American Idol alum Adam Lambert will join legendary rock band Queen for a major summer tour of North America in 2017. This highly anticipated 25-city arena tour brings together Queen’s classic catalog with Lambert’s dynamic vocal performances, offering fans an evening of timeless hits and powerful live rock.
The tour launches June 23 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Gila River Arena and includes a special Los Angeles performance at the Hollywood Bowl on June 26. After successful and sold-out runs across Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America and North America, Brian May and Roger Taylor—joined by Adam Lambert—will present a brand new production created specifically for this North American outing. Audiences can expect a set that celebrates Queen’s most beloved songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “We Are The Champions.”
This new show is designed to capture the spirit and breadth of Queen’s career while showcasing Lambert’s powerful and versatile stage presence. The band will perform arena-sized arrangements of classic tracks and fan favorites selected to highlight their musical legacy. The tour stops in major markets such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and more, concluding August 5 in Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center. The tour is presented by Live Nation, promising professional production and ticketing support across all venues.
Ticketing information: General public tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, February 3 at 10 AM local time through the Live Nation mobile app and at LiveNation.com. Fan Club members for both Queen and Adam Lambert will have access to an advance purchase beginning Tuesday, January 31 at 10 AM. American Express® Card Members will also have an early purchase window starting Tuesday, January 31 at Noon and running through Thursday, February 2 at 10 PM. VIP packages and premium experiences will be available via VIPNation.com. These presale opportunities are designed to give dedicated fans the best chance to secure seats before the general onsale.
Since their first collaboration—when Adam Lambert joined Queen on the American Idol final in May 2009—the combination of Queen’s signature sound and Lambert’s vocal range has drawn international acclaim. Their collaborations have resulted in sold-out concerts and enthusiastic fan responses worldwide. For long-time Queen fans and newer listeners alike, this North American tour offers the chance to experience the band’s music in a live arena environment, where the anthems that defined generations are performed by musicians with a direct connection to Queen’s enduring legacy.
Whether you’re planning to relive classic anthems or hear fresh interpretations of Queen’s catalog, these shows promise high energy, memorable performances, and a chance to sing along to some of rock’s most iconic songs. If you attended previous Queen + Adam Lambert performances, expect familiar highlights delivered with renewed intensity; if this will be your first time, prepare for an immersive concert experience built around one of rock’s greatest repertoires.
June 23rd Phoenix, AZ – Gila River Arena
June 24th Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
June 26th Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
June 29th San Jose, CA – SAP Center
July 1st Seattle, WA – Key Arena
July 2nd Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
July 4th Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
July 6th Denver, CO – Pepsi Center Arena
July 8th Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Arena
July 9th Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
July 13th Chicago, IL – United Center
July 14th St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
July 17th Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
July 18th Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
July 20th Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 21st Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena
July 23rd Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
July 25th Boston, MA – TD Garden
July 26th Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
July 28th New York, NY – Barclays Center
July 30th Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
July 31st Washington D.C. – Verizon Center
August 2nd Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
August 4th Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
August 5th Houston, TX – Toyota Center
For the latest updates on scheduling, ticket availability, VIP offerings and venue-specific information, check Live Nation and the official fan club communications. Fans should take advantage of presale windows if they want prime seating or VIP packages—these dates typically sell quickly for high-demand performances.