Top Concerts and Tours Coming This Summer
Charlotte’s live music scene has something for everyone this summer.
by Andy Goh May 31, 2024
Summer is here, and the time is right for dancing in the streets, venues and amphitheaters of the Queen City. For avid concertgoers, this time of year brings a full calendar of your favorite artists to Charlotte, making it a perfect time to plan your next night out.
George Strait
When: Saturday, June 1
Where: Bank of America Stadium
Carrying the torch for outlaw country icons like Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, George Strait has been touring stadiums across America with contemporary country favorites Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town. All three acts are known for writing poignant country music from the heart
Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour
When: Tuesday, June 4
Where: Belk Theater
North Carolina’s own Ben Folds is coming to Charlotte for an intimate date at Uptown’s Belk Theater. Known for astute and witty songwriting, Ben Folds first found fame in the mid-1990s with the hit song “Brick.”
21 Savage
When: Thursday, June 6
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
Atlanta’s trap scene has produced no shortage of mainstream music stars, and 21 Savage is perhaps the brightest of them all. 21 has worked with some of the biggest names in hip hop and even won two Grammys, most recently for the 2019 single “A Lot” with North Carolina rapper J. Cole.
Bryson Tiller: The Bryson Tiller Tour
When: Tuesday, June 11
Where: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Riding the line between power R&B and trap house hip hop, Bryson Tiller never fails to get the function bouncing. His full-length debut “TRAPSOUL” made Tiller a breakout star in a big way.
Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
When: Saturday, June 22
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
Willie Nelson’s annual Outlaw Music Festival tour has become a must-see show each summer. This year’s lineup may be one of the best yet, with the legendary Bob Dylan in tow, along with former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant pairing with Alison Krauss to perform some of their own Grammy-winning material.
Kurt Vile and the Violators
When: Saturday, June 22
Where: Neighborhood Theatre
Having perhaps finally outgrown the shadow of The War on Drugs, the indie band he co-founded that brought him breakthrough success, singer-songwriter Kurt Vile makes his way to Charlotte’s Neighborhood Theater. Vile effortlessly floats between roots rock, folk, Americana and good ole’ backbeat rock.
T-Pain’s Mansion in Wiscansin Party Tour
When: Wednesday, June 26
Where: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
One of the greatest misconceptions in pop music is that T-Pain is somehow not a good singer because of his infamous association with autotune. Recently, T-Pain has chosen to show his impressively full range of vocals on both an album of cover songs as well as a viral Tiny Desk performance.
Alanis Morissette: The Triple Moon Tour
When: Wednesday, June 26
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
Younger music fans may not remember a time when Alanis Morrisette’s Jagged Little Pill was an inescapable part of everyday pop music life, but those who were there remember the indelible mark songs like “Ironic,” “Hand in My Pocket” and the scathing “You Oughta Know” left woven into our collective fabric.
Maroon 5
When: Thursday, June 27
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
Pop music quintet Maroon 5 is on tour again. With a wide variety of influences creating a sound that caters to almost every ear, Maroon 5 has found mainstream success that’s seen the band play almost every stage imaginable, including the Super Bowl.
Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour
When: Sunday, July 14
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
Janet Jackson’s Together Again tour has been such a success that it’s back in the Queen City with special guest Nelly. Celebrating 50 years in entertainment, this tour also celebrates some of Jackson’s brightest moments including the releases of “Velvet Rope,” “Janet” and “Rhythm Nation.”
Morgan Wallen: One Night at a Time Tour
When: Thursday, July 18 & Friday, July 19
Where: Bank of America Stadium
To call Morgan Wallen one of country music’s biggest new stars would be downplaying the fact that the singer-songwriter is actually one of pop music’s biggest stars, too. Wallen’s third album, of the same name as this tour, has spent 12 weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart, and Wallen isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Third Eye Blind with Yellowcard: Summer Gods Tour 2024
When: Tuesday, July 23
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
Late ‘90s favorites Third Eye Blind and Yellowcard are on the road. Top 40 radio was dominated by songs like “Semi-Charmed Life” and “How’s It Going to Be,” and many fans still know the lyrics to these songs by heart. Get ready to sing along with all your friends on a steamy summer night at PNC.
The Doobie Brothers 2024 Tour
When: Tuesday, July 30
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
With an enduring sound that’s proven to only get better with time, The Doobie Brothers are hitting the road again, fronted by fan favorite crooner Michael McDonald. Though the Doobie’s catalog extends much further than the songs McDonald has contributed to, it’s hard to deny he brings a certain star factor to the band wherever they go.
Taking Back Sunday
When: Thursday, Aug. 8
Where: The Fillmore
With the pop-punk and emo revival in full effect, Taking Back Sunday is back on the road with a new record and renewed energy. After a four year hiatus, Taking Back Sunday’s latest album, “152,” was written largely as a response to the unique circumstances of the pandemic, but also represents an evolution in the band’s sound.
311: Unity Tour
When: Sunday, Aug. 11
Where: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
As prolific of a summer touring band as there ever was, 311 has been playing amphitheaters around the country since the time of dial up internet connections. All that time has treated the band well, as their original lineup is still intact and rocking just as hard as ever.
Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago: Heart & Soul Tour 2024
When: Tuesday, Aug. 13
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
Timeless music is called that because it endures through generations. Live music fans are fortunate to still have two bands the caliber of Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago still touring and bringing all the same energy today that they did 50 years ago.
Green Day: The Saviors Tour
When: Monday, Aug. 26
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
The defining pop-punk band of a generation and then some, Green Day is an integral part of the American music landscape. Debuting in the late 1980s with a fresh-faced Billie-Joel Armstrong leading the band, Green Day has only produced anthem rock staples that have earned their place amongst rock’s all-time greatest acts.
Imagine Dragons: LOOM World Tour
When: Wednesday, Aug. 28
Where: PNC Music Pavilion
American pop-rock titans Imagine Dragons bring out a devoted fan base wherever they are, making this show at PNC one not to miss. Carrying the torch for arena rock, Imagine Dragons bring a big sound and massive production to the stage.
American Aquarium
When: Saturday, Aug. 31
Where: Neighborhood Theatre
Raleigh-based alt-country rockers American Aquarium make the trip down I-85 to the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa. Fronted by singer-songwriter BJ Barham since the band’s inception in 2006, American Aquarium has a rich and full country-rock sound driven by illuminating and personal storytelling.
