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10 Concerts You Won’t Want to Miss This Summer

 

What goes well with the summer sun and a cute sundress? Music! Nothing beats jamming out at a concert with your closest friends while basking in the glory of the summer season. Read on to see which of the hottest music acts are performing this summer and where to get tickets.

1. Justin Timberlake’s Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour (with Jay-Z)

Better take off that “Suit & Tie” and opt for something a little cooler, because JT is about to heat up your summer! Everyone’s favorite rapper and old school crooner are taking the stage this summer with their Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour. Starting July 17, this 12-stop tour is making it to the big leagues—literally. Jay-Z and JT will be performing in venues like Yankee Stadium in New York and Fenway Park in Boston. If you’re looking for a great mix of music styles and sophisticated dance tunes, you’re in for a treat!

2. One Direction’s Take Me Home Tour

Looks like the British heartthrobs are making another trip stateside! A concert with dance-worthy pop tunes by the cutest teenagers around? There’s a reason tickets for this concert are going fast! Check the link above to see what’s available so you can get in on the Take Me Home Tour!

3. Taylor Swift’s RED Tour

Country and pop princess Taylor Swift never seems to stop! This summer, the blonde stunner will be promoting her album RED all across the US and Canada in her North American Tour. With Ed Sheeran as her opening act, it’s sure to be a magical concert.

4. Beyonce’s The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

Who could miss a show starring Queen Bey herself? Beyonce kicked off her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in Europe in April, and she starts making her way through the States in late June, ending with a concert in Brooklyn, New York. Who could pass up a concert with the woman who totally owned the Super Bowl Halftime Show this year?

5. Fall Out Boy’s US Arena Tour

Talk about a blast from the past! Does anyone else remember jamming out to “Dance, Dance” in middle school? Well, FOB is back—and, we’d say, better than ever. With nonstop energy and tunes that are sure to pump you up, Fall Out Boy offers a concert experience that’ll take you back to the days of Sidekick cellphones and all things Hollister.

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6. Wiz Khalifa’s Under the Influence of Music Tour (with A$AP Rocky)

Looks like the bad boys of rap are hitting it big time! Performing at 20 different stops on their Under the Influence of Music Tour, Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Rocky are sure to be on fire this summer. With such honest lyrics and pumped up tunes, this tour is sure to be an all-out party.

7. fun.’s Most Nights Summer Tour (with Tegan and Sara)

Looking for an awesome concert environment, all to the tune of Nate Ruess’s wonderfully unconventional vocals? This is most definitely the concert for you! How can this tour get any better? Well, fun.’s opening act is alternative music duo Tegan and Sara.  Sounds like an indie knockout to us!

8. Bruno Mars’ The Moonshine Jungle Tour

With his hypnotic voice, soulful lyrics, and boyish charm, Bruno Mars is definitely a performer you should see this summer. Even better: Ellie Goulding is Mars’ opening act for most of the shows! Get your tickets ASAP to see one of the best musical duos touring during these hot summer months!

9. The Maine’s 8123 Tour

Remember the wave of alternative boy bands that took the stage circa 2006-2009? Look no further for a poster child of this era than The Maine. Touring with acts like The Ready Set and A Rocket To The Moon, The Maine offers adorable lyrics and a happy, bubbly concert environment. Be sure to break out those old concert t-shirts and cute, high-waisted white shorts for this concert!

10. Train’s Mermaids of Alcatraz Tour

Train’s tunes are upbeat, fun, and deep all at the same time, so how could their summer concert not be awesome? Train is hitting up cities across the country with their catchy music. This is definitely a concert to check out, because as “Hey Soul Sister” goes, you won’t wanna miss a single thing they do tonight.

Each of these concerts is sure to be a huge hit this summer, so grab your camera and your best friends and get ready to rock out!

Lily is a member of Wesleyan University's class of 2016, where she double majored in government and sociology. She's a writer, editor, and social media manager, as well as co-founder of The Prospect (www.theprospect.net), the world’s largest student-run college access organization. In addition to her work with Her Campus, she also serves in editorial roles at HelloFlo and The Muse.
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