June Top Picks: Philadelphia
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From Pop Royalty to Rising Stars - Philadelphia Has It All!
If you're looking to spend some time this June immersing yourself in the magical experience of live entertainment, look no further than this list of shows and concerts coming to Philly. From rising pop stars to 90's icons, this list has everything to satisfy your live show cravings!
Beach Boys | June 29 | American Music Theatre
It's hard to believe that these guys have been delighting the world to with their legendary surf-infused rock and roll for five decades since releasing "Fun Fun Fun" but there you have it. 'America's Band' are still bringing their incredible sounds to venues across the world! Make sure to catch them as they bless Philly with their timeless classics.
The Kid Laroi | June 20 | The Met Philadelphia
Australian-born The Kid Laroi is responsible for some of the biggest hits of 2020 and 2021, 'Without You' and 'Not Sober'. Thanks partly to his songwriting talents and Post Malone-esque vocals, but also to his impressive list of illustrious friends and creative collaborators. A list which includes the likes of Justin Beiber, Miley Cyrus, Machine Gun Kelly, and more. Catch The Kid himself when he heads out on 'The First Time Tour' with glaive and Chase Shakur as support!
Kenny Chesney | June 8 | Lincoln Financial Field
Kenny Chesney returns to the road for 2024 with his 'Sun Goes Down' tour with Zac Brown Band! You're invited to join Chesney in celebrating his incredible career spanning over 30 years. You'll experience Chesney playing fan favorites and more from his lengthy catalog. Don't miss this once in a lifetime event with Kenny Chesney!
Chris Stapleton | June 6 | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Country crooner Chris Stapleton's legacy reaches far beyond Nashville's city limits. Having penned songs for the likes of Adele, Sheryl Crow, and Alison Krauss, there's a slim chance that you've not heard a tune created by the prolific songwriter. In 2015, the stetson-toting country gentleman stepped from out of the shadows with Traveller. In 2017 he released From A Room: Volume 1, followed later in the year with Volume 2 . Don't miss Stapleton live as he celebrates his three Grammy wins including Best Country Album, adding an extensive list of new dates to his All-American Road Show!
Niall Horan | June 11 | TD Pavillion
Niall Horan is hitting the American road summer of 2024 with 'The Show Live On Tour', the first in five years! The tour plans to kick off in Florida, making stops at Philadelphia, New York, Denver and many more before wrapping up in Arizona. Post his One D days Niall has plugged himself into some 70s folk and rock influences, and given us two outstanding singles - the funk-laden "Slow Hands" and sing-along hit "Nice To Meet Ya".
Sophie Ellis-Bextor | June 5 | Union Transfer
You've seen 2023's hottest movie, danced at the end with Oliver Quick, now you can get down like nobody is watching to Sophie Ellis-Bextor in the flesh. Hitting up North America for her first headline tour on an exclusive and intimate set of dates, the singer will bring her hottest hits and smoothest moves. Put on your best noughties clothes for the night, just make sure you save the naked dancing and sneaky plots for when you get home!
D4vd | June 7 | Theatre Of The Living Arts
The TikTok sensation is venturing all around North America this summer on his My House Is Not A Home Tour. Releasing his breakout single Romantic Homicide' in 2022, D4vd has rapidly built a die-hard fanbase that loves his emotional yet powerful take on his rock-inspired pop ballads. Make sure to catch this rising star this summer!
Jay Leno | June 7 | Caesars Atlantic City
Love him or hate him, the hugely controversial Leno followed in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson as the host of the Emmy Award-winning and top-rated "The Tonight Show," until his last show in 2014. You would think that he would be eager for some downtime - instead, he continues to hone his roasting and satirical skills at engagements across the country, often exceeding 300 dates per year!
Santana & Counting Crows | June 21 | Freedom Mortgage Pavillion
Commonly recognized as one of the world's great guitarists, Carlos Santana has had an extraordinary career stretching back more than fifty years. Now, the Black Magic Woman guitar wizard will be co-headlining with Grammy nominees Counting Crows on the 'Oneness Tour'. Fans can expect to hear their timeless hits from both acts as well as fan favorites. It'll be an unforgettable show!
Bleachers | June 12 | The Met Philadelphia
When he's not helping some of modern pop's finest reach the top of the charts, he's doing it himself, with his bands fun. and Bleachers. Technically a solo project, Bleachers draws on Antonoff's love of John Hughesy synth-pop, producing big hooky choruses that remain effortlessly stylish amongst all the heaving heart emotion. Catch them live in Philly this summer!
Tim McGraw | June 20 | Wells Fargo Center
With his signature goatee and stetson, singer-songwriter Tim McGraw is a recognizable face in country music! He has sold over 40 million albums in the US alone, and if his impressive music career isn't enough to make you green with envy, he is married to one of the prettiest voices (and faces) in country music too - none other than legendary singer, Faith Hill. Don't miss McGraw as he heads out on tour once again in 2024!
Lizzie McAlpine | June 24 - 25 | The Met Philadelphia
Indie folkster Lizzy McAlpine steps out of her TikTok videos and onto the stage as she takes to the road for her 2024 tour. With TikTok picking up her tunes, (the Song Ceilings', has over 500 million streams on Spotify) Lizzy's star is officially on the rise, cemented by the reception of her 2022 release 'Five Seconds Flat'. Don't miss your chance to catch this soon-to-be superstar live!
Future Island | June 21 | Franklin Music Hall
Up until 2014, Future Islands were an acclaimed, but lesser-known synth-pop band from Baltimore, but that all changed with their appearance on David Letterman's Late Show. Not only was lead singer Samuel Herring's dancing the stuff that memes' dreams are made of, but the song they played, 'Seasons (Waiting on You)', was something special. Later named by Pitchfork as the best track of the year, 'Seasons' proved to be the band's breakthrough, and they now stand as one of the indie world's most respected groups.
Medium Build | June 20 | World Cafe Live
Although Medium Build has been releasing music for just under a decade, it has only been within the last year that the American singer-songwriter has rocketed up into the alternative music scene. With his viral emotional performances of Give Me Back My Soul' and I Never Learnt To Dance' gaining mass attention, he released his new album Country' to critical acclaim. After recently touring with Lewis Capaldi and Holly Humberstone, Medium Build's stage presence is a mix of stand-up comedy and tear-jerking musical performance. Prepare for a night of laughs and cries with this incredible up-and-coming singer-songwriter.