Phoebe Bridgers plans global planetarium listening parties, Luke Combs makes history at Wembley Stadium, and a new San Diego electronic festival is unveiled, capping a busy week in live music.
Artist Announcements
Phoebe Bridgers will host listening parties for her latest album at more than 40 planetariums across North America, Australia, and Europe.
Luke Combs became the first country artist to headline London’s Wembley Stadium, performing three nights at the 90,000-capacity venue.
Venue and Ticketing Developments
Blue Note will open its London location on September 23, with Robert Glasper holding a residency.
Live Nation is building its first arena in São Paulo, a 21,000-capacity venue expected to open in 2028 and host 200 music and sporting events annually.
Singapore will add a second venue at Singapore EXPO called Apex, a 9,000-capacity space described as versatile and state-of-the-art.
Sphere Entertainment Co. reported 11% year-over-year growth in the second quarter of 2026.
FTC Live, an Ecuadorian entertainment company, acquired Arena Bicentenario in Quito and will open the 8,500-capacity venue this December.
Ticketing platform DICE has been named the exclusive ticketing partner for Australia’s Wildlands Festival 2027.
Festival News
San Diego will host a new electronic music festival, Temper, at Petco Park. Performers include:
- Ninajirachi
- Sara Landry
- Tiffany Day
- Whethan
- Zeds Dead
- and more
Summer’s Last Dance festival announced its lineup, with Big Gigantic leading the bill.
Salt Lake City’s Yours Always festival was cancelled without notice. sombr and Benson Boone were scheduled to headline.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
Barry Manilow rescheduled his Kentucky concert for the second time, citing
unforeseen circumstances
.
ZZ Top cancelled their Hollywood Bowl performance this week, citing
insurmountable obstacles
.
