Matchbox Twenty was hyped to go on tour in 2020, their first nationwide run of shows since 2017.
Then, due to the pandemic, the group postponed and made plans to tour in 2021.
Of course, they canceled in 2021.
Unfortunately, they had to push back one more year after canceling their 2022 tour too.
Now, with summer 2023 just a few months away, Rob Thomas and co. are finally about to embark on their long-awaited tour.
Better yet, the show fans get in 2023 will likely be much different than the one the group was set to tour with in 2020.
That’s because the group recently confirmed on Instagram that they’d be releasing their sixth studio album in tandem with the upcoming run of shows.
Not a bad way to kick off such a highly anticipated tour.
So, if you want to hear “3 AM,” “Push,” “Look How Far We’ve Come,” plus all their other hits— maybe even Rob Thomas’ “Smooth” — as well as the group’s new album, here’s everything you need to know.
Matchbox Twenty 2023 tour schedule
From May 16 to Aug. 6, Matchbox Twenty has 51 huge concerts at amphitheaters and arenas all over North America lined up.
Just a few of their most choice gigs include stops at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl (May 22), Phoenix’s Ak-Chin Pavilion (May 31), Denver’s Ball Arena (June 6), Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center (July 16) and Wantagh, NY’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater (July 18).
The run ends at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL.
A complete calendar featuring all tour dates, venues, show start times and links to buy tickets can be found here.
Matchbox Twenty opening act
It’s not 100% confirmed, but it is likely that fellow ’90s legends The Wallflowers will open for Matchbox Twenty on tour. They were initially slated to serve as the support group in 2020.
Led by Jakob Dylan, the band is known for hits “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache” and “Three Marlenas.”
If you want to catch up with their recent output, check out their 2021 album “Exit Wounds.”
Pitchfork said the album is full of “highway ballads and Saturday afternoon rockers… (they sound) like the classic rock band they’ve always ached to be.”
Huge rock tours in 2023
Matchbox Twenty will be joined by a number of rock legends on the road next year.
Here are just five of our favorites you cannot miss when they come to a city near you.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Muse