It’s time to tune your air guitars.
This August, The Strokes have two North American concerts lined up this August — and for fans wondering “Is This It,” we can confirm, it is.
First up, the legendary NYC band heads southwest to perform with opening act Weyes Blood at Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday, Aug. 14.
Five days later, they’ll return home for a one-off gig at Forest Hills, NY’s Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 19 with special guest singer Angel Olsen, comedian Seaton Smith and Promiseland aka Johann Rashid.
Need last-minute tickets to see Julian Casablancas belt out “Someday,” “Reptilia,” “Last Nite,” “12:51,” “You Only Live Once” and bangers from their 2021 Grammy-winning album “The New Abnormal?”
Well, it’s not too late.
Seats are available for both shows — they’re just not cheap.
The lowest price for the two concerts, at the time of publication, is $139 before fees on Vivid Seats.
That may have something to do with the scarcity of these shows; however, the good news is they may go down as the show dates approach.
All we know is the best way to find a deal is to keep refreshing this page.
By doing so, it’s very possible you just might find a bargain.
In the meantime, our team compiled everything you need to know about the Strokes’ brief August tour — from the best prices for each concert to set lists to details about the support acts — below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
The Strokes 2023 tour schedule
A complete breakdown of all the cheapest ticket prices for The Strokes two concerts on their mini-tour can be found right here:
| The Strokes tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Aug. 14 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Red Rocks, CO | $196 |
| Aug. 19 at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY | $136 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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The Strokes set list
Prior to these two concerts, the garage rockers have been touring overseas.
Here’s what they played live at their most recent headlining non-festival gig courtesy of Set List FM:
01.) “What Ever Happened?”
02.) “Bad Decisions”
03.) “Soma”
04.) “Juicebox”
05.) “Automatic Stop”
06.) “The Adults Are Talking”
07.) “Take It or Leave It”
08.) “Under Control”
09.) “Reptilia”
10.) “Call It Fate, Call It Karma”
11.) “Red Light”
12.) “Someday”
13.) “Ize of the World”
Encore:
14.) “Hard to Explain”
15.) “You Only Live Once”
16.) “Last Nite”
The Strokes special guests
Weyes Blood is the brainchild of singer Natalie Laura Mering. Her nostalgic, yearning, lush and lo-fi music is the perfect complement to The Strokes’ brash rock. We recommend checking out her most-streamed song “Andromeda” for a sample of her sound.
Angel Olsen has a voice you can’t get out of your head. We mean that in a good way. Switching from bold to vulnerable — sometimes in a single track — she captivates listeners with her refreshingly honest vocals. While she’s more well-known for other songs, for us, we suggest starting with her incredible cover of Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without A Face.”
Seaton Smith wows audiences all over North America on a nightly basis. Now, the “Mulaney” actor (remember when John Mulaney had a sitcom on Fox?) and comic will deliver laughs poking fun at his past, society as a whole and maybe even throw in a little crowd work when he performs in Queens.
Promised Land wears many hats. Johann Rashid plays punk-like music, does performance art, and screens video at his live shows. These shows are not to be missed — he often leaves the stage with “broken ribs, bloody gashes, or jalapeno-infused tequila in his eyes” according to his bio. Gnarly.
Rock bands on tour in 2023
While The Strokes have just two shows lined up — as of now — many other groups have longer tours scheduled.
Here’s a quick look at a few other acts you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Death Cab For Cutie with The Postal Service
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Weezer
Who else is touring this year? Check out our exhaustive list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find out.
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