Benson Boone captures hearts and arenas with the Wanted Man tour

Benson Boone’s Wanted Man tour is officially coming

Just two weeks after wrapping up his last trek across the pond, Benson Boone is already getting back on the road. The 23-year-old singer just announced his Wanted Man Tour, and it’s heading to arenas all over the United States starting this July. This marks his fourth headlining tour overall.

If you’ve been hoping to catch him live, now is your chance. The tour kicks off in Pittsburgh on July 7 and will keep him busy all summer long. It wraps up on September 3 in Casper, Wyoming, giving fans plenty of opportunities to see him in a city nearby.

How to snag tickets for the Wanted Man

Getting tickets to see Benson Boone live will take a little planning, but we’ve got the details to help you out. The artist presale kicks off Wednesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. local time, and you can register for early access right on his official website. That’s your best shot at grabbing seats before the general public jumps in.

If you miss the presale, don’t worry. Local and Spotify presales follow on Thursday, April 2, and general tickets go live Friday, April 3, at 11 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster. Just make sure your account is ready to go when that clock hits 11.

Full list of dates for Benson’s summer run

The Wanted Man Tour is hitting cities from coast to coast, so chances are good he’s coming somewhere near you. It all starts July 7 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, then moves through Baltimore, Brooklyn, Boston, and Cincinnati before heading west toward Denver, Seattle, and Portland.

He’s playing two nights in Brooklyn at Barclays Center and two nights in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena, which shows just how much demand there is to see him. The tour wraps up September 3 in Casper, Wyoming, making a total of 34 shows across the country.

Why this tour is a huge step forward

This isn’t just another tour for Benson, it’s his biggest North American arena run to date. Going from clubs and theaters to massive venues like Barclays Center and Crypto.com Arena is a major milestone for any artist. It shows how quickly his fanbase has grown and how much people are connecting with his music.

Playing these big rooms means more fans get to experience his live show. His American Heart Tour earlier this year was a 50-show run that took him across the globe, so he’s in peak performing shape right now.

The silly video that broke the internet

Benson has a playful side, and he showed it off when he revealed the tour dates most unexpectedly. Instead of a standard social media post, he made a cake-baking video where he added wild ingredients like watermelon, bananas, and onions to the mix. Somehow, he ended up with a beautiful cake featuring his own face in frosting.

He even poked fun at himself on the cake, calling out the internet for labeling him The One Hit Wonder and promising fans that Backflips & Magic would be included. It was a fun, clever way to announce a major tour without taking himself too seriously.

Fun fact: Benson’s smash hit Beautiful Things was the No. 1 most-streamed song in the world in 2024. The track has now surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and over 4 billion total streams across all platforms.

What to expect from a Benson Boone show

If you’ve never seen Benson Boone live, here’s what you’re in for, powerful vocals, nonstop energy, and a whole lot of heart. His shows are known for being way more than just someone standing at a microphone. He moves across the stage, connects with the crowd, and yes, those backflips are real.

He literally put Backflips & Magic Included on the tour announcement cake, so you know he’s planning to deliver. Fans who caught him on the American Heart Tour raved about his showmanship, with one calling him a consummate showman and praising his ability to keep the crowd engaged from start to finish.

Fresh off a massive 50-show run

This new tour comes just two weeks after Benson wrapped up his American Heart Tour in Birmingham, England, on March 15. That run was a massive 50-show production supporting his 2025 album American Heart, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Finishing one big tour and immediately announcing another tells you he’s not slowing down anytime soon. The new Wanted Man Tour actually takes its name from the final track on that same album, American Heart, giving fans a nice connection between the two runs.

A Grammy nod and what came next

Benson’s career took a major leap forward when he landed a Best New Artist nomination at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. He performed Beautiful Things during the ceremony, giving millions of viewers a taste of what he can do on a big stage. That performance helped more people connect the dots between the hit song and the artist behind it.

At the 2026 Grammys, he wasn’t nominated, but he took it in stride with a funny post about his “moonbeam ice cream” lyric from Mystical Magical. He joked it was pure lyrical genius that deserved a nod, showing he doesn’t take the snub too seriously.

From Coachella to Saturday Night Live

Before the Grammy buzz, Benson was already making waves on some of music’s biggest stages. At Coachella 2025, he brought out Queen’s Brian May for a surprise performance of Bohemian Rhapsody. May emerged dramatically from the top of the stage, guitar in hand, and later stayed to add Queen-style riffs to Beautiful Things.

Then came his Saturday Night Live debut in May 2025, where he literally flipped over host Quinta Brunson’s head during his performance of Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else. He returned later in the show to perform Mystical Magical, marking a memorable first appearance on the iconic late-night stage.

Where the tour name comes from

You might be wondering why Benson named this run the Wanted Man Tour. The title comes straight from his 2025 album American Heart, where Wanted Man appears as the eighth track. Naming a tour after a deep cut like that is a nice touch for fans who know the album front to back.

The song sits alongside other fan favorites like Mr. Electric Blue, Mystical Magical, and Momma Song on the 10-track album. The record peaked at No. 4 on the UK Official Albums Chart and spent several weeks in the Top 10, proving his international appeal continues to grow.

Big cities with back-to-back nights

One of the standout things about this tour is the size of the venues and the fact that some cities are getting multiple shows. Brooklyn’s Barclays Center will host Benson for two nights on July 10 and 11, and the same goes for Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena on August 10 and 11.

Playing two nights in a row in the same market is a serious flex for any artist, especially one still early in his career. It tells you promoters are confident he can fill those seats and that demand is high. If you’re in New York or LA, you have two chances to catch the show.

A tour for all ages to enjoy

One of the great things about Benson Boone’s music is how it appeals to a wide range of listeners. His songs have a way of bringing people together, whether you’re a teenager who’s been following him since his early TikTok days or a parent who appreciates a good pop-rock anthem with real vocal chops.

Arena shows are perfect for that kind of crowd. They’re big enough to handle families, groups of friends, and solo concertgoers all at once. So if you’re looking for a summer activity that everyone can get excited about, this tour might be just the ticket.

Want the full story behind the buzz? Take a look at what happened with Benson Boone’s last-minute concert cancellation.

How to get ready for ticket day

With presales starting April 1 and general sales on April 3, now is the time to get organized. Head over to BensonBoone.com to register for the artist presale, and make sure your Ticketmaster account is up to date. Having your payment info saved ahead of time can save you precious seconds when tickets go live.

These tickets are expected to move fast, especially for the big city shows and weekend dates. Set a reminder on your phone, talk to your friends about who’s buying, and be ready to act quickly. A little preparation now means you’ll be locked in for one of the most exciting tours of the summer.

Want to see what else Benson Boone’s been saying lately? Check out his reaction to Bad Bunny bringing in new fans.

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