10 Great Upcoming Concerts in Phoenix

Looking for fun things to do in Phoenix? What better way to beat the desert heat than with a good concert? Check out our list of some of the best concerts in Phoenix this summer, and if none of these interest you, take a look at more upcoming concerts in Phoenix.

 

Lady AntebellumTickets

with Hunter Hayes & Sam Hunt

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Country trio Lady Antebellum will be performing at the Ak-Chin Pavilion on Saturday, July 11. Formed in Nashville in 2006, it didn’t take long for Charles Kelley, Hilary Scott, and Dave Haywood to make it big, already winning a Grammy within a year of releasing their debut album. They have since released several platinum records, had hit singles top both the country and mainstream charts, and won multiple prestigious awards. This is one show any country fan won’t want to miss.

Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn MansonTickets

The End Times Tour

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Relive the angst of the nineties with two acts who helped define that decade in music. ’90s alt-rock legends Smashing Pumpkins are teaming with metal superstar Marilyn Manson this summer for their co-headlining The End Times tour. On Saturday, July 11, they’ll be making a stop in Phoenix at the Comerica Theatre for what’s sure to be a great show.

B∅RNSTickets

with Dark Waves

Friday, July 17, 2015

B∅RNS is the solo project of musician Garrett Borns. Originally hailing from Michigan, he eventually moved to Los Angeles, where he signed with Interscope and released his debut EP Candy. The EP came out in 2014 and contains four songs that blend dreamy pop with electronic synths, folk, and glam rock.

Imagine DragonsTickets

Smoke + Mirrors Tour

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Las Vegas’ Imagine Dragons seemingly came out of nowhere in the last few years to rise to the top of the charts and earn a Grammy Award, becoming one of the biggest acts out there right now. After the smash success of their hit debut album Night Visions, which included chart-topping singles like “Demons” and “Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons are back this year with a brand-new album called Smoke + Mirrors. Chock full of stadium-ready anthems much like their first record, their sophomore attempt was well worth the wait, and now the band is out promoting the album on their headlining Smoke + Mirrors tour.

RushTickets

40th Anniversary Tour

Monday, July 27, 2015

On Monday, July 27, legendary rock band Rush is making a stop at the U.S. Airways Center as part of their R40 Live 40th Anniversary Tour. After some hesitation as to whether or not to tour this year, the band decided to give it a go, and their 2015 tour is now underway. Celebrating 40 years as a band, Rush will be playing hits from their extensive catalog that spans the last four decades. The band announced that this will be their last tour of this magnitude, so now may be your last chance to see them!

Jamie xxTickets

In Colour Tour

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Jamie xx is the stage name of Jamie Smith, English solo musician, producer, remix artist, and member of the London-based group the xx. His work with his band the xx brought him into the spotlight, and he eventually became a much sought-after remix artist, remixing songs by artists like Adele, Florence + The Machine, and Radiohead. After recently releasing a new album with the xx and touring in support of it, Jamie is back to focusing on his solo career, and released new music in 2014.

Grace PotterTickets

with Rayland Baxter

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Vermont native Grace Potter is best known as the frontwoman and namesake of the rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. In addition to work with her band, Potter has collaborated with a number of big-name artists including Gov’t Mule and Kenny Chesney, and recently performed “Gimme Shelter” with The Rolling Stones during their show in Minneapolis last month. Her latest release with The Nocturnals, The Lion the Beast the Beat, came out in 2012. Potter has released two singles thus far off her new solo record Midnight, which is due out next month.

Dierks BentleyTickets

with Kip Moore, Maddie and Tae, & Canaan Smith

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Dierks Bentley rose to fame right out of the gate when his 2003 debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’,” shot to #1 on the charts. His career hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, as he’s had a steady stream of number one singles over the years and received eleven Grammy nominations to date. Bentley’s latest album, Riser, came out in 2014. The record reached the top spot on the country albums chart and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album.

Kelly ClarksonTickets

with Pentatonix & Eric Hutchinson

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Back in 2002, Kelly Clarkson entered the national spotlight when she became the very first winner of American Idol. Armed with a powerful voice and down-to-earth sense of humor, she won over the hearts of millions of Americans, whose votes earned her the grand prize of a recording contract with RCA. With the exception of Carrie Underwood, Clarkson is by far the show’s most successful export, having stayed relevant all these years by releasing hit after hit. After a number of successful albums in the years following her Idol stint, Kelly Clarkson is back in 2015 with a new album called Piece By Piece, which features her hit single “Heartbeat Song.”

Kid Rock & ForeignerTickets

Cheap Date Tour

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

It doesn’t get more American than a Kid Rock concert. For his 2015 Cheap Date Tour, Kid Rock is hitting the road with special guest Foreigner for what’s sure to be a set of crowd-pleasing performances. Don’t miss these two great acts when they come to Phoenix’s Ak-Chin Pavilion on Wednesday, August 26.