Between the phenomena of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, 2023 might seem like a hard concert year to follow — but 2024 is up to the challenge. From chart-toppers like Bad Bunny and Olivia Rodrigo to genre masters like Marc Anthony and Burna Boy, the D.C. area’s music venues have something in store for everyone this year. Some of the shows included below are technically sold out, but if you want it bad enough, there are always tickets on the secondary market. 

OLIVER TREE: Oliver Tree exists somewhere between musician and meme. The California artist, entertainer and prolific TikToker is coming to the Anthem this January to tour his 2023 album, Alone In A Crowd. (The Anthem; Jan. 24; $45+)

BABY TATE: Baby Tate, the rising Atlanta rapper who boasts collaborations with Flo Milli, JID and Saweetie, is bringing her seductive flows to Union Stage early this year. (Union Stage; Jan. 28; $20)

PLAYBOI CARTI: Playboi Carti wasted no time releasing new music this year. The Atlanta trap pioneer came out with “Backr00ms,” a collaboration with Travis Scott, on Jan. 1. It’s the latest in a recent string of Carti songs, suggesting fans might get an album in 2024. In the meantime, catch Carti perform hits off of Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red at his upcoming Capital One Arena show, which was rescheduled from last October. (Capital One Arena; Feb. 1; $55.50+)

MARC ANTHONY: Viví tu vida with Marc Anthony this February at Capital One Arena. Spanish Harlem’s salsa king is bringing his enormous repertoire of salsa, ballads, pop and soft rock to D.C. on his Historia Tour. (Capital One Arena; Feb. 9; $59+)

PINK SWEAT$: It’s fitting that Pink Sweat$ is coming to town on Valentine’s Day, because his gentle R&B ballads are sure to make you swoon. Catch the Philly singer-songwriter on his Acoustic Tour stop at the Lincoln. (Lincoln Theatre; Feb. 14; $35)

AEROSMITH: Aerosmith was supposed to play D.C. back in September, but the iconic rock band had to postpone after frontman Steven Tyler suffered serious vocal cord damage. Tyler has since announced that his throat is on the mend, and the band is set to resume their Farewell Tour this year, including a visit to Capital One Arena. (Capital One Arena; Feb 17; $69.95+)

LIL TECCA: In 2019, 17-year-old Lil Tecca emerged onto the rap scene with his viral hit “Ransom.” Since then, the young rapper has released three more albums, including last year’s Tec, which he’s bringing to the Fillmore. (The Fillmore Silver Spring; Feb. 20.; $48+)

ENJAMBRE: Mexican indie rockers Enjambre took a romantic turn on their 2023 effort, Noches de Salón. Spend an evening with their old hits and new boleros at DC9. (DC9 Nightclub; Feb. 22; $35+)

RYAN BEATTY: Calico, the album Ryan Beatty released last summer, was a sharp left-turn for the California singer-songwriter. Though he made a name for himself in the indie electro-pop world, Calico sees Beatty singing stripped down, vulnerable songs over an acoustic guitar. Get in your feels with him at the 9:30 Club. (9:30 Club; Feb. 23; $29.50)

TKAY MAIDZA: Zimbabwe-born, Australia-raised Tkay Maidza turned heads in 2020 with her experimental hip-hop EP Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2. Maidza’s critically-acclaimed 2023 effort, Sweet Justice, sees the artist cement her original, colorful sound. (Howard Theatre; Feb. 27; $22)

KANSAS: Kansas is coming to Virginia. The progressive rock band got together in 1973, and they’re celebrating their 50th anniversary with a tour that stops at Capital One Hall this March. (Capital One Hall; March 2; $49.75+)

JHAYCO: If you can’t secure tickets to the Bad Bunny show, you might hear a couple of his songs at the Jhayco show. The Puerto Rican rapper, who has collaborated with Bad Bunny on songs like “Dákiti” and “Tarot,” is bringing his reggaeton to Virginia this year. (EagleBank Arena; March 6; $31+)

BURNA BOY: The king of Afrofusion is coming to town. Burna Boy, the Nigerian superstar who has made Afrobeats a global sensation, is bringing his signature blend of dancehall, reggae, Afrobeat and pop to Capital One Arena in March. (Capital One Arena; March 7; $79.50+)

BRYAN ADAMS: Take a trip to the summer of ’69 this March with Bryan Adams, who will bring his prolific pop-rock songbook to EagleBank Arena on his So Happy It Hurts tour. (EagleBank Arena; March 13; $35.50+)

JON BATISTE: Grammy darling Jon Batiste is embarking on his first-ever headlining tour, bringing his infectious blend of soul, jazz, R&B, pop and hip-hop to cities across North America. He stops at Warner Theatre. (Warner Theatre; March 21; $403.07+)

RODRIGO AMARANTE: Remember the Narcos theme song? You have a chance to see it performed live this spring, when the Brazilian singer-songwriter behind it, Rodrigo Amarante, makes his debut at the Barns. (The Barns at Wolf Trap; March 22; $39+)

ZACH BRYAN: Zach Bryan recorded his 2019 debut album, DeAnn, while he was still enlisted in the Navy. Since then, Bryan has skyrocketed to the top of music charts with his pensive, poetic songwriting and velvety country voice. Tickets to see the country star are sold out, but you can try your luck on resale sites. (Capital One Arena; March 25; sold out)

AMAARAE: Fountain Baby, the sophomore effort from Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae, was one of last year’s most exciting records, spilling over with energy and swagger. See for yourself when the artist visits the Fillmore. (The Fillmore Silver Spring; March 27; $35+)

STEVE AOKI: Steve Aoki is nearly synonymous with EDM. The prolific DJ is bringing his electronic dance creations to Echostage this spring. (Echostage; March 29; $45+)

NICKI MINAJ: Barbz, assemble: Nicki Minaj is bringing her latest album, Pink Friday 2, on tour. The tickets left for the queen of rap’s D.C. stop are pretty pricey, but you nab more affordable verified resale tickets. (Capital One Arena; April 1; $144+)

CAETANO VELOSO: Since the ‘60s, Caetano Veloso has shaped culture with his poetic songwriting, Tropicália innovation and political activism. See the Brazilian legend in the flesh this spring at the Strathmore’s Music Center. (The Music Center at Strathmore; April 9; $28+)

YO-YO MA: It’s no surprise that tickets to see Yo-Yo Ma, the child prodigy turned most famous cellist in the world, have already sold out, but you can still scoop tickets on resale sites. (Kennedy Center; April 14; sold out)

BAD BUNNY: nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana, so you might as well buy a ticket to see Bad Bunny today. Puerto Rico’s international reggaeton star is bringing a night of perreo to the nation’s capital this April on his Most Wanted Tour. (Capital One Arena; April 9; $295+)

LESLIE ODOM, JR.: Many people know him as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, but Leslie Odom, Jr. has more to offer than an unforgettable Broadway performance. This spring, he’ll bring his original pop and jazz music to the Strathmore. (The Music Center at Strathmore; May 3; $28+)

MADISON BEER: Madison Beer, the YouTube cover whiz-kid turned pop darling, is bringing her Grammy-nominated 2023 album, Silence Between Songs, to Echostage. (Echostage; May 10; $44+)

INDIGO GIRLS: Whether you’re a former ’90s teenager or you just really liked that one scene in Barbie, here’s your chance to belt out all the words to “Closer to Fine.” Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, also known as the Indigo Girls, are coming to Tysons — the show is sold out but there are tickets on secondary markets. (Capital One Hall; May 11; sold out)

BONNIE RAITT: Blues icon Bonnie Raitt will give you something to talk about this spring at the Warner, where she’ll be stopping to promote her 2022 album Just Like That…. (Warner Theatre; May 31; $86.50)

CHRIS STAPLETON: The man with a voice as smooth as Tennessee whiskey is coming to town. This June, dust off your cowboy boots and head to Jiffy Lube Live to see country star Chris Stapleton. (Jiffy Lube Live; June 7; $146+)

BAKAR: A bit of England’s indie scene is coming to D.C. Bakar, the alternative singer-songwriter who captured the hearts of critics and fans with his 2019 single “Hell N Back,” is bringing Halo, his 2023 album, to the Howard. (Howard Theatre; June 11; $25)

ALANIS MORISSETTE: We’re here to remind you that Alanis Morissette is stopping at Merriweather this summer, and tickets are still on sale. The alternative rock star is visiting Maryland on her Triple Moon Tour, with Joan Jett and Morgan Wade supporting. (Merriweather Post Pavilion; June 29; $40+)

OLIVIA RODRIGO: Olivia Rodrigo is ready to spill her guts. The genre-jumping singer-songwriter, who dabbles in everything from piano ballads to pop-punk anthems, is bringing her magnificent sophomore album to D.C. this summer. It’s sold out but there are some seats available on resale sites. (Capital One Arena; Jul. 20; sold out)

LUKE COMBS: Luke Combs has long been lauded for his country songwriting, but last year, it was his cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” that catapulted him to the top of the charts. You have two chances to see the North Carolinian star play FedEx Field this summer. (FedEx Field; July 26 and 27; $60+)

BLINK-182: One more time: blink-182 is back at the Capital One Arena this year. Travel back to 1999 with the legendary pop-punk band, which is stopping in D.C. this July on their One More Time Tour. (Capital One Arena; Jul. 27; $60+)

GREEN DAY: It’s been 30 years since Green Day released Dookie, and 20 years since American Idiot. Join them as they celebrate — and maybe get a little political — at Nats Park, where they’ll be playing this summer with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas. (Nationals Park; Jul. 29; $63+)

EARTH, WIND & FIRE: September is coming early this year. This August, head to Jiffy Lube Live to see Earth, Wind & Fire bring their signature funk to town. (Jiffy Lube Live; Aug. 2; $48)

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: The Boss is back on duty. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are returning to D.C. this year for a show at Nationals Park in September. (Nationals Park; Sept. 7; $119.50)

MORE: Band of Horses (The Fillmore Silver Spring; Jan. 30; 8 p.m.), Rich The Kid (Howard Theatre; Feb. 2; $40), Kxllswxtch (DC9 Nightclub; Feb. 6; $20+), Municipal Waste (Black Cat; Feb. 15; $25), Shy Glizzy (Howard Theatre; Feb. 17; $45+), Boyz II Men (MGM National Harbor; Feb. 18; $115+), Chelsea Cutler (Echostage; Feb. 20; $30), Ricky Montgomery (The Fillmore Silver Spring; Feb. 23; 8 p.m.), Portugal. The Man (The Anthem; Feb. 24; $45+), Madi Diaz (The Atlantis; Feb. 27; $25), Bratty (Songbyrd Music House; Feb. 29; $18+), Domo Genesis (Union Stage; March 2; $22+), Sofiane Pamart (Union Stage; March 7; $30+), San Cisco (The Atlantis; March 9; $22), Cherry Glazerr (Union Stage; March 12; $25), The Kooks (The Anthem; March 13; $45+), Mahalia (The Fillmore Silver Spring; March 14; $35.25+), Bombay Bicycle Club (9:30 Club; March 21; $35), Postmodern Jukebox (Capital One Hall; March 23; $59.50+), Otoboke Beaver (9:30 Club; March 24; $28), GROUPLOVE (9:30 Club; March 26 and 27; $39.50), Ana Tijoux (Union Stage; March 27; $35), Priya Ragu (The Atlantis; April 3; $20), Stacey Kent (AMP by Strathmore; April 5; $38+), Charlotte Sands (The Atlantis; April 6; $23), Busta Rhymes (The Fillmore Silver Spring; April 8; $81.95+), Mariah the Scientist (Echostage; April 9; $90), Sir Chloe (The Atlantis; April 10; $20), Caroline Rose (9:30 Club; April 13; $29), Don Omar (EagleBank Arena; April 14; $157+), Scary Pockets (9:30 Club; April 20; $30), Ty Segall (Lincoln Theatre; April 27; $35), Jacob Collier (The Anthem; May 1; $50+), Belle and Sebastian (The Anthem; May 2; $45+), Bebel Gilberto (The Barns at Wolf Trap; May 5; $35+), Madeleine Peyroux (The Birchmere; May 5; $59.50), Silvestre Dangond (Capital One Hall; May 24; $61.99+), Patti LuPone (Kennedy Center; May 24; $49+), Niall Horan (Jiffy Lube Live; June 8; $44+), Angélique Kidjo (Kennedy Center; June 12; on sale in February), Creed (Jiffy Lube Live; July 26; $111+), Sarah McLachlan (Merriweather Post Pavilion; June 27; $41+), Yellow Days (Union Stage; June 27; $30), Mt. Joy (Merriweather Post Pavilion; July 20; $45+), AJR (Capital One Arena; Aug. 2; $49.50), Hootie & the Blowfish (Merriweather Post Pavilion; Aug. 3; $40), King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (The Anthem; August 15; $55+), Thirty Seconds to Mars (Merriweather Post Pavilion; Aug. 15; $35+), New Kids On The Block (Merriweather Post Pavilion; Aug. 16; $40), All Time Low (Merriweather Post Pavilion; Aug. 24; $45+), Jason Aldean (Jiffy Lube Live; Aug. 30; $86), Lynyrd Skynyrd (Jiffy Lube Live; Sept. 8; $39+)

MORE THAT ARE SOLD OUT: Joey Valence & Brae (DC9 Nightclub; Jan. 19), Tinashe (9:30 Club; Feb. 6), Brittany Howard (9:30 Club; Feb. 20 and 21), Aimee Mann (9:30 Club; Feb. 22), Haram & Taqbir (Pie Shop; Feb. 25), Mark Ambor (DC9 Nightclub; Feb. 29), Two Door Cinema Club (The Anthem, March 1), The Beaches (Howard Theatre; March 4), Cold War Kids (9:30 Club; March 5 and 6), Sid Sriram (The Atlantis; March 10), Arlo Parks (9:30 Club; March 22), Lola Young (Songbyrd Music House; March 22), Laufey (The Anthem; April 25 and 26), Hozier (Merriweather Post Pavilion; May 17), Bleachers (The Anthem; June 14), Tate McRae (The Anthem; Aug. 13)