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Bon Jovi, Neil Diamond tours headed to Chicago

By Miriam Di Nunzio

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Two legendary music acts are heading to Chicago in the new year with their new world tours.

Grammy winners Bon Jovi bring their This House is Not for Sale Tour to the United Center for a show on March 26, 2017. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 10. The band is touring behind their charttopping album for which the tour is named. A special Bon Jovi Fan Club pre-sale begins at 10 a.m. Dec. 6.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy winner Neil Diamond brings his 50th Anniversary Tour to the United Center for a concert on May 28, 2017. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets beginning 10 a.m. December 5. General on-sale starts Dec 9. Tickets for both shows will be available at livenation.com

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