems, we’ve got you covered! During our time in Costa Rica, we’ve tried many tours here and found the 8 best tours in Samara. Read on so you can start planning all of the amazing activities you want to experience here! 

Our Top Picks for Tours in Samara

If you don’t have time to read through all the choices and just want to book now, these are our top choices for tours in Samara!

Best bucket list-worthy tour: When we arrived in Costa Rica, seeing turtles was something we really wanted to do. Luckily, Samara is a great place for this! On this 3.5-hour turtle watching tour , you’ll see turtles nesting or even baby turtles hatching on the beach! It’s an evening tour and the local guides choose which beach to go to depending on where the turtles are. It’s only $57 USD including transportation and can be booked online year-round , although September/October are prime months.

Best combo tour: Don’t just stay on land, get out on the water in Samara! This 3-hour tour takes you to the best places to see dolphins! You’ll watch them play in the waves and also have a chance to spot turtles, stingrays, and whales. Then, it’s off to a prime snorkeling spot at Isla Chora to get up close with some of the amazing marine life. It’s really a 2-in-1 experience and at $58 USD is really affordable to book online too.

Why book a tour in Samara?

One of the best reasons to book a tour in Costa Rica – and more specifically, Samara – is that you get to see so much more wildlife that way. Some creatures are difficult to spot, but guides are so helpful for this. Plus, you find out so much more about what you’re seeing. In a country as biodiverse as Costa Rica, you come away from pretty much every tour having learned something fascinating. 

Another reason to do a tour in Samara is that you can’t access all of the best activities here on foot, so having transportation taken care of is really nice. Some tourists rent scooters to get around, but understandably not everyone is comfortable with that.

We also found that the tours we did in Samara took us to places we wouldn’t have found on our own. For example, we discovered some amazing snorkel spots in Costa Rica that we wouldn’t have been able to get to otherwise.

Samara is pretty safe overall. But if it’s your first time in Costa Rica, you might feel more comfortable taking a tour. You’ll be with a local guide who ensures your safety throughout and makes sure you don’t venture off anywhere you shouldn’t. 

Last but not least, we also found tours in Samara to be really good value for money! Most of the tours on this list cost less than $60 USD, so you really can’t go wrong. 

What are the best tours in Samara, Costa Rica?

1. dolphin and snorkeling trip at isla chora national wildlife refuge.

One of the (many) amazing things about Costa Rica is that you can see dolphins all along its Pacific Coast. Samara is a fantastic place to go dolphin watching and it’s a really affordable activity here! 

To access the best places for dolphin watching, I recommend taking this 3-hour tour . They pick you up around 8 am and head directly on a dolphin cruise. It’s such a beautiful way to start your morning and it’s hard not to smile when you see these playful creatures!

When we went, we loved watching the dolphins play in the waves, and we also saw turtles and stingrays. If you book this cruise between August and October, or December and April, you might spot some whales , too! 

After the dolphin cruise, you’ll sail to Isla Chora , which is famed for its amazing snorkeling. We went snorkeling here and saw lots of marine life, including a turtle, pufferfish, and lots of pretty reef fish. 

At $58 USD, we think that this tour is amazing value. You essentially get two tours in one! It’s also a great tour to do if you don’t have a lot of time in Samara but still want to experience its fantastic marine life. Snacks, snorkel equipment, and all transport are all included. There’s a maximum of 20 travelers, so it’s not too crowded, either!

If dolphin watching is at the top of your agenda, you’ll want to take this tour! You can pick your date and book it right here .

Related Read: If you love surfing, read all about the nearby town of Santa Teresa ! It provides that laid-back surfer lifestyle with cheap rentals and good waves year-round.

2. Horseback Riding on the Beach

Horseback riding is a super popular thing to do in Samara. Riding along the beach is just the perfect setting whether you’re honeymooning in Costa Rica or just looking for a unique activity. 

We recommend  this 2.5-hour horseback tour as the guides are great at encouraging you and showing you what to do if you’re a beginner. Rest assured, you don’t need any horse riding experience to enjoy this tour!

You’ll ride through the jungle in a small group of no more than eight and your guide will point out lots of flora and fauna along the way. You’ll almost certainly see monkeys scampering around! Your trusty steed will take you up a mountain to an amazing viewpoint where you can soak in the beauty of Samara’s wild landscape.

Then, you ride to a gorgeous beach where you can gallop along the shore and end your tour on a high. Riding horses along a stunning, deserted beach is something you only see in movies, and this is a rare opportunity to actually experience it in real life.

This tour is offered Mondays through Saturdays at 8 am and 3 pm. If you do the tour later in the afternoon, you will ride along the beach at sunset, which is such an amazing experience – we recommend doing this if you can!

The experience costs $55 USD per person, and there’s a minimum of two people per booking. The price includes hotel pickup and dropoff, and some photos and videos of the experience. It’s a fantastic price, but we’ve actually seen this tour offered for even cheaper. So, don’t hesitate to check prices for your dates online here !

3. Turtle Nesting Tour

If you’re anything like us, seeing turtles in Costa Rica is high on your list of things to do in the country . But on this 3.5-hour tour , you not only see turtles, you get to watch them nesting and hatching on the beach! 

This really is the kind of experience that’s best done with a guide. They’ll know all of the hotspots for turtle activity and can teach you all about their life cycles. Plus, you may even see baby turtles crawling towards the sea like we did!

This tour will pick you up around 7 pm and take you to Corozalito or Camaronal Beach , depending on the conditions that day. However, if there’s an arribada happening in Ostional Beach (which is 1.5 hours from Samara), your tour will take you there for no extra cost. An arribada is a natural phenomenon when hundreds of turtles come ashore at once to lay their eggs. It’s an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime thing to see and a big pro of this tour as far as we’re concerned!

This turtle tour costs $57 USD per person, including your roundtrip transport and guide, as well as water, juice, and snacks along the way. The very best months to book are September and October, as this is prime turtle time in Samara. However, you can do it year-round, so don’t worry too much if you’re not here during these specific months. 

If you’re an animal lover, you won’t want to miss this awesome opportunity! I recommend booking well in advance to secure your dates .

Related Read: Samara is just one of the many epic places in the area – so check out our complete guide on the Nicoya Peninsula (including the best things to do) .

4. Mangrove Kayaking Tour

Costa Rica isn’t all beaches and rainforests! Mangroves are a super interesting ecosystem, and they just so happen to be really fun to kayak through.

This guided tour  takes you down the Ora River, where you’ll kayak through the mangroves. To get an idea of what this looks like, just check out my photo above! Believe me, you’ll feel like an intrepid explorer as you spot monkeys, iguanas, and beautiful birds as you go. 

You’ll also learn a lot about mangroves from your guide. Did you know that they’re basically environmental heroes and absorb 5-6 times as much CO2 as rainforests? We definitely didn’t before taking this tour!

Plus, kayaking along the Ora River is easy, thanks to the calm water. You don’t need to be a paddling pro with super strength to enjoy this tour. As such, it makes for a great family-friendly activity as well.

The kayaking tour costs $66 USD per adult and $47 USD per child (ages 4-10). It lasts for around 3 hours, and there’s a refreshment and fruit break midway through at a beach (where you might even spot turtles nesting if you’re lucky!). The tour covers all your kayaking equipment, including lifevests and roundtrip transportation from your Samara accommodation .

This is such a relaxing, gorgeous day outdoors that you can book directly through Viator .

5. Ocean Kayak and Snorkeling to Chora Island

We absolutely loved  this kayaking tour to Chora Island ! We kayaked from Samara to Chora Island , which took about 30 minutes and was actually quite challenging. This was partly because the sea was choppy in sections but also because the sun was so hot. But honestly, it was all part of the adventure – and arriving at this stunning, secluded beach was a reward in itself!

Once we made it to Chora Island, we got to relax on the beach and cool off in the water. Chora Island is a pristine place, and you’ll probably have the whole beach to yourselves! Honestly, we were so happy to go ashore on this tour. 

The snorkeling was the best part for us, though. The water was super clear, and we got to see turtles, puffer fish, and lots of other tropical fish. Plus, our guide was really helpful and knew tons about the marine life around the island. 

This is a fantastic tour for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, and we highly recommend it. It costs $48 USD including all equipment, hotel pickup and drop off, as well as some snacks on the beach. It’s a great way to make the most of your time in Samara, and we would definitely do it again!

To experience this adventure for yourself, book this kayaking and snorkeling tour here !

Related Read: Do you enjoy seeing marine life up close? Then check out the best places to go scuba diving in Costa Rica .

6. Sunset and Wildlife ATV Tour

Samara has gorgeous coastal and mountain scenery, and you can explore it on this Sunset Quad Ride . Not only do you get to enjoy lots of natural beauty, but you also get a thrilling ATV experience! 

You start in the mid-afternoon, and you quite literally get off the beaten track by exploring backroads and dirt trails. When we went, we saw a wild side of Samara that most people don’t experience. As you drive through the trees, keep an eye out for wildlife before reaching a breathtaking mountaintop viewpoint.

You’ll also drive to Barrigona Beach , which is one of the best beaches in Samara. It’s about 10 kilometers (6 miles) out of town, and you need an ATV or a 4WD to get down there. For this reason, it’s always super quiet, and the chances are you’ll be the only people there! This is one of the many reasons we love this tour !

You’ll have time to swim here if you want to, although there is a large swell, so you might just prefer to chill on the white sand instead. The tour ends with a visit to a quiet sunset spot where you’ll have epic views of the vivid sunset over the ocean. Talk about ending on a high!

You’ll need to present your passport and a valid driver’s license to participate in this tour (since you actually drive on the roads). It runs year-round, including during the rainy season. However, we actually love ATV rides at this time of year because, believe it or not, the mud makes it even more fun. Regardless of when you visit Costa Rica , this tour delivers!

Kids as young as 5 can participate, and there are double and single ATVs available. A single ATV costs $124 USD per person, while a double costs $162 USD. Book this ATV adventure to experience it all … jungles, mountains, beaches, and an unforgettable sunset.

7. Safari and Buenavista Beach Horse Riding Tour

This horseback safari is an incredible way to explore the natural beauty of the Guanacaste province . You start with a boat ride, during which your captain will give you an introduction to the area’s unique flora and fauna. 

Once you arrive at the trailhead, you’ll meet your horse and guide and head off to explore the jungle. You’ll see monkeys, birds, reptiles, and maybe even some crocodiles – but don’t worry, it’s from a safe distance on horseback!

There are also several river crossings along the way, which are fun to navigate. Then, you end up on Buenavista Beach . You get to ride along the beach and paddle in the waves, which really is an amazing, bucket list-worthy experience (unless you’re allergic to horses like Bailey!).

You head back to the meeting point via an easy ride through some fields, which are home to wild horses and cows. The whole thing lasts about 2.5 hours which feels like the perfect amount to traverse this terrain on horseback.

Overall, this tour is a lot of fun, and the trails are nice and easy. It really doesn’t matter if you’ve never ridden before! The guides are also really friendly and will even fetch you fresh coconuts from the trees if you get thirsty. 

The experience costs $59 USD, and kids as young as 5 can participate (as long as they’re accompanied by an adult). There’s a maximum of 5 travelers per group, so it’s a really nice, small group. Hotel pickup and drop off aren’t included for this tour, but the meeting point is easy to get to via a scooter or local taxi.

Those who love riding horses (or want an easy introduction!) won’t want to miss this tour. Check availability and reserve your dates online here !

8. Werner Sauter Biological Reserve Hike

The Werner Sauter Biological Reserve is one of the best places to see wildlife in Samara. It’s a private reserve with gorgeous mountain trails that give you epic views over the town’s beautiful beaches. 

This small group tour  will pick you up from town and take you to the park, where you’ll begin a 2.5-hour guided hike through the reserve. The hiking is fairly easy and as you go, your guide will teach you all about the tropical dry forest and why it’s such an important ecosystem for Costa Rica’s wildlife .

On our visit, we discovered why this type of forest is so threatened, and we gained an even deeper appreciation for its beauty. We also saw loads of incredible native animals, including parrots, monkeys, butterflies, deer, and iguanas. 

On this guided tour , you’ll also pass through an organic mango plantation. If you’re hungry, you can help yourself to the fresh mangoes. I mean, talk about a rewarding hike! 

There are two options for the hike – a morning tour at 6:30 am for $47 USD and an afternoon tour at 2:30 pm for $42 USD. For both options, there’s a maximum of 10 people per group. We love that it’s a nice, small tour because you get more personalized attention and can ask questions about what you’re seeing. To secure your preferred time and date, we recommend booking this tour in advance .

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Where to Stay in Sámara, Costa Rica

Sámara is one of those towns with a huge variety of places to stay. From budget backpacker hostels to luxury hotels, there are great accommodations in Sámara for all budgets. To help you narrow it down, we’ve included our favorites below.

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa – $$$

For luxury travelers or families, I love   Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa . This place is spectacular and offers a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, and restaurant. On top of that, it’s located right just over a mile from the beach. From standard double rooms, to family suites to suites with a whirlpool there is an option for couples and groups alike.

Guests seem to love the property’s landscapes and service the most! Prices start at $247 USD which is amazing for a high-end option – so check prices and reserve a luxury room or suite here !

Mid-range – $$

Hotel entre dos aguas – $$.

If you consider yourself a mid-range traveler, then I have a great choice for you that caters to couples.  Hotel Entre Dos Aguas  is a rustic hotel with simple amenities on a beautiful property. Perfect for those who want a true Costa Rican stay. 

All of the rooms have private showers, and some of the rooms have a terrace. You can check availability and book online  here on Booking.com .

Las Mariposas – $

If you’re on a budget, there are lots of options, but not many of them are good.  Las Mariposas  is my top choice, with its location close to the beach. The hostel has a great atmosphere for meeting other travelers and is suited to the social backpacker. They offer a shared kitchen and common spaces, hammocks to relax on the patio, billiards, and karaoke.

A bed in a shared dorm runs about $12 USD, while private rooms start at $30 USD. You can  book this place on Hostelworld  or  Booking.com . 

For more info, read our detailed guide about deciding  where to stay in Samara with the best hotels and areas !

Getting Around Costa Rica

How you choose to get around Costa Rica is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning your holiday here! How you do it depends on your budget, travel style, and comfort level. 

Renting a Car

Without a doubt, the number one way to explore Costa Rica is in a rental car. We book rental cars on the Discover Cars website as we have had good experiences with them in the past.

One of the things you need to watch for when renting a car in Costa Rica is the mandatory insurance that the government requires you to have. There are a lot of very cheap rentals that don’t include this mandatory insurance (TPL) in the original booking price, but there are also ones that do. To avoid additional surprise charges when you pick up your rental car, be sure to rent a car that includes the mandatory insurance when you book.

Thankfully, on Discover Cars it’s easy to tell apart the companies that include the mandatory insurance and those that don’t. The trick is you can’t pick any car on their website. In the picture below, you can see this rental car, with pick up in Jaco, includes the TPL. That means the mandatory insurance is included in the price. Any cover you get above that is extra.

Of course, I still suggest getting the full coverage offered by Discover Cars, which covers you even more.

You can  browse cars on Discover Cars here .

Book Shuttles

If renting a car isn’t in your budget, you don’t feel comfortable driving in Costa Rica , or you just don’t like driving, shuttles are the next best option. There are hundreds of shuttle routes available all over the country, and they are very affordable.

Shuttles in Costa Rica are specifically for tourists and often include pick up and drop off at your selected hotels and airports. The drivers also speak some English, and the vehicles have air conditioning. You’ll also be guaranteed a seat when you book a shuttle (which isn’t the case with the public bus system.)

To get the best price, use the website  Bookaway . They compare all the offers and prices of shuttle companies in Costa Rica so you get the best price! Honestly, we have saved so much money using Bookaway! 

You can search for shuttles online on Bookaway here.

Lastly, you can use the public bus system. On short journeys, such as from San Jose to La Fortuna or Uvita to Manuel Antonio, this system is great. However, the longer the journey the more hassle and time spent on a bus. It’s undoubtedly best to save the public bus in Costa Rica for short and straightforward trips!  

The public buses are definitely the cheapest way to get around Costa Rica, but they are not always very reliable and schedules often change without notice and delays are to be expected. The buses can also be very crowded and hot – so just be prepared!

It’s also good to speak some Spanish if you plan on riding the public bus since most drivers and ticket booth operators don’t speak English.

Samara is the perfect beach town to relax and bask in gorgeous natural scenery. This place is more off-the-beaten-path than other tourist destinations, which is why we recommend tours here! Whether you choose to ride horses, drive ATVs, or kayak through mangroves, you’ll have an incredible time.

If you found this article helpful, read our other blogs about Costa Rica . We’ve traveled all over this country, and we even lived here for a while. We love sharing what we’ve learned so you can have an amazing trip as well.

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Billie Eilish is embarking on a world tour in support of her forthcoming third album, “ Hit Me Hard and Soft ,” set for release on May 17.

The Live Nation-produced tour will kick off in September in Quebec and continue through North America until December. In February 2025, Eilish will hit Australia, followed by Europe, the U.K. and Ireland from April to late July.

Tickets will be available for presale for American Express cardholders on April 30, with additional presales running throughout the week. General tickets go on sale May 3 through Ticketmaster .

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See the full tour dates below.

North America

Tue Feb 18, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre Wed Feb 19, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre Fri Feb 21, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre Sat Feb 22, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre Mon Feb 24, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena Tue Feb 25, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena Thu Feb 27, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena Fri Feb 28, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena Tue Mar 4, 2025 –Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena Wed Mar 5, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena Fri Mar 7, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena Sat Mar 8, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

Europe/U.K./Ireland Wed Apr 23, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

Thu Apr 24, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

Sat Apr 26, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena Mon Apr 28, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena Tue Apr 29, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

Fri May 2, 2025 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena Sun May 4, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome Mon May 5, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome Wed May 7, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome Fri May 9, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena Thu May 29, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena Fri May 30, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena Sun June 1, 2025 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena Tue June 3, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena Wed June 4, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena Fri June 6, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle Sun June 8, 2025 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena Tue June 10, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena Wed June 11, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena Sat June 14, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi Sun June 15, 2025 –Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

Mon Jul 7, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Tue Jul 8, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Thu Jul 10, 2025 – London, UK – The O2 Fri Jul 11, 2025 –London, UK – The O2 Sun Jul 13, 2025 – London, UK – The O2 Mon Jul 14, 2025 – London, UK – The O2 Wed Jul 16, 2025 – London, UK – The O2 Thu Jul 17, 2025 – London, UK – The O2 Sat Jul 19, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Sun Jul 20, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Tue Jul 22, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Wed Jul 23, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Sat Jul 26, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena Sun Jul 27, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena

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