Wet Leg, the indie rock duo from Isle of Wight, UK, has been touring extensively since the release of their self-titled debut album in April 2022. The band, comprised of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, gained popularity with their viral hit singles “Chaise Longue” and “Wet Dream.” Now they are embarking on a world tour throughout 2023 with some big name opening acts.
Wet Leg’s 2023 World Tour
Wet Leg announced their 2023 world tour dates back in September 2022. The tour kicks off in Australia and New Zealand in January. Then they head to North America in February and March. After that, Wet Leg will tour Europe in April and May. They have over 50 shows scheduled for the tour so far.
Some of the notable stops on Wet Leg’s 2023 tour include shows in Los Angeles, New York City, Toronto, London, Paris, Berlin, and more. They are booked to play at major venues and festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Governor’s Ball.
Australia and New Zealand Dates
In January 2023, Wet Leg will play 6 shows in Australia and 2 shows in New Zealand. Their opening acts for these Australia and New Zealand dates have not yet been announced.
North American Dates
For the North American leg of the tour from February-March 2023, Wet Leg will be supported by a variety of opening acts. Here’s a look at who they will be touring with on this leg:
Date | City | Venue | Opening Act |
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February 24 | Atlanta, GA | The Eastern | Truth Club |
February 25 | Nashville, TN | Brooklyn Bowl | Truth Club |
February 26 | Houston, TX | White Oak Music Hall | Truth Club |
March 1 | Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren | Sad Park |
March 3 | Las Vegas, NV | Brooklyn Bowl | The Linda Lindas |
March 4 | San Diego, CA | The Observatory North Park | The Linda Lindas |
March 5 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern | The Linda Lindas |
March 7 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater | Negativland |
March 9 | Portland, OR | Crystal Ballroom | Sad Park |
March 10 | Seattle, WA | Showbox SoDo | Sad Park |
March 16 | St. Paul, MN | Palace Theatre | Yam Haus |
March 17 | Chicago, IL | Riviera Theatre | Twin Peaks |
March 18 | Detroit, MI | The Majestic | Bad Bad Hats |
March 20 | Toronto, ON | History | We Are Scientists |
March 22 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall | Glue |
March 23 | New York City, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom | Meet Me @ The Altar |
March 24 | Philadelphia, PA | The Fillmore | Meet Me @ The Altar |
March 25 | Washington, DC | The Anthem | Origami Angel |
As you can see, Wet Leg recruited a fantastic lineup of indie acts to support them on their North American tour dates. Some of the opening bands include The Linda Lindas, Sad Park, Twin Peaks, Origami Angel, and more.
European Dates
Wet Leg will tour Europe for a month from mid-April to mid-May 2023. So far they have announced over 20 shows in the UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium. The opening acts for the European shows are still to be determined.
Notable Festival Appearances
In addition to their own headlining tour dates, Wet Leg is booked to perform at many major music festivals in 2023. Here are some of the key festivals where you can catch Wet Leg next year:
Coachella
Wet Leg is on the lineup for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, being held over two weekends in April 2023. Coachella always books a wide range of popular and up-and-coming indie acts. Wet Leg is sure to draw a big crowd for their set.
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza, the massive annual music festival held in Chicago, will feature a performance from Wet Leg in July or August 2023. Lollapalooza is a 4-day event that brings in over 100,000 fans. Wet Leg will share the bill with A-list headliners.
Governor’s Ball
In June 2023, Wet Leg will take the stage at the Governor’s Ball festival in New York City. Governor’s Ball is a 3-day event held on Randall’s Island. Wet Leg is one of the top billed artists for the indie and alternative focused festival.
Mad Cool Festival
While touring Europe next summer, Wet Leg will perform at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain. Mad Cool brings together acts from a wide variety of genres for the multi-day outdoor fest.
Other Major Festival Appearances
Some additional international festivals Wet Leg is scheduled to play in 2023 include Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia; Primavera Sound festivals in Barcelona and Madrid; Glastonbury Festival in the UK; Roskilde Festival in Denmark; Rock Werchter in Belgium; and more. Wet Leg is poised to take festival stages around the world by storm next year.
Why Wet Leg is Touring Extensively
There are a few key reasons why Wet Leg is spending most of 2023 on an ambitious world tour:
Riding the Success of Their Debut Album
Wet Leg built a huge fanbase before their first album even dropped, thanks to their mega viral singles. Now that the full album is out and receiving widespread critical acclaim, it makes sense for Wet Leg to tour as much as possible. They need to capitalize on the success and hype surrounding their record.
Growing Their Audience
Even though they’ve broken through in a big way online, Wet Leg is still a relatively new band. Touring will help them exponentially grow their audience and connect with fans in person. There is huge demand worldwide to see Wet Leg perform live.
Promoting Their Music
Extensive touring gives Wet Leg the opportunity to promote their music on a global scale. Performing their catchy songs live night after night will help boost streams and sales. The tour will help convert casual listeners into dedicated Wet Leg fans.
Gaining Mainstream Attention
Wet Leg caught the attention of indie rock fans early on. But headlining major festivals and touring internationally will give Wet Leg more mainstream visibility. The tour can help make Wet Leg a household name beyond the indie scene.
Gaining New Fans in New Markets
Wet Leg broke out originally in the UK. Now this worldwide tour gives them a chance to gain new fans in territories like North America, Europe, Australia and beyond. Performing in so many cities will help Wet Leg broaden their audience significantly.
Highlights from Wet Leg’s Tour So Far
Wet Leg kicked off touring in 2022 with some select festival appearances and opening slots. Though their 2023 tour hasn’t started yet, here are some standout moments from their live shows so far:
Glastonbury Debut
One of Wet Leg’s first major festival performances was at Glastonbury in June 2022. Taking the stage at the Park Stage, Wet Leg dazzled the crowd with their signature laidback, tongue-in-cheek attitude and infectious indie pop hooks.
Opening for Harry Styles
Wet Leg scored an opening slot on Harry Styles’ massive world tour in 2022. They opened Harry’s shows in Dublin, Glasgow, and London. The opportunity helped Wet Leg introduce their music to a more mainstream pop audience.
Standout Hometown Show
In September 2022, Wet Leg performed a triumphant concert on their home island of Isle of Wight. Playing to a huge crowd at Isle of Wight Festival, Wet Leg treated their hometown fans to career-spanning set.
North American Live Debut
Wet Leg played their first ever North American shows in October 2022. They kicked off the run with a sold out concert in San Francisco, wowing the crowd with their catchy tracks. More North American dates followed in Los Angeles, Chicago and Brooklyn.
2022 Music Performances
Throughout 2022, Wet Leg also delivered fantastic performances on high profile late night and daytime television shows. They performed singles like “Chaise Longue” and “Wet Dream” on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Later…with Jools Holland, and more.
What to Expect from Wet Leg’s Live Shows
For those planning to catch Wet Leg on tour in 2023, what can you expect from their acclaimed live shows?
High Energy Performances
Despite their laidback vibe, Wet Leg brings a ton of energy to the stage. They deliver upbeat, lively renditions of their indie bangers that get the crowd moving.
Frontwoman Rhian Teasdale
Lead singer Rhian Teasdale immediately captures the audience’s attention with her creative dance moves, witty banter, and powerful vocals. She has emerged as an exciting frontwoman.
Catchy Singalongs
Wet Leg’s concise songs are easy to latch onto. Expect their infectious choruses, like “Chaise Longue” and “Wet Dream,” to get the whole venue singing and dancing along.
New Surprises
While Wet Leg mainly performs tracks off their debut album, they’ve been known to mix in new unreleased songs. Fans may get a tease of Wet Leg’s next musical era.
Stripped Down Moments
Wet Leg’s shows aren’t all high octane rocking. The duo incorporates some stripped down sections spotlighting their vocals and guitar skills.
Quirky Stage Banter
Between songs, Teasdale engages in humorous stage banter with her bandmate Hester Chambers and chats with the audience. Expect some random and charming commentary.
Dynamic Stage Presence
Teasdale and Chambers showcase great stage chemistry. They feed off each other’s energy and seem to genuinely enjoy performing together.
Setlist Spotlights
Wet Leg’s typical setlist draws heavily from their self-titled debut, with all their hit singles featured. Here are some setlist highlights fans can watch for:
“Chaise Longue”
As their breakout hit, Wet Leg always plays “Chaise Longue” at shows. The tongue-in-cheek track instantly sparks singalongs from the crowd.
“Wet Dream”
The viral favorite “Wet Dream” is a definite concert highlight. Rhian Teasdale’s spoken word verses build anticipation leading into the anthemic chorus.
“Angelica”
One of the poppiest tracks from their debut, “Angelica” stands out in Wet Leg’s set. The bubbly breakup tune gets people dancing with its groovy bassline.
“Oh No”
On the opposite end of the spectrum, “Oh No” brings a darker moodiness to Wet Leg’s set. The haunting track spotlights their art rock leanings.
“Ur Mum”
Wet Leg usually closes their shows with this cheeky kiss-off track. The playful insult “ur mum” lyric makes for a fun, energetic finale.
Who Should See Wet Leg on Tour?
Wet Leg’s acclaimed live show makes them a must-see act. Here’s a look at who should check out Wet Leg on their 2023 tour:
Indie Music Fans
Wet Leg’s witty lyrics, catchy melodies, and offbeat style epitomize modern indie rock. Their shows are a paradise for indie fans.
Music Festival Goers
If you enjoy discovering new bands at festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza, don’t miss Wet Leg’s festival sets next summer.
’90s Alt Rock Nostalgics
With their slacker cool vibe, Wet Leg tap into ’90s alt rock nostalgia. They appeal to Gen X fans who grew up on bands like Pavement.
Rhian Teasdale Stans
Lead singer Rhian Teasdale is a star frontwoman on the rise. Her wit and charisma make Wet Leg shows a must for newfound Rhian stans.
Music Critics
Wet Leg earned critical acclaim for their debut record. Music journalists will want to catch their buzzed-about live show in action.
UK Music Supporters
As Britain’s biggest breakout act, Wet Leg are a source of national pride in their home country. UK fans should support the rising stars on tour.
Conclusion
Wet Leg’s extensive 2023 world tour is perfectly timed on the heels of their hit debut album. Touring with exciting up-and-coming bands as support, Wet Leg are ready to bring their viral indie rock hits to stages across the globe. Major festival bookings will help Wet Leg gain mainstream momentum. Their live shows promise high energy performances and plenty of charm from frontwoman Rhian Teasdale. For indie music fans everywhere, Wet Leg’s shows are the hottest concert ticket of 2023.