This Week in Alt: Onsales, One-Offs, and a Big Grand Rapids Night
From a major West Michigan date on the calendar to fresh album news and a timely benefit show, here’s what alternative listeners can actually plan around right now.
Alright folks—this week’s alternative rundown is all about real-world plans: tickets that are already moving, dates you can put in your phone, and a couple of headline-making updates that matter if you’re the type who’d rather be at a show than scrolling about one.
Goo Goo Dolls: Grand Rapids gets a prime summer stop
West Michigan, you’ve got a big one on the books: Goo Goo Dolls bring their Summer Tour 2026 to Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with Neon Trees as the special guest.
If you like planning early for outdoor season, this is one of those “circle it now” nights—midweek, right on the Lake Michigan drive-market doorstep, and already positioned as a full-production summer shed show.
Goo Goo Dolls: Official presale and public onsale details are already set
The band’s official announcement also locks in the ticket timing: presales ran December 9–11, 2025 (password: GGDSUMMER), with the public onsale starting Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10 a.m. local time.
Even if you’re buying later, it’s worth checking the official tour page first so you’re not guessing about VIP options or timing—those details are spelled out from the source.
Foster the People: Austin festival date hits the calendar
Foster the People pop up on a major spring festival bill: they’re listed for Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival in Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Auditorium Shores.
If you’re traveling for a weekend, festival sets are the easiest way to catch a tight, high-impact version of a band’s live show—less downtime, more songs, and usually a stacked day of music around it.
The Killers: Super Bowl week show announced in San Francisco
The Killers are booked for the Super Bowl LX concert week in San Francisco, with a show on February 7, 2026 at the Palace of Fine Arts as part of the NFL’s concert programming.
This one matters because Super Bowl-week events tend to be their own beast—limited capacity, higher demand, and the kind of night where travel plans and ticket timing make all the difference.
The Killers: WM Phoenix Open’s “Concert in the Coliseum” headline spot
Another one-off worth flagging: The Killers are also set to headline the WM Phoenix Open’s Concert in the Coliseum at TPC Scottsdale on January 31, 2026.
That’s a unique setting—built-in crowd energy, big event infrastructure, and a date that’s close enough you can plan it like a quick winter getaway if you’re itching for live music right now.
Hozier: Sweet Relief benefit show lands February 21
Hozier is confirmed for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund’s annual benefit concert honoring Taj Mahal at The Masonic in San Francisco on February 21, 2026.
Benefit shows are a different vibe than a standard tour stop—special lineups, once-only pairings, and a clear cause behind the ticket. If you’re already in Northern California that weekend, it’s a meaningful night out.
Hozier: The tour site is pointing fans to that same February 21 date
Hozier’s Unreal Unearth Tour site is also currently highlighting San Francisco at The Masonic on February 21, 2026.
Practical note for planners: when you see a date reflected across official channels, it’s usually your best signal the listing is solid—especially when third-party ticket chatter starts getting noisy.
Bleachers: New album announced with a firm release date
Bleachers have announced a new album—Everyone for Ten Minutes—arriving May 22 via Dirty Hit, with the lead single “You and Forever” out now.
Even without tour dates attached in the announcement, this is the kind of release that tends to reshape summer setlists and festival appearances—so it’s worth having the date in mind if you catch them live later in the year.
Billie Eilish: A new concert film gets a 2026 theatrical date
Billie Eilish has an upcoming concert film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), set for theatrical release on May 8, 2026, with James Cameron involved in the project.
If you missed the tour in your market—or just like the big-screen, big-sound version—this is an easy “night out” option that still scratches the live-music itch.
Counting Crows: Stagecoach is a confirmed 2026 U.S. festival stop
Counting Crows’ official site lists them for Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California on April 24, 2026.
That matters for alternative listeners because festival appearances like this often come with surrounding travel and crossover crowds—meaning tickets and lodging can tighten up fast once the weekend draws closer.
Lana Del Rey: Album talk is getting more specific for 2026
Lana Del Rey’s next album, Stove, is widely being reported with a May 21, 2026 release date and a country-leaning direction.
No tour routing is attached here in the confirmed info we’re working with today, but the date gives fans a clear timeline for when new material could start showing up in live settings and festival programming.
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Flea announces solo shows tied to a new album
In related Peppers news, Flea has announced his first solo shows connected to his debut solo album Honora, which is slated for release on March 27, 2026.
This is a different lane than a full RHCP run—more intimate by design—so if you’re the kind of listener who likes catching artists in smaller rooms when you can, keep an eye on the confirmed onsales for your nearest big market.
Sources
Acrisure Amphitheater (Grand Rapids) – Goo Goo Dolls event page
Ticketmaster – Goo Goo Dolls (Grand Rapids, Aug 11, 2026)
Goo Goo Dolls (official) – Summer Tour 2026 announcement
Ticketmaster – Foster the People listings (includes Austin festival date)
San Francisco Chronicle – The Killers Super Bowl concert series (Feb 7, 2026)
Arizona Republic via Yahoo – The Killers WM Phoenix Open concert (Jan 31, 2026)
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund – Benefit concert announcement (Feb 21, 2026)
Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour site
Pitchfork – Bleachers announce Everyone for Ten Minutes
Wikipedia – Billie Eilish concert film listing (release date)
Counting Crows (official) – tour/festival listings (includes Stagecoach)
Wikipedia – Lana Del Rey album Stove listing
Louder – Flea solo shows and Honora details