WORTH THE DRIVE

Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

A spectacular tribute celebrating the music, dance, and legacy of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Thursday · July 2 · 7:00 PM

Dylan Scott

Country music rising star Dylan Scott delivers authentic Southern country performances and chart-topping hits.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Friday · July 3 · 7:00 PM

UK vs. USA Holiday Show ft. 84 & Excitable

A festive Independence Day celebration featuring British and American artists 84 and Excitable.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Saturday · July 4 · 7:00 PM

Zoso - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Legendary hard rock tribute featuring authentic recreations of Led Zeppelin's greatest performances.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Thursday · July 9 · 7:00 PM

Queens of Country - A Tribute to Iconic Women of Country Music

A celebration of country music's most iconic female artists and their timeless contributions to the genre.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Friday · July 10 · 7:00 PM

Sexyy Red

Rising hip-hop star Sexyy Red brings infectious energy and trap-influenced beats to the stage.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Saturday · July 11 · 8:00 PM

Urgent - A Tribute to Foreigner

A rock tribute celebrating the power ballads and arena rock anthems of the legendary band Foreigner.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Friday · July 17 · 7:00 PM

Uncaged - Zac Brown Tribute

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Sunday · July 19 · 7:00 PM

Bossman Dlow's Motion Party Tour

Comedy and hip-hop entertainment from Bossman Dlow featuring his signature comedy and music on the Motion Party Tour.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Thursday · July 23 · 7:00 PM

Lyfe Jennings

R&B soul artist Lyfe Jennings performs his smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics with acoustic authenticity.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Friday · July 24 · 7:00 PM

Joe Hero: A Tribute to Foo Fighters

A tribute to the legendary Foo Fighters featuring outdoor deck performances of their greatest hits.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Sunday · July 26 · 6:00 PM

The Purple Madness

A Prince tribute band celebrating the musical genius and purple legacy of the legendary Minneapolis icon.

House of Blues Myrtle Beach · Friday · July 31 · 7:00 PM

NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026

R&B and hip-hop superstars NE-YO and AKON unite for the Nights Like This Tour 2026, delivering chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park · Friday · July 10 · 8:00 PM

Paul Simon

Folk-rock icon PAUL SIMON takes the stage with timeless acoustic classics and intricate harmonies from his legendary career.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park · Saturday · July 11 · 8:00 PM

TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere

Pop-rock sensations TRAIN celebrate 25 years of hit-making with the Drops of Jupiter anniversary tour, featuring fan-favorite anthems.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park · Thursday · July 16 · 6:45 PM

Phish

Jam-rock pioneers PHISH deliver extended improvisational sets and genre-blending performances for dedicated fans.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park · Friday · July 17 · 7:00 PM

Death Cab for Cutie: I Built You A Tower World Tour

Indie rock innovators DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE present the I Built You a Tower World Tour, showcasing introspective melodies and atmospheric soundscapes.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park · Wednesday · July 22 · 7:30 PM

TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics

Classic rock icons Toto team up with Christopher Cross and The Romantics for a nostalgic celebration of 1970s and 1980s hits.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park · Wednesday · July 29 · 6:45 PM

Madison Beer: the locket tour

Madison Beer is a pop vocalist and songwriter bringing her locket tour to Red Hat Amphitheater.

Red Hat Amphitheater · Sunday · July 5 · 7:30 PM

Lindsey Stirling - Duality Untamed Tour

Lindsey Stirling, the innovative violinist and electronic music artist, brings her Duality Untamed Tour with special guest PVRIS to Raleigh.

Red Hat Amphitheater · Friday · July 17 · 7:00 PM

Buju Banton & Stephen Marley: Roots and Rhymes Tour

Reggae legends Buju Banton and Stephen Marley unite for the Roots and Rhymes Tour, celebrating authentic reggae and roots music.

Red Hat Amphitheater · Thursday · July 23 · 8:00 PM

Bob Dylan

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan performs with Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughn & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band.

Red Hat Amphitheater · Tuesday · July 28 · 6:30 PM

O.A.R. Three Decades Tour

O.A.R. celebrates three decades of music with special guests Gavin DeGraw & Lisa Loeb on their anniversary tour.

Red Hat Amphitheater · Wednesday · July 29 · 6:00 PM

Harry Connick Jr.

Grammy Award-winning pianist and vocalist Harry Connick Jr. performs timeless jazz standards and contemporary songs with his signature smooth style and sophisticated charm.

DPAC · Sunday · July 5 · 7:30 PM

Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour

Southern rock legends Blackberry Smoke bring their high-octane live show featuring special guest Jason Newsted, delivering gritty guitars and powerful vocals that celebrate the roots of American rock.

DPAC · Friday · July 10 · 8:00 PM

An Evening with Wilco

Innovative indie rock icons Wilco perform an intimate evening of their experimental catalog, blending alternative rock, folk, and electronic elements into a captivating live experience.

DPAC · Saturday · July 11 · 8:00 PM

Tori Amos: In Times of Dragons Tour

Iconic singer-songwriter and pianist Tori Amos embarks on her In Times of Dragons Tour with special guest Bartees Strange, delivering deeply personal and musically inventive performances.

DPAC · Monday · July 20 · 7:30 PM

NC Symphony Summerfest: Sidecar Social Club

Koka Booth Amphitheatre · Friday · July 10

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

with Kaitlyn Butts and Laci Kaye Booth

Koka Booth Amphitheatre · Friday · July 24 · 7:00 PM

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

North Charleston Coliseum · Saturday · July 25 · 7:00 PM

Barry Manilow: The Last Charleston Concert

North Charleston Coliseum · Thursday · July 30 · 7:00 PM

An Evening with Wilco

Firefly Distillery · Friday · July 10 · 7:00 PM

The Black Keys

Firefly Distillery · Thursday · July 30 · 7:00 PM

O.A.R. Three Decades Tour

Firefly Distillery · Friday · July 31 · 5:30 PM

Dierks Bentley: Off The Map Tour 2026

with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Cole Goodwin

Credit One Stadium · Friday · July 17 · 7:00 PM

Santana & The Doobie Brothers - Oneness Tour 2026

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Wednesday · July 8 · 7:00 PM

NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Sunday · July 12 · 8:00 PM

TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Tuesday · July 14 · 6:45 PM

Margaritaville Presents Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Thursday · July 16 · 7:30 PM

Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Saturday · July 18 · 7:00 PM

Motionless In White: The Sweat and Blood Tour

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Tuesday · July 21 · 6:30 PM

Lynyrd Skynyrd x Foreigner: Double Trouble Double Vision Tour

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Friday · July 24 · 6:30 PM

TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Tuesday · July 28 · 6:45 PM

John Mellencamp: Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits

Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) · Thursday · July 30 · 8:00 PM

Louis Tomlinson - How Did We Get Here? World Tour

Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson brings his How Did We Get Here? North America Tour with special guests The Beaches and Picture Parlour.

Spectrum Center · Sunday · July 5 · 7:00 PM

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Hip-hop superstar J. Cole brings The Fall-Off Tour with introspective lyricism and dynamic performances across two nights.

Spectrum Center · Friday · July 10 · 8:00 PM

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Hip-hop superstar J. Cole brings The Fall-Off Tour with introspective lyricism and dynamic performances across two nights.

Spectrum Center · Saturday · July 11 · 8:00 PM

Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour

Country rising star Megan Moroney performs The Cloud 9 Tour featuring special guests JP Saxe and Solon Holt.

Spectrum Center · Tuesday · July 14 · 7:00 PM

Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II

Spectrum Center · Sunday · July 26 · 7:00 PM

Melanie Martinez - HADES: The Sacrifice

Spectrum Center · Monday · July 27 · 8:00 PM

AC/DC - POWER UP Tour 2026

Bank of America Stadium · Saturday · July 11 · 7:30 PM

The R&B Tour - Usher Raymond & Chris Brown

Bank of America Stadium · Friday · July 17 · 7:00 PM

The R&B Tour - Usher Raymond & Chris Brown

Bank of America Stadium · Saturday · July 18 · 7:00 PM

Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026

Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke brings their energetic live show to Charlotte as part of their 2026 tour.

Ovens Auditorium · Saturday · July 11 · 8:00 PM

2 Cities 1 Story Tour: Toosii & Ann Marie

Rising hip-hop and R&B artist Toosii brings his dynamic tour featuring special guest Ann Marie to Charlotte.

Ovens Auditorium · Saturday · July 25 · 7:00 PM

The Pretty Reckless: Dear God Tour

The Ritz · Friday · July 10 · 7:00 PM

Bossman Dlow - Motion Party Tour

The Ritz · Saturday · July 18 · 7:00 PM

Elmiene - Sounds for Someone Tour

The Ritz · Friday · July 24 · 7:00 PM

Matt Maeson: Watch My Step Tour

The Ritz · Saturday · July 25 · 7:00 PM

Passion Pit - The Pretty Penny Tour

The Ritz · Friday · July 31 · 7:00 PM

Excitable (Def Leppard Tribute) & '84 (Van Halen Tribute)

Lincoln Theatre · Friday · July 3 · 8:00 PM · $20.75+

The White Buffalo

Lincoln Theatre · Friday · July 10 · 8:00 PM · $29.85+

Keller Williams (Phish Afterparty)

Lincoln Theatre · Friday · July 17 · 11:30 PM · $24.25+

Mammoth - The End Tour

Lincoln Theatre · Thursday · July 30 · 8:00 PM · $41.25

MC Chris

Cat's Cradle Back Room · Saturday · July 4 · 8:00 PM

Man Man

Cat's Cradle Presents

Motorco Music Hall · Tuesday · July 7 · 8:00 PM

Cat Power - The Greatest Tour

SOLD OUT

Haw River Ballroom · Tuesday · July 21 · 8:00 PM

Spoon

The Orange Peel · Sunday · July 5 · 8:00 PM

American Football

The Orange Peel · Wednesday · July 15 · 8:00 PM

An Evening With Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr.

Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Friday · July 17 · 7:00 PM

Watchhouse w/ Fruit Bats

Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Saturday · July 18 · 6:00 PM

Kurt Vile & the Violators

Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Sunday · July 19 · 8:00 PM

Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash w/ Cosmic Charlie

The Orange Peel · Friday · July 31 · 8:00 PM

Meghan Trainor: The Get In Girl Tour

Bon Secours Wellness Arena · Thursday · July 2 · 6:30 PM

Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour

Bon Secours Wellness Arena · Saturday · July 11 · 7:30 PM

Air Supply

Harrah's Cherokee Center · Thursday · July 9 · 7:00 PM

Air Supply

Steven Tanger Center · Friday · July 10 · 8:00 PM

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire

First Horizon Coliseum · Saturday · July 18 · 7:30 PM

Skillet

Piedmont Hall · Friday · July 31 · 8:00 PM

The Notebook

The beloved romantic drama comes to life on stage in this sweeping Broadway musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' timeless love story.

Runs Jul 14–19, multiple showtimes

DPAC · Tuesday · July 14 · 7:30 PM · $41.50+

Cary Presents: Independence Day Celebration

Koka Booth Amphitheatre · Saturday · July 4

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

Runs Jul 31–Aug 1

Koka Booth Amphitheatre · Friday · July 31

Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest

10am-4pm, free family festival

NC State Capitol · Saturday · July 4 · 10:00 AM · Free

GalaxyCon Raleigh

Pop culture convention, Jul 23–26

Raleigh Convention Center · Thursday · July 23 · 2:00 PM

Wilmington Margarita Festival

Local Wilmington festival included for nearby flavor

ChowTown · Saturday · July 18 · 12:00 PM · $7.63+

Monster Jam

Multiple showtimes Jul 18–19

Spectrum Center · Saturday · July 18 · 12:00 PM

Dude Perfect - Squad Games Tour 2026

Spectrum Center · Thursday · July 30 · 7:00 PM

Independence Day at Tweetsie Railroad

Western-theme park, family fireworks event (verify direct)

Tweetsie Railroad · Saturday · July 4 · 9:00 AM

2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime

Bank of America Stadium · Wednesday · July 29 · 8:00 PM

Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United FC

Bank of America Stadium · Wednesday · July 22 · 8:00 PM

Carolina Knights vs. Charlotte Knights (Bulls)

Triple-A baseball; Bulls vs Charlotte Knights series Jul 17–19

Durham Bulls Athletic Park · Friday · July 17 · 6:45 PM

Jaws and Paws

Buck Hardee Field · Wednesday · July 1 · 7:05 PM

Fireworks

Buck Hardee Field · Thursday · July 2 · 7:05 PM

Fireworks

Buck Hardee Field · Friday · July 3 · 7:05 PM

Fireworks

Buck Hardee Field · Friday · July 10 · 7:05 PM

Wilmington Sharks vs Asheboro Zookeepers

Buck Hardee Field · Sunday · July 12 · 5:05 PM

Little League Night

Buck Hardee Field · Monday · July 13 · 7:05 PM

Golf Night

Buck Hardee Field · Thursday · July 16 · 7:05 PM

Early Game!

Buck Hardee Field · Wednesday · July 22 · 10:30 AM

Faith and Family

Buck Hardee Field · Friday · July 24 · 7:05 PM

Military and 1st Responders

Buck Hardee Field · Monday · July 27 · 7:05 PM

Jimmy Buffett Night

Buck Hardee Field · Thursday · July 30 · 7:05 PM