Today,
Matchbox Twenty announced their
30th Anniversary Tour, an extensive North American run celebrating three decades of music and milestones throughout the band’s three-decades-long career. Promoted by Live Nation, the 52-date tour kicks off on
May 15 at Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, AL and will bring Matchbox Twenty to amphitheaters and arenas across the U.S. and Canada before concluding in Grand Rapids at
Acrisure Amphitheater on
August 12 with special guest Matt Nathanson.
The tour is the centerpiece of a yearlong anniversary celebration that began last night with an intimate,
one-night-only performance at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, where the band played songs from their landmark debut
Yourself or Someone Like You, alongside other fan favorites. The celebration continues tomorrow when Matchbox Twenty perform on
Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Local presale begins Thursday, October 22 at 10AM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 23 at 10AM. Matchbox Twenty’s Artist Presale starts Tuesday, October 20 at 5PM. All fans can sign up for access presale tickets on their tour dates page
HERE.
Tickets will also be available starting with the
Reserved by Spotify presale on Tuesday, October 20 at 10AM for eligible Spotify Premium top fans purchasing tickets in Ticketmaster venues.
Released in 1996,
Yourself or Someone Like You introduced Matchbox Twenty (
Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, Paul Doucette and
Kyle Cook) to the world and launched a career that has now spanned three decades. Featuring smash hit singles
“3AM,” “Push,” “Real World,” “Back 2 Good,” “Long Day”and more, the diamond-certified, 12x-platinum album became one of the defining rock records of the era and established the band as a fixture of pop culture.
In the 30 years since, Matchbox Twenty have built a catalog of hits including
“Bent,” “If You’re Gone,” “Unwell,” “How Far We’ve Come,” “She’s So Mean” and more. The band have sold more than
40 million records worldwide, topped charts, garnered multiple
GRAMMY® Award nominations, and played to millions of fans across arenas, amphitheaters and stadiums on multiple continents.
About Acrisure Amphitheater Located along the Grand River in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Acrisure Amphitheater is a 12,000+ capacity outdoor entertainment venue designed to host premier national touring acts and live entertainment along with community and private events. Acrisure Amphitheater joins a trusted network of Grand Rapids entertainment venues that have been successfully managed for more than 30 years.
Acrisure Amphitheater is managed by Legends Global, the world’s leading premium live experiences company. To learn more, visit
AcrisureAmphitheater.com or follow Acrisure Amphitheater on
social.
About Live Nation: Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility & consulting, owner’s rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content & booking. Through our white-label approach, we keep our partners front and center while leveraging the power of our global network: over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. To learn more, visit us at LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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