trolltunga winter tour

Trolltunga Winter Hike

Trolltunga Winter hike is an expedition far from the ordinary. The sun slowly rises above the snow-covered mountains. Everything around you begin to sparkle and you in the company of your guide and travel companions set out to experience Trolltunga covered in ice and snow. If you want to avoid the summer crowds – put snowshoes on and start your winter adventure.

We call our tours to Trolltunga "winter" from December to May as you will encounter a lot of snow during the entire day. During this period, it is very likely to use snowshoes or spikes on the hike. Be aware that the snow conditions can be varied through out the season, which determines the difficulty of the hike.

Price from 1575-1750 NOK (below 25y and student price). Also check our 10% discount package if staying at Trolltunga Hotel.

Trolltunga Active

Skjeggedal 20

5770 Tyssedal

About the activity

You meet the guide and the other participants at our store in Skjeggedal/P2 parking. After breefing about the tour, weather, checking that all are particpants are well prepare (we have rental of gear if needed), the tour starts.

On most tours we provide transport from the P2 parking to the Mågelitopp/P3 parking (if the weather conditions allow it)! At Mågelitopp, we will walk among several traditional Norwegian cabins and we might put on spikes or snowshoes if necessary. After that we must “conquer” the steepest uphill of the hike - Gryteskar.

After the uphill, wehve easy up and down terrain until we reach the "Troll's Tongue", with spectacular natur views along the way. You can admire the snowy mountains, the Ringedalen valley with its steep mountain walls and frozen waterfalls, and amazing formations that the wind has carved into snow. Can there be a better reward? Naturally, there are several breaks on the way to refresh yourself and simply enjoy the atmosphere within the group while your guides explain more about local history and nature. Listen to the guides' advices, they know all the best photo spots! Soon enough you will arrive to Trolltunga in its winter suit rising above the "Lake of the Rings" and with Folgefonna glacier in the distance. Here it is time for photoshoot and more stories.

The return back home is often a lot easier, we have a good snowtrail to walk on, more downhill, good memories, new hiking friends to talk with, in some cases we get a nice sunset walking down Gryteskar. And then the great finale, sliding down the road from P3 to P2/4 km on a snowracer. A fun and easy ending of the day!

Be aware that the weather during the Norwegian winter is unpredictable, it can change at any time! Trolltunga Active has arranged guided winter tours to Trolltunga since 2015 and our experienced and professional guides have the utmost respect for the mountains. They will share their knowledge with you, show you how to prepare and hike safely during winter and how to 'read' the weather. Your safety is our priority!

That is why on the iciest days, we cannot guarantee that it will be safe to go down on the rock itself. We will make sure to show you alternative and equally beautiful photo spots and that you will feel like a true explorer after this one-day adventure.

If you are younger than 25 years of age or a student, you can choose the price option of 'Young Travellers & Students'. At the meetup you must show documentation on your age or a student pass.

What's included?

Professional guide and instructor carrying safety and first aid-equipment

Hiking poles

Micro spikes or snowshoes if needed

Pictures: your guides help you with taking photos during the entire tour

Information about local nature and history

Transport from P2 to P3 and back (if the weather allows it)

Free transport to the meeting point provided by our partner Trolltunga Hotel as part of accommodation at the hotel

Snow racer return from P3 to P2

Good to know

Level of difficulty: Expert

The weather conditions greatly determine the level of difficulty.  Please inform your guide of any medical conditions that might impact you during your hike or in an emergency.

Requirements:

• Good physical condition  
• Not suitable for people with troublesome knees
• Minimum age: 15 years
• A minimum number of 2 participants for the tour to run

Approximately 8-12 hrs • 20-28 km return • 800-1200 m ascent

We recommend joining the information meeting at Trolltunga Hotel at 9 pm the night before your hike.  

7:30 am: Meet your guide and travel companions at the Trolltunga Active Base in Skjeggedal 20, 5770 Tyssedal. Beware the road to Skjeggedal is your first adventure for today, depending on the weather conditions good winter tires, spikes or snow chains are crucial.  

During the winter, the conditions in the mountains are unpredictable. They can change from minute to minute. Temperature can be deceiving as the wind plays an important role in how cold it feels. Similarly, the snow conditions have a great impact on how easy or hard the hike gets.  

A general thumb rule is: prepare for the worst conditions but do not overload your backpack, weight matters greatly when it is about saving energy. Use the onion look: layers that can easily be taken on and off. On a sunny day remember that the snow reflects the sun light which makes it stronger – suncream and sunglasses are essential!

We do not cancel tours due to bad weather. Even if the conditions look harsh, they can also turn out to be much better once we reach the mountains. The only times we cancel is when the bad weather becomes dangerous weather. We will inform you in case of cancellation. Please read our cancellation policies for more information.

• A lot of food: at least double of what you would eat on a normal day (sandwiches, nuts, chocolate, banana)
• 2 litres of water (nice to have: thermos with hot water) – you cannot fill up water in the winter mountain
• Sturdy, waterproof and warm hiking boots  
• Warm woolen socks and spare socks
• Woolen base layer (do not use cotton: it is freezing cold when it is wet)
• Warm mid layer
• Wind- and waterproof shell jacket and pants
• Beanie or warm headband
• Gloves/mittens and a spare pair
• Sunglasses and/or goggles (helpful in snow and wind)
• Head lamp  
• Backpack with approximately 40 litres capacity

Please make sure to leave a bit of space in your backpack for the micro spikes and be aware that you should be able to strap snowshoes onto the backpack you are bringing.

You can rent certain pieces of equipment on site: rain pants and jackets, hiking boots, backpacks.

To book a private guide, choose the option ‘Private guide’. A group with a private guide, can include up to 8 participants/the price is equal to the price of 8 persons booked. For the private guide, make a booking for 8 persons, when placing your booking info, write ‘Private guide xx persons’ in the cell for your first name. And your full name in the cell for the last name.

Your activity starts here

The long-term weather forecast can be unreliable. We rely on the forecast 2-3 days in advance. Besides, old Norwegian wisdom teaches us: there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. If you are booked on a hike with us and the weather conditions are so bad that they might threaten our safety, we will cancel the tour.

If you choose to not show up for your tour, there is no refund. If we cancel due to the weather, you get a full refund or change to another day. This might happen due to high avalanche risk or strong winds. Please read our General Terms and Conditions for more information.

No, however it is highly recommended. This is where you meet one of our guides and your travel companions in person. The guide will tell you about tomorrow’s weather conditions, what to wear, what to bring and safety precautions. You are welcome to ask any questions that you have.

Yes, you can. We rent out wind- and waterproof/-resistant jackets, pants, shoes and backpacks.

If you are the only person booked on a tour, we will ask you to move your booking to another day. If this is not possible, you will be refunded. You can wait until the evening before the hike to see if there are any last-minute bookings. Alternatively, if you really want to go and cannot reschedule, you can pay for a second ticket.

It is not mandatory, but it is recommended to use a guide in the period of 1 October – 31 May. This is due to uncertainty related to weather, snow, rivers, which previously have led to several rescue operations.

The transport is free only if you are staying at our partner hotel - Trolltunga Hotel. The hotel provides free transport to the meeting point as part of the accommodation.

If you are younger than 25 years of age or a student, you can choose the price option of 'Young Travellers & Students'.

At the meetup you must show documentation on your age or a student pass.

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Winter Tour to Trolltunga

Trolltunga is one of Norway's most spectacular, and photographed places. The rock formation hanging 1,100 meters over the Ringdalsvatnet lake is, literarily, a breathtaking view. In winter this place is even more fascinating, and going on a winter hike to Trolltunga is an experience of a lifetime!

This year you are invited on a winter hiking tour to Trolltunga, to explore a new season, join in on a unique hiking adventure! Led by professional guides, you'll get to safely explore a natural wonder at its most tranquil and awe-inspiring.

Tour description

The tour starts from Skjeggedal. In the midst of darkness, the group hikes with headlamps up the Brakufsi path to Topp. Then the steep hillside up Gryteskar, the highest peak of the tour.

This late in the year, weather conditions are constantly changing. If needed, the guide will help adjust the equipment you use (ice spikes, snowshoes, etc.) in accordance with the changing conditions.

It’s a tough 7 km start, and we will have several stops where you get the opportunity to catch your breath. And to snap photos of the spectacular nature surrounding you. From Gryteskar you'll get a perfect view towards the Folgefonna glacier. The hike continues with 7 km in easier terrain. This is the scenic part of the tour, being overwhelmed by impressing viewpoints towards the Ringedalen lake and the Hardangervidda national park, makes this part of the hike like a “scenic walk in the park”.

You will arrive at Trolltunga around 13.00. At this time of year, you will have the Trolltunga almost for yourself. You can really enjoy the peace and tranquility of being in the mountain and standing at Trolltunga.

During the afternoon, the light changes, the daylight disappears, maybe into a colorful sunset, the blue hour, and then total darkness. And it's on with the headlamps again. The day ends with a magical walk in the dark, maybe a clear sky, stars, and a white full moon. Or, with rain, fog, and wind. The weather conditions at this time of year will guarantee you a special moment filled with splendid contrast.

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Join us for a beautiful hike to Trolltunga with spectacular scenery. Great views of mountains, fjords, deep valleys, waterfalls and glaciers.

It`s really magical to experience Trolltunga when everything is covered in snow. The hike to Trolltunga is long (27km from Park 2 and 20 km from Park 3). It’s recommended to use a guide outside the summer season which is defined between the 15th of June and the 15th of September. This is due to uncertainty related to weather, snow, rivers, and less daylight, which again have led to several rescue operations over the years. The weather changes fast at this time of year.

Spring at Trolltunga is a unique experience with few or no tourists in the mountains, crystal clear air, and several meters of snow. We will provide snowshoes and poles if required.

Meeting point:

Meeting point in Skjeggedal (P2) at 08:00. Here you will meet our guide. If conditions allow us, we will be able to drive up to Mågelitoppen (P3), which will save us 4km and 400 vertical meters(!).

How to get to Odda and the meeting point in Skjeggedal:

If you are coming from Bergen, you need to travel the day before to Odda and stay overnight in Odda or nearby. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Bergen to Odda. From Odda to Skjeggedal it takes about 20 minutes to drive and the parking in Park2 is NOK 500. If you have the Bergen Card , you can travel for free with the  bus (operated by Skyss) from Bergen to Odda. From Odda to Skjeggedal there is no shuttle bus in winter, but you can take a taxi (approx. NOK 600). 

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Snowshoes and hiking poles is included. The guide will serve a delicious lunch, hot drinks and local snacks. See the packing list below of what you need to bring for the hike. We will have breaks along the way, and our guides will show you some spectacular hidden gems.

The duration of the hike is about 10-12 hours.

PACKING LIST:

• Sunglasses • Sunscreen • Mittens • Hat • Buff • Down jacket • Snacks • Gaiters • 2 pairs of wool socks • Waterproof jacket and pants • Hiking shoes • Warm baselayer - two pairs • 2 liters of water • Backpack - minimum 35 liters

Weather conditions:

Weather conditions at Trolltunga is unpredictable at this time of year.  If the weather is really bad, we will try to arrange an alternativ activity in the region, or the hike will be postpone to the following day if the weather conditions improves.

Age limit:  16 years old.

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Trolltunga hike – a hike to a magical destination

The hike to the Trolltunga cliff is demanding because of the great distance. Experienced hikers may hike on their own during the summer. The safest alternative is to join a guided hike, and you need to be in good shape. If you start your hike from parking lot at P2 Skjeggedal, you should allow 8–12 hours (including breaks) for the 27-km round-trip hike to Trolltunga: 13.5 km each way. Be sure to start early in the morning so you can make it safely back down before dark.

If you are driving, take the Tyssedal turnoff from route Rv13 and head for the paid parking at P2 Skjeggedal. Alternatively, you can take the convenient shuttle bus from the town of Odda. If you take the shuttle bus to the upper parking lot, P3 Mågelitopp, or have reserved one of the few parking spots here, then your hike is shorter. Please allow 7–10 hours for the now 20-km round-trip hike to Trolltunga.

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• The hike to Trolltunga

Your first steep climbs From P2 Skjeggedal, walk the narrow paved road that climbs up to P3 Mågelitopp, which is 400 metres higher. This first leg is 4.3 km long and may take you a bit more than an hour. Naturally, if you are starting from P3 Mågelitopp, you save time and effort!

You are now ready to start on the mountain trail itself – another 10 km and you will reach Trolltunga!

Bridge at Mågelitopp. Photo: Åse Marie Evjen

At first the hiking trail proper is fairly level, following an gentle elevated valley, and the trail is excellent and well-marked. After 45 minutes or so, your route climbs steeply up a long rocky slope to Gryteskaret pass. This is considered one of the most strenuous stretches of your Trolltunga hike. Gradually the impressive view opens up.

Gryteskaret pass is perhaps the most challenging part of your Trolltunga hike. Photo: Eva Løvaas

At the top of Gryteskar, you will find this five-metre high boulder! Photo: Gun Evjen Koch

A grassy valley Yet another steep incline brings you up to Trombeskar pass and a beautiful grassy valley that is popular with campers. The trail hugs the shore of one small lake, before you have a slight but rather welcome descent to Store Floren. You will soon see a stunning view of Ringedalsvatnet, the lake in the valley that is now far below. This viewpoint is the perfect place for another break and a snack, and perhaps it’s time to fill your water bottle from one of the nearby streams.

Take a break and enjoy the stunning view of the Ringedalsvatnet lake. Photo: Åse Marie Evjen

Memories of horses… The trail to Trolltunga is part of an ancient thoroughfare between western and eastern Norway, across the Hardangervidda plateau. The Store Floren name indicates that farmers used this area as a summer pasture for their livestock. You may also see remnants of the old stables. When the hydropower facilities were built in Tyssedal and the mountains above in the early 1900s, horses were used to transport materials and to assist with the heavy construction work.

At Store Floren there is an emergency shelter. In case of a sudden storm or other emergency, it contains sleeping bags and blankets and food rations.

The Emergency Shelter Floren at Store Floren. In case of a sudden storm or other emergency, it contains sleeping bags and blankets and food rations. You will also find Emergency Shelters at Endåen and Tyssehøl. Emergency number 112. Photo: Åse Marie Evjen

Snow in June Having reached the mountain plateau, an altitude of 900 metres or so, the terrain ahead is relatively flat – but it’s still rough enough for the trail to have lots of ups and downs. However, the major climbs are now behind you.

Even late in June you may encounter patches of snow, and you may have to cross some meltwater streams – fortunately there are good bridges over every one of them. There is also a waterfall up here.

Your hike continues via Hestaflåene (a place where horses grazed). Be sure to use the bridges to cross Endåen and the other riverbeds, regardless of whether they are dry. It is important that you stay on the trail in order to prevent erosion; the alpine vegetation is exceptionally fragile!

There is a second emergency shelter at Endåen.

Even late in June you may encounter patches of snow. Remember to bring sunglasses and sun protection! Photo: Åse Marie Evjen

Memories of a waterfall… The trail again climbs steeply, up to Endanuten. A little further along the trail, at Tyssehøl, you cross a riverbed that once carried water to Tyssestrengene. This twin waterfall was Norway’s highest and one of the most magnificent falls in Europe, with a total height of 646 metres and a 312-metre free fall. In the 19th century it was one of the country’s premier tourist attractions. But in 1967, the waters were diverted to Tysso II, a hydropower plant built deep inside the mountain in Skjeggedal. You also pass a dam – and surprisingly there is also a fine beach up here. From this dam, water is now led into tunnels and speeds down to the turbines of the power plant.

Stay back from the edge! A little farther ahead, as the trail narrows, you should be very mindful of the high drop. Suddenly the Trolltunga comes into view!

Perched 700 metres above Ringedalsvatnet lake, it truly is one of the most impressive rock formations in the world. There is likely to be a queue to climb down onto Trolltunga itself – and to partake in the magnificent photo-op. Unless you have hiked with friends, just ask someone nearby to take your photo, and offer to take theirs.

There is often a queue at Trolltunga between 12 am and 3 pm. In 2023, tourists had to wait 30–45 minutes on weekdays and 60–90 minutes on Saturdays. It is usually most people on Saturdays or the first day with nice weather. Photo: Scott Sporleder/Matador Network/Visit Hardangerfjord

Four iron rebar steps make it easy to climb down onto Trolltunga. Enjoy the break from your long hike, rehydrate with water or whatever beverage you brought, and eat your snack or lunch. And get to know your fellow hikers. They may have good tips about other nearby attractions, and interesting stories to tell.

Always stay at least a couple of feet back from the edge of the cliff. Needless to say, a fall would be fatal.

Trolltunga – one of the most impressive rock formations in the world! Photo: Trolltunga AS

You can also have someone take a photo of you with Trolltunga in the background. The perfect moment is when someone has just left the outcrop and Trolltunga is empty. Photo: Åse Marie Evjen

Be mindful on your return hike! Your return hike will take less time. But make sure you start early enough to make it down before darkness , and stay on the trail. In rain, the wet rock can be slippery. Stay focused even though you may be tired.

How long does it take to hike to Trolltunga?

From the main trailhead at P2 in Skjeggedal, the round-trip hike is 27 km with an ascent of almost 800 metres. The estimated hiking time is 8–12 hours.

There is an additional trailhead at P3 Mågelitopp. The round-trip hike from P3 Mågelitopp is 20 km with an ascent of about 320 metres. The estimated hiking time is 7–10 hours.

How is the trail to Trolltunga?

The trail is solid and good. Signs along the trail show the remaining distance to both Trolltunga and back to the trailhead. In the months of June – September, experienced hikers can go on their own.

How difficult is the Trolltunga hike?

In Norway and internationally, hikes are rated according to their degree of difficulty: Easy, Medium, Challenging or Expert . Because it is longer than 20 km, the Trolltunga hike is automatically rated as Expert. Although the Trolltunga Trail is excellent, you must be in very good shape, have excellent endurance and be used to mountain hiking. You must also have good hiking boots and be equipped for sudden rain or cold . Be sure to bring plenty of food and water.

Trolltunga – one of Norway’s most popular attractions!

Trolltunga is the most impressive rock formation in Norway. Our numbers speak for themselves. In less than a decade, the annual number of visitors has increased from less than a thousand to more than 80,000 hikers per year. Due to Covid-19, the number of visitors was reduced to 36 500 in 2020 and 50 000 in 2021. 79 000 hiked to Trolltunga in 2023. If you dream of a Trolltunga hike, this is the perfect year to visit Trolltunga!

Many Trolltunga adventure options

Choose between these main options for visiting the magnificent Trolltunga:

Hike the Trolltunga Trail

Most people choose a one-day hike, starting from P2 Skjeggedal or P3 Mågelitopp. In the months June–September, experienced hikers can hike on their own.

A guided Trolltunga day hike

We strongly recommend hiking the Trolltunga Trail with a guide , especially for people with limited mountain hiking experience. Your guide will keep you safe and really enrich your Trolltunga experience!

The Trolltunga Via Ferrata

Are you yearning for a more challenging and exciting adventure? Then Trolltunga Via Ferrata is perfect for you! We climb the 250–metre Via Ferrata route, before walking the final 3 km to Trolltunga. Our return is a hike down the Trolltunga Trail.

If you wish, the Trolltunga Via Ferrata may be combined with a night on the mountain.

Guided hike – and a night on the mountain

Trolltunga Active and Trolltunga Adventures both offer a guided Trolltunga hike with an overnight stay at their comfortable camp. It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the mountain experience, hear your guides share their knowledge and tell stories around the campfire, and enjoy tasty traditional food!

Trolltunga Sunset-Sunrise for Experienced Hikers

The popular Sunset-Sunrise Hike is available for experienced hikers without a guide . This is perfect if you wish to hike the Trolltunga Trail on your own, and stay overnight in a prepared camp close to Trolltunga, without having to carry any camping gear.

Camping on your own

You may wish to slow your pace and savour your mountain experience. Please read and follow our guidelines for camping on the mountain . Pitch your tent only in the areas allowed – and leave no trace of your stay.

Carrying all the equipment you need can be rather heavy. If you choose a guided hike with an overnight stay, everything including food is provided for you.

To see details and additional options, including winter adventures and longer treks, please visit the websites of Trolltunga Active and Trolltunga Adventures .

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Check the weather at Trolltunga!

Always check the weather forecast before heading for Trolltunga – and always be prepared. Even on a sunny summer day you need to bring warm and waterproof clothing for unexpected bad weather. Please study our Hiking tips and Suggested equipment .

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Hiking Trolltunga. Safety first:

You can go to Trolltunga almost year-round.

June 1 st – September 30 th 

We recommend hiking with a guide, but experienced hikers can hike on their own.

October 1 st  – May 31 st

You should hike only  with a guide!

Note that the weather can change fast. You should adapt your preparations and the equipment you bring accordingly.

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Trolltunga AS

Trolltunga AS is owned by the Ullensvang Municipality. We construct hiking paths, maintain toilets, parking areas and emergency shelters, offer Mountain Ranger services and help maintain the 5.4 km Skjeggedalsvegen road. Our income is used to ensure that visitors have safe hiking adventure and a memorable experience of Trolltunga.

Information about hikes to Trolltunga Odda Tourist Information

Monday – Friday: 9 – 15

From October to March you will find Odda Tourist Information in the Town Hall. Address: Opheimsgata 31, 5750 Odda. Phone: (+47) 480 70 777 E-mail: [email protected]

Shuttle buses to Trolltunga Contact the three shuttle bus companies directly here

Emergency numbers in Norway Fire department: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113

Trolltunga AS Phone: (+47) 922 46 511 [email protected]

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Andrea Bocelli's holiday tour is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena in December

Published april 4, 2024 • updated on april 4, 2024 at 1:25 pm.

Andrea Bocelli will come to Mohegan Sun Arena this winter during his 2024 Holiday Tour.

He will have a 7:30 p.m. show on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Tickets are available on Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.com.

Subject to availability, fans will be able to purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Wednesday, April 17.

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This is one of 10 performances on the tour. Learn more about the tour here.

He will perform at the TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 14 and at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 19.

Bocelli performed in Connecticut in March with a show at the XL Center in Hartford after his December 2023 concert was postponed because of health concerns.

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Just a Few of the Biggest Concert Tours of 2024, from Olivia Rodrigo to Bad Bunny

Posted: April 4, 2024 | Last updated: April 4, 2024

Listening to your favorite musician at home is fun, but there's nothing quite like the experience of singing along with them, and tons of more fans, live. And as luck would have it, 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for some of the world's top musical acts, so chances are your favorite performer might be stopping at a city near you soon.

Ahead, we rounded up some of the biggest concert tours of 2024, ranging from Taylor Swift's mega-popular Eras Tour to Drake and J. Cole's exciting It's All A Blur Tour - Big as the What?—set to kick off this winter. You can also expect tour dates from classic icons like Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

1) Taylor Swift

Undoubtedly one of the biggest concert tours ever, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will continue right through 2024. The international leg of the tour kicked off in Japan, where she played four shows in Tokyo. She'll also stop in Melbourne, Singapore, Paris, Madrid, London, Milan, and more before returning to the States to play in the fall.

There's nothing like seeing T. Swift IRL, but don't fret if you're unable to nab tickets—the Eras Tour movie is now available to stream from the comfort of your home.

2) Olivia Rodrigo

This is not a drill—"Drivers License" singer Olivia Rodrigo will be hitting the road on tour starting at the end of February. The Guts World Tour runs from February through mid-August and has dates in Nashville, Toronto, Chicago, and New York City, among others. Even cooler? Rodrigo will have a stacked list of special guests—like PinkPantheress, Remi Wolf, The Breeders, and Chappell Roan—with her.

3) Red Hot Chili Peppers

Did you hear the good news? The Red Hot Chili Peppers have extended their global tour through summer 2024. The buzzy stadium tour, which kicked off in June 2022, will now run until July 2024 and bring the California-based band to places like Los Angeles, Tampa, Toronto, and Salt Lake City.

4) Bad Bunny

It's fitting that "Monaco" rapper Bad Bunny titled his tour Most Wanted —it's slated to be one of the year's hottest tours. Planned to help promote his latest studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana , Most Wanted will kick off in Salt Lake City on February 21 and run through May 26.

5) Billy Joel

If you haven't yet seen Billy Joel perform live, there's still time! The Piano Man has added more tour dates to his schedule, stopping in cities like Tampa, New York, Denver, and St. Louis this year. Even more exciting? He'll share the stage with fellow iconic performers Sting and Stevie Nicks for some of these dates.

Mitski recently announced that she's expanding her North American tour dates , and we couldn't be more excited. The months-long tour, which supports her 2023 studio album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, has a long list of stops, including Miami Beach, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Paris.

There's nothing quite like a Madonna concert, that's for sure. The singer's Celebration Tour , which started last October, continues straight through the spring with dates in Seattle, San Francisco, Mexico City, and more. Besides her eye-catching sets, chart-topping songs, and impressive choreography, concertgoers also get a glimpse of the performer's fantastic costumes, which include looks from Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier.

8) Bleachers

The New Jersey-founded rock band, which is fronted by Jack Antonoff—known for producing albums for top acts like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey—not only has announced a new album but a new tour , too. The tour will start in the UK in March, ending fittingly in the band's home state of New Jersey in mid-June. Check out their newly released music video for "Tiny Moves" if you need a Bleachers fix in the meantime.

9) Nicki Minaj

Nicki fans rejoice: the rapper and singer might be coming to a city near you soon as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The massive tour will include performances in Brooklyn, Oakland, and Baltimore, with stops at Dreamville Festival and Rolling Loud California along the way.

10) Blink 182

Live out all of your nineties and early aughts pop-punk dreams with one of Blink 182's One More Time Tour dates. The tour, which supports the band's ninth studio album, One More Time..., will bring the trio to cities all over the globe, including Sydney, Santiago, Portland, and Boston. The tour's supporting act is Pierce the Veil, which is also worth checking out.

11) Stevie Nicks

The oh-so-magical Stevie Nicks continues her touring streak with a bunch of 2024 concert dates . Set to begin in Atlantic City, NJ on February 10, Nicks will visit a dozen cities throughout the U.S. this year, such as New Orleans, Omaha, and Chicago. "Let's keep this party going in 2024," the singer-songwriter posted on her Instagram in September to announce the newly added tour dates.

12) The 1975

The 1975 is showing no signs of slowing down. The British band, famous for hits like "Somebody Else" and "Robbers," has extended their 2023 tour through 2024. Titled Still...At Their Very Best , the 22-date tour will open in Glasgow on February 8 and conclude in Amsterdam on March 24.

13) Drake and J. Cole

Rap greats Drake and J. Cole come together for the It's All a Blur Tour – Big As the What? which is guaranteed to be a good time. Drake, fresh off his 2023 It's All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, is set to hit dozens of cities starting in February, many of which J. Cole will also be in tow for. Scoop up tickets ASAP, as Drake's shows are known to sell out.

14) Janet Jackson

Superstar Janet Jackson is also extending her 2023 tour, Together Again , into 2024 with dates in Anaheim, Austin, New Orleans, and Hartford. Even cooler? Jackson's supporting act is the 2000s southern rap legend Nelly.

15) Rolling Stones

If you've ever dreamed of seeing the Rolling Stones perform live in person, now's your chance. The iconic rockers, who released their studio album Hackney Diamonds this past fall, are returning on the road for a 16-date tour with shows throughout the United States and Canada. Concertgoers can expect a mix of new tunes and Stones classics.

16) Bruce Springsteen

Famous for countless listenable hits like "Born to Run" and "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen is set to embark on a massive world tour this year with his band, The E Street Band. The much-anticipated tour will take the Boss and his crew to cities such as Phoenix, San Diego, Dublin, and Madrid, from March through November.

17) John Mayer

Be sure to catch John Mayer's solo tour this year, which will bring the guitarist and crooner to cities throughout Europe. This leg, an extension of his popular 2023 solo tour, will kick off in Stockholm on March 13 and finish in Dublin on March 29.

18) Shania Twain

Okay, this one is technically a residency , but we're excited nonetheless. Shania Twain, most known for her incredible outfits (her hooded leopard print look, anyone?) and hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is setting up shop in Vegas starting May 10. Twain's residency will take place at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood on and off throughout December 2024.

All good things must come to an end. The Eagles, known for "Hotel California" and other amazing rock songs, began their final concert tour this winter. It launched in Phoenix on January 20, with March 16 as its last date in the United States. Eagles fans won't want to miss this one.

20) Alanis Morisette: The Triple Moon Tour

Alanis Morisette joins forces with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for their 2024 Triple Moon Tour , which has dates in North America and Canada. This tour is a great one to catch this summer, as it's slated to run from June through August.

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