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The 2023 Charlotte concert lineup is loaded. Check out who’s performing this year

Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor Drake looks on during player introductions prior to the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, CAN on Feb. 14, 2016
Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor Drake looks on during player introductions prior to the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, CAN on Feb. 14, 2016 -USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte will be home to big musical acts in 2023.

Superstar singer Beyonce announced a world tour that will come through the Carolinas, with a concert at Bank of America Stadium along with Drake, Snoop Dogg and several other artists performing locally this year, too.

Whether you’re a fan of country or rap, there are a lot of shows already lined up. Here’s a full list of concerts scheduled for this year:

Feb. 8: Carrie Underwood

Spectrum Center

8 p.m.

Country superstar Carrie Underwood will be performing in Charlotte as part of her Denims & Rhinestones Tour. She’ll be joined by country singer Jimmie Allen. Tickets are still available, starting at $39.

Feb. 27: Ari Lennox

The Fillmore

8 p.m.

The R&B artist is stopping in the Queen City as part of her Age/Sex/Location tour. There’s still time to get a general admission ticket, starting at $260.

April 20: Lil Wayne

The Fillmore

8 p.m.

Rapper Lil Wayne is returning to the stage for his Welcome to Tha Carter Tour, his first tour since 2019. General public tickets go on sale Feb. 3.

April 25: Ella Mai

The Fillmore

8 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Ella Mai will be performing at The Fillmore as part of her Heart on My Sleeve Tour. General admission tickets start at $51.

May 12: Janet Jackson

PNC Music Pavilion

8 p.m.

Legendary pop star Janet Jackson is bringing her Together Again Tour to Charlotte, at the same venue she last performed in 2018. The tour will celebrate her 50th anniversary in entertainment. Rapper Ludacris will perform as her opening act. Standard lawn seating starts at $39.95.

May 23: Paramore

Spectrum Center

7 p.m.

Popular rock band Paramore will kick off the North American leg of its tour in Charlotte. Tickets are starting at $100.

Jun. 14: Bastille

The Fillmore

8 p.m.

British indie-rock band Bastille will be jamming out at the Fillmore. General admission tickets are $45.

Jun. 27: Big Time Rush

PNC Music Pavilion

7 p.m.

Pop boy band Big Time Rush is bringing the Can’t Get Enough tour Charlotte, featuring their first album together in 10 years. Tickets start at $29.95.

Jun. 28: Shania Twain

PNC Music Pavilion

7:30 p.m.

Country music star Shania Twain is coming to Charlotte for her global tour and new album, Queen of Me. Festival lawn seating tickets start at $175.

Jul. 2: Alicia Keys

Spectrum Center

8 p.m.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys will be performing in Charlotte for the Keys to the Summer tour. Tickets are still available online, starting at $39.

Jul. 14: blink 182

Spectrum Center

7:30 p.m.

Award-winning rock band blink 182 is returning to the stage as part of a reunion tour, for the first time in nearly a decade. You can buy tickets online, starting at $93.

Jul. 14-15: Luke Combs

Bank of America Stadium

5:45 p.m.

Country music star Luke Combs, who was born in Huntersville, will be performing in Charlotte this summer. His two-day show will feature special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb.

Jul. 16: Erykah Badu

Spectrum Center

7:30 p.m.

See Grammy award winning singer-songwriter and producer Erykah Badu live at the Spectrum Center for her Unfollow Me tour with Yasiin Bey. Tickets start at $43.

Jul. 19: Louis Tomlinson

Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

7 p.m.

Former One Direction band boy member Louis Tomlinson will be stopping in Charlotte for his Faith in the Future World Tour. General admission tickets start at $35.

Jul. 21: Fall Out Boy

Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

6:30 p.m.

Popular rock band Fall Out Boy is bringing its So Much For (Tour) Dust show to Charlotte this summer. They’ll be joined by fellow rockers Bring Me the Horizon and Royal & the Serpent.

July 29: Post Malone

PNC Music Pavilion

8 p.m.

Rapper and singer Post Malone is bringing his If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d be Crying tour to Charlotte. Tickets start at $128.

July 30: Kodak Black

PNC Music Pavilion

7 p.m.

Aug. 5: Jason Mraz

Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

7:30 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is bringing The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride tour to Charlotte alongside special guest, Monica Martin. Tickets start at $36.

Aug. 8: Snoop Dogg

PNC Music Pavilion

6 p.m.

Entertainment icon and rapper Snoop Dogg will be performing in Charlotte as part of his High School Reunion tour. He’ll be joined by Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G, and Berner along with special guest DJ Drama.

Aug. 9: Beyonce

Bank of America Stadium

8 p.m.

Superstar singer Beyonce is coming to Charlotte for the first time in a decade as part of her Renaissance tour. Her Bank of America show will be the only one she has in the Carolinas.

Aug. 10: Jason Aldean

PNC Music Pavilion

7:30 p.m.

Country music star Jason Aldean will be performing in Charlotte for his Highway Desperado tour alongside Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent and Dee Jay Silver. Festival lawn seating tickets start at $44.50.

Aug. 16: 50 Cent

PNC Music Pavilion

7 p.m.

Rapper 50 Cent is hitting the stage for his Final Lap worldwide tour. The tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his studio album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’, will feature Busta Rhymes and Jeremih. Tickets start at $39.50.

Aug. 29: Guns N Roses

Spectrum Center

6:30 p.m.

For the second time in four years, Guns N Roses will rock out at the Spectrum Center as part of their 2023 world tour. There’s still time to buy tickets, starting at $79.

Sept. 12: Lil Baby

Spectrum Center

7 p.m.

Rapper Lil Baby is bringing his It’s Only Us tour to Charlotte, featuring The Kid Laroi and Glorilla. They’ll be performing at the Spectrum Center after stopping in Raleigh on Sept. 11. Tickets start at $69.

Sept. 19: Becky G

Ovens Auditorium

8 p.m.

Latin singer-songwriter Becky G will be performing in Charlotte as part of the Mi Casa, Tu Casa tour. This will be her first headlining tour and the Charlotte show is the only one in the Carolinas. Tickets start at $54.99.

Sept. 22-23: Drake

Spectrum Center

7 p.m.

World famous rapper Drake is coming to Charlotte for the upcoming It’s All a Blur tour with 21 Savage. General public tickets go on sale on April 28. The tour kicks off in Memphis, Tenn. before wrapping its 54-date run in Toronto.

Sept. 23-24: Eric Church

PNC Music Pavilion

7:30 p.m.

Country music singer and North Carolina native Eric Church is returning to his home state this year for his The Outsiders Revival tour. He’ll be performing at PNC Music Pavilion for two nights in a row. Tickets for Saturday’s show are starting at $138 and tickets for Sunday’s concert start at $49.75.

Sept. 30: Jonas Brothers

Spectrum Center

7:30 p.m.

The Jonas Brothers are hitting the road again with a cross-country tour with two stops in North Carolina, including Charlotte. The trio of brothers will be performing songs from five of their pop rock albums. Tickets start at $70.

Oct. 7: Luke Bryan

PNC Music Pavilion

7 p.m.

Singer Luke Bryan will be in Charlotte this fall with his Country on Tour show. It’ll be one of the last stops on his trip. General public tickets go on sale Feb. 3.

Oct. 23: John Mayer

Spectrum Center

7:30 p.m.

Singer-songwriter John Mayer is bringing his acoustic solo tour to Charlotte this fall. Tickets are still up for grabs, starting at $59.

Nov. 12: P!NK

Spectrum Center

7:30 p.m.

Check out award-winning artist P!NK at the Spectrum Center for her TRUSTFALL tour featuring rock band Grouplove. Tickets are already on sale, starting at $205.

This story was originally published February 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM.

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