Upcoming concerts and shows in Lexington

From country to indie rock, there’s no shortage of live music coming to town this year.

A smokey image of the Burl's indoor stage in Lexington, KY

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Looking to enjoy live more live music this year? While we can’t cover it all, we’ve rounded up a list of upcoming concerts, musicals, plays, and comedy shows that you won’t want to miss.

March

Backroads Tour: Adventure to Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain | Saturday, March 4 | 8 p.m. | The Burl | $15 | Festival

My Fair Lady | Friday, March 17-Sunday, March 19 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $60+ | Musical

Kane Brown | Friday, March 24 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $40+ | Country pop

April

Jesus Christ Superstar | Thursday, March 30-Sunday, April 2 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $60+ | Rock opera

Chase Rice | Friday, March 31 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | $36+ | Country rock

The Kid LAROI | Friday, March 31 | 8:30 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $35+ | Pop rap

Bored Teachers | Tuesday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $89+ | Stand-up comedy

Lizzo | Saturday, April 22 | 8 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $99.50+ | Funk pop

Kenny Chesney | Tuesday, April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $42.50+ | Country rock

Lil Wayne | Sunday, April 30 | 8 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $301+ (verified resale) | Punk rap

Later this year

Blues Traveler | Wednesday, May 3 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | $45 | Blues rock

Brooks & Dunn | Thursday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $29.75+ | Neotraditional country

Boz Scaggs | Monday, June 5 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | Tickets on sale Friday, March 3 | Singer-songwriter

Kevin James | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | Tickets on sale Friday, March 3 | Stand-up comedy

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