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When the world shut down in 2020, it brought concerts to a screeching multi-years-long stop. And I was heartbroken.
In December 2019, I purchased a pair of tickets to take my mom to see Reba McEntire – a bucket list item for both of us – for a summer concert in 2020. It got postponed several times until we started to believe it would never happen. But it did! My mom and I finally got to hear Reba sing “Fancy” with a few thousand other folks in Atlanta in January 2022, and it was everything we dreamed it would be.
All this to say – concerts are back, and they are headed your way!
There are a ton of summer concerts near you. The heartbreak this summer will be narrowing down which ones to attend!
Peruse this list to have a better idea about the upcoming summer concerts near you so you can plan accordingly for tickets, travel, and child care.
Check Out These Amazing Summer Concerts Near You
With artists trying to recoup their lost ticket sales due to COVID cancellations, there are a ton of concerts to choose from, with Atlanta and Charlotte both being tour stops for several major recording artists.
After being in your homes and babysitting your kiddos, we know that our parents’ music taste is varied. Some of parents still listen to music from their high school days (Bye Bye Bye) while others are all about new country. Some like to dance to something pop-y while cleaning the house and others like to relax with a glass of wine while listening to something mellow.
As a result, we’ve compiled a list of the must-see summer concerts near you representing a variety of music, budgets, and venue types.
Note – Several of these recording artists will be touring in Atlanta and Charlotte, so you can travel to another tour stop if you can’t make it to the summer concert near you.
*Listed in alphabetical order.
Alicia Keys
Charlotte, Metro Credit Union Amphitheater
August 2, 2022
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Atlanta, Cadence Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
September 23, 2022
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Backstreet Boys
Charlotte, PNC Music Pavilion
June 24, 2022
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Alpharetta, Ameris Bank Amphitheater
June 28, 2022
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The Chicks
Charlotte, PNC Music Pavilion
July 14, 2022
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Alpharetta, Ameris Bank Amphitheater
July 16, 2022
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Coldplay
Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
June 11, 2022
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Dave Matthews Band
Charlotte, PNC Music Pavilion
May 20, 2022
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Atlanta, Lakewood Amphitheater
May 21, 2022
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Garth Brooks
Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
July 15, 2022 & July 16, 2022
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Josh Groban
Atlanta, Cadence Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
July 16, 2022
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Lady Gaga
Atlanta, Truist Park
August 26, 2022
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Leon Bridges
Charlotte, Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater
May 16, 2022
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Atlanta, Fox Theatre
August 8, 2022
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Luke Bryan
Atlanta, Lakewood Amphitheater
July 9, 2022
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Charlotte, PNC Music Pavilion
July 22, 2022
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Luke Combs
Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
July 30, 2022
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Mandy Moore
Atlanta, Variety Playhouse
June 10, 2022
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New Kids on the Block
Atlanta, State Farm Arena
July 7, 2022
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Charlotte, Spectrum Center
July 12, 2022
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The Weeknd
Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
August 11, 2022
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Zac Brown Band
Atlanta, Truist Park
June 17, 2022
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Charlotte, PNC Music Pavilion
September 24, 2022
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Don’t Forget About Free Summer Concerts
If you live in Atlanta or Charlotte, you are lucky enough to have free summer concerts near you. Each of these cities offers several different free summer concert series. While they may not feature artists as famous as Lady Gaga, they do provide a great evening of live music – perfect for a girls’ night out or a budget-friendly date night.
In addition to regular free music concerts in Atlanta-area neighborhoods, the 2022 Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place May 28-30, 2022 in Piedmont Park. It is one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country.
For parents in Charlotte, you can enjoy a FREE acoustic concert at Music at the Met every Thursday from May to September. These weekly concerts feature live music by local musicians and food from surrounding restaurants.
Can’t Make Up Your Mind? Get a Live Nation Lawn Pass
If I haven’t already made it abundantly clear, there will be a ton of summer concerts near you in 2022! So if you are having a hard time narrowing down your list of must-see concerts, consider getting the new Live Nation Lawn Pass.
Live Nation is offering a Lawn Pass for the 2022 summer concert season at each of its 30 venues nationwide, including PNC Music Pavilion and Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta. This lawn pass ticket will let you see major artists like Luke Bryan, Backstreet Boys, and more this summer for around $10 each.
The Lawn Pass costs $199, plus $40 in fees. It’s available only for a limited time.
Get Your Live Nation Lawn Pass Here
Want to Splurge on a Concert? Head to Vegas!
While we’ve focused on summer concerts near you, it’s worth pointing out that some big Las Vegas concert residencies are taking place this summer that may be well worth splurging on. A kid-free Vegas weekend with the Jo Bros? You don’t have to tell me twice!
Jonas Brothers
Dolby Live at Park MGM
June 3-11, 2022
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Katy Perry
The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas
May 27, 2022 - August 13, 2022
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Shania Twain
Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
June 8, 2022 - September 10, 2022
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Usher
Dolby Live at Park MGM
July 15, 2022 - October 29, 2022
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