The Biggest Concerts and Comedy Shows Coming to Greater Fort Lauderdale

Andrew Dice Clay, Nov. 13 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. Part comic, part rock and roller, Dice Clay knows how to push buttons (so much so that he has been the only performer to be banned from MTV). 

Paula Poundstone, Nov. 14 at The Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. As a stand-up comic, “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” panelist, podcaster, and author, Poundstone seems to have cracked the code to get people laughing across all media.

Olivia Rodrigo, Nov. 19 to 20 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The pop star is bringing her The Unraveled Tour to Greater Fort Lauderdale for two nights, with singer-songwriter Devon Again taking the stage as opening act. The six-part show is split up into the seasons and an encore; expect fan favorites like “Deja Vu” and “Drivers License.”

Marcello Hernández, Nov. 27 to 29 and Dec. 26 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. The Miami local has become a superstar thanks to his antics on “Saturday Night Live,” and with such high demand to see the stand-up comic, dates just keep getting added. He’ll be performing his anecdotal and observational humor in three English shows and two in Spanish.

Sting, Nov. 25 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Topping the charts since his debut with The Police in 1977, the singer-songwriter is making a stop on his Sting 3.0 tour, a more intimate concert with the 17-time Grammy winner that takes you on a journey through his musical career.

Janet Jackson, Dec. 12 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The aptly named Control 40 tour celebrates four decades of music starting with Jackson’s third album “Control,” one that forever changed the trajectory of her career into a solo multi-hyphenate singer, dancer, actress and all-around entertainer. 

Three Dog Night, Dec. 12 at The Parker. With 60 years of performing under their belt, sing along to Three Dog Night’s hits like “One,” “Joy to the World” and “Shambala.”

Kenny G, Dec. 13 at The Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. No one has put the saxophone in the spotlight the way he has, selling 75 million records worldwide and helping a new generation fall in love with contemporary jazz.

Chelsea Handler, Dec. 17 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Stand-up comedian, talk show host (the only female late-night talk show host, at that), author and actress Handler brings the laughs and “oh no she didn’t” moments to Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Maroon 5, Dec. 28-29 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Since they hit the airwaves with “Harder to Breathe” in 2002, the band hasn’t taken a break, including frontman Adam Levine lending his talents to “The Voice.” 

John Oliver, Dec. 31 at The Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Usher in the New Year with comedian and host of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” during one of his few stand-up appearances.

Steve Martin and Martin Short, Jan. 15 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. With decades of experience in the spotlight between the two of them, the comedic duo return to South Florida for a night of comedy, perhaps with some references to their show “Only Murders in the Building,” and hopefully Martin on the banjo. The comedians will be joined by Jeff Babko and the Steep Canyon Rangers.

Eric D’Alessandro, Jan. 30 at The Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Gaining traction for his humor on social media, D’Alessandro pokes fun at being Italian American, parenthood, and everyday observations.

Andrea Bocelli, Feb. 12 and 13 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. It’s become a Greater Fort Lauderdale tradition to see crooner Andrea Bocelli live for Valentine’s Day, and this year is no different, except for a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of his album, “Romanza.”

Dancing with the Stars: Live!, March 5 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The television shows leaps onto the stage for a live performance by the likes of Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, and more.

John Legend, March 6 at The Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. The pianist, singer-songwriter, and EGOT winner returns to Greater Fort Lauderdale for a stripped down show of his musical repertoire mixed in with storytelling of his career and the stories behind the music.

Paul Anka, March 23 at The Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Performing for more than 70 years, Anka is known for “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “Lonely Boy” and more, as well as penning songs for the likes of Tom Jones, Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra.

Tortuga Fest, April 2 to 4 on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Hit the sand for the biggest festival in Fort Lauderdale, with performers like Florida Georgia Line, Ne-Yo, Eric Church, Train, Megan Moroney, Goo Goo Dolls, and more.

Hilary Duff, Oct. 1 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The singer returns to the tour grind after nearly 20 years with her the lucky me tour, joined on stage by South Florida local, Dashboard Confessional.