Guns N' Roses Are Coming to University of Phoenix Stadium in August

As we reported a week or so ago, Guns N' Roses basically announced that they would play a concert in Phoenix sometime after Coachella. Until now, they hadn't released a date. Now, the wait is over. The band announced today that it would play University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale...

By David Accomazzo

April 1, 2016

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As we reported a week or so ago, Guns N' Roses basically announced that they would play a concert in Phoenix sometime after Coachella. Until now, they hadn't released a date.

Now, the wait is over. The band announced today that it would play University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Monday, August 15.

Kind of lame that GN'R is coming on a Monday, but hey — beggars can't be choosers.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8, at www.livenation.com.

Here's a list of the full tour:

Thursday, June 23, 2016 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field
Sunday, June 26, 2016 - Washington, DC - FEDEXFIELD
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium
Friday, July 1, 2016 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - Cincinnati, OH - Paul Brown Stadium
Saturday, July 9, 2016 - Nashville, TN - Nissan Stadium
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Field
Thursday, July 14, 2016 - Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field
Saturday, July 16, 2016 - Toronto, ON - Rogers Centre
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - Foxboro, MA - Gillette Stadium
Saturday, July 23, 2016 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome
Friday, July 29, 2016 - Orlando, FL - Orlando Citrus Bowl
Sunday, July 31, 2016 - New Orleans, LA - Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium
Friday, August 5, 2016 - Houston, TX - NRG Stadium
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - San Francisco, CA - AT&T Park
Friday, August 12, 2016 - Seattle, WA - CenturyLink Field
Monday, August 15, 2016 - Glendale, AZ - University of Phoenix Stadium
Monday, August 22, 2016 - San Diego, CA - Qualcomm Stadium

David Accomazzo is a music wrangler, award-winning reporter, critic, and editor with more than a decade in the business.

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