
Upcoming Doja Cat dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Doja Cat on stage, in brief
Doja Cat (born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini in Los Angeles in 1995) is a rapper, singer and songwriter who headlines arenas and major festivals. Her concerts mix rap verses, pop hooks and choreography, and critics single out her live performing as one of her strengths. For a buyer, that means a production built for the arena bowl, where the view of the whole stage matters as much as being close.
She first drew attention in 2012 with "So High" on SoundCloud, drew wider notice with a viral novelty video in 2018, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with the "Say So" remix featuring Nicki Minaj in 2020. Her albums are Amala (2018), Hot Pink (2019), Planet Her (2021), Scarlet (2023) and Vie (2025). "Kiss Me More" with SZA won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and "Paint the Town Red" (2023) became her first solo number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
What her concerts look like
Each touring era has its own look. Scarlet leaned into a darker, hip-hop-centered sound and aesthetic, while Vie (2025) returned to pop, R&B, funk and new jack swing. The set list shifts with the era, so a show built around Vie will not sound like one built around Scarlet.
What stays constant:
- Choreography and costume changes are central to the show, so a straight-on view of the stage is worth more than a close angle from the side.
- Fast rap passages and sung hooks sit side by side, so the crowd sings along to the pop singles and rides the beat on the rap tracks.
- Opening acts are part of the evening. Ice Spice and Doechii opened the Scarlet Tour, and Latto supports the 2026 North American leg of Tour Ma Vie.
Tours and festival headline sets
Her major tours and headline appearances, with dates from the cited records:
- Hot Pink Tour (planned 2020): postponed and then canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Scarlet Tour (October 31, 2023, to July 14, 2024): her first arena tour, opening at Chase Center in San Francisco with stops including Crypto.com Arena, Barclays Center and United Center, and closing at Wireless Festival in London.
- Coachella (April 2024): one of the festival's headliners, alongside Lana Del Rey and Tyler, the Creator.
- Tour Ma Vie World Tour (November 18, 2025, to December 1, 2026): her third tour, supporting Vie, opening in Auckland and including her first arena dates in Oceania and Asia, plus legs in South America, Africa and Europe. The North American leg was scheduled from October 1, 2026, in Detroit to December 1, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, with arena stops including United Center, Kia Forum, T-Mobile Arena, American Airlines Center, State Farm Arena, TD Garden and Scotiabank Arena.
Schedules change, so rely on the live event list on this page for current dates.
Choosing seats for a Doja Cat arena show
Stage designs vary by tour, so check the seating map on your event. For an end-stage arena setup (the stage at one end of the floor), these rules hold:
- Floor, front sections: the closest view of the performers, but the floor is flat. Further back, shorter fans will watch much of the choreography on the video screens.
- Lower-bowl sections facing the stage: the best seats for a dance-driven production. You see the full stage picture, the dancers' formations and the lighting together.
- Lower-bowl sides near the stage: close and loud, but at a sharp angle the back of the stage and some formations drop out of view. A section or two further back from the stage is usually the better trade.
- Upper level, center: the value choice. Arena upper decks are close enough to read the staging, and the screens fill in detail.
Skip seats sold as behind the stage or limited view unless the listing says what you can see. A choreographed show loses more from a blocked angle than a stand-and-sing concert does.
How presales and demand work for her dates
Doja Cat tours use registration-based presales ahead of the general on-sale. For the Scarlet Tour, fan registration opened on June 25, 2023, the presale followed three days later, and the general sale started June 30. For the 2026 legs of Tour Ma Vie, the North American presale opened October 7, 2025, ahead of the October 10 general sale, and a second Sydney show was added in 2025 because of demand.
- Register early. Presale access usually depends on signing up in advance, and the best-located seats often go in that window.
- Big-market and weekend nights such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago tend to draw the most buyers.
- Resale fills the gap. Prices on the secondary market can sit above face value early and often move as show day approaches, especially for weeknight dates.
Every order on GoodSeats includes guaranteed entry. For announcements from the artist, see her official site.
Frequently asked questions
Does Doja Cat play arenas or stadiums?
Arenas. The Scarlet Tour (2023 to 2024) was her first arena tour, and the North American leg of Tour Ma Vie in 2026 also played arenas. She also headlines major festivals such as Coachella.
Who opens for Doja Cat on tour?
It varies by tour. Ice Spice and Doechii opened the Scarlet Tour, and Latto is the opening act on the 2026 North American leg of the Tour Ma Vie World Tour.
What are the best seats for a Doja Cat concert?
Lower-bowl sections facing the stage show the full choreography and staging. The front of the floor is closest, but it is flat, so views further back depend on the screens.
When does the Tour Ma Vie World Tour end?
According to the tour record, it was scheduled to conclude on December 1, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Did Doja Cat headline Coachella?
Yes. She was one of the headliners of Coachella 2024, along with Lana Del Rey and Tyler, the Creator.
