Spring officially starts this week and the 2024 live concert season gets underway.
A super slate of shows can be seen all across the state. These are some of the top talents to be hittin’ the Mitten.
An array of A-list artists will be making tour stops in southeast Michigan. A number of them are lined up for Little Caesars Arena.
Pop princess Olivia Rodrigo leads off the program this Saturday, March 23.
Star MC Bad Bunny returns to the Motor City April 6.
Italian icon Andrea Bocelli tops the marquee Sunday, April 14.
The one and only Nicki Minaj will be there April 20.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Heart team up with Cheap Trick Tuesday, May 21.
R&B bad boy Chris Brown is back in town Wednesday, June 5.
At Comerica Park, rock legends Def Leppard and Journey kick out the jams July 18.
Neo-rockers Green Day and The Smashing Pumpkins are set for September 4.
The Fillmore Detroit will showcase reggae scions Damian and Stephen Marley Friday, March 29.
The Black Crowes bring their brand of blues rock here April 20.
Hip hop fans don’t miss Cypress Hill live April 23.
Country king George Strait and heir apparent Chris Stapleton are sure to thrill with a double bill at Ford Field July 13.
Cowboy crooner Kenny Chesney takes the field along with the Zac Brown Band August 10.
Old school rap is on tap with The West Coast Takeover in back-to-back dates May 25 and 26 at the Fox Theater.
That includes DJ Quik, Mack 10, Tha Dogg Pound, Too Short and others.
The spotlight shines on soul superstar Usher for two straight nights, September 12 and 13.
They Might Be Giants are in Midtown at the Majestic Theatre May 17 and May 18.
The first show is SOLD OUT!
New Wave wiz Adam Ant is at the Masonic Temple Friday, March 29.
Indie rock faves the Violent Femmes plus Echo and The Bunnymen are at Masonic May 18.
Rap legend Rakim stops in to Soundboard Theater at MotorCity Casino with Kid Capri on March 27.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are booked for Thursday, June 6.
Electronic Music Extravaganza Movement Detroit happens at Hart Plaza on Memorial Day weekend.
Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has a June 13 date at Freedom Hill Amphitheater in Sterling Heights.
Forty minutes north, Pine Knob Music Theatre features cult favorite Primus on May 2.
Classic rocker Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse play there Wednesday, May 22.
New Kids On The Block are joined by Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff June 18.
Honky Tonk hero Hank Williams Jr. touches down with Marty Stuart June 22.
R&B royalty Janet Jackson performs with special guest Nelly on July 2.
Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan are slated for Sunday, September 15.
The Ark in Ann Arbor presents a pair of premier Alt Country acts.
Maestro Raul Malo and his magnificent band The Mavericks headline April 6
Storyteller supreme John Hiatt hits the stage May 9.
Attention West Michigan metalheads:
Judas Priest comes to Kalamazoo for a single show Saturday, May 4 at Wings Event Center .
Scottish septet Belle and Sebastian are the main attraction at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo May 6.
Grand Rapids venue Van Andel Arena will host Michigan’s own Greta Van Fleet the evening of May 19.
GVF bassist Sam Kiszka told ahead of this tour:
“The nighttime is really a great time for just being inspired as an artist.
Once the sun sets, it’s like reality has kind of faded away.
You can live in this more fictional world that you created yourself.”
Black hat balladeer Tim McGraw is the top draw June 1.
Songstress Stevie Nicks headlines on June 18.
Solo starlet Kacey Musgraves makes her way to River City September 11.
Interlochen Center For the Arts near Traverse City has a stellar summer schedule.
Celebrated String band Old Crow Medicine Show plays July 11.
Nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones performs July 13.
Interlochen alum Jewel will be joined by the esteemed Melissa Etheridge on August 5.
Live music is good medicine for the soul and spirit. Treat yourself to a therapeutic time.