Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Lexington is a stop on 16 major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Country/Bluegrass
Cole Swindell | Thursday, Sept. 18 | Rupp Arena | Known for the sing-along summer hit “Chillin’ It” and the crowd-favorite “She Had Me at Heads Carolina”
Eric Church | Friday, Oct. 3 | Rupp Arena | Known for “Springsteen,” the nostalgic anthem every fan belts out, and the rowdy party staple “Drink in My Hand”
John Michael Montgomery | Friday, Dec. 12 | Rupp Arena | Known for “I Swear,” the country love ballad of the ’90s, and the lightning-fast auctioneer’s tale “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” — this stop is part of his “The Road Home” farewell tour and marks his final concert performance.
The Steeldrivers | Friday, Sept. 19-20 | Lexington Opera House | Known for the soulful “Where Rainbows Never Die” and “If It Hadn’t Been for Love,” later made famous by Adele
The Infamous Stringdusters | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | The Manchester Music Hall | Known for their bluegrass takes on classics like “Just Like Heaven” and “Walking on the Moon”
Arlo McKinley | Saturday, Oct. 4-5 | The Burl | Known for “This Damn Town” and “Waiting for Wild Horses”
Pop/Rap
That Mexican OT | Monday, Sept. 8 | The Manchester Music Hall |Known for the viral hit “Johnny Dang” and the hard-hitting “Rodeo”
Kevin Gates | Sunday, Oct. 12 | Rupp Arena | Known for “2 Phones,” the chart-topping anthem fans still rap along to, and the high-energy favorite “Really Really”
GloRilla (part of Trick or Trap show) | Sunday, Oct. 19 | Rupp Arena | Known for “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and her bold, buzzy style on stage
Jonas Brothers | Saturday, Nov. 1 | Rupp Arena | Known for their comeback smash “Sucker,” which reignited the band’s global pop fame, and the nostalgic fan-favorite “Burnin’ Up,” perfect for sing-alongs and high-energy performances
Waka Flocka Flame | Saturday, Nov. 15 | Manchester Music Hall | Known for his hype-driven hits (think “No Hands” and “Hard in da Paint”) that bring the energy every time
Indie/Alternative
Soccer Mommy | Friday, September 5, 2025 | The Burl | Known for the introspective hit “Circle the Drain” and the edgy crowd-favorite “Your Dog”
Stephen Day | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | The Burl | Known for “The Longest Way” and “The Best Thing”
Oliver Hazard | Thursday, Nov. 6 | The Burl | Known for “Dandelion,” a warm, nostalgic tune, and “Grenadine,” a lighthearted song that captures cherished memories
Beach Fossils | Friday, Nov. 7 | The Burl | Known for “Down the Line” and “Sugar”
Dexter and The Moonrocks | Saturday, Nov. 8, | Manchester Music Hall | Known for their “Western Space Grunge” sound, blending influences from Nirvana and Rainbow Kitten Surprise
City Guides are presented by VisitLex.
