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Olivia Rodrigo Tickets

Arena tours · catwalk staging · side seats underrated

A pop-rock songwriter who moved from theaters to arenas in two tours, with a stage built to reach the side sections as much as the floor.

Olivia Rodrigo performing at the Glastonbury Festival in 2025
Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Upcoming Olivia Rodrigo 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 Olivia Rodrigo is and what her concerts cover

Olivia Rodrigo is a singer-songwriter from Murrieta, California, whose concerts now play arenas across North America and Europe. Her music mixes confessional pop ballads with guitar-driven pop-punk, so a show swings between full-band rock songs and quiet piano moments.

She first reached a wide audience as an actor on Disney Channel's Bizaardvark (2016–2019) and Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2022). Her debut single, "drivers license," released January 8, 2021 and co-written with producer Dan Nigro, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

  • Sour (May 21, 2021) won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards, where she also took Best New Artist and Best Pop Solo Performance.
  • Guts (September 8, 2023) supported her first arena tour.
  • You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love (June 12, 2026) is the album behind The Unraveled Tour.

From theaters to arenas: her tour history

Rodrigo has grown her touring footprint one step at a time, and each tour shows what kind of room to expect.

  • Sour Tour (April 5 to July 7, 2022): 49 shows in North America and Europe, played in theaters and auditoriums such as Radio City Music Hall and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. She said at the time she did not want to skip steps. The tour sold out quickly on its December 10, 2021 onsale.
  • Guts World Tour (February 23, 2024 to July 1, 2025): her first all-arena tour, 102 shows across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America. Billboard Boxscore figures cited on Wikipedia put attendance at about 1.6 million. A concert film from the tour premiered on Netflix on October 29, 2024.
  • 2025 festival headlining: Governors Ball (June 7), BST Hyde Park (June 27), Glastonbury (June 29) and Lollapalooza Chicago (August 1).
  • The Unraveled Tour: announced April 30, 2026, scheduled as an arena tour across North America and Europe from September 25, 2026 to May 10, 2027, with stops such as the United Center in Chicago and The O2 in London.

Tour schedules change. The live event list on this page shows the dates currently on sale.

What her arena show looks like

The Guts World Tour staging gives the best documented picture of a Rodrigo arena show. The main stage had a full-width video screen as its backdrop and catwalks running out toward the left and right sides of the arena, not just straight down the middle. Set pieces rose from center stage, including a quarter-moon platform that lifted her over the crowd.

Opening acts have been a real part of the night. Past openers include Chappell Roan, The Breeders, Remi Wolf, PinkPantheress and St. Vincent on the Guts tour, and Wolf Alice, The Last Dinner Party and Grace Ives are listed for The Unraveled Tour. Arrive for the opener if the name matters to you; it can be one of the evening's highlights.

Expect a show built on singalongs: the Sour and Guts hits are the loudest moments in the room.

Where to sit for an Olivia Rodrigo concert

Seat choice depends on how the specific tour is staged, so check the seating map attached to your event before you buy. Based on the side-catwalk design she has used:

  • The floor: closest to the stage. When it is sold as standing general admission, position depends on arrival time. A standing floor is tiring for younger children. Fans near the front edge of a catwalk often get closer than the people at the main stage.
  • Lower-bowl side sections near the stage: often the best overall seats. With catwalks pushed toward the sides, the 100-level sections (the lower ring of seats closest to the floor) along each side put you near the runway ends and give a clear, raised view over the standing crowd.
  • Lower-bowl sections facing the stage: the straight-on view of the full screen and lighting design. You are farther away but see the whole production as designed.
  • Upper level: the value choice. Seats facing the stage work well because the screen carries the show; high side sections close to the stage can be steep and angled.

Avoid sections directly beside or behind the stage unless they are clearly sold as limited-view. On an end-stage layout, those seats see the back of the set and little of the screen.

How demand for her tickets behaves

Rodrigo's tours sell fast. The Sour Tour sold out on its first onsale and drew heavy resale activity, and later tours have followed the same pattern of strong first-week demand.

  • Presales come first. For The Unraveled Tour, American Express cardholders had a presale beginning May 5, 2026, two days before the general onsale on May 7.
  • Low-cost ticket programs are limited. Her "Silver Star" program offered a small number of low-cost pairs per show on the Guts and Unraveled tours. They are scarce and do not set the market price.
  • Resale tracks the calendar. Weekend dates, first nights in a market and big-city stops draw the most demand. Weeknight shows and second nights in the same city tend to offer more choice.
  • Prices often soften late. Upper-level inventory frequently loosens in the final days before a show, while floor and front lower-bowl seats usually hold their value.

Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee, so a resale seat still comes with guaranteed entry.

Tips for attending, especially with kids

  • Check the venue's bag policy. Most arenas restrict bag size, and many require clear bags. Rules vary by building, so check the venue's current policy before you go.
  • Plan for ear protection. A loud arena show with a screaming crowd is a lot for younger fans; foam earplugs or kids' earmuffs help.
  • Leave time for merchandise. Merch lines can be long before doors and between sets.
  • Watch the official site. Tour announcements, presale codes and policy updates appear at oliviarodrigo.com.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of venues does Olivia Rodrigo play?

Arenas. Her 2022 Sour Tour played theaters and auditoriums, but the Guts World Tour (2024–2025) was her first all-arena tour, and The Unraveled Tour is also an arena tour.

Is the floor general admission at Olivia Rodrigo concerts?

Floor layouts vary by venue and tour, and some are standing general admission while others are reserved. Check the seating map on your specific event before buying.

What are the best seats for an Olivia Rodrigo concert?

Lower-bowl sections along the sides near the stage are a strong choice because her Guts tour catwalks ran toward the sides of the arena. Seats facing the stage give the best view of the full screen and lighting.

Who opens for Olivia Rodrigo?

It varies by tour and city. Past openers include Chappell Roan, Gracie Abrams and The Breeders; Wolf Alice, The Last Dinner Party, Grace Ives, Devon Again and Die Spitz are listed for The Unraveled Tour.

How many Grammy Awards has Olivia Rodrigo won?

She won three at the 2022 Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album for Sour, and Best Pop Solo Performance for drivers license.

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