13 Must-See Concerts Coming to Michigan in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an amazing year for live music in Michigan, headlined by appearances from several artists who haven't been to the state for quite some time and the arrival of a major new amphitheater.

That's not even counting a handful of concert announcements that are scheduled to drop just after the first of the year, and the countless others that will surely follow.

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Let's take a look at 13 of the top concerts coming to Michigan in 2026 (so far).

13. Russell Dickerson

Country star Russell Dickerson experienced the biggest hit of his career in 2025 with the crossover smash "Happen To Me", and he's slated to bring his RussellMania tour back to Michigan in 2026.

His May 30 date at the new Acrisure Amphitheatre in downtown Grand Rapids is slated to be the very first country concert ever held at that venue.

12. Doja Cat

Doja Cat fans will get their chance to see her perform live in Michigan in 2026.

The rapper/singer plays Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on October 1.

11. Megan Moroney

Country star Megan Moroney has two Michigan dates planned so far for her very first arena tour as a headliner.

She's at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on June 19, then returns for a show at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on August 18.

10. Styx

Legendary rock band Styx also has two appearances scheduled in Michigan in 2026.

The band plays Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant on April 17, then comes back for a concert alongside Chicago at Acrisure Amphitheatre in Grand Rapids on July 30.

9. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner

Speaking of legends, two iconic bands take the stage at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 31.

Lynyrd Skynyrd brings its own brand of southern rock, while Foreigner follows with hit after hit after hit from the 1970s and 80s.

8. Cardi B

Rap queen Cardi B plans to grace Detroit with her presence on March 15.

Her only Michigan show on the 2026 schedule happens at Little Caesars Arena.

7. Toto, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics

Acrisure Amphitheatre transports us back to the 80s just before Labor Day, with Toto, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics slated to appear.

All three acts are scheduled for a Grand Rapids stop on August 28.

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6. Journey

While some Journey purists believe the band's never been the same since the departure of lead singer Steve Perry, others think Journey sounds as good as ever.

The iconic band plays Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on June 14.

5. Bob Dylan

It's impossible to leave a legend like Bob Dylan off this list.

He's set to play Dow Event Center in Saginaw on April 3, just a few weeks shy of his 85th birthday.

4. Mötley Crüe

Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston will be rocking on July 20.

That's currently the only Michigan date on the schedule in 2026 for rock and heavy metal superstars Mötley Crüe.

3. Ed Sheeran

Global superstar Ed Sheeran embarks upon a stadium tour in 2026 that will bring him to Michigan.

He plays Ford Field on August 29.

2. Rush

50+ years after getting together, Canadian rock band Rush hits the tour circuit again in 2026.

The band plays two nights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit — the first on August 26, then the second on August 28.

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1. Morgan Wallen

Recently surpassing Garth Brooks to become the top-selling country artist in history, Morgan Wallen has back-to-back shows at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on his 2026 itinerary.

Wallen could become the first musical act in history to sell-out the largest stadium in America two nights in a row — July 24 and 25.