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28-05-2025
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA at State Farm Stadium: Ultimate Phoenix concert guide
Kendrick Lamar is bringing his Grand National Tour with SZA to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The tour is in support of 'GNX,' a surprise release that topped the Billboard album chart in late November 2024, Lamar's fourth consecutive release to do so. The Grand National Tour launched on April 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to glowing reviews. The Minnesota Star Tribune raved, "The biggest takeaway from Saturday's Kendrick Lamar concert … was confirmation of what Twin Cities (hip-hop) lovers already suspected from his previous, smaller shows: He's the G.O.A.T.' Billboard wrote, 'If Kendrick's stage show is a masterclass of a laser-focused vision, SZA's is a revelation of creative energy.' And USA TODAY weighed in: "The pair showcased how dichotomous stagecraft and differing cadences can lead to a beautiful collision." This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning hip-hop icon's first metro Phoenix concert since 2022, when the Big Steppers Tour played Footprint Center (now PHX Arena) in downtown Phoenix in support of his "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" album. In 2018 he brought the Top Dawg Championship Tour to Ak-Chin Pavilion (now Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre) in Phoenix. SZA headlined Footprint Center in 2024 in support of "SOS," a second album that topped the charts and made the rounds of year-end critics' lists, from BPM to Consequence and Brooklyn Vegan. The album sent five singles to the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, including the chart-topping "Kill Bill," which went five times platinum. SZA and Lamar topped Billboard's Hot 100 earlier this year with 'Luther,' and went Top 10 with '30 for 30,' adding to their list of hit collaborations. And of course people are still talking about the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show that Lamar and SZA performed in New Orleans. Here's everything you need to know about the Kendrick Lamar/SZA concert at State Farm Stadium. Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be joined at State Farm Stadium by DJ Mustard. Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Tuesday, May 27. As of May 27, tickets were available through SeatGeek starting at $256. The Kendrick Lamar concert starts at 7 p.m. with an opening set by DJ Mustard. Gates open at 5 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show up as early as possible to avoid potential delays at the gates as you get closer to show time. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Motorists should expect congestion, especially during rush hour. Allow ample drive time and arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. to minimize the potential for delays. These songs made the setlist when Kendrick Lamar and SZA launched their Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as shared online by fans: Act I: Kendrick Lamar 'Wacced Out Murals' (live debut) 'Squabble Up' 'King Kunta' (shortened) 'Element' 'TV Off' Act II: SZA '30 for 30' (with Kendrick Lamar; live debut) 'Love Galore' 'Broken Clocks' 'The Weekend' (shortened, with elements of Justin Timberlake's "Set the Mood") Act III: Kendrick Lamar 'Euphoria' 'Hey Now' (live debut) 'Reincarnated' (live debut) 'Humble' 'Backseat Freestyle' (shortened) 'Family Ties' 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' 'm.A.A.d city' (shortened) 'Alright' 'Man at the Garden' Act IV: SZA 'PSA' 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' (live debut) 'F2F' 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 'Kitchen' (live debut) 'Blind' 'Forgiveless' 'Low' Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 'Doves in the Wind' 'All the Stars' 'Love' Act VI: Kendrick Lamar 'Dodger Blue' (live debut) 'Peekaboo' 'Like That' 'DNA' 'Good Credit' (live debut) 'Count Me Out' 'Money Trees' "Poetic Justice" Act VII: SZA "Diamond Boy (DTM)" "Shirt" (shortened) "Kill Bill" "Snooze" "Crybaby" (shortened) "Saturn" "Good Days" "Rich Baby Daddy" "BMF" (live debut) "Kiss Me More" Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar Untitled song commonly called "Bodies" "TV Off" (part II) "Not Like Us" "Luther" (with SZA) "Gloria" (with SZA, live debut) Origin story: How tragedy helped Mega Ran embrace his inner nerd and stress the positive State Farm Stadium is off Loop 101 between Cardinals Way/Bethany Home Road and Glendale Avenue in the Glendale Sports and Entertainment District. The street address is 1 Cardinals Way, and typing "State Farm Stadium" into your phone will yield the same result, which may not be as helpful as you think. In fact, fans are encouraged to avoid their favorite apps when approaching the stadium, as they do not take into account special road closures, traffic patterns and access routes allocated to specific carparks. Using these apps could result in a longer commute. The stadium website encourages ticketholders to use the directions on the parking pass purchased at as this accounts for road closures and event-specific diversions. The State Farm Stadium website offers these directions: From the south: Take Loop 101 north, exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left. From the north: Take Loop 101 south, exit at Glendale Avenue and turn right onto Glendale Avenue. Make the first left onto 99th Avenue and left onto Maryland Avenue and continue over the bridge. State Farm Stadium is on the right. From the East Valley using Interstate 10: Follow I-10 west to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left. From the East Valley using surface streets: Take Glendale Avenue west to 91st Avenue. Turn left onto 91st Avenue. State Farm Stadium is on the right. From the West Valley using I-10: Follow I-10 east to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left. From the West Valley using surface streets: Take Glendale Avenue east to 95th Avenue. Turn right on 95th Avenue and follow it south. State Farm Stadium is on the left. Yes, State Farm Stadium is air-conditioned. Yes. One-piece foam seat cushions no larger than 18 inches without pockets, zippers or concealable areas are permitted. Additional clothing, blankets, etc., are permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag. Blankets should be carried over the shoulder to be screened more quickly. Metal detector screening and a search of all bags and other items will take place at stadium gates. There are no provisions to store or safeguard prohibited bags. Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their cars. You can bring in one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500ml (16.9 ounce) bottle of plain water. Sports drinks and flavored water are not permitted. Glass bottles, cans and vacuum bottles also are not allowed. The following items are not permitted inside State Farm Stadium: Aerosol cans. Alcoholic beverages. Animals (except for documented service animals). Bags that do not meet NFL guidelines (must be clear and smaller than 12 by 12 by 6 inches). Banners or signs larger than 3 feet by 2 feet. Beverages other than one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500ml (16.9 ounce) bottle of plain water. Sports drinks and flavored water are not permitted. Beverage containers — glass bottles, cans and vacuum bottles. Cameras with professional lenses, tripods/monopods and iPads. Chewing tobacco. E-cigarettes/vaporizer pens. Clothing deemed obscene or indecent in a public setting. Coolers of any kind. Fireworks. Food (unless used for children younger than 2). Footballs and beach balls (inflated or deflated). Illegal drugs. Laptop computers. Laser pointers. Noisemakers of any kind (whistles, horns, bells, etc.). Poles or sticks of any kind, including selfie sticks and brooms. Seat cushions except those that are one piece and have no zippers, pockets or concealable areas. Golf carts, skateboards, rollerblades or hoverboards. Umbrellas larger than 12 inches in length. Unmanned aircraft systems (drones, etc.). Video cameras (single purpose). Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, firearms and knives. Any item deemed inappropriate or hazardous by stadium security. The NFL clear bag policy is enforced for all events at State Farm Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring no bags, but the following will be permitted: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 by 12 by 6 inches. This includes clear backpacks, fanny packs and cinch bags. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar). Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag. Exceptions for medically necessary items will be made after inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. Yes. Cash is not accepted at State Farm Stadium. Report lost items by filling out the form at In the Item Description section, provide as much information as possible. If an item is turned in that matches your description, you will be contacted. When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. Where: State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Way, Glendale. Admission: $171 and up. Details: 800-745-3000, (This story has been updated to add a gallery.) Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Kendrick Lamar, SZA concert: Setlist, who's opening in PHX
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19-02-2025
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Tate McRae tour 2025: Here's Phoenix presale, ticket info
Tate McRae will bring her latest U.S. tour to Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, with special guest Alessi Rose. Phoenix is one of 23 dates added to the Miss Possessive Tour, McRae's first arena tour. The Miss Possessive Tour launches March 18, 2025, in Mexico City. It's in support of a new album called "So Close to What." Due to be released on Friday, Feb. 21, "So Close to What" is McRae's third studio album. Three songs from the album have already been released as singles — "It's OK I'm OK," "2 Hands" and "Sports Car." McRae rose to fame as the first Canadian finalist on the U.S. reality television show "So You Think You Can Dance." Her biggest U.S. hits include "You Broke Me First," "I'm OK You're OK" and "Greedy," a triple-platinum smash released in 2023 that peaked to No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100. Tickets for the new shows will first be available with an AMEX presale beginning 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at while supplies last. An artist presale will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. Fans can sign up for the artist presale through 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Tickets go on sale to the general public at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Concert cancellations: These major Phoenix concerts were canceled when artists got sick or just bailed This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Tate McRae tour 2025: Presale and ticket information
