Dust off your dancing shoes and break open your piggy bank, because 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for live music in Charlotte.
No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out 35 must-see musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage this year.
Winter
- Alan Walker | Jan. 30 | The Fillmore | Known for “Fade”
- Mary J. Blige with NE-YO & Mario | Feb. 6 | Spectrum Center | Known for “Real Love,” “So Sick,” and “Let Me Love You”
- Brad Paisley | Feb. 6 | Coyote Joe’s | Known for “Whiskey Lullaby”
- Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons | Feb. 15 | Ovens Auditorium | Known for “Sherry”
- Kelsea Ballerini | Feb. 20 | Spectrum Center | Known for “Peter Pan”
- Lil’ Wayne | Feb. 23 | Spectrum Center | Known for “Lollipop”
- The Righteous Brothers | March 12 | Ovens Auditorium | Known for “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”
- KC & the Sunshine Band | March 13 | Ovens Auditorium | Known for “That’s the Way (I Like It)”
Spring
- Tyler, The Creator | March 26 | Spectrum Center | Known for “See You Again”
- J Balvin | March 27 | Spectrum Center | Known for “6 AM”
- Brooks & Dunn | March 28 | Spectrum Center | Known for “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”
- AWOLNATION | April 9 | The Fillmore | Known for “Sail”
- Lane 8 | April 10 | The Fillmore | Known for “Road”
- Disturbed | April 12 | Spectrum Center | Known for “Down with the Sickness”
- Tyler Childers | April 16 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Feathered Indians”
- Amos Lee | April 22 | Ovens Auditorium | Known for “Sweet Pea”
- Mt. Joy | April 25 | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Known for “Silver Lining”
- Dave Matthews Band, Gwen Stefani, and others | May 2-4 | Lovin’ Life Music Fest | Known for “Crash,” “Don’t Speak,” and “Beautiful Things”
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA | May 3 | Bank of America Stadium | Known for “Swimming Pools (Drank)” + “Kill Bill”
- The Temptations & The Four Tops | May 8 | Ovens Auditorium | Known for “My Girl” + “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)”
- Billy Joel & Sting | May 10 | Bank of America Stadium | Known for “Piano Man” + “Roxanne”
- Shakira | May 13 | Bank of America Stadium | Known for “Whenever, Wherever”
- Teddy Swims | May 15 | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Known for “Lose Control”
- Billy Idol with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts | May 16 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Rebel Yell” + “Bad Reputation”
- String Cheese Incident w/The Wood Brothers | May 17 | The Amp Ballantyne | Known for “Best Feeling”
- Keith Urban | May 30 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Somebody Like You”
- Metallica | May 31 | Bank of America Stadium | Known for “Enter Sandman”
Summer
- Ringo Starr | June 25 | Ovens Auditorium | Known for “It Don’t Come Easy”
- Styx | July 8 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Come Sail Away”
- Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional | July 25 | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Known for “Iris” + “Vindicated”
- Rod Stewart | July 29 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Maggie May”
- Thomas Rhett | Aug. 1 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Die a Happy Man”
- Toto with Men and Work | Aug. 14 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Africa” + “Down Under”
- Jason Aldean | Aug. 26 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “She’s Country”
- Nelly with Ja Rule and Eve | Sept. 14 | PNC Music Pavilion | Known for “Hot in Here,” “Always on Time,” and “Who’s That Girl?”
Fall
- Papa Roach | Oct. 3 | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Known for “Last Resort”
We know fall looks a little sparse at the moment, don’t fret. We’ll be adding to the setlist as concerts are announced.
