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Macklemore Profile

Macklemore is a rapper from Seattle, Washington. He has released five studio albums so far, including ‘Ben’ in 2023. He rose to face in 2012 when his single, Thrift Shop, went viral. That year, he also won Grammy for Rap Album of the Year over Kendrick Lamar and others, which has been the cause of some controversy.

Since separating from Ryan Lewis, his produce for over five years, he has gone on to release more albums.

Some of the songs that Macklemore is known for include Thrift Shop, Can’t Hold Us, Same Love, Downtown, Glorious, Marmalade, Good Old Days, and Chant.

If you like Macklemore, check out these other artists in concert:

Kendrick Lamar
Twenty One Pilots
Chance the Rapper

Macklemore Upcoming Events: How to Buy Macklemore Tickets

Macklemore Ben tour dates and locations are listed below! Use the links under the "Buy Tickets" heading to purchase your Macklemore seats from Ticketmaster or StubHub.

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VIP Packages can be accessed by pressing the ticket icon on the same menu that shows ticket quantity, pricing, and wheelchair toggle. Simply select all of the VIP ticket options and deselect all regular options.

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Macklemore Setlist For Ben Tour

Macklemore presale codes: ben presale tickets.

All of the latest Macklemore presale codes for the Ben tour are listed below. Check out the Ticketmaster or StubHub pages for this tour to find out the onsale date and time for tickets.

Macklemore Live Nation Presale Code

Live Nation changes their presale code monthly and all concert dates for that month have the same presale code. The LN Mobile code has been the same since the start of 2018.

The Macklemore presale code for Live Nation is OPENER and the LN Mobile presale code is COVERT . To use this presale code:

Click here to access the Ticketmaster artist page for this tour.
Scroll down to your tour date and click on MORE INFO
When prompted, enter in the Live Nation Presale Code to access tickets.

Macklemore StubHub Tickets

As soon as the first presale begins, StubHub will have resale tickets available. These tickets come from concert promoters and bulk sellers and are 100% legitimate and guaranteed. If you don’t want to fight for a presale code, this is the easiest way to get concert tickets.

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Click on your tour date.
Select your seats to the show!

VIP/Platinum Package Presale Information

There is no presale codee required to buy VIP packages. Refer to the video in the VIP Packages section for details on how you can purchase these special tickets when they go on sale. Click here to buy VIP or Platinum tickets from Ticketmaster.

Other Macklemore Presale Codes

The following Macklemore presale codes are unique for this tour:

Pier 17 New York = ROOFTOP
Artist Presale Code = HEROES
Spotify Presale Code = TBA
Ticketmaster Presale Code = TBA

To use these presale codes, click here to access Ticketmaster tickets page for this tour.

Onsale times are generally 10am EST but may vary depending on your show. Click on the tickets link for your show above for the exact date and time information.

You can learn more about standard presale codes in our guide.

Macklemore Merchandise & Media

Save money by buying your t-shirts and artist merchandise before you go to the show! Check out the most popular Macklemore merch on Amazon below.

You Got a Moped Man - Macklemore Lyrics T-Shirt

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Macklemore Tickets: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much are macklemore tickets.

Macklemore tickets to the Ben tour start at $0.00 and go up in price from there. VIP tickets can cost as much as $0.00 or more.

When do Macklemore tickets go on sale?

The first Macklemore tickets to the Ben tour are on sale as of March 10, 2023.

How do you buy cheap Macklemore tickets?

In order to get the cheapest Macklemore tickets, compare prices on multiple platforms. Check out Ticketmaster and Stubhub links for Macklemore and pay attention to the prices for each section. You will be able to save money on Macklemore tickets by comparing prices before you buy.

Why are Macklemore Ben tickets so expensive?

Macklemore ticket prices are caused by a number of factors, including the demand to see Macklemore live, number of shows on tour, venue rental prices, and the amount of stage equipment, crew, and staff involved in making the Ben tour happen.

Discuss the Macklemore Ben tour below!

Macklemore THE BEN TOUR – North American Dates Announced In Partnership With Plus1 & Bridges

MACKLEMORE RELEASES LATEST ALBUM BEN TODAY – LISTEN

Official video and new single ‘no bad days’ revealed , to perform ‘no bad days’ this morning on nbc’s the today show and ‘tail lights’ on the tonight show starring jimmy fallon on march 7 .

WATCH

‘NO BAD DAYS’

LISTEN

‘BEN’

THE BEN TOUR – NORTH AMERICA

09/17 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN

09/19 – Anthem – Washington, DC

09/21 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA

09/22 – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY

09/23 – The Met – Philadelphia, PA

09/26 – Rebel – Toronto, ON

09/27 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI

09/29 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL

09/30 – Eagles Club/The Rave/Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI

10/01 – Armory – Minneapolis, MN

10/03 – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO

10/05 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT

10/07 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

10/08 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

10/10 – Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA

10/11 – Adams Center Arena – Missoula, MT

10/12 – Idaho Central Arena – Boise, ID

10/14 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA

10/17 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ

10/18 – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA

THE BEN TOUR – EU/UK

04/03 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE

04/04 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE

04/07 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, UK

04/09 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK

04/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK

04/12 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK

04/16 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, NL

04/17 – Forest National – Brussels, BE

04/18 – Zenith – Paris, FR – *SOLD OUT*

04/19 – Zenith – Paris, FR

04/21 – Lanxess Arena – Cologne, DE – *VENUE CHANGE*

04/22 – Verti Music Hall – Berlin, DE

04/24 – Olympiahalle – Munich, DE – *VENUE CHANGE*

04/25 – Stadhalle – Offenbach, DE

04/27 – Edel Optics Arena – Hamburg, DE

04/29 – EXPO XXI Hall 1 – Warsaw, PL

04/30 – Stadhalle – Vienna, AT

05/02 – Samsung Hall – Zurich, CH

05/03 – Alcatraz – Milan, IT

05/04 – Alcatraz – Milan, IT – *SOLD OUT*

05/07 – Vega Main Hall – DK

05/09 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, NO

Today, multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY® award winning artist Macklemore has released his latest studio album BEN, along with his latest single ‘ No Bad Days’ and accompanying music video, directed by his 7-year-old daughter Sloane . Watch HERE.

“My dream director. Also, my co-star.” Macklemore states. “Sloane has had a creative pulse since I can remember. Her style, her eye, her freestyles, her Melodies. Outside of her mom I probably trust her creative input more than anyone else. And she has never been shy about her opinion. I’m so proud of who she is that it puts tears in my eyes thinking about it. To be able to brainstorm, dream, flush out ideas and ultimately pull it off with Sloane at the helm… this one will be one of my favorite videos forever. I hope it makes you smile.”

Macklemore has also announced North American dates for THE BEN TOUR produced by Live Nation, set to start on September 17 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the 19-date tour will make stops across both coasts and the mid-west. Tickets will be available starting with Citi and American Express presales (details below) beginning Monday, March 6. General on-sale begins March 10 at 10am local time .

For this upcoming tour, Macklemore is proud to have partnered with PLUS1, and will be donating $1 per ticket to Bridges – Seattle Alternative Peer Group in support of their work in mentoring youth in recovery.

For more details and ticket information, go to: https://macklemore.com

Citi is the official card of The BEN Tour . Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Monday, March 6 at 10am local time until Thursday, March 9 at 10am local time through the Citi Entertainment program . For complete presale details visit  www.citientertainment.com .

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in Canada before the general public beginning  Monday, March 6 at 10am local time until Thursday, March 9 at 10am local time

Last night, Macklemore was the speaking guest on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon [watch interview HERE ] and will be performing a new track titled ‘Tail Lights’ – taken from his latest album – next week on Tuesday, March 7. This morning, Macklemore will be performing ‘No Bad Days’ live on NBC’s The Today Show.

BEN is Mackemore’s highly anticipated third studio album. “ I’ve always wanted to make an album called Ben ,” he shares. “There’s something about a self-titled record. It has an air of voyeurism. I’m letting people in, but in a way that I hadn’t felt 100% comfortable about allowing before. I am now though.” hroughout 2020, he found himself with a rare pocket of time for introspection during the Global Pandemic—something not typically afforded to a father of three and touring musician…

“ I did experience a level of reflection I don’t think I’ve been able to truly tap into in the past,” he affirms. “This mandatory pause and the time created a level of intimacy that might not have been there if the world had continued to operate how it was.”

Joined by a tightknit group of collaborators such as Budo, Tyler Dox, and Experience, he ventured to the island multiple times for focused five-day trips. “ I’ve recorded in nature before, but I never had the opportunity to do so with no ending in sight,” he reveals. “We were removed from all external distractions. It just flowed. The idea was, ‘Let’s just make art, because we get to—not because we have to . Let’s capture that magic’ .” Harnessing this magic, Macklemore heralded the album throughout 2022 and 2023 with fan favorites; ‘ HEROES’ featuring the legendary DJ Premier, ‘CHANT’ ft Tones and I, ‘FAITHFUL’ Ft. NLE Choppa and ‘Maniac’ Ft Windser.

On “ HEROES” [feat. DJ Premier ], a head-nodding beat laced with horn samples, a thick bass line, police sirens, and scratching sets the pace, Macklemore tells his story in dynamic, yet nostalgic bars, “Wanted a perm like DJ Quik, my mama said, ‘Ben, are you aware your hair is way too thin?’ But in my mind I was junior high Iceberg Slim . ” “I was raised by nineties boom-bap hip-hop,” he goes on. “It inspired me more than any other era. It was pivotal for me coming of age as a 15-year-old and figuring out who I was. ‘Heroes’ is the story of growing up in the late nineties, where hip-hop was at, where skateboarding was at, and where graffiti culture was at. It had a massive impact on where I ended up in my life. Premier is one of my favorite producers of all-time too. He had a massive influence on me as an artist and as a person. You know it’s him right away.”

Then, there’s the single “ NO BAD DAYS” [feat. Collett ]. Upbeat guitar ushers Collett’s hook along at full speed as Macklemore counters in a catchy call-and-response. He assures, “Don’t gotta say goodbye, if you never wake up . ” “It’s just a vibe,” he observes. “It’s one of those songs you put on in the car, and you’re immediately in a better mood. I love making a record that I can’t wait to bump in the whip when it hits 70 degrees.”

Elsewhere, “DAY YOU DIE” [feat. Sarah Barthel of Phantogram ] hinges on a steady beat punctuated by palm-muted guitar. Macklemore and Sarah ponder mortality with unabashed honesty, repeating “We all gone die . ” Vocal phenom LIVINGSTON lends his powerhouse pipes to “ SORRY, ” while the closer “ Tail Lights ” blinks through the haze with a sign of life encoded in the lyrics. “In recovery, there’s this idea where you’re essentially following your sponsor’s tail lights,” he reveals. “When I get someone to sponsor, they’ll follow my tail lights. Whose tail lights are we really following through life? It’s definitely the more introspective side of the album. What did I learn in the last four years of making this? What matters still?”

Once you hear BEN , you’ll never look at Macklemore the same way. “ Songwriting is the glue for my entire career,” he leaves off. “If you’re not writing words that resonate, the music isn’t going to have depth, weight, or longevity. I’m not trying to follow. On this album, I’m being authentic to who I am. I’m reflecting on where I am in life. Turns out, I’ve learned a lot.”

BEN is out everywhere now

BEN – TRACK LIST

CHANT ft. Tones And I

NO BAD DAYS ft. Collett

MANIAC ft. Windser

DAY YOU DIE ft. Sarah Barthel (from Phantogram)

HEROES ft. DJ Premier

GRIME

I NEED

LOST / SUN COMES UP ft. Jackson Lee Morgan

FAITHFUL ft. NLE Choppa

TEARS

SORRY ft. Livingston

GOD’S WILL ft. Vic Daggs II

I KNOW ft. charlieonnafriday

TAIL LIGHTS ft. Morray

About Macklemore

Multi-platinum and GRAMMY® award winning artist Macklemore has made history with a combination of commercial success, critical acclaim, and international appeal, with a total of 13. 5 BILLION COMBINED STREAMS to date, Macklemore is one of the most successful independent artists of the 21st century. ‘ GEMINI’ , Macklemore’s first solo effort in 12 years, was released in 2017 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the charts for Rap, R&B/Hip-Hop, and Independent Albums , featuring Platinum-certified singles, “ Glorious” (featuring Skylar Grey), “ Good Old Days” (featuring Kesha), and “Marmalade” (featuring Lil Yachty). ‘ GEMINI’ followed two releases with producer Ryan Lewis: the multiple-GRAMMY award winning and multi-platinum album, ‘The Heist’ (which spawned two # 1 , Diamond-certified singles “ Thrift Shop” and “ Can’t Hold Us ” and 2016 release “ This Unruly Mess I’ve Made”, which featured the Platinum-certified single “Downtown “. Collectively Macklemore’s music videos have been viewed over 5 BILLION times and he is one of only two rappers to have a Diamond-certified single (“ Thrift Shop ”). A lifelong Seattle resident,  Macklemore  has always believed in using his platform, resources, and creative pursuits to have an impact on racial and social justice issues.  Macklemore is a co-founder of The Residency , a hip hop and youth development program that has become one of the preeminent opportunities for young aspiring artists in the region. Drawing on his personal battles with drugs and alcohol, Macklemore has consistently used his art and platform to raise awareness around issues of addiction and recovery. In 2016 he was featured in an MTV special with President Obama about the opioid epidemic in America and was the first non-administration official ever to participate in the Presidential Weekly Address. In 2021, Macklemore launched Bogey Boys , a golf and lifestyle clothing brand that has gained quick momentum and made waves in the golf and fashion worlds. He is a co-owner of the Seattle Sounders , of Major League Soccer and Seattle Kraken , of National Hockey League. He currently serves on the board of directors for MusiCares, The Residency and The Underground Museum in LA.

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Macklemore adds 2nd hometown show at Climate Pledge Arena in December

Macklemore is coming home.

The GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, who is from Seattle, announced a hometown show will be held at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21. This will mark his first full concert in the arena. But that's not all! Due to overwhelming demand, Macklemore announced a 2nd show on Friday, Dec. 22.

Macklemore recently released his third studio album, "Ben," his first album since the release of "Gemini" in 2017. The announcement of his hometown shows will be on the heels of a sold-out European tour. The North American leg begins in September. "Ben Tour" will conclude with a two-night party in Seattle.

After wild demand in the presales, the public can purchase tickets on Friday, June 9, at 9 a.m.

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MACKLEMORE Announces North American Dates For ‘The Ben Tour’

Multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY® award winning artist Macklemore has announced North American dates for THE BEN TOUR produced by Live Nation, set to start on September 17 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the 19-date tour will make stops across both coasts and the mid-west. Tickets will be available starting with Citi and American Express presales (details below) beginning Monday, March 6. General on-sale begins March 10 at 10am local time .

For more details and ticket information, go to: https://macklemore.com

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in Canada before the general public beginning Monday, March 6 at 10am local time until Thursday, March 9 at 10am local time

In support of his newly released album, BEN, Macklemore has unleashed his latest single ‘ No Bad Days’, and accompanying music video, directed by his 7-year-old daughter Sloane . Check out the video below!

THE BEN TOUR – NORTH AMERICA

09/17 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN

09/19 – Anthem – Washington, DC

09/21 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA

09/22 – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY

09/23 – The Met – Philadelphia, PA

09/26 – Rebel – Toronto, ON

09/27 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI

09/29 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL

09/30 – Eagles Club/The Rave/Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI*

10/01 – Armory – Minneapolis, MN

10/03 – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO*

10/05 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT

10/07 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

10/08 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

10/10 – Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA

10/11 – Adams Center Arena – Missoula, MT

10/12 – Idaho Central Arena – Boise, ID

10/14 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA

10/17 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ

10/18 – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA

* Not a Live Nation Date

THE BEN TOUR – EU/UK

04/03 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE

04/04 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE

04/07 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, UK

04/09 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK

04/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK

04/12 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK

04/16 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, NL

04/17 – Forest National – Brussels, BE

04/18 – Zenith – Paris, FR – *SOLD OUT*

04/19 – Zenith – Paris, FR

04/21 – Lanxess Arena – Cologne, DE – *VENUE CHANGE*

04/22 – Verti Music Hall – Berlin, DE

04/24 – Olympiahalle – Munich, DE – *VENUE CHANGE*

04/25 – Stadhalle – Offenbach, DE

04/27 – Edel Optics Arena – Hamburg, DE

04/29 – EXPO XXI Hall 1 – Warsaw, PL

04/30 – Stadhalle – Vienna, AT

05/02 – Samsung Hall – Zurich, CH

05/03 – Alcatraz – Milan, IT

05/04 – Alcatraz – Milan, IT – *SOLD OUT*

05/07 – Vega Main Hall – DK

05/09 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, NO

About Macklemore

Multi-platinum and GRAMMY® award winning artist Macklemore has made history with a combination of commercial success, critical acclaim, and international appeal, with a total of 13. 5 BILLION COMBINED STREAMS to date, Macklemore is one of the most successful independent artists of the 21st century. ‘ GEMINI’ , Macklemore’s first solo effort in 12 years, was released in 2017 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the charts for Rap, R&B/Hip-Hop, and Independent Albums , featuring Platinum-certified singles, “ Glorious” (featuring Skylar Grey), “ Good Old Days” (featuring Kesha), and “Marmalade” (featuring Lil Yachty). ‘ GEMINI’ followed two releases with producer Ryan Lewis: the multiple-GRAMMY award winning and multi-platinum album, ‘The Heist’ (which spawned two # 1 , Diamond-certified singles “ Thrift Shop” and “ Can’t Hold Us ” and 2016 release “ This Unruly Mess I’ve Made”, which featured the Platinum-certified single “Downtown “. Collectively Macklemore’s music videos have been viewed over 5 BILLION times and he is one of only two rappers to have a Diamond-certified single (“ Thrift Shop ”). A lifelong Seattle resident, Macklemore has always believed in using his platform, resources, and creative pursuits to have an impact on racial and social justice issues. Macklemore is a co-founder of The Residency , a hip hop and youth development program that has become one of the preeminent opportunities for young aspiring artists in the region. Drawing on his personal battles with drugs and alcohol, Macklemore has consistently used his art and platform to raise awareness around issues of addiction and recovery. In 2016 he was featured in an MTV special with President Obama about the opioid epidemic in America and was the first non-administration official ever to participate in the Presidential Weekly Address. In 2021, Macklemore launched Bogey Boys , a golf and lifestyle clothing brand that has gained quick momentum and made waves in the golf and fashion worlds. He is a co-owner of the Seattle Sounders , of Major League Soccer and Seattle Kraken , of National Hockey League. He currently serves on the board of directors for MusiCares, The Residency and The Underground Museum in LA.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Macklemore Celebrates New Album ‘BEN’ With Joyous Amsterdam Crowd

Macklemore , the Grammy-winning rapper known for hits such as Thrift Shop and Can’t Hold Us , brought his energetic performance to an ecstatic Amsterdam crowd last night as he celebrated the release of his new album BEN with support from Tones And I (who would also make a surprise entrance twice during the setlist of Macklemore ). The concert was a non-stop party, with Macklemore impressing the audience not only through his dynamic performance but also engaging with them on a personal level, zooming in on a fan who named their cat ‘ Macklemore ‘, which was brought up by the rapper a multitude of times throughout the evening.

Together with Tones And I , Macklemore opened his energetic set with album-opener CHANT , a powerful and bouncy track that set the tone for the rest of the night. As fans danced and sang along to every word, Macklemore delivered a passionate performance filled with hits from his extensive catalogue as well as new tracks from the new album, which includes a whole bunch of features including Collett , Morray & the aforementioned Tones And I . Obviously, not all of the artists featured on the album could be there, but Macklemore didn’t let that stop him from delivering an incredible show. Having recorded videos of the artists who couldn’t be there, he seamlessly integrated those clips into his set in a way that made it feel like they were actually present on stage. The impressive use of multimedia elements didn’t stop there – during the performance, Macklemore also projected various visuals on a large LED screen behind him to enhance the overall experience for the crowd and brought along pyro-effects and confetti cannons to take the energy level up a notch.

While Macklemore’s cause for the tour was the brand new album BEN , Macklemore did not shy away from old material, with a special mention to his debut album The Heist , which was featured the most on tonight’s rather short setlist with hit singles such as Thrift Shop , the Grammy-winning Same Love , and last but most definitely not least Can’t Hold Us , which was the last song of the evening, leaving the fans on a high note.

Macklemore’s setlist was somewhat abbreviated, with only 14 songs played over the course of 90 minutes, but the speeches in-between songs added a personal touch and helped connect with the audience. Personally, I would have preferred to have more songs included in the setlist, but there’s no denying that every song that was played life was adequately brought to life with Macklemore’s signature high-energy performance style. There was a certain charm about his humble and gracious stage presence as well – despite being a Grammy-winning artist with millions of fans around the world, Macklemore maintained a down-to-earth vibe.

Macklemore’s show is not our ordinary concert or genre for that matter, as we’re usually found at rock, metal and more alternative shows, but Macklemore’s performance gave off Twenty One Pilots vibes to us, which is a huge compliment in our book. Accompanied by an outstanding band and backup dancers, Macklemore left the audience buzzing with excitement from start to finish.

In conclusion, Macklemore’s recent tour was an impressive showcase of his versatile performance style, highlighted by the seamless integration of multimedia elements and the use of pyro-effects, confetti cannons, and LED projections. His music translates very well to a live audience and Macklemore impressed with his vocals, and the maintaining of the vocals throughout the evening even with the excessive jumping around on stage.

Get a glimpse of what the experience was like at a Macklemore show by checking out photos of his Amsterdam show below.

Tones And I, Macklemore @ AFAS Live, Amsterdam

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Macklemore Announces ‘The Ben’ North American Tour

Today, multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY® award winning artist Macklemore has released his latest studio album BEN, along with his latest single ‘No Bad Days’ and accompanying music video, directed by his 7-year-old daughter Sloane. Watch HERE.

For more details and ticket information, go to: https://macklemore.com

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in Canada before the general public beginning Monday, March 6 at 10am local time until Thursday, March 9 at 10am local time

Last night, Macklemore was the speaking guest on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon [watch interview HERE] and will be performing a new track titled ‘Tail Lights’ – taken from his latest album – next week on Tuesday, March 7. This morning, Macklemore will be performing ‘No Bad Days’ live on NBC’s The Today Show.

BEN is Mackemore’s highly anticipated third studio album. “I’ve always wanted to make an album called Ben,” he shares. “There’s something about a self-titled record. It has an air of voyeurism. I’m letting people in, but in a way that I hadn’t felt 100% comfortable about allowing before. I am now though.” hroughout 2020, he found himself with a rare pocket of time for introspection during the Global Pandemic—something not typically afforded to a father of three and touring musician…

“I did experience a level of reflection I don’t think I’ve been able to truly tap into in the past,” he affirms. “This mandatory pause and the time created a level of intimacy that might not have been there if the world had continued to operate how it was.”

Joined by a tightknit group of collaborators such as Budo, Tyler Dox, and Experience, he ventured to the island multiple times for focused five-day trips. “I’ve recorded in nature before, but I never had the opportunity to do so with no ending in sight,” he reveals. “We were removed from all external distractions. It just flowed. The idea was, ‘Let’s just make art, because we get to—not because we have to. Let’s capture that magic’.” Harnessing this magic, Macklemore heralded the album throughout 2022 and 2023 with fan favorites; ‘HEROES’ featuring the legendary DJ Premier, ‘CHANT’ ft Tones and I, ‘FAITHFUL’ Ft. NLE Choppa and ‘Maniac’ Ft Windser.

On “HEROES” [feat. DJ Premier], a head-nodding beat laced with horn samples, a thick bass line, police sirens, and scratching sets the pace, Macklemore tells his story in dynamic, yet nostalgic bars, “Wanted a perm like DJ Quik, my mama said, ‘Ben, are you aware your hair is way too thin?’ But in my mind I was junior high Iceberg Slim.” “I was raised by nineties boom-bap hip-hop,” he goes on. “It inspired me more than any other era. It was pivotal for me coming of age as a 15-year-old and figuring out who I was. ‘Heroes’ is the story of growing up in the late nineties, where hip-hop was at, where skateboarding was at, and where graffiti culture was at. It had a massive impact on where I ended up in my life. Premier is one of my favorite producers of all-time too. He had a massive influence on me as an artist and as a person. You know it’s him right away.”

Then, there’s the single “NO BAD DAYS” [feat. Collett]. Upbeat guitar ushers Collett’s hook along at full speed as Macklemore counters in a catchy call-and-response. He assures, “Don’t gotta say goodbye, if you never wake up.” “It’s just a vibe,” he observes. “It’s one of those songs you put on in the car, and you’re immediately in a better mood. I love making a record that I can’t wait to bump in the whip when it hits 70 degrees.”

Elsewhere, “DAY YOU DIE” [feat. Sarah Barthel of Phantogram] hinges on a steady beat punctuated by palm-muted guitar. Macklemore and Sarah ponder mortality with unabashed honesty, repeating “We all gone die.” Vocal phenom LIVINGSTON lends his powerhouse pipes to “SORRY,” while the closer “Tail Lights” blinks through the haze with a sign of life encoded in the lyrics. “In recovery, there’s this idea where you’re essentially following your sponsor’s tail lights,” he reveals. “When I get someone to sponsor, they’ll follow my tail lights. Whose tail lights are we really following through life? It’s definitely the more introspective side of the album. What did I learn in the last four years of making this? What matters still?”

Once you hear BEN, you’ll never look at Macklemore the same way. “Songwriting is the glue for my entire career,” he leaves off. “If you’re not writing words that resonate, the music isn’t going to have depth, weight, or longevity. I’m not trying to follow. On this album, I’m being authentic to who I am. I’m reflecting on where I am in life. Turns out, I’ve learned a lot.”

WATCH ‘NO BAD DAYS’

LISTEN ‘BEN’

THE BEN TOUR – NORTH AMERICA 09/17 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN 09/19 – Anthem – Washington, DC 09/21 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA 09/22 – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY 09/23 – The Met – Philadelphia, PA 09/26 – Rebel – Toronto, ON 09/27 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI 09/29 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL 09/30 – Eagles Club/The Rave/Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI 10/01 – Armory – Minneapolis, MN 10/03 – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO 10/05 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT 10/07 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR 10/08 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR 10/10 – Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA 10/11 – Adams Center Arena – Missoula, MT 10/12 – Idaho Central Arena – Boise, ID 10/14 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA 10/17 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ 10/18 – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA

THE BEN TOUR – EU/UK 04/03 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE 04/04 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE 04/07 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, UK 04/09 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK 04/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK 04/12 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK 04/16 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, NL 04/17 – Forest National – Brussels, BE 04/18 – Zenith – Paris, FR – *SOLD OUT* 04/19 – Zenith – Paris, FR 04/21 – Lanxess Arena – Cologne, DE – *VENUE CHANGE* 04/22 – Verti Music Hall – Berlin, DE 04/24 – Olympiahalle – Munich, DE – *VENUE CHANGE* 04/25 – Stadhalle – Offenbach, DE 04/27 – Edel Optics Arena – Hamburg, DE 04/29 – EXPO XXI Hall 1 – Warsaw, PL 04/30 – Stadhalle – Vienna, AT 05/02 – Samsung Hall – Zurich, CH 05/03 – Alcatraz – Milan, IT 05/04 – Alcatraz – Milan, IT – *SOLD OUT* 05/07 – Vega Main Hall – DK 05/09 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, NO

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Breaking news, macklemore just announced his 2023 ‘ben’ tour: get tickets today.

Macklemore has had a whirlwind 24 hours.

Following the release of the charming “No Bad Days” music video directed by his seven-year-old daughter, Sloane, the Grammy-winning rapper dropped his fifth album “BEN” and then announced ‘The ‘Ben Tour’ that will bring new music as well as the radio staples you know and love like “Thrift Shop,” “Can’t Stop Us” and “Same Love” to fans all over North America this fall.

Yes, that all really happened on Friday, March 3.

And, midway through the 20-concert run, Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, will make a stop in the Big Apple when he plays New York City’s The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Sept. 22.

For fans who can’t wait to grab tickets to see Macklemore “deliver great fits, hits and so much more” as he declared on Instagram , we’re here to dish out an assist.

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 10, 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.

At the time of publication, no opening acts for ‘The BEN Tour’ have been announced yet.

Macklemore 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all upcoming ‘Ben Tour’ dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Macklemore new music

As noted earlier, Macklemore’s long-awaited album “BEN” is his first in six years.

Over the course of 15 tracks, Macklemore rhymes over synths, horns and alongside catchy falsetto hooks while often dealing with mortality.

If that sounds like a sonically diverse experience, you’d be right.

“BEN” is also all over the place thematically which isn’t a bad thing — it’s just a lot.

The record is heavy in places (“DAY YOU DIE”), glib about social media in others (“LOST/SUN COMES UP”) and occasionally overly joyous like in the jubilant lead single “CHANT” featuring Tones and I.

All that being said, Macklemore fans will certainly be pleased with “BEN” — it’s Macklemore at his most vulnerable and showy all at once.

You can buy the album here .

Macklemore news

In addition to the exciting album and tour news, Macklemore also recently appeared on The Tonight Show to address his recent struggles with addiction as well as his painful relapse during the pandemic.

“A big part of my recovery community is going to physical 12-step meetings,” he shared with host Jimmy Fallon. “Once those stopped, I was alone, and the disease of addiction was like, ‘Yo, this is crazy. The world has stopped. You can get high.'”

Although he’s doing better, Macklemore added, “It’s the one disease that tells you, ‘You don’t have a disease.”

“Now,” he said, “I am doing my best.”

If your or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorders, you can call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. The service is free, confidential and available in English and Spanish.

Rappers on tour in 2023

Spring has sprung and hip-hop is already back in a big way.

Here are just five of our favorite artists taking their bars back on the road over the next few months.

• Wu-Tang Clan with Nas

• Lil Wayne

• Legendz of the Streetz Tour featuring Rick Ross and more

• A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Want more musical options? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here .

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CHANT (with Tones and I ) Play Video
Thrift Shop ( Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song) Play Video
No Bad Days Play Video
Downtown ( Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song) (with Eric Nally ) Play Video
Same Love ( Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song) Play Video
These Days ( Rudimental cover) Play Video
Heroes / Wing$ / I NEED Play Video
Otherside ( Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song) Play Video
1984 Play Video
And We Danced Play Video
Glorious Play Video
TAIL LIGHTS Play Video
Good Old Days (with Tones and I ) Play Video
Can't Hold Us ( Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song) Play Video

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Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Downtown by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Otherside by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Same Love by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
These Days by Rudimental
Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
No Bad Days
TAIL LIGHTS
Good Old Days
And We Danced
Heroes / Wing$ / I NEED

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