Not having the NHL playoffs in Canadian arenas has put a damper on the events scene lately, but there are still a lot of hot tickets to be excited about this summer. 
This weekend saw the likes of the Rolling Stones and Mumford & Sons rock the stage in Toronto and Surrey respectively, and it’s just the beginning of a long list of marquee concerts coming to an arena near you. Whether you’re a fan of The Eagles, Paul McCartney, Pink, One Direction or Justin Timberlake, there’s something for every music fan’s taste in 2013.
Here’s our breakdown of the must-see concerts of 2013:
The Rolling Stones – 50 and Counting Tour
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the boys have been hip-wagging, guitar-riffing and rocking the stage for longer than many of us have been alive, but 50 years into their careers the Rolling Stones still have what it takes to put on a performance. Ticket prices have been a talking point surrounding the tour, but hey – it’s the Rolling Stones. They are one of rock and roll’s true pioneering legends, and fans would be sorry not to see them live while they still can.
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Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z – Legends of the Summer Tour
Before Bieber Fever came along, Mr. Timberlake was the only Justin #1 the charts and in the hearts of young ladies the world over. Fast forward to 2013 and the release of his first album since 2006, and JT is looking and sounding as smooth as ever. Timberlake on his own would be worth the price of admission, but the Legends of the Summer tour also features hip-hop/rap icon Jay-Z as Justin’s partner on stage. The mega-duo will be playing stadiums from July to August, before Timberlake embarks on the solo leg of his 20/20 Experience tour to close out 2014.
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Taylor Swift – The Red Tour
Her Red album sold almost 1.9 million copies in less than a month after its debut, and country-pop singer Taylor Swift doesn’t show any signs of slowing down on the charts. The Red Tour is touching down in over 40 cities this year, selling out stadiums and arenas all over North America.
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Paul McCartney – Out There Tour
Following a successful series of sold-out concert dates in the fall 2012, Sir Paul McCartney shows no signs of slowing down. The former Beatle is performing another round of sold-out arena and stadium concerts in 2013 in his Out There Tour.
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Justin Bieber – Believe 2013
Bieber Fever is running as high as ever since Justin Bieber released his latest Believe album last summer. The pop idol is set to start the North American leg of the Believe 2013 tour in June. Despite a well-publicized breakup and bad press tarnishing his squeaky-clean image in recent months, expect his Beliebers to be out in force.
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One Direction
Their 2013 tour was announced more than a year ago, and the hype has only been building to fever-pitch levels since the news broke. One Direction is undoubtedly the hottest ticket this summer, with their shows selling out within minutes of public onsales. Want an idea of how well things are going for the band? Dates for 2014 are already coming out even before this summer’s concerts even hit the road.
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The Eagles – History of the Eagles 2013
It’s hard to go wrong with a classic, and in 20 years performing The Eagles have weathered the years admirably. The band is embarking on a North American reunion tour in July in celebration of the documentary release The History of the Eagles highlighting the band’s lengthy career. Is this the last hurrah for the Hall of Fame band?
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Pink – The Truth About Love
Pink released her latest album The Truth About Love in late 2012, and has seen her popularity skyrocket on the radio airwaves with singles “Just give Me a Reason”, “Try” and “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” seeing regular play time. Pink has always had a unique and electrifying voice, and is pairing her vocal talents with an equally impressive, circus-like stage show in The Truth About Love Tour. The tour has sold out multiple shows in Australia and North America.
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What are your top 8 concert tours that you’re looking forward to in 2013?