Top Concerts and Tours Coming This Summer
Charlotte’s live music scene has something for everyone this summer.
by Andy Goh Jun 01, 2026
The summer season is one big, long Christmas for fans of live music. All your favorite artists are on tour and many of them are making stops here in the Queen City. Here are some top picks for shows coming to Charlotte this summer.
Post Malone & Jelly Roll
When: Tuesday, June 9
Where: Bank of America Stadium
Two of the brightest stars in country music, Post Malone and Jelly Roll, are sharing a bill on Charlotte’s biggest stage. Bank of America Stadium is loaded with big ticket stars this summer, and the combo of these two is sure to pack Uptown.
A$AP Rocky: Don’t Be Dumb World Tour
When: Friday, June 12
Where: Spectrum Center
One of rap’s brightest stars for almost a decade, A$AP Rocky has taken a step back from the spotlight, mostly caring for his kids along with his wife, Rhianna. It seems that family life can’t keep Rocky away for good, however. The notably fashionable rapper returns to the touring stage promoting his latest album, “Don’t Be Dumb.”
SUSTO & Friends
When: Friday, June 12
Where: Neighborhood Theatre
Indie alt-country band SUSTO returns to Charlotte’s Neighborhood Theatre for a highly anticipated show. Lead singer and band leader Justin Osborne has reshaped the band after the pandemic slowed their growth. Drawing from a deep well of personal experiences, Osborne and the band used a sabbatical in Mexico to help them record their latest LP, “My Entire Life.”
Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Tour
When: Saturday, June 20
Where: Bank of America Stadium
From a coal miner’s family in Kentucky to selling out football stadiums across the country, Chris Stapleton is a true success story in country music. His debut album, 2015’s “Traveller,” made him a household name and earned him three Grammys that year alone. Bank of America Stadium may not be quite big enough to contain this soulful Southern singer’s bellowing voice.
JOJI: SOLARIS Tour
When: Monday, June 29
Where: Spectrum Center
Joji’s first brush with fame was in 2012, when he helped fan the flames of the internet meme known as the Harlem Shake. Known more for his YouTube videos (under the name Filthy Frank) at the time, Joji capitalized on that success to launch his Joji persona, producing more traditional music that can be described as a mix of R&B and lo-fi. Tickets
J. Cole
When: Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11
Where: Spectrum Center
Undoubtedly North Carolina’s biggest rapper, and one of the state’s most successful artists period, J. Cole is back on tour. Since debuting for Jay-Z's Roc-a-Fella records in 2014, Cole ranks among the brightest stars in hip-hop. Fayetteville’s finest walks onto the Spectrum Center stage with a career’s worth of hits alongside a much-anticipated new album, “The Fall Off.”
moe.mentUM Tour: moe. and Umphrey’s McGee
When: Friday, July 10
Where: The Amp Ballantyne
Two of the most beloved bands in the jam-band universe are teaming up for a tour you won’t want to miss. moe. and Umphrey’s McGee are hitting the road for the moe.mentUM tour, a clever combination of the two band’s names. Get ready for loose, fun jam sessions on a Friday night at The Amp Ballantyne.
AC/DC: Power Up Tour 2026
When: Saturday, July 11
Where: Bank of America Stadium
A keystone group in rock and roll and pop music, AC/DC has been saluting those about to rock since 1973. Known as one of the loudest bands in rock ‘n’ roll, AC/DC is the quintessential arena rock band, with a sound large enough for Charlotte’s biggest stage.
Megan Moroney: Cloud 9 Tour
When: Tuesday, July 14
Where: Spectrum Center
The Nashville sound is alive and well in 2026, and young stars like Megan Moroney are evidence as to why. Moroney broke through in 2022 with the song "Tennessee Orange,” and soon her debut album “Lucky” was released. Fans wanting to get a glimpse of a future star in country music should make plans to head Uptown in July.
Turnpike Troubadours
When: Friday, July 17
Where: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Roots/Americana veterans, Turnpike Troubadours, are back on the touring circuit in 2026. With a fresh new studio album, “The Price of Admission,” this band is ready to pack amphitheaters across the country.
Usher Raymond & Chris Brown
When: Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18
Where: Bank of America Stadium
Two of the most talented singers in the history of R&B music are teaming up to take America’s biggest stages. Both Usher and Chris Brown have multiple decades of hit records and platinum albums that speak to the level of skill each performer brings to the microphone and dancefloor.
John Mellencamp: Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits
When: Thursday, July 30
Where: Truliant Amphitheatre
A heartland hero for more than 40 years, John Mellencamp has always done things his own way. In the early ‘90s, he rejected his record label’s use of a nickname “Johnny Cougar” and instead advocated for using his real surname, Mellencamp. Pay tribute to one of rock’s most storied names this summer.
Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour
When: Saturday, Aug. 1
Where: Truliant Amphitheater
Since debuting as a teen star of the Disney Channel series, Lizzie McGuire, Hilary Duff has carved out a successful career in the music industry. She’s released six albums, gone platinum four times and her latest studio album, “Luck… Or Something,” was released this year. Catch the former Disney princess in person.
Mumford & Sons: Prizefighter Tour
When: Sunday, Aug. 9
Where: Spectrum Center
British folk-rock trio Mumford and Sons are embarking on an ambitious summer tour full of baseball parks and stadiums, including Charlotte’s own Spectrum Center. Fans of folk music might remember their 2012 breakthrough single “I Will Wait,” a smash hit that showcases the band’s rock-injected take on Americana.
Ke$ha: The Freedom Tour
When: Wednesday, Aug. 12
Where: Truliant Amphitheatre
A fan-favorite pop star for more than a decade, Ke$ha is back on the road and touring in support of her sixth studio album, “Period.” Currently in the midst of a major career comeback, Ke$ha’s profile is perhaps bigger than ever. Catch the original “Tik Tok” star at Truliant Amphitheatre.
Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour
When: Friday, Aug. 14
Where: Truliant Amphitheatre
A decorated and seasoned star of country music, Tim McGraw makes a return to Charlotte at Truliant Amphitheatre. McGraw has released 17 studio albums and earned 17 Grammy nominations to go with three wins. Country music fans should make plans to see one of the genre’s biggest stars.
Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC TOUR 2026
When: Sunday, Aug. 23
Where: Truliant Amphitheatre
Welcoming, accessible but always thoughtful, Jack Johnson is a singer songwriter whose music feels like you’re talking to your best friend. Breaking through with his debut album in 2000, “Brushfire Fairytales,” Jack Johnson has been a staple of the live music scene, as well as charitable causes around the world.
Rob Zombie & Marylin Manson
When: Monday, Aug. 24
Where: Truliant Amphitheatre
Did we mention that ‘90s nostalgia is so hot right now? Well, it is, as evidenced by two of the hardest rockers from the era teaming up to go on tour. Rob Zombie’s band White Zombie defined hard rock, and Zombie himself also gained fame as a solo artist. Manson is famously one of the most controversial artists of his time, but 30 years later his music still stands strong.
Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors with Gin Blossoms
When: Saturday, Aug. 29
Where: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Nineties nostalgia is alive and well, and Millennials will want to make plans for this show. These three bands have collectively written and recorded some of the decade’s defining songs, including Blues Traveler’s “Run Around,” Spin Doctors’ “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and the Gin Blossoms’ “Hey Jealousy.”
