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Upcoming Khalid 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.
Who Khalid is and what a ticket buys
Khalid is Khalid Donnel Robinson, an R&B and pop singer born in 1998 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and associated above all with El Paso, Texas, the city listed as his hometown. A ticket buys a relaxed, sing-along R&B show built on a catalog of multi-platinum hits. His first arena tour came in 2019, and his headline runs have played arenas and similar large venues.
He records for Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records. His debut album American Teen (2017) went quadruple platinum, and two of its songs, "Location" and "Young Dumb & Broke," are certified diamond (ten million units in the US). Free Spirit (2019) debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 and came with a companion short film. Sincere followed on August 2, 2024, and After the Sun Goes Down on October 10, 2025.
His singles include "Talk," which reached number 3 on the Hot 100, plus the top-ten collaborations "Love Lies" with Normani and "Eastside" with Benny Blanco and Halsey. He has six Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for "Talk."
What a Khalid concert is like
Khalid's shows lean on mood rather than spectacle. His voice is low and warm, the songs are mid-tempo, and the audience tends to know every word of the hits, so the big moments are sing-alongs to songs like "Location," "Young Dumb & Broke" and "Talk."
He also has deep experience as an opening act on large stages: on Travis Scott's Birds Eye View Tour and Lorde's Melodrama World Tour in 2017, and on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour in 2023. That background shows in a comfortable, conversational stage presence. Expect a support act before his set, as on his past tours.
Khalid's tours, from Location to Free Spirit
The tours below are documented in the sources for this page. Current dates appear in the live event list on this page.
- The Location Tour (2017): his first headline run, named for the breakout single.
- American Teen Tour (2017 to 2018): supported the debut album.
- Roxy Tour (2018).
- Free Spirit World Tour (2019): his first arena tour, with 63 shows from June 20 to December 5, 2019, across North America, Europe and Oceania. Clairo opened in North America, and Ed Sheeran joined him as a guest at London's O2 Arena. Madison Square Garden was among the top-grossing stops. A planned Asian leg was canceled because of COVID-19.
- It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour (2026): listed among his headlining tours.
The Free Spirit run played venues from about 4,600 to more than 31,000 capacity, a sign of how widely his market sizes vary by region.
Where to sit for a Khalid show
Check the seating map on each event for the stage layout before buying.
Arenas
- Floor: the closest and most social part of the room, and where the sing-alongs are loudest. A general-admission floor (standing, first come, first served) rewards early arrival.
- Lower bowl facing the stage: the best all-around seat for a vocal-led R&B show, with clear sound near the soundboard and a full view of the stage.
- Lower-bowl sides: closer and raised, a good pick for watching the performer rather than the production.
- Upper level: the value tier. Because the show depends on songs more than staging, upper-level center seats hold up well.
Amphitheaters
Summer dates at outdoor amphitheaters usually offer a reserved pavilion and a general-admission lawn. His laid-back catalog suits the lawn well for a group on a warm night, while the pavilion is the choice for sound and a clear view of the stage.
How demand for Khalid tickets behaves
Khalid's diamond-certified singles give him a broad audience, and demand follows a few structural patterns:
- Presales take the front. Fan-list and promoter presales usually open before the general on-sale, and the front of the floor goes first.
- Texas markets matter. El Paso is his hometown, and Texas dates carry extra local interest.
- Weekend dates sell first. Friday and Saturday shows tend to move before midweek shows in the same region.
- Summer outdoor dates draw groups. Lawn sections at amphitheaters often sell in blocks to groups of friends.
Resale prices rise and fall with these cycles and often adjust in the final days before a show. Every GoodSeats order is backed by a 100% guarantee.
Before you buy
- Expect the hits plus new material. His catalog now runs from American Teen through After the Sun Goes Down.
- Check door times. Support acts precede his set.
- Check policies. Bag rules and lawn-chair rules vary by venue, so check the venue's current policy before you go.
For announcements and tour listings, see Khalid's official site.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Khalid from?
Khalid was born at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in 1998 and is closely associated with El Paso, Texas, his hometown.
What is Khalid's real name?
His full name is Khalid Donnel Robinson. He performs under his first name.
Does Khalid play arenas?
Yes. The Free Spirit World Tour in 2019 was his first arena tour, with stops including Madison Square Garden and London's O2 Arena.
What are the best seats for a Khalid concert?
Lower-level seats facing the stage offer the best sound and view for his vocal-led show. The floor is closest and most social, and upper-level center seats are the value pick.
What are Khalid's biggest songs?
His best-known songs include "Location" and "Young Dumb & Broke," both certified diamond, plus "Talk," "Love Lies" with Normani and "Eastside" with Benny Blanco and Halsey.