Charlotte concerts you need to know about

CHARLOTTE — Hot acts are hitting the road and many are headed to the Queen City. To help local music fans, we’ve compiled a list of Charlotte venues where popular performers are making stops.

We’ve included a few festivals you may want to add to your calendar as well.

Unless otherwise noted, tickets for each show are on sale at the venue box office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

THE AMP BALLANTYNE

Wilco – May 15, 2025

Run The Jewels – June 5, 2025

Address: 11115 Upper Avenue

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BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM

Kendrick Lamar and SZA – May 3, 2025 (tickets go on sale Dec. 6)

Billy Joel and Sting – May 10, 2025

Shakira – May 13, 2025

Metallica with Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies – May 31, 2025

Address: 800 South Mint Street

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PNC MUSIC PAVILION

Tyler Childers – April 16, 2025

Cody Johson – May 2, 2025

Sessanta 2.0 with Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle – May 10, 2025

Pierce The Veil with Sleeping With Sirens – May 13, 2025 (tickets go on sale Dec. 6)

Rod Stewart with Cheap Trick – July 29, 2025

Thomas Rhett – Aug. 1, 2025

Address: 707 Pavilion Blvd.

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SPECTRUM CENTER

Kacey Musgraves – Dec. 5

Rod Wave – Dec. 8

Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Dec. 14

Mary J. Blige – Feb. 6, 2025

Aespa – Feb. 8, 2025

Banda MS – Feb. 16, 2025

Kelsea Ballerini – Feb. 20, 2025

Deftones – March 24, 2025

Tyler, The Creator – March 26, 2025

J Balvin – March 27, 2025

Brooks & Dunn – March 28, 2025

The Millennium Tour with Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow and others – April 10, 2025

Disturbed – April 12, 2025

Carin Leon – April 13, 2025 (postponed from Oct. 17, 2024)

Address: 333 East Trade Street

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2025 FESTIVALS

MerleFest featuring the Avett Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, the Dead South, Watchhouse and others — April 24-27 at Wilkes Community College. Link

Lovin’ Life Music Fest featuring Dave Matthews Band, Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone and others — May 2-4 in First Ward in Uptown Charlotte. Link

Earl Scruggs Music Festival — Hosted by Jerry Douglas and featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station and others. Aug. 29-31 at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort in Mill Spring. Link

Breakaway Festival (lineup to be announced) — Sept. 26-27 at zMAX Dragway. Link

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