Santana announced new 2023 tour dates. Here’s how to get tickets today

There was speculation in 2022 that guitar virtuoso and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana wouldn’t be able to tour anymore after a handful of shows were cancelled due to a health scare.

However, the 75-year-old has since recovered from the heat exhaustion and dehydration he suffered last year and is back at it in 2023 with his upcoming ‘1001 Rainbows’ Tour.

Las Vegas’ House of Blues as part of an ongoing residency at the venue as well as a few just announced headlining gigs.

Those new include stops include shows at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on July 28 and July 29.

Plus, he’s also set to shred at this year’s star-studded New Orleans Jazz Festival.

Other headliners set to take the stage at the multi-weekend celebration of music taking place April 28 through May 7 include Kenny Loggins to name just a few.

And if you want tickets for all shows, you can grab them as early as today.

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Feb. 17, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

So, if you want to see the man who brought the world “Black Magic Woman,” “Smooth,” “Oye Como Va,” “Evil Ways” and “Maria, Maria” live, here’s everything you need to know.

Carlos Santana 2023 tour dates

A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and the cheapest tickets available for each concert can be found below.

Carlos Santana tour dates
May 17 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
May 24 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
June 21 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
Aug. 2 at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, ME
Sept. 8 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
Sept. 15 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
Nov. 3 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
Nov. 10 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
Nov. 12 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV

New Orleans Jazz Festival 2023

Starting April 28 and running all the way through May 7, many of the biggest names in music will be hitting the Big Easy for the annual two-weekend extravaganza.

Just a few of the megastars other than those mentioned above include The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, Jon Batiste, H.E.R. and Robert Plant with Alison Krauss.

Steve Miller Band, Trombone Shorty, Gary Clark Jr., Tedeschi Trucks Band, Kane Brown are set to perform as well.

passes for the mega festival can be scooped up here.

Carlos Santana new music

Although Santana is getting up there in years, he’s still creating.

In 2021, the dexterous player released not one but two (!) albums.

First up was “Blessings And Miracles” which features Chris Stapleton, Rob Thomas, Steve Winwood, G-Eazy, American Authors and many more.

Somehow, “Splendiferous” is even more star-studded.

Just a few of the major players who appear on the record include Steven Tyler, Tina Turner, Will.i.am, Seal, Macy Gray and a handful of other vocalists you know and love.

You can hear both of Santana’s latest offerings here.

Carlos Santana Master Class

As noted earlier, Santana is considered one of the all-time guitar greats. Therefore, it’s only natural that he instructs a Master Class on how to play the six string.

If you’ve always wanted to pick up a longneck and play a solo of your own, you can sign up for his Master Class here.

Classic rockers on tour in 2023

Like Santana, many of your favorite stars from yesteryear are getting up there in the age category.

In fact, quite a few classic rockers you know and love are now grandparents.

Therefore, it’s imperative you see them live sooner rather than later.

Here are just five you won’t want to miss in the next few months.

• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

• Dead and Company with John Mayer

• Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks

• The Eagles

• Journey

Need an encore?

Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rock acts on tour in 2023 here.