The Hottest Concerts coming to Orlando and Tampa in Summer 2026
- Alastair Mac
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Summer 2026 brings hot weather and even hotter concerts, with some of the biggest stars in the world set to rock Orlando and Tampa, including Melanie Martinez, Louis Tomlinson, Megan Moroney, A$AP Rocky, Charlie Puth, and Bruno Mars.
Orlando and Tampa both feature an eclectic music scene, and on any given night you catch live music in both cities featuring just about every genre of music you can imagine, and as we head into Summer, we have a sizzling line-up of concerts to look forward to.
With music to suit all tastes, from rock, pop, and country, to indie, hip-hop, and punk, you'll find the latest touring bands and international superstars performing at venues in both cities this Summer, from intimate theaters and small clubs that accommodate just a few hundred people to huge indoor arenas and outdoor stadiums for tens of thousands of fans.
From major headlining tours, to local indie music nights, Summer 2026 is shaping up to be a great year for live entertainment in Orlando and Tampa. To help you plan your Summer of music, we've put together a running list of the best artists performing throughout Orlando and Tampa from early June to late September.
Get ready to catch the latest shows at Kia Center, House of Blues Orlando, The Plaza Live, Hard Rock Live, Addition Financial Arena, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater, Benchmark International Arena, Yuengling Center, and more.
Plus, keep up to date with the latest entertainment news for the latest live music and big name concerts announcements throughout Summer 2026 and beyond.
Big Name Concerts Coming to Orlando And Tampa in Summer 2026
JUNE 2026
YUNGBLUD SOLD OUT
June 1
Acclaimed rock star Yungblud has announced that he will be returning to North American shores in 2026 for a 24-date headline run making a stop at Addition Financial Arena on June 1, 2026.
June 2
The indie-rockers of Young the Giant are heading out on the newly-announced “Victory Garden Tour” this spring. The 40-date trek stops in Tampa on Jun 2 with the band taking to the stage at YuenglinCenter with Cold War Kids supporting.
June 5
Pop heartthrob Corbyn Besson, best known as one-fifth of the multi-billion streaming and arena headlining boy band Why Don’t We, and SOULIDIFIED, the breakout boy band from Netflix’s Building the Band, are bringing The Pop’n Out Tour, a summer co-headline run produced by Live Nation to House of Blues Orlando on June 5.
June 5
Put the whiskey on ice because country superstar Hank Williams Jr. is heading out on tour and will be rolling into Tampa on June 5, performing live at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
June 8
ROSALÍA LUX TOUR 2026 is coming to Kia Center on June 8! Rosalía is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and producer known for her innovative fusion of flamenco with pop, R&B, and electronic music.
June 11 - 12
Noah Kahan is bringing The Great Divide Tour 2026 to Kia Center on June 11 & 12 with Gigi Perez. Two-time GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has risen from his New England roots to become a globally resonant voice of his generation. Across his career, Kahan has amassed nearly 15 billion global streams, sold nearly 12 million global albums, and earned 22 Platinum and Gold certifications.
June 12
Grammy award-winning rock band Evanescence, led by singer Amy Lee, are journeying across North America, UK and Europe, to deliver an electric new set, landing at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on June 12.
June 13
Chris Stapleton is docking in Tampa on June 13 at Raymond James Stadium with Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone. Don't let this event drift by without you!
June 13
Grammy-winning global recording artist Kali Uchis is heading back out on tour with the "Kali Uchis: For The Girls Tour", a limited North American run produced by Live Nation. The spring and summer tour will see Uchis perform at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp on Saturday, June 13. with special guest Mariah The Scientist and Laila! Uchis’ new dates follow a string of sold-out runs, including her 2025 Sincerely, Tour that drew more than 300,000 fans.
June 14
A$AP Rocky is coming to Orlando's Kia Center on June 14 for the DON’T BE DUMB WORLD TOUR! A$AP Rocky is an American rapper known for his genre-blending sound and high-energy live performances. He gained attention for combining Southern-inspired beats with East Coast lyricism and psychedelic, experimental production. His music often balances introspective themes with bold, aggressive tracks, showcased on albums like Long.Live.A$AP, At.Long.Last.A$AP, and Testing.
June 14
Fresh off releasing their new album Free Spirits, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso have announced an extensive, multi-continental tour. The Argentinian duo will take to teh stage at House of Blues Orlando on June 14.
June 16
Killswitch Engage with Machine Head, Iron Reagan & Havok are coming to Hard Rock Live Orlando on June 16.
June 17
5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) is an Australian pop rock band and you can catch them live at Orlando's Kia Center! 5 Seconds of Summer originally gaining popularity on YouTube, they rose to international fame while touring with One Direction in 2013-2014. Their music blends pop punk, pop rock, and later, more mature alternative and synth-pop influences.
June 18
One of country music’s most enduring and beloved figures, 22-time Grammy Award-winner is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Catch him live at Walt Disne Theatre on June 18.
June 19
Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) has announced a North American tour with special guest Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy-winning artist, actor, producer, and host Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls). Catch the concert at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on June 19.
June 19
The Runarounds: The Minivan Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando on June 19. The Runarounds made their starring television debut in their very own Prime Video show, and are now on the road with their Minivan Tour, With these five friends taking the stage, you are not only guaranteed showstopping music, but also an unforgettable experience with a crew that love the world of live rock sessions!
June 20
Orlando is about to experience one of the biggest Latin music events of the year. Orlando Sensation Fest at Kia Center brings together an unforgettable lineup featuring Farruko, Chencho Corleone, Zion, De La Ghetto, Ken-Y, Greeicy, Bebshito, Clarent, La Perversa, Dalex, Jey One and Yomo.
June 20
The Cab is officially back with a headlining tour and a forthcoming record, Chasing Crowns. The new LP is preceded by their 2025 EP, Road To Reign: A Prelude, which marked their major return after more than a decade away. Catch the band live at House of Blues Orlando on June 20.
June 21
After finishing a hugely successful run across Europe, JINJER return to North America for their first headline tour since 2024. This will be the final tour in support of the Duél album cycle, and the band promise they have saved the best for last. Catch them live at House of Blues Orlando on June 21.
June 23
From Netflix’s Building the band: 3Quency is bringing their Girls Talk Tour to The Plaza Live on June 23.
June 23
Multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has officially announced the Lucky Me tour, marking her first full-scale global headline run in almost two decades. Duff is bringing the Lucky Me Tour to Tampa, taking to the outdoor stage at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amhitheater on June 23.
June 24
Thievery Corporation is playing in Orlando on June 24 at The Plaza Live.
June 26
Get ready to experience the hottest tour of the year with the one and only Carín León, live at Kia Center, Orlando. Growing up 150 miles from the United States, León was exposed to much more than traditional music. In fact, the first song he sang as a child was "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. His take on Extreme's "More Than Words" -- sung in English -- is just as evocative as the original. In 2021, León collaborated with country artist Walker Hayes for a remix of the latter's "Fancy Like." It proves that when it comes to music, there are no borders. "On stage, everyone is part of the same family," Leon reveals in the music video. "Every night, it's open mic night. It doesn't matter where you're from, how you look, or what you play -- just as long as you play from the heart."
June 26
Hard Rock Live Presents Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of The Monkees, live on stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando.
June 26
idobi Radio Summer School Touris coming back for the third year in a row, and the lineup is stacked. Catch the tour at House of Blues Orlando on June 26 with Honey Revenge, South Arcade and more.
June 28
Micky Dolenz of The Monkees returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater to celebrate 60 years of the legendary pop group, The Monkees!
June 29
Joe Jackson is a critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter, pianist and composer best known for his post-punk, new wave music that also includes pop, jazz and classical influences. With breakout hits like, “Is She Really Going Out with Him?,“ “Steppin’ Out” and “Breaking Us in Two,” he rose to fame in the late ‘70s alongside artists like Elvis Costello and Graham Parker. See Jackson live with his band on stage at Steinmetz Hall on June 29.
JULY 2026
July 1
Joji is bringing the SOLARIS tour to Kia Center on July 1. Joji is a multi-talented artist who has made waves in the music industry with his unique sound and creative vision. Originally gaining popularity as a YouTube personality known as Filthy Frank, Joji transitioned to music, capturing the hearts of listeners around the world.
July 2
British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson – the genre-bending artist behind classics like Is She Really Going Out With Him? and Steppin’ Out – returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater.
July 8
9x diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone and 3x GRAMMY award-winning entertainer Jelly Roll are set to return to the road with Post Malone and Jelly Roll Present: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2, continuing the momentum of their record-breaking stadium run.The tour includes a show in Tampa, at Raymond James Stadium on July 8.
July 9
After 2025 and 2026 global sell-outs, Tame Impala has added another run of North American dates kicking off this summer. The tour will stop at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, July 9.
July 9
A multiple Grammy and BRIT Award nominee, Tori has sold over 12 million albums worldwide and continues to inspire generations with classics like “Cornflake Girl,” “Silent All These Years,” and “A Sorta Fairytale.” Hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the greatest living songwriters,” she brings her extraordinary artistry and magnetic stage presence to a rare evening of music that is both intimate and transcendent. Tori now brings her latest headline tour to Walt Disney Theater in Orlando on July 9.
July 10
TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour lands at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
July 14
GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum recording artist AKON are on the road with their co-headlining ‘Nights Like This’ global tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 57-city tour brings together two generational artists whose catalogs have defined radio, nightlife, and pop culture. NE-YO and AKON will share the stage in a unique, dynamic back-and-forth set throughout the show stacked with era-defining hits, sing-along anthems, and club classics. E-YO and AKON are bringing the party to Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater on July 14 for the Nights Like This Tour.
July 15
Multi-Platinum rockers Chicago and Styx are joining together for their first-ever co-headlining tour, including a stop at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
July 15
J. Cole is hitting the road in support of his latest album, The Fall-Off, and he’s got his sights set on a large swath of the globe, with a huge global headline run, including a show at Benchmark International Arena on July 15.
July 16
One of country music’s fastest-rising stars is bringing her Southern charm to Kia Center on July 16! Megan Moroney is an American country singer-songwriter known for her warm, raspy vocals, clever storytelling, and Georgia-rooted charm.
July 17
Singer/songwriter Megan Moroney is hitting the road on THE CLOUD 9 TOUR — a 2026 international headline run featuring stops at some of the biggest arenas in North America, Europe, and the UK, including Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on July 17.
July 18
Classic rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to perform at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre with Loverboy.
July 23
Daniel Caesar has announced his headlining "Son of Spergy Tour" for 2026, supporting his fourth album. The 30-date global arena tour run includes a show at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena.
July 25
You're invited to a party that will have you dancing all night long! Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire are comng oto Tampa, takng to the stage at Benchmark International Arena.
July 23
Internationally acclaimed artist Louis Tomlinson has announced his 2026 world arena run, the “How Did We Get Here?” World Tour, which will make a stop at Addition Financial Arena on July 23, 2026.
June 25
Qveen Herby, the independent rapper and icon of boss energy, is hitting the road for the highly anticipated ISLE OF QVEEN TOUR. Delivering her signature high-fashion experience, she is set to conquer stages across the United States and Canada, including a show at House of Blues Orlando on June 25.
July 25
You're invited to a party that will have you dancing all night long! Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire together on the same stage live at Orlando's Kia Center.
July 29
Lord Huron have announced summer tour dates in support of their latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. The band, spearheaded by Ben Schneider, will take to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlado on July 29.
July 30
Melanie Martinez is a talented American singer-songwriter and artist known for her distinctive and avant-garde style. She returns to Orlando's Kia Center with HADES: THE SACRIFICE on July 30.
July 31
Get ready to sing-along with Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, TKA and more of your favorite artists during Freestyle Explosion coming to Kia Center on July 31!
AUGUST 2026
August 1
Toto and Christopher Cross are touring together for the second summer in a row - but this time they're completing their threesome with the Romantics. Catch the show at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
August 3
John Mellencamp is coming to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Aug. 3 with the Dancing Words Tour. The tour will see Mellencamp performing all his greatest hits! Spanning five decades of your favorite songs. This marks the first time Mellencamp will be performing all his most popular songs in a single night, some of which haven’t been played live in many years.
August 5
Bryan Adams returns to Kia Center in Orlando with special guests Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on August 5 with the Roll with the Punches tour.
August 7
Mumford & Sons’ are long celebrated for their electric live performances, touring has defined them from the beginning, in shaping their sound, building their global fanbase and fostering their collaborative spirit. Continuing that tradition, the group are back on the road with a massive North American headline Prizefighter Tour, including a show at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on Friday, August 7 with special guests Medium Build!
August 9
Iconoclastic singer-songwriter and producer Mon Laferte announces 28-date Femme Fatale Tour across the U.S. and Canada in North America. The 28-date tour includes a stop at Hard Rock Live Orlando on August 9.
August 10
Grammy-winning R&B star Ella Mai has announced a run of 28 North American dates in support of the release of her third album. The North American leg of the AEG Presents-produced “Do You Still Love Me? Tour” comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando on August 10.
August 14
Gipsy Kings bring the Tonino Baliardo: Historia Tour to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando on August 14.
August 15
Poppy are on the road with the Constantly Nowhere Tour. Catch the tour when it stops at Hard Rock Live Orlando with Landmvrks & Thousand Below on August 15.
August 15
Motley Crue will hit the road next year with Tesla and Extreme, celebrating their 45th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of their massive Carnival of Sins tour, including a stop at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
August 18
Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte have announced their co-headlining North American 2026 tour. The run will include a stop at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre .
August 19
Jack Johnson brings his latest tour, the SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026 toTampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
August 19
Get ready for the hottest show of the summer, with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bringing the "The Freaks on Parade" tour to Tampa. Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson are coming to Tampa this summer, taking to the stage at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater on August 21. The duo are hititng the road for a co-headlining tour across North America, with the tour bringing two of rock's most recognizable icons and consummate showmen together, performing at 29 venues across the country.
August 23
The wait is over. Legendary frontman Stephen Pearcy and guitar virtuoso Warren DeMartini, the driving forces behind RATT, are back together, bringing fans the music that made their band one of the most influential of the ‘80s hard rock scene. RATT’s signature Sunset Strip sound helped define a generation, making them one of the biggest rock acts of the mid-’80s. As pioneers of Hollywood’s legendary hard rock scene, catch the show live at Hard Rock Live Orlando on August 23.
August 24
Goo Goo Dolls have announced a Summer 2026 tour with support from Neon Trees, taking place in amphitheaters and arenas across the US, including a show at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
August 28
Legendary Latin pop icon Ricardo Montaner returns to the stage in 2026 with a tour that celebrates a lifetime of music, love, and storytelling. Catch him live at Orlando's Kia Center on August 28.
August 28
Kamelot land at Hard Rock Live Orlando on August 28 with the Dark Asylum Tour with Visions of Atlantis & Frozen Crown.
August 30
Devo are on the road with the Mutate Don’t Stagnate tour, and it includes a show at Hard Rock Liver Orlando on August 30.
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 9
Charley Crockett is a Grammy Award-nominated Texas-based singer-songwriter whose sound blends classic honky-tonk, blues, soul and Gulf Coast country. A prolific recording artist, Charley and his music have received praise from The New Yorker, The New York Times, Pitchfork and more. See hime live in Orlando on September 9 when he takes to the stage at Walt DIsney Theater.
September 10
Luke Bryan, who recently ranked in the Top 20 of Pollstar’s Artists of the Millennium List based on ticket sales, is back on the road with the “Word On The Street Tour” with Luke bringing the tour to Tampa on September 10, taking to the stage at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater. Special guests for the Tampa show are Lauren Watkins. Lanie Gardner, Randall King, and DJ Rock.
September 10
For more than 30 years, The Mavericks built a Grammy-winning sound that blended country, rock & roll, Cuban rhythms, Tex-Mex twang, and Latin influences. Catch the legendary band on stage at The Plaza Live Orlando.
September 11
The Calling are releasing new music, with a new single "Dust.",To coincide with the release, the band are hitting the road to celebrate the new single and the 25th Anniversary of the release of "Wherever You Will Go. " Catch teh tour at Hard Rock Live Orlando on September 11.
September 12 - 13
Global superstar Bruno Mars has announced The Romantic Tour, marking his first full headline tour in nearly a decade following the massively successful 24K Magic World Tour, which first launched in 2017. The 2026 tour will be the first full headlining stadium tour by the GRAMMY Award-winning performer. The tour will span nearly 40 shows across North America, Europe, and the UK, marking one of the biggest global outings of the year. The tour includes two showa at Tampa's Raymond James Satdium, on September 12 and 13.
September 12
Grupo Frontera brings their "Triste Pero Bien C*bron Tour" to Orlando's Kia Center on Saturday, September 12.
September 12
The Strokes are back, and fresh from performing a headline set on the main stage at Coachella, the band has confirmed a global run across North America, the U.K., Europe and Japan, with the ‘Reality Awaits’ tour kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour includes a show at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on September 12!
September 12 & 19
Omar Courtz started his music career around 2017 by uploading songs to SoundCloud, gaining attention with early tracks and later going viral with “En Su Nota” in 2020. After signing with Pitbull’s label, he built momentum through collaborations with major Latin artists like Daddy Yankee and J Balvin, helping him break into the mainstream. Now due to demand the latin singer is coming to Orlando's Kia Cebter for two sows, on September 12 & 19.
September 17
Gorillaz: The Mountain Tour is coming to Orlando's Kia Center on Sept 17! Gorillaz is a virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, blending alternative rock, hip-hop, electronic, and pop. Known for their animated members—2D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel—the group has earned global acclaim for genre-defying albums and boundary-pushing visuals.
September 18
The Mars Volta have announced a brief US tour that will see the acclaimed experimental rock band playing material from across its career. Catch the tour at Hard Rock Live Orlando on September 18.
September 18
Blues-rock legend Robin Trower is hitting the road in 2026, bringing his signature soulful guitar playing and timeless rock anthems to The Plaza Live in Orlando.
September 18
Modest Mouse are back on the road and take to the stage at House of Blues Orlando on September 18.
September 18
Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum southern rock group, Zack Brown Band, has announced a massive headlining tour for 2026. The “Love and Fear” U.S. tour will stop in Tampa with the band taking to the stage at Benchmark International Arena on September 18.
September 18
Clint Black is one of the most influential and enduring artists in modern country music, emerging as a cornerstone of the genre’s late-1980s and 1990s resurgence. As a leader of the iconic “Class of ’89,” alongside Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, he helped redefine mainstream country with a sound that balanced tradition, storytelling and commercial appeal. Now you can see Clint perform live in Orlando in September 18 at Walt Disney Theater.
September 22
Julia Wolf is on the road with the headlining run, dubbed the Deep End tour hitting the stage at House of Blues Orlando on September 22.
September 22
Wu-Tang returns to Orlando's Kia Center for THE FINAL CHAMBER on September 22 with special guest Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
September 23
Iconic news as multi-platinum, GRAMMY award-winning supergroups Salt-n-Pepa and TLC are joining forces for a landmark co-headlining tour across North America, with special guest En Vogue. Produced by Live Nation, the TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue – IT’S ICONIC tour marks the first time these three trailblazing groups will tour together, celebrating decades of era-defining hits, culture-shifting influence, and timeless R&B and hip-hop anthems. The tour includes a show in Tampa, with TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue coming to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp on September 23.
September 25
Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw has announced his 2026 North American summer headline tour promoted by Live Nation. The Pawn Shop Guitar Tour announcement precedes a new track from McGraw entitled “Pawn Shop Guitar.” The 33-date tour includes a penultimate show on September 25, at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.
September 29
Loathe are on the road and will be hitting the stage at House of Blues Orlando on September 29.
September 30
Suki Waterhouse has announced her North American Loveland Tour, a headlining run that includes a show at House of Blues Orlabdo on September 30. The tour is in support of her new album Loveland, which is due July 10 via Island Records.
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