Tours

The 2026 Tour of the Brookfields golf season has concluded, with the Reece McLeod team taking the Nicklaus Flight and the Ken Dorman team winning the Palmer Division. The Chip Wetherell team edged out Tom Savage's squad in a four-hole player playoff to decide their title. Organisers report the finals drew strong participation and closed out a successful season.

Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics announced that the LA28 torch will travel through all 50 states on a nationwide tour before arriving in Los Angeles for the Games. The route marks one of the most extensive torch relays in recent Olympic history, bringing Olympic celebrations to communities far from the host city and drawing attention to the growing excitement around the event.

The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary concert tour has added extra dates, with tickets now on sale. The orchestral tour celebrates four decades of Nintendo's acclaimed game series, and demand for seats has prompted organisers to expand the schedule. Fans are discussing ticket availability and which cities have been added to the run.

A NASA astronaut is touring college campuses across Montana, encouraging students to register to vote ahead of upcoming elections. The campus visits combine remarks about the astronaut's experiences in space with a practical push for civic participation, urging young people to make sure they are registered before deadlines pass. Local Montana outlets covered the tour, and the appearances are drawing attention in the state as student voter engagement becomes a focal point this election season.

Damon Albarn's virtual band Gorillaz is set to perform at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 26. The date is drawing attention from fans as part of the group's touring schedule, with music outlets listing the show among upcoming stops. Fans are discussing tickets and what the band may bring to the setlist.

The White House will open its gardens to the public for free tours on October 17 and 18. Visitors will be able to walk the grounds, including the famous Rose Garden and Kitchen Garden, during the two-day open house. Tickets are typically distributed through the National Park Service on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gorillaz performed at Madison Square Garden in New York, with Rolling Stone describing the night as an unforgettable party. The virtual band led by Damon Albarn delivered a career-spanning set for the sold-out crowd. Coverage highlights the show's energy and the band's enduring live appeal as they continue touring in support of their recent material.

Disney's Frozen the Musical is bringing family-friendly theatre to Pittsburg, with local news coverage highlighting the production's arrival in the city. The stage adaptation of the hit animated film offers audiences a live musical experience aimed at families and Disney fans. The show's tour stop is drawing attention as a major entertainment event for the local community.

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean has added a new run of dates to his solo tour, extending the trek into 2027, according to an exclusive announcement by Entertainment Weekly. The new shows give fans additional chances to see McLean performing material from his solo career, separate from his work with the Backstreet Boys, as interest in his individual projects continues.

Explore Big Sky recounts the takeaways from a summer spent touring gardens, in a piece titled Thriving Landscapes. The article distills what the season's visits revealed about planting, design and how local landscapes are faring.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour reached its third stage at the top of the Mamelles Lighthouse in Dakar, Senegal, as the flame continues its journey through the host city. The event marks another symbolic stop in the build-up to the Games, with the tour highlighting landmark sites across the capital ahead of the opening celebrations.

Japanese golfer Miyuu Yamashita has completed the official three-title sweep on the JLPGA tour, with her victory at the Sony Japan Women's Professional Golf Championship described as the milestone moment. Behind-the-scenes coverage from the championship is drawing attention to how she closed out the achievement, and fans are celebrating the feat across Japanese golf communities.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour continued through Dakar with its sixth stage, passing through the neighbourhoods of Patte d'oie, Cambérène and Parcelles Assainies. The relay brings the flame to communities across the Senegalese capital ahead of the Games, which will be the first Olympic event hosted on African soil.

Country group Little Big Town are keeping their touring momentum going with an upcoming show at the Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee. Local outlet OnMilwaukee reports the band is ready to bring their harmony-driven sound to the venue as their run of dates continues.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour has reached its tenth step, with the flame now travelling to suburban areas after earlier stops. The tour brings the YOG flame to communities outside city centres, letting residents take part in the build-up to the Games. The suburban leg marks a new phase in the relay.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour has opened its first stage with a ceremony at Dakar City Hall in Senegal, the host of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The stop marks the start of the flame's journey, with Senegal preparing to stage the first Olympic event on African soil and local celebrations planned around the relay.

Dakota Johnson turned heads at the final premiere of her film Verity with a glamorous, showgirl-inspired look that fashion commentators likened to the theatrical style popularized this season. The moment capped the promotional tour for the psychological thriller, with coverage focusing on her styling rather than the film itself.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour has reached Keur Massar in Senegal as part of its eleventh step, continuing the relay celebrating the Games. The flame's passage through the area marks the tour's ongoing journey, with local communities taking part in the Olympic celebration.

Galaxsea Cruises and Tours has rebranded as Travel with Galaxsea, citing surging global demand for travel as the reason for the name change. The company says the new identity better reflects its broader focus as interest in cruises and tours rebounds worldwide. The move puts the agency in line with other travel businesses repositioning themselves to capture the post-pandemic boom in bookings.

WHRO's environmental dome, previously a fixed installation, is going mobile for the first time, allowing the education-focused organization to bring its environmental programming and immersive displays to communities across its region. The move is aimed at expanding outreach and making environmental education accessible to schools and events beyond its home base.