News Summary
Singer-songwriter Billy Strings has announced an extension to his fall tour, adding concerts at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The first show is scheduled for May 30, and while tickets for May 31 are sold out, fans can still access tickets for the 30th. Prices vary across vendors, and the concerts are part of his solo trek and participation in the Outlaw Music Festival with legends like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. The tour will continue with domestic and international stops before concluding in December.
Grand Rapids, Michigan – Singer-songwriter Billy Strings has announced an extension to his highly-anticipated fall tour, which includes back-to-back concerts at the Van Andel Arena on May 30 and 31. The shows are set to begin at 7:30 p.m. local time on both nights, promising fans an exciting live music experience.
Although tickets for the May 31 concert are sold out, fans can still purchase tickets for the May 30 performance. Ticket prices vary by platform, with options available from the following ticket vendors:
- Vivid Seats: starting from $77
- SeatGeek: starting from $71
- StubHub: starting from $77
- Ticketmaster: starting from $57.10
For the sold-out May 31 concert, resale tickets are available on various platforms, including:
- Vivid Seats: starting from $74
- SeatGeek: starting from $74
- StubHub: starting from $78
- Ticketmaster: only ADA seating at $57.10
The concerts in Grand Rapids are part of Billy Strings’ ongoing solo trek and participation in the Outlaw Music Festival, where he shares the stage with renowned country artists Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. Additionally, his extended tour will see new international and domestic stops in cities like London, Dublin, Baltimore, Newark, and Louisville.
As the tour progresses, it is scheduled to conclude with a closing show on December 14 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Tickets for the new fall tour stops will be available for purchase to the general public starting at 10 a.m. local time on May 16.
Prior to his performances in Grand Rapids, Billy Strings will also appear at several other venues in the United States. Upcoming solo tour dates include shows in:
- Phoenix, AZ (May 13)
- Chula Vista, CA (May 15)
- Los Angeles, CA (May 16)
- Wheatland, CA (May 18)
- Nampa, ID (May 20)
- Spokane, WA (May 22)
- Ridgefield, WA (May 24)
- George, WA (May 25)
Following these concerts, additional tour dates will be held throughout June, August, September, October, and December at various venues across the U.S.
Billy Strings has earned accolades for his musical contributions, including multiple Grammy Awards and A Americana Music Awards. His recent studio album, “Highway Prayers,” reached the top of the Billboard Top Album Sales chart in Fall 2024, further solidifying his status in the music industry.
Additionally, as part of his extensive tour, Billy Strings will perform in Canadian cities for the first time, expanding his reach and engaging new audiences outside of the United States.
Fans of Billy Strings are encouraged to stay updated on ticket availability and performance dates as the fall tour draws near, especially given the sold-out status of the May 31 show in Grand Rapids.
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