Tours

Country star Eric Church has announced his first-ever headline tour dates in Australia, marking his debut as a headliner in the country. The news, reported by MusicRow, gives Australian fans their first chance to see the 'Chief' perform full shows rather than festival sets. Tour dates and venues have been released as part of the announcement.

A WALL IS ALSO A ROAD, the new novel by Annalee Newitz, publishes on October 6. The book promises slime molds who are grad students, galactic-scale civilizations, and a meticulously researched depiction of ancient Pompeii. Newitz is announcing a book tour to mark the release, beginning with an event in San Francisco, and early readers are sharing the news widely.

The UNLV men's golf program will make TPC Summerlin its new home course. The Las Vegas venue, which hosts the PGA Tour's Shriners Children's Open, will provide the Rebels with a championship-level practice and competition facility. The move gives the university's golf team a professional-grade base as it prepares for upcoming collegiate seasons.

Shiho Kuwaki secured her third victory of the season at the 53rd Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Women's Open Golf Tournament in Japan, with attention focusing on the shot-making that carried her to the title. Golf fans in Japan are discussing her strong ball-striking over the weekend and what a third win this season says about her form on the domestic women's tour.

The ATP says its player-sponsor activation program is growing, according to Sports Business Journal. The initiative connects tour players with tournament and brand sponsors for marketing activations, and participation appears to be expanding. The report highlights the men's tennis tour's push to increase commercial value for players and partners, though no specific figures or named sponsors were included in the coverage.

Attention is turning to the ceremony venues along the Flame Tour for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, as the International Olympic Committee previews what spectators can expect at each stop. The Flame Tour builds anticipation for Africa's first Olympic event, ahead of the Games in Senegal's capital. Details on ceremonies and host locations are being shared as excitement grows.

The Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers, Florida will host the Love Flamenco World Tour on October 3. The stop brings Spanish flamenco music and dance to Southwest Florida audiences as part of an international touring schedule. The announcement, reported by local public media outlet WGCU, highlights the venue's continued effort to stage global cultural acts for the local community.

Women's tennis players traded their kits for formal wear as they attended a red carpet event in Beijing during the China Open swing. Photos released by the WTA show top players posing for photographers ahead of the tournament, drawing attention from tennis fans as the tour's Asian swing continues.

The National Solar Tour returns October 2-4, opening solar-powered homes, businesses and installations to visitors across the United States. Organisers invite the public to see solar power in action first-hand, talk with owners about costs and benefits, and learn how renewable energy works in practice as interest in residential and community solar continues to grow.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is training a new class of volunteer docents to lead community tours. The program invites art lovers to guide visitors through the museum's collection, and the museum is now accepting participants interested in learning to share its works with the public.

The Abraham Chavez Theatre in El Paso, Texas, is drawing attention for its lineup of international performers. The venue, a long-standing landmark of the city's downtown, continues to host global touring acts, reinforcing El Paso's place as a cultural stop on international tours and a hub for live entertainment in the border region.

The Harlem Globetrotters have announced five tour stops in Wisconsin as part of an upcoming tour. The exhibition basketball team, known for its mix of athleticism, comedy and showmanship, will bring its show to fans across the state. Local news coverage of the announcement is drawing attention from Wisconsin residents interested in attending a show.

A NASA astronaut is visiting college campuses across Montana to encourage students to register to vote. The tour, reported by the Livingston Enterprise, aims to boost civic participation among young voters in the state, combining the astronaut's public profile with a voter outreach message aimed at students ahead of upcoming elections.

A Perfect Circle have announced a concert on April 25 at the Fox Theatre, with promoter 313 Presents confirming the date. The announcement gives fans of the band, fronted by Maynard James Keenan, a chance to see them in an intimate theatre setting rather than a large arena, and ticket details are now being shared with audiences.

Former table tennis champion Bettine Vriesekoop and ex-footballer Kees Kist are coming to Hardinxveld-Giessendam for OldStars on Tour, an initiative built around reminiscence sports sessions for people with dementia. Organisers hope the visit will draw attention and support for the programme in the Dutch village.

Disney On Ice has announced its 'Spotlight Magic!' show will run at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit from February 11 to 14, promoted by 313 Presents. The production promises a red-carpet themed celebration of Disney stories and characters on the ice, giving families in the region a half-term season entertainment option.

Tour operator ALG Vacations has launched a 'Save Now, Travel Any Time' sale, offering travellers discounted bookings that can be used for trips at any future date. The promotion is being reported in the travel trade press, giving agents and customers flexibility to lock in savings now regardless of when they plan to travel. Details on eligible destinations and sale dates have not yet been widely reported.

Terminator 2 Unplugged, a one-man theatrical adaptation of James Cameron's 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, written and performed by Aurélien Arnaud, is touring France. Upcoming performances include 1 October at L'Éclat in Pont-Audemer and shows on 17 and 18 November. The production retells the science-fiction classic with a single performer on stage.