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Big Time Rush Announces 2026 'College Dropout' Tour Dates

10/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Big Time Rush will launch its 'College Dropout' Tour in 2026, starting January 24 at the University of Illinois.
The tour will span 15 dates across the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast, with stops at Penn State and Florida State University.
Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman will join as supporting acts.
Ticket sales began on October 24, with prices starting at $46 for the Florida State University show.

History

Historical Context

The first College Music Festival at the University of Illinois in 2006 attracted over 10,000 attendees, reflecting the rising trend of college tours. This growth in live music experiences among students continues, as evidenced by Big Time Rush's 'College Dropout' Tour, which includes 15 university stops and ticket prices starting at $46, indicating sustained demand for campus entertainment.

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Story summary

Big Time Rush will launch its 'College Dropout' Tour in 2026, starting January 24 at the University of Illinois.
The tour will span 15 dates across the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast, with stops at Penn State and Florida State University.
Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman will join as supporting acts.
Ticket sales began on October 24, with prices starting at $46 for the Florida State University show.

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