As the new year arrives, the general attitude is to keep pushing along and hope for the best. So in that fearless spirit, here are some of the hottest tickets in music planned for 2022.
Hottest tickets for pop music and festivals in planned for 2022
Christal Wang and Lucas Coelho dance to Glass Animals at the Outside Lands music festival on Oct. 29 in San Francisco. Photo: Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle
It’s hard to stay optimistic about the return of in-person live events in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with headlines around the world punctuated by news of outbreaks and cancellations. But if there’s one thing that performers, promoters and stage crews have learned in the past year, it’s how to stay resilient and nimble.
As the new year arrives, the general attitude is to keep pushing along and hope for the best. So in that fearless spirit, here are some of the hottest tickets in music planned for 2022.
Dave Chappelle and Yasiin Bey were surprise guests during Madlib’s set at 1015 Folsom on Feb. 22 as part of Noise Pop Music and Arts Festival. Photo: Paige Parsons
Noise Pop Festival
San Francisco’s Noise Pop Music and Arts Festival plans to celebrate its 29th anniversary with more than 100 independent-minded artists at venues across San Francisco and the East Bay from Feb. 21 to 27.
Among the must-see concerts is the first Bay Area performance in two decades by the Microphones and the Drums, who are expected to perform their 2011 album “Portamento” in full.
Feb. 21-27. Various venues.$12-$35; festival badges $179-$399. www.noisepopfest.com
Icelandic pop star Björk comes out of the darkness on “Utopia.” Photo: Santiago Felipe
Björk
The Icelandic pop singer plans to bring her first theatrical production, “Cornucopia,” to San Francisco’s Chase Center on Feb. 5 and 8, as part of a limited run of shows that will also take place in Los Angeles.
Directed by Lucrecia Martel and Björk, with co-creative director James Merry, the multimedia production made its world premiere at the Shed in New York in spring 2019, before plans to stage it in other cities were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Cornucopia”: 8 p.m. Feb. 5 and 8. Tickets start at $49.50. Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, S.F. www.ticketmaster.com
Journey
The Bay Area band has been working on new material, and its Freedom Tour 2022 is hopefully going to take those songs to live audiences soon.
Journey plans to hit 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada beginning in February, with stops scheduled at Chase Center in San Francisco on March 31 and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on April 1.
Special guest Billy Idol supports.
Freedom Tour 2022: 7:30 p.m. March 31. $52.50 and up. Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, S.F. www.ticketmaster.com
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
In their first North American tour as a duo, the musicians plan to play at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland for two nights — March 13-14 — in support of their collaborative album, “Carnage.”
8 p.m. March 13-14. Tickets start at $76.50. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. www.nickcave.com
Perfume Genius
The indie pop alter ego of Mike Hadreas is set to return to San Francisco to play the Fillmore on March 21, as part of a tour in support of the release of “Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.”
It’s Perfume Genius’ first time back in the city since performing at theStern Grove Festivalduring Pride Month, before the San Francisco summer outdoor concert series’ season was cut shortdue to a flood.
8 p.m. March 21. $41.50. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., S.F. www.livenation.com
Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the 2021 American Music Awards. The singer is scheduled to kick off her 2022 world tour in San Francisco on April 8. Photo: Chris Pizzelo / Invision 2021
Olivia Rodrigo
The pop singer-songwriter who was recently nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including album of the year and best new artist, announced that her “Sour” tour is scheduled to begin on April 2 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.
Gracie Abrams, Holly Humberstone and Baby Queen support.
8 p.m. April 2. $49.50. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. www.ticketmaster.com
Coldplay performs during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle 2016
Coldplay
The British pop band, which performed the halftime show for Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium, plans to return for a headlining show at the home of the San Francisco 49ers. The April 23 stop is part of its2022 world tourin support of Coldplay’s latest album, “Music of the Spheres.”
R&B starH.E.R., a Vallejo native, is the support act.
7 p.m. April 23. $52.50 and up. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. www.ticketmaster.com
People watch acts perform on the JaM Cellars main stage at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival on Sept. 4. Photo: Eric Risberg / Associated Press
BottleRock Napa Valley
After a successful return in 2021, the luxe Napa Valley festival plans to go back to its traditional Memorial Day weekend spot with its usual mix of music, food and drink. The 2022 lineup has yet to be announced, but expect an eclectic mix that pairs well with Wine Country.
May 27-29. Lineup and ticket information to be announced at a later date. Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. www.bottlerocknapavalley.com
“Weird Al” Yankovic
The novelty musician plans to bring his upcoming Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, which includes more than 100 dates, to San Francisco with two performances at the Golden Gate Theatre on June 15 and 16. Each night will feature a different set list.
Comedian Emo Philips supports.
8 p.m. June 15-16. $55-$95. Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St., S.F. www.broadwaysf.com
Tears for Fears
The British pop duo, best known for its ’80s hits “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and “Shout,” is set to embark on a North American tour in support of its comeback album, “The Tipping Point,” with a pair of Bay Area shows. The first local stop will be Concord Pavilion on June 1, followed by a concert the next day at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Garbage supports.
7:30 p.m. June 1. Tickets start at $39.50. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord; 7:30 p.m. June 2. $29.50 and up. Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View. ticketmaster.com
U.S. singer and guitarist Jack White performs on the third day of the 2012 Eurockeennes festival in the French city of Belfort. Photo: Sebastien Bozon / AFP 2012
Jack White
The former White Stripes frontman plans to set off on an international tour in support of a pair of solo albums, “Fear of the Dawn,” due April 8, and “Entering Heaven Alive,” due July 22. Catch him in the Bay Area on June 4 at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Details at jackwhiteiii.com/tour-dates.
8 p.m. June 4. Tickets start at $22.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. ticketmaster.com
High Sierra Music Festival
The eclectic music festival celebrates its 30th anniversary in Quincy (Plumas County) with a lineup that includes Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, the Disco Biscuits, Goose, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Railroad Earth, Lettuce and dozens of other acts over four days from June 30 to July 3.
In addition to the live music, the festival will feature artist workshops, family activities and on-site yoga and meditation.
8 a.m.-midnight June 30-July 3. Free for children age 4 and younger; single-day tickets start at $20, with VIP packages up to $2,475. Plumas County Fairgrounds, 204 Fairground Road, Quincy. highsierramusic.com
Kraftwerk Photo: RJ / John David Scarcliff Kraftwerk
After their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the electronic music pioneers announced details of a 2022 North American 3-D concert tour. Built around music, 3-D visuals and performance art pieces, the show is scheduled to arrive in San Francisco at Bill Graham Civic on July 6.
8 p.m. July 6. General admission $69.50; $119.50 for reserved balcony seats. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. www.ticketmaster.com
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Los Angeles rock act plans to embark on a 32-city global stadium tour, with a stop at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium on July 29. The bill for the 2022 tour includes special guests the Strokes, as well as ASAP Rocky, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals, Haim, St. Vincent and King Princess, among others.
For the Bay Area stop, Beck and Thundercat are expected to open.
6:30 p.m. July 29. Tickets start at $78. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. www.ticketmaster.com
Attendees gather near the Lands End Stage during Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park on Oct. 30. Photo: Stephen Lam / The Chronicle Outside Lands Festival 2022
After pandemic delays, the Northern California megafest took over San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park during Halloween weekend for a jam-packed bash that featured more treats than tricks (though some festivalgoers felt duped when Young Thug, Marc Rebillet and Scarypoolparty canceled their appearances).
Now organizers of the outdoor concert hope Outside Lands will be able to secure its usual summertime slot, this year from Aug. 5 to 7. The lineup will be announced later this year, so stay tuned.
Aug. 5-7. Lineup and ticket information to be announced at a later date. Golden Gate Park, S.F. sfoutsidelands.com
Pavement
The Stockton indie-rock band, best known for its early era-defining releases such as 1992’s “Slanted and Enchanted” and 1994’s “Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain,” plans to reunite for a tour for the first time in a decade. Pavement’s tour includes a three-night run at San Francisco’s Masonic from Sept. 12 to 14.
8 p.m. Sept. 12-14. Tickets start at $45. The Masonic, 1111 California St., S.F. pavementband.com
Shawn Mendes Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle
Shawn Mendes
The Grammy-nominated pop singer is scheduled to bring his 2022 Wonder: the World Tour, which is set for 64 arena dates, including a stop at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento in June 30 and Oakland Arena on Sept. 17.
The global tour is in support of his latest album, “Wonder,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200.
7 p.m. June 30. Tickets start at $55. Golden 1 Center, 500 David J. Stern Walk, Sacramento; 7 p.m. Sept. 17. $39 and up. Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. www.wonderthetour.com
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Source: datebook.sfchronicle.com
