It’s going to get warm any day now. And the best part about warm weather is that it’s finally concert season. We put together a list of shows coming to Cleveland this year that you don’t want to miss.
It’s going to get warm any day now. And the best part about warm weather is that it’s finally concert season. We put together a list of shows coming to Cleveland this year that you don’t want to miss.
Justin Timberlake
March 31, 7:30 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena
Justin Timberlake is a man of the woods now, but he’s setting up camp in the middle of downtown for his latest stop in Cleveland. Fresh off his Super Bowl performance, this is the first time Timberlake has toured since the 20/20 Experience Tour wrapped in 2015.
Photo via Man of the Wods Tour/WikipediaWolf Alice
April 3, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom
This four-piece put out the much loved album Visions of a Life last year and are celebrating the release with a worldwide tour. Make sure to catch them as they swing through Cleveland before they return to their native U.K.
Photo via Wolf Alice/WikipediaThe Mountain Goats
April 13, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom
Indie rock stalwarts The Mountain Goats have a lot of material to pull from as they take the stage at Beachland Ballroom. In addition to cuts from their most recent album released last May, the band will take on tracks from releases spanning their nearly three-decade career.
Photo via The Mountain Goats/WikipediaModest Mouse
May 1, 8 p.m., The Agora Theater
Modest Mouse will continue to tour in support of their 2015 release, Strangers to Ourselves when they take over the Agora this May.
Photo via Strangers to Ourselves/WikipediaOdesza
May 4, 7:30 p.m., Jacob’s Pavillion
Take in the warm weather at Jacob’s Pavillion as Odesza brings their breezy EDM to the outdoor venue as part of their A Moment Apart Tour.
Photo via Tonje Thilesen/Cleveland SceneThe Melvins
May 18, 9 p.m., The Grog Shop
Get ready for headbanging and foundation-shaking as The Melvins return to the Grog Shop in support if their new album Pinkus Abortion Technician.
Photo via John Lichtenberg/Cleveland SceneDef Leppard and Journey
May 28, 7 p.m., The Grog Shop
This Def Leppard/Journey joint tour is like an ’80s rock music fan’s fantasy come true. The bands’ second time touring together, Journey is expected to close half the shows while Def Leppard will close the other half.
Photo by Joe KleonTash Sultana
June 4, 7 p.m., Jacob’s Pavilion
A couple years ago, Tash Sultana was making music in her bedroom and uploading it to Soundcloud. Now the Australian singer is touring the world in support of her soon-to-be released debut album.
Photo via Tash Sultana/WikipediaLaureLive 2018
June 9-June 10, Laurel School, Shaker Heights
LaureLive returns for its third year with headliners Foster the People, Brandi Carlile, and Fitz & The Tantrums. Also, look out for performances from Cold War Kids, flor, and Emily Keener.
Photo by Jeff NieselShania Twain at the Q
Sat, June 16
Photo ProvidedImagine Dragons
June 17, 7 p.m., Blossom Music Center
Imagine Dragons have included Cleveland in the list of stops for their Evolve Tour. The uber popular rock band will take the stage at Blossom Music Center this summer.
Photo by Joe KleonThe War on Drugs
July 13, 7 p.m., Agora Theater
Fresh off a major win at the Grammys, the Americana-indie band takes on the Agora to tour A Deeper Understanding, the Best Rock Album of last year.
Photo via Cleveland Scene/ArchivesTaylor Swift
July 17, 7 p.m., FirstEnergy Stadium
Taylor Swift is more popular than breathing air. Expect hordes of screaming fans as she takes the stage at FirstEnergy Stadium in support of her latest album Reputation.
Photo via Joe KleonJapanese Breakfast
July 24, 8:30 p.m., Beachland Ballroom
Japanese Breakfast, the moniker of Michelle Zauner, brings her brand of dreamy indie rock to Beachland Ballroom as she plays tracks from her newest release, Soft Sounds from Another Planet.
Photo by Kevin InthavongFoo Fighters
July 25, 8 p.m., Blossom Music Center
The massively popular rock band heads to Cleveland for the Concrete and Gold Tour, in support of their latest album.
Photo by Brantley GutierrezLord Huron
July 27, 7 p.m., House of Blues
Lord Huron is hotter than ever. Their song “The Night We Met” was featured on the Netflix show Thirteen Reasons Why and subsequently became their highest charting song. Be sure to catch them at the House of Blues.
Photo via Lord Huron/WikipediaDavid Byrne
Aug. 7, 8 p.m., Jacob’s Pavilion
The former Talking Heads frontman will be taking his American Utopia tour to Jacob’s Pavilion where he will performing tracks from his own solo albums as well as some Talking Heads favorites.
Photo ProvidedPedro the Lion
Aug. 17, 9 p.m., Grog Shop
Dave Bazan’s getting the band back together. After 12 years making music solo, Bazan is reviving his role as frontman of indie band Pedro the Lion. They’ll be at the Grog Shop promoting new music, their first since 2004.
Photo via Pedro the Lion/WikipediaNiall Horan
Aug. 29, 7 p.m., Blossom Music Center
Niall Horan, a former member of the now disbanded One Direction, heads out on his own as he headlines at Blossom in support of his debut album Flicker. Country music star Maren Morris will be the support act.
Photo via Niall Horan/Wikipedia