Looking to enjoy live more live music this year? While we can’t cover it all, we’ve rounded up a list of 15 upcoming concerts that you won’t want to miss.
Black Jacket Symphony Presents Fleetwood Mac “Rumours” | Thursday, Jan. 26 + Friday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $36+ | A Fleetwood Mac tribute show.
Winter Jam 2023 | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $15 at the door | Jam to performances by We the Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, Andy Mineo, Disciple, Austin French, NewSong, and Anne Wilson.
The Mavericks | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $39.50+ | See this dynamic band for their En Español World Tour.
Night Moves | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $12 | An indoor indie rock show featuring special guest Shady Cove.
The Cadillac Three | Friday, Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | $25 | See this American rock band on their Bandana Tour.
Rockzilla Tour: Falling in Reverse and Papa Roach | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 6 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $53+ | Join these two rock bands for the second leg of their tour.
Brit Taylor Album Release Show | Friday, Feb. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $12 | An evening of country tunes from Brit Taylor’s new album “Kentucky Blue.”
Journey: Freedom Tour | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $35+ | See this Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band perform live with special guest TOTO.
Elle King: A-Freakin-Men Tour | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | $55 | A live performance featuring special guest the Red Clay Strays.
TobyMac’s Deep Hits Tour | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $15+ | An evening of performances by TobyMac and the DiverseCity Band, CROWDER, Cochren & Co, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick, and Terrian.
Backroads Tour: Adventure to Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain | Saturday, March 4 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15 | See local up-and-coming bands and DJs perform for a chance to be added to the 2023 Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain music festival lineup.
Kane Brown | Friday, March 24 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $40+ | See this American Music Award-winning country singer perform his Drunk or Dreaming Tour.
Chase Rice | Friday, March 31 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | $36-$120 | A country music performance featuring songs like “If I Were Rock & Roll,” “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.,” “Eyes on You,” and “Lonely If You Are.”
Lizzo | Saturday, April 22 | 8 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $93+ | Join this three-time GRAMMY® and Emmy Award-winning artist for the North American leg of The Special 2our.
Kenny Chesney: I Go Back Tour | Tuesday, April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $42.50+ | This country music star will perform with special guest Kelsea Ballerini.
