downtown fiction tour

Alligator Tears is out now on iTunes & Spotify!

Download alligator tears.

The Downtown Fiction

Founded in the suburbs of Northern Virginia, The Downtown Fiction rose to national acclaim riding the currents of their captivating live shows and explosive anthems, “I Just Wanna Run” and “Thanks For Nothing,” from the band’s debut full-length album, Let’s Be Animals. The band, comprised of Cameron Leahy (lead vocals, guitar), David Pavluk (bass, backing vocals), Wes Dimond (lead guitar) and Kyle Rodgers (drums), returns with its newest release, Pineapple EP, which displays sharpened hooks while exploring new sonic territory.

OFFICIAL SITE  ::  FACEBOOK  ::  TWITTER  ::  PHOTO FINISH

Formed in 2008, Leahy met Pavluk at a local venue and shortly after decided to try their hand at playing music together. After posting their music online, they quickly garnered a rabid following which caught the attention of Photo Finish Records in 2009. The label would later sign the band and release their first official record, Best I Never Had EP. Dimond and Rodgers later joined in 2011, rounding out the lineup. The band continued their evolution on Let’s Be Animals, drawing from an eclectic pool of classic rock influences without losing any of the infectious melodicism and thoughtful lyricism that originally propelled them into the world of rock that matters. That balance between a raucous musical undercurrent and sharp pop bliss is immediately evident on the album’s leadoff single, “I Just Wanna Run.” The song has already dug itself into pop culture via high-profile placements on the second season premiere of MTV’s The Jersey Shore as well as The Hard Times of RJ Berger, The Hills, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. After sharing bills all over the world with everyone from All Time Low to The Strokes, The Downtown Fiction has been acclaimed by fans and reviewers for their exciting and fast-paced live shows.

All Time Low

With the downtown fiction, hit the lights and the summer set, thomas abban, seun kuti & egypt 80, madilyn mei, with sparkbird, pit stop, tommy goodroad, filthy kittens, and the envies.

The Downtown Fiction

Latest Products

Since the beginning, The Downtown Fiction has risen with their unique brand of transcendent rock, staking their place in the pop-rock genre. Its second album and Fearless debut, Losers & Kings , is the realization of the band’s boldest dreams, a riveting step in creating an original and exhilarating rock sound. With a roster of new songs that are, by turns, hard-driving, happily defiant and anthemic, the Virginia quartet has produced a breakthrough album that opens a window onto their own and a generation’s scattered dreams, urges and fantasies. The music is as addictive as the lyrical themes are irresistible. Losers & Kings is nothing short of a pop-rock triumph.

The album is firmly rooted in the band’s longstanding ambition to break the mold while simultaneously remaining true to their core sound. “We’re always going to be a rock band at heart,” says vocalist/guitarist Cameron Leahy. “But if there’s one aim I have as a songwriter, it’s always to write something that is genuinely different. This is the first time as a band that we finally felt like we were prepared to take ourselves to some place we’d never been before. It was a little bit scary, but that scary feeling is exactly what I think makes these songs have the energy that they do.”

That energy, a product of the band’s rock focus and sharp-edged lyrics, has defined The Downtown Fiction from its start in 2008. Since then, TDF has played the Bamboozle Road Show, Glamour Kills Tour and Warped Tour, touring internationally with bands including All Time Low, The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, We the Kings and The Summer Set. The band has released three EPs and one full-length, 2011’s Let’s Be Animals . That effort spawned the hit “I Just Wanna Run,” which sold over 350,000 copies and boasts a video that’s racked up more than 5.3 million views. That song’s chugging guitars, hard-hitting drums and catchy harmonies not only made it a perfect fit for placement on Jersey Shore and in the video game Rock Band-it exemplifies the band’s zeal for genuine rock & roll.

The same vibe permeates Losers & Kings , especially the classic-sounding track “Some Place On Earth.” The majestic song begins with a confident marching drum and quickly explodes into a celebration of dynamic rock guitars, pulsating bass and ringing keyboards for good measure. The song tells the story of a young man and woman, each alone, adrift and searching for an elusive peace that finally may come in finding the other. “We’re all on our own search for truth, and none of us is exempt from its highs or lows,” Leahy says. “It’s a song about tolerance and love – the world could always use more of that.”

The rawness and simplicity of that emotion is in tune with the band’s intimate and unvarnished recording of the album. “We wanted this record to sound like a band in a room-that was really our aim,” Leahy says. “Right now, it’s sort of the second coming of the ’80s, where there’s so much synthesized music. It challenges people playing instruments to find a way to get that physicality into their music, the way that dance music delivers that thumping bass.”

The Downtown Fiction found a kindred adventurous spirit in producer Carlos de la Garza (Paramore, Young The Giant). Working with de la Garza in his North Hollywood studio, the band recorded Losers & Kings in just 30 days. After amassing more than 50 demos, the group whittled down its list and spent the summer of 2013 extensively rehearsing. “Having so much time to practice the new songs was new for us,” Leahy observes. “It paid off. By the time we got into the studio, we were ready to go.”

The members rented a Los Angeles house together and spent studio off-time surfing, skateboarding and shooting a “TDFtv” web series. Besides cementing the band’s chemistry, the camaraderie permeated the artistic process. “I grew up on The Rolling Stones, Beach Boys and the Beatles,” Leahy says. “We’re not comparing ourselves to them by any means, but there’s something to admire about how united they were making albums, being at the top of their game, not merely as songwriters but as players, too. It’s really special having a group of guys who can do that. All of us had the same vision. We pushed ourselves to deliver the very best for everyone who hears this album.”

The band values the way their music inspires listeners – whether that involves a budding musician picking up a guitar or a lonely person finding solace and thrills in a song. With Losers & Kings , the band never has been more passionate about its music, or more excited about where it’s headed. “If there’s one thing we chased in making the album, it was sincerity,” Leahy says. “With every song, honesty is what we wanted. We wanted it to sound like we would die for our music, and that’s really what we would do. We want people to hear that we’re willing to stand on the edge and let ourselves go for the sake of good music.”

Current Artists

• American Teeth
• Archetypes Collide
• BOYS LIKE GIRLS
• Chase Atlantic
• DE’WAYNE
• Ice Nine Kills
• Kill The Lights
• My Kid Brother
• Pierce The Veil
• Plain White T’s
• The Plot In You
• The Pretty Reckless
• THE REQUIEM
• Until I Wake
• World’s First Cinema

Alumni Artists

The Downtown Fiction Tickets

The downtown fiction concert tickets.

Get the full alternative rock experience when you secure your The Downtown Fiction tickets today with TicketSmarter. Alternative music or sometimes referred to as alt-rock or simply alternative emerged from the independent music underground in the 1970s and became very popular in the 1980s. Alternative music is in reference to the genre distinction from commercial rock music. In 1988, Billboard introduced alternative music into their charts. Early versions can be found dating back to the 1960s with the Velvet Underground.

Alternative music has helped define new styles of music including indie rock, grunge and noise pop. The music tends to vary from the mainstream as it relates to social context and its sound. The breakthrough of Nirvana in the 1990s brought alternative rock to the mainstream in music. Throughout history, alternative rock has been defined by its rejection of the commercialism of pop culture. However, ironically alt-rock has become so popular, that concert ticket sales have exploded and in many cases surpassed many pop-rock artists. Grab The Downtown Fiction tickets now so you can experience alternative music live and in person.

The Downtown Fiction Ticket Prices

You’ll find that The Downtown Fiction concert tickets vary in price from market to market. Tickets for smaller venues that sell out fast are typically more expensive due to simple supply and demand. While larger venues tend to have more availability, so ticket prices are usually a little lower. Alternative Festival tickets tend to be pricier but you have an opportunity to see The Downtown Fiction along with artists such as Pearl Jam , Green Day and the Foo Fighters .

How much are The Downtown Fiction tickets?

Generally speaking, The Downtown Fiction ticket prices cost more than $50 for most live performances. Tickets to see The Downtown Fiction play at music festivals like Lollapalooza can cost more than $100 for a standard general admission ticket. Premium seating at venues like the United Center can cost more than $275 a seat, while standard tickets for seats in the upper levels of the arena can cost less than $75 a ticket.

The Downtown Fiction concert ticket prices can range up to several hundred dollars per ticket depending on the venue and seat location. Floor seats and VIP are usually the most expensive depending on availability. And of course, the least expensive seats will be farthest from the stage.

The Downtown Fiction Tour Dates & Concert Schedule

Catch The Downtown Fiction on the road possibly at festivals such as  South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, Desert Daze Festival at Moreno Beach, CA or at Pickathon Music Festival in Happy Valley. Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago brings together some of the biggest names in indie and alternative music. Check out the event schedule above to see when The Downtown Fiction tour dates are coming to an arena or stadium near you. 

Right now, there aren't any shows left on the The Downtown Fiction 2024 concert schedule. 

When do The Downtown Fiction tickets go on sale?

Onsale dates for The Downtown Fiction tickets vary depending on the city or region. You can stay up to date by viewing the event schedule above. There’s no need for a presale code. Typically, tickets go on sale 6-9 months in advance.

The Downtown Fiction Seating Chart

Use the interactive seat map above to select the best seats for you and your group. The filtering option allows you to narrow your search by price and location. So whether you’re looking for VIP seats at Pitchfork Music Festival or lawn seats at AFROPUNK FEST, we have the best selection available. Pitchfork has a capacity of 19,000 while Afropunk Fest has around 70,000 attendees. If you are attending SXSW, expect attendance to be around 417,000 concertgoers. Grab The Downtown Fiction tour tickets now to attend Levitate Festival along with 30,000 other fans so make sure you secure your spot today.

Safe and Secure The Downtown Fiction Ticket Purchasing

Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. We use the industry’s highest standards to ensure a secure purchase with every The Downtown Fiction concert ticket sold on our site and our customer service team is available to assist with any question or concern you may have regarding your purchase.

100% The Downtown Fiction Ticket Guarantee

All TicketSmarter alternative rock concert tickets are 100% guaranteed. Verified customers rate TicketSmarter 4.6/5.0 stars, so you can order with confidence knowing that we stand behind you throughout your The Downtown Fiction ticket buying experience.

Songs from the The Downtown Fiction Tour Setlist

The Downtown Fiction's setlist while performing in Agoura Hills , CA at “The Canyon” included the following songs:

• Don't Count Me Out
• Some Place on Earth
• Thanks for Nothing
• Kiss My Friends
• I Just Wanna Run
• Big Mistakes

Source: Setlist.fm

• Frequently Asked Questions
• 100% Guarantee
• Corporate Partners
• Charitable Partners
• TicketSmarter vs. Competitors
• Hotel & Travel Deals
• Exclusive Discounts
• Students & Graduates
• In the News
• Privacy Policy
• Don't Sell My Information
• Accessibility
• COVID-19 Update & FAQ

Ticket Smarter ® creates no claim or credit for images featured on our site unless otherwise noted. All trademarks belong to their respective owners and all visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners.

• Consequence

Downtown Fiction

Upcoming downtown fiction festivals appearances, upcoming downtown fiction concerts near me.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

• All Artists »

The Downtown Fiction

The downtown fiction tour dates.

• ALTERNATIVE

The Downtown Fiction has revealed a U.S. tour this fall with The Ready Set , Metro Station and Against the Current . The tour will start on October 21st in Salt Lake City and visit 17 cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Baltimore and San Antonio. Check out The Downtown Fiction's full tour schedule below.

The Downtown Fiction Concert Schedule

No events =(, about the downtown fiction tour albums.

The Downtown Fiction appeared on the Alternative scene with the release of the album 'Best I Never Had' published on March 23, 2010. The song 'I Just Wanna Run' was instantly a success and made The Downtown Fiction one of the fastest growing talents at that time. Since then, The Downtown Fiction came out with the hugely famous album 'The Downtown Fiction - EP' which includes some of the most well-known work from the The Downtown Fiction discography. 'The Downtown Fiction - EP' features the single 'Your Voice' which has proven to be the most recognized for followers to enjoy during the live events. In addition to 'Your Voice' , many of other songs from 'The Downtown Fiction - EP' have also become sought-after as a result. Some of The Downtown Fiction's most beloved tour albums and songs are provided below. After 6 years since releasing 'Best I Never Had' and making a true impact in the industry, music lovers continue to gather to hear The Downtown Fiction in person to perform hits from the entire discography.

The Downtown Fiction Tour Albums and Songs

The Downtown Fiction: The Downtown Fiction - EP

• Is Anybody Out There?
• Hold My Breath
• When You're Around
• No Typical Thursday ...
• Living Proof

The Downtown Fiction: Let's Be Animals

• Thanks For Nothing
• I Just Wanna Run
• Let's Be Animals
• Tell Me A Lie
• A Wonderful Surprise

The Downtown Fiction: I Just Wanna Run (Single)

The Downtown Fiction: Best I Never Had

• Best I Never Had
• Oceans Between Us
• Take Me Home
• You Were Wrong
• Where Dreams Go To Die

The Downtown Fiction: Best I Never Had - EP

The downtown fiction concert tour questions & comments, the downtown fiction tour and concert ticket information.

• Tickets for the approaching The Downtown Fiction concert are on sale.
• Tour schedule for The Downtown Fiction is located on top.
• The Downtown Fiction concert schedule has finally been reported.
• Sold Out concerts will not be an issue, we always have great seats.
• Tour schedules for all The Downtown Fiction concerts are refreshed on a regular basis.

The Downtown Fiction could be coming to a city near you. View the The Downtown Fiction schedule just above and press the ticket button to view our huge inventory of tickets. Check out our selection of The Downtown Fiction front row tickets, luxury boxes and VIP tickets. As soon as you locate the The Downtown Fiction tickets you want, you can purchase your tickets from our safe and secure checkout. Orders taken before 5pm are generally shipped within the same business day. To purchase last minute The Downtown Fiction tickets, browse through the eTickets that can be downloaded instantly.

The Downtown Fiction Top Tour Album

Concert Tracker

• Follow your favorite performers and cities
• Receive alerts when new shows are announced
• Get updates for the latest concert schedules
• Never miss a show again!

Trending Tours

Bruce Springsteen

Janet Jackson

Justin Timberlake

The Rolling Stones

Lauren Daigle

Morgan Wallen

Megan Thee Stallion

The Downtown Fiction

• I Just Wanna Run
• Let's Be Animals (Deluxe Version) · 2010
• Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 4 · 2011
• Thanks for Nothing
• Let's Be Animals (Deluxe Version) · 2011
• Best I Never Had
• Best I Never Had - EP · 2010
• Let's Be Animals
• A Wonderful Surprise
• Oceans Between Us
• Where Dreams Go to Die
• Medicine for You (Bonus Track)
• Losing My Mind (Bonus Track)

Music Videos

Singles & eps, about the downtown fiction.

Like My Favorite Highway and Friday Night Boys, the Downtown Fiction are a melodic emo pop band hailing from the suburban outskirts of Washington, D.C. Formed during the summer of 2008 in Fairfax, Virginia, the band originally consisted of high-school students Cameron Leahy on guitar and vocals and Eric Jones on drums. Classmate David Pavluk joined several months later, handling bass duties and backup vocals. A healthy following on MySpace helped the boys land a contract with Photo Finish Records in 2009, and the band spent the latter half of that year working on new music. By early 2010, they'd made their digital debut with Best I Never Had, an introductory EP that helped them land several summer tours, including the Bamboozle Road Show and the Vans Warped Tour. A second release, The Double EP, arrived later that year, followed in 2011 by the full-length Let's Be Animals. Near the end of the year, Jones left the band and was replaced by Kyle Rogers, while tour guitarist Wes Dimond became an official bandmember. The group toured heavily during 2012 and the next year switched labels, jumping to Fearless. They spent the summer of 2013 writing and recording new songs, some 50 in all, before hitting the studio with Paramore producer Carlos de la Garza and whittling their list of songs down to the best 11 tracks. Recorded in a mere 30 days, Losers & Kings was released in early summer of 2014. ~ Andrew Leahey

Similar Artists

Fall out boy, all time low, the ready set, we the kings, boys like girls, forever the sickest kids, every avenue, the summer set, panic at the disco, select a country or region, africa, middle east, and india.

• Côte d’Ivoire
• Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
• Guinea-Bissau
• Niger (English)
• Congo, Republic of
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• Tanzania, United Republic Of
• Turkmenistan
• United Arab Emirates

Asia Pacific

• Indonesia (English)
• Lao People's Democratic Republic
• Malaysia (English)
• Micronesia, Federated States of
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Solomon Islands
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• France (Français)
• Deutschland
• Luxembourg (English)
• Moldova, Republic Of
• North Macedonia
• Portugal (Português)
• Türkiye (English)
• United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina (Español)
• Bolivia (Español)
• Virgin Islands, British
• Cayman Islands
• Chile (Español)
• Colombia (Español)
• Costa Rica (Español)
• República Dominicana
• Ecuador (Español)
• El Salvador (Español)
• Guatemala (Español)
• Honduras (Español)
• Nicaragua (Español)
• Paraguay (Español)
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• St. Vincent and The Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos
• Uruguay (English)
• Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

• Canada (English)
• Canada (Français)
• United States
• Estados Unidos (Español México)
• الولايات المتحدة
• États-Unis (Français France)
• Estados Unidos (Português Brasil)
• 美國 (繁體中文台灣)

The Downtown Fiction

The Downtown Fiction Tour Set List

The Downtown Fiction are out on tour with We The Kings, Mayday Parade and Anarbor. You can check out the band’s set list below by clicking “Read More.”

Intro Out In The Streets Thanks Happy She Knows Feeling Better Alibi Get It Right Run

• #the downtown fiction

• Download Shazam
• Radio Spins

Band to Know: The Downtown Fiction

Looking for the hottest new band? I think I've found them! The Downtown Fiction (who just finished up a tour with The Ready Set) released their first full-length album "Let's Be Animals" last month. Cameron Leahy, David Pavluk, and Eric Jones make up the pop-punk trio from Virginia, and they are currently gearing up for a summer tour with We The Kings and The Summer Set. I got to hang out with the guys right after they performed on the main stage at the Bamboozle Festival and they dished to me on their tour, inspirations, and superlatives.

Fun facts about this interview:

• Kevin Jonas was sitting feet away from us, supporting his friends in the band Ocean Grove, who also performed at Bamboozle.
• Cameron had laryngitis, so in an effort to save his voice for performing, he could not speak during the interview. (On stage, you couldn't even tell he was sick! TDF are very dedicated to their fans!)

Seventeen: Your first single, "I Just Wanna Run" was featured on MTV's Jersey Shore. Are you fans of the show?

Eric Jones: I think The Situation is the man. He's the one I love dearly and I think Snooki is very, very cute in her own little weird way. Personally I hate the show, but I like what it did to help my band.

17: Which other bands and artists inspire you guys?

EJ: I think for the band as a whole, The All-American Rejects and Jimmy Eat World are pretty heavy influences. For Cameron, he loves the Rolling Stones. As a drummer, I love this band called Me Without You.

David Pavluk: I'm really into The Starting Line and Early November. All of us love Blink-182, Green Day, and just pop punk in general.

17 : If you could create your own tour or festival line up, who would be on it?

EJ: Miley Cyrus would headline for sure! The Jo Bros would probably be second. Obviously we'd be on it, and some friends that we've toured with before, like Amely, perhaps All Time Low, and The Summer Set.

17 : If you could do band superlatives, like in the yearbook, what would each member get?

EJ : David would get "Hardest to Wake Up In The Morning". Cameron would get "Most Likely Not To Be Speaking Because He Has A Cold."

DP : And Eric would get "Most Likely To Steal The Van For Coffee In The Morning."

Swifties Are Spinning Their Pets on TikTok

Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez Singles Release

Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa Go On Friend Date

Olivia Rodrigo's ‘Bad Idea, Right?’ Lyrics

Taylor Swift Finally Announces 1989

Selena Dutifully Documents 2nd Eras Tour Concert

Lizzo Breaks Silence on Lawsuit Allegations

70 Best Christmas Pop Songs to "Sleigh" Holidays

Selena Posts Clip of Writing Song About Justin

Who Did Taylor Write "I Can See You" About?

Lizzo Makes It Clear She "Hearts Tay Tay"