After a four-year pause from North American arena dates, Brian May, Roger Taylor and frontman Adam Lambert have announced that Queen + Adam Lambert will return this fall for a new run of shows across North America. The Rhapsody Tour, produced by Live Nation, resumes with an opening night on October 4 at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena and will visit major markets including Toronto, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Los Angeles.
Known for staging epic, theatrical live productions, the band says this new leg will push their visual and musical ambitions even further. “Our last tour featured our most ambitious production ever,” Brian May said in a press statement. “So we decided to rip it apart and get even more ambitious. Watch out world.” That drive toward ever-larger production values has been a hallmark of the group’s recent touring approach, blending classic rock showmanship with modern staging and visuals.
Adam Lambert, who has been sharing the stage with May and Taylor for several years, expressed his excitement about returning to North America with the Rhapsody Tour. He described the experience as a privilege, highlighting the chemistry between himself and the two original band members and the thrill of performing Queen’s wide-ranging catalogue for audiences across the continent.
The concerts are set to feature a 150-minute, career-spanning set list that celebrates Queen’s extraordinary body of work. Fans can expect wall-to-wall classics such as “We Will Rock You,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Radio Ga Ga,” and “Somebody to Love,” alongside deeper cuts and longtime fan favorites. The band’s live shows aim to balance monumental anthems with moments that showcase musical nuance and vocal range, offering both spectacle and intimacy over an extended performance.
On stage, Queen + Adam Lambert will be joined by their regular touring band: Spike Edney on keyboards, who also serves as the group’s musical director, Neil Fairclough on bass guitar, and percussionist Tyler Warren. These longtime collaborators help expand the sonic palette of the live shows, recreating the layered arrangements of studio recordings while allowing for dynamic live interpretation.
Produced by Live Nation, the upcoming North American dates follow the group’s previous Rhapsody Tour activity and festival appearances. Fans planning to attend should note the general on-sale schedule: tickets will be available via Live Nation beginning Friday, March 31 at 10:00 AM local time. Prospective concertgoers are advised to check venue policies, seating maps and accessibility information directly with the local arena or the ticketing platform for the most current details.
This tour presents an opportunity for longtime Queen listeners and newer fans drawn to Adam Lambert’s powerful stage presence to experience a full retrospective of the band’s catalogue in a modern arena context. With decades of material to draw from, the Rhapsody Tour sets out to honor Queen’s legacy while keeping performances fresh and engaging through bold production choices and the combined talents of May, Taylor and Lambert.
Whether attending for the collective nostalgia, the chance to hear beloved hits live, or to witness the contemporary reimagining of Queen’s music, audiences can expect an evening that combines musicianship, showmanship and theatrical staging. The band’s commitment to delivering a memorable live experience is reflected in their decision to redesign and expand the production from previous tours, promising something new even for fans who have seen them before.
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT THE RHAPSODY TOUR 2023 DATES:
- Wed Oct 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
- Sun Oct 08 – Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
- Tue Oct 10 — Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
- Thu Oct 12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- Sun Oct 15 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
- Wed Oct 18 — Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
- Mon Oct 23 — Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
- Wed Oct 25 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
- Fri Oct 27 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
- Mon Oct 30 — Chicago, IL – United Center
- Thu Nov 02 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
- Sun Nov 05 — Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- Wed Nov 08 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
- Sat Nov 11 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium