Summer Soundtrack: 10 Concerts and Festivals to Make this Season

Summer is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of live music. Work shouldn't be so hectic and you're due for a vacation or at least a weekend of fun. From massive multi-day festivals featuring an array of genres to star-studded concerts, this summer has many musical experiences that cater to every taste.

Here's a list of the concerts and festivals we're looking forward to this summer.

Missy Elliot: Out of This World Tour 

July 6 - August 23

We have waited a long time for this one. After being in the game for so long it feels weird that this is her first time headlining a tour, but as she put it “I had to do it big and I had to do it with family.” The family she’s speaking of is Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland. Trust us when we say, it’s truly going to be an outta this world experience!

Grab your tickets.

Usher: Past Present Future 

August 14 - May 2, 2025

If we’re talking greatest performers ever, not too many come close to Usher, and with this being his first headline tour in a decade this is not the concert to miss. The trek will find the pop and R&B superstar performing hits from throughout his 30-year career, plus songs from his upcoming ninth album, Coming Home. The North American side of the tour kicks off in Atlanta on August 14 and ends in Houston on November 27.

Grab your tickets.

Lollapalooza 

August 1-4

Chicago, IL

The annual four-day music festival held in Chicago is being headlined by the hottest girl this summer, Megan Thee Stallion. Then Sza, Future, and Metro Boomin, plus Teezo Touchdown follow up after her. I forgot to mention that not even half of the stars that are performing during the event. If you’re a fan of rap, R&B, rock, or electronic music there’s not a better place to be.

Grab your tickets.

PartyNextDoor: Sorry I'm Outside Tour

June 19- August 18

After releasing the long-awaited PARTYNEXTDOOR4, the man himself announced the album’s tour. The tour kicks off June 19 in Phoenix and wraps up August 18 in Detroit.

Grab your tickets.

Future x Metro Boomin We Trust You Tour 

July 30 - September 9

It seems the trust issues that plagued the duo’s two blockbuster albums We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You have been put aside to announce to the fans that they do trust us. With the recent beef between Drake and Kendrick’s performance at the Juneteenth ‘The Pop Out’ concert we are sure that this concert will hold something very special in store. The tour starts July 30 in Kansas City, MO, and ends September 9 in Vancouver.

Grab your tickets. 

Broccoli City Festival 

July 27-28

Washington, D.C.

For fans of hip-hop and R&B, Broccoli City Festival is the place to be. Gunna, Meg The Stallion, PND, and Lil Yatchy with The Concrete Family are your headliners with Sexxy Red, Key Glock, Kaytranda, and Victoria Monet joining the roster. Not to mention that the festival also includes live experiences from Issa Rae, comedians Desi Banks and Funny Marco, and TrapSoul Karaoke With Bryson Tiller plus much more. This festival is truly a fully immersive experience.

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Fool In Love 

August 31

Los Angeles, CA

To feel the beautiful Californian Sun and hear oldies but goldies is what Fool in Love offers you. Headlining the inaugural festival are legends Lionel Richie and Diana Ross accompanied by other greats like Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, The Isley Brothers, Santana, and Al Green to name a few.

Grab your tickets now!

Chief Keef: A Lil Tour

July 16 - August 13

After releasing Almighty So 2, Chief Keef announced the A Lil Tour to accompany the album. Marking his first tour since 2017, the tour kicks off in Boston on July 16 and ends in San Francisco on August 13.

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Newport Jazz Festival 

August 2 - 4

Newport, RI

Rightfully called the grandfather of music festivals, the annual jazz festival is celebrating its 70th anniversary with Andre 3000, Dinner Party, and Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline.

The 3-day event has its tickets quickly selling out, get yours ASAP!

Outside Lands 

August 9- 11

San Francisco, CA

The 3-day art, wine, music, and cannabis festival is more for our fans of alternative music. Headlined by The Killers, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sturgill Simpson with sets from Idris Elba, Daniel Caesar, and Killer Mike plus many more, this festival is sure to be one trippy experience.

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