In 2018, Kendrick Lamar became the first hip-hop artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for his universally beloved album “DAMN.”
This year, the “United In Grief” rapper is headlining at five major music festivals all over North America from June through October.
We’re impressed — we don’t see any of his fellow Pulitzer winners headlining alongside Foo Fighters this year.
And you won’t want to miss a Kendrick festival appearance.
Seeing Kendrick live was thrilling! I hadn’t seen him since his ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ tour” ” said NY Post writer PJ McCormick who saw Lamar live at New York City’s Governors Ball. “He’s really stepped up his game. The audience was hanging on every word.”
“His ‘King Kunta,’was the highlight or the surprise appearance from his cousin, Baby Keem, on their joint single “Family Ties.” he added.
Need to know where Kendrick is performing this summer?
How about which songs he plays?
Who’s he headlining with?
Keep reading. We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Kendrick Lamar’s 2023 festival schedule.
Kendrick Lamar 2023 festival schedule
A complete calendar including all Kendrick Lamar festival dates, venues, cities and fellow headliners can be found below.
| Kendrick Lamar festival dates |
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| Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 15-18 at Bonnaroo Manchester Farm in Manchester, TN Foo Fighters, Odesza, Sheryl Crow, Paramore, Lil Nas X |
| Lollapalooza Aug. 3-6 at Grant Park in Chicago, IL Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, The 1975, Karol G, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie |
| Osheaga Music and Arts Festival Aug. 4-6 at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, QC, CA Billie Eilish, Joey Bada$$, Lil Yachty, Mariah the Scientist, The National |
| Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Aug. 11-13 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Foo Fighters, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Megan Thee Stallion |
| Austin City Limits Festival Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX Foo Fighters, Mumford and Sons, Labrinth, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette |
Kendrick Lamar set list
What has Kendrick been playing at shows?
Here’s a closer look based on our findings from Set List FM.
01.) “N95”
02.) “ELEMENT.”
03.) “A.D.H.D”
04.) “King Kunta”
05.) “Worldwide Steppers”
06.) “Nosetalgia” (Pusha T cover)
07.) “Backseat Freestyle”
08.) “m.A.A.d city”
09.) “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
10.) “LOYALTY.”
11.) “Purple Hearts”
12.) “DNA.”
13.) “Rich Spirit”
14.) “HUMBLE.”
15.) “Sidewalks” (The Weeknd cover)
16.) “Count Me Out”
17.) “Money Trees”
18.) “B—-, Don’t Kill My Vibe”
19.) “Die Hard”
20.) “LOVE.”
21.) “family ties” (Baby Keem cover) (with Baby Keem)
22.) “Alright”
23.) “Savior”
Hip-Hop stars on tour in 2023
There are so many iconic hip-hop heroes on tour this summer, we can barely contain our excitement.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Snoop Dogg with Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G and more
• 50 Cent with Busta Rhymes and Jeremih
• LL Cool J with Big Boi, Salt-N-Pepa, The Roots and more
Who else is out and about? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find out.