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Big concerts coming to America this summer

Skylar Bylciw, Staff Writer

April 28, 2026

Photo from a Silverstein concert used with permission from Maya Bushel.

Summer break is just around the corner, known for months of pure freedom and weeks of nonstop adventure and fun. However, beyond the vacations, summer jobs and side quests, what more is there to do other than go to a concert for a beloved artist? Concerts are easily an exhilarating experience that one can do with friends, family and loved ones. While some concerts are more expensive than others, usually based on artist popularity or how close the concert is, it’s still good to know which artists are going where.

Photo from a My Chemical Romance concert in Florida used with permission from Corynne Dettmer.

Popular tours occurring this summer nationwide.

Ariana Grande with the Eternal Sunshine Tour, going from June sixth and ending presumably August first, with no stops in NC
Zach Bryan’s already airing Heaven Tour that released on March seventh and is expected to conclude on October tenth. With this tour, there is only one stop in NC that will occur on April 18th
My Chemical Romance will soon launch their Black Parade 2026 Tour that will kick off on May tenth and will conclude on October 31st with no planned stops in NC
ROSALÍA debuted her LUX Tour, which will begin June fourth and conclude July sixth with no stops in NC.
Foo Fighters are also expected to kick off their Take Cover Tour on April 28th and are expected to end on Jan. 25 with no stops in NC.

Artists coming to North Carolina:

Bruno Mars is expected to bring his Romantic World Tour to Charlotte, NC, on April 29 at the Bank of America Stadium
Post Malone brings his personal Tour to North Carolina on June ninth at the Bank of America Stadium
HARDY anticipates bringing THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! To Charlotte, NC on May 20th at Coyote Joe’s and later Raleigh, NC on June 13th at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park caption
Evanescence expects to kick off their 2026 world Tour on June 11th with stops in Raleigh on June 17th at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park, then another stop in Charlotte on June 18th at Truliant Amphitheater
BABYMETAL begins their world tour on June 2nd and will bring their tour to Raleigh on sep 13 at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park, then Charlotte on sep 15 at the Truliant Amphitheater

Photo taken during Big Thief’s performance when they were at the Red Hat Amphitheatre in Raleigh NC. (Skylar Bylciw)

Beyond the popular names mentioned, many ‘smaller’, more indie artists have upcoming concerts between bigger artists’ sets. The appeal of these sets is beyond just how much they cost; sometimes, it is just better to discover a new favorite artist with fresh songs and new sounds.

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Skylar Bylciw, Staff Writer

Skylar Bylciw is a sophomore student currently enrolled in Green Hope High School. She’s lived in Cary for 12 years. Skylar has been attending Green Hope for a year now. Starting off her sophomore year, she’s quite satisfied with the teachers and peers here at Green Hope High. Skylar sees herself wanting to be a journalist or work in marketing. She believes joining the GH Falcon staff helps with both possible career choices. It helps her increase her confidence, knowledge and gives her an experience. In 5 years, Skylar sees herself getting a degree in business or working her way towards a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and is excited to use the GH Falcon as a great place to start.