It’s going to be a great summer for music fans this year! For the first time in several years many tours are going back on the road, and several of them are playing in our region.
I’ve selected some of what I consider to be the best shows coming up across all genres, but, of course, your musical tastes may be completely different. So, by all means, check with your faves to see if they will be close by.
Whether you like a stadium full of folks or a small, intimate venue, I think you’re in luck this year.
Garth Brooks
If you’ve never seen Garth in person, this one will be hard to beat!
Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Kenny Chesney
Dan & Shay, Old Dominion, and Carly Pearce will get the show started.
Busch Stadium, St. Louis,, MO
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Tailgate N’ Tallboys Festival
This promises to be the country party of the summer in the Midwest. Tickets are selling fast!
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
June 16 -18, 2022
Third Eye Blind
It’s the band’s 25th anniversary “Summer Gods” tour along with Taking Back Sunday on the bill. A good time, guaranteed.
TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, IN
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Lollapalooza 2022
Where else can you and 400,000 of your closest friends gather for 4 days of music, food, and fun? Chicago’s Grant Park is place!
Grand Park, Chicago, IL
July 28 – 31, 2022
The Windy City Smokeout
BBQ and country music outdoors iin downtown Chicago at the United Center brings together everything you need for a great weekend.
United Center (outside), Chicago, IL
August 4 – 7, 2022
Venues to Watch
Indiana State Fair
July 29 – August 21, 2022
Indianapolis, IN
Performers and entertainment have not been announce yet, but keep an eye on it. With over 3 weeks worth of fun, a grandstand stage and a free music stage, you can’t go wrong.
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Decatur, IL
This venue features live performances by a variety of acts all summer including Skid Row & Warrant, Brothers Osborne, Sonic Slam 2022, Cheap Trick, Gary Allan, Tracy Lawrence and more.
It’s one of the newer venues in our area and is quickly becoming a must-see destination for music lovers all over the Midwest. This summer’s schedule is oustanding and promises something for any musical taste.
Illinois State Fair
August 11 – 21, 2022
Springfield, IL
Sam Hunt, Demi Lovato, Brooks & Dunn, TLC, and Sammy Hagar have all been announced, but there is more to come! The Illinois State Fair is always a hot time – in more ways than one. I have so many memories of this event over the years. Pick a day, pack up the family, and go!
Written by John Spalding. You can hear John weekday mornings on 104.5 WFMB 6am – 10am (central).
