Concerts Across The Globe Set 2026 Stage Ablaze

As the calendar flips to 2026, the live music scene is roaring back to life across the United States and beyond, with a dizzying array of concerts announced in Alabama, Detroit, Dublin, and other hotspots. Fans of every genre—from country and classic rock to indie, electronic, and alternative—have reason to celebrate, as artists old and new prepare to take the stage in a year packed with musical milestones and emotional comebacks.

In Alabama, the energy is palpable as venues large and small fill their calendars with star-studded lineups. According to The Bama Buzz, country favorite Cody Johnson will kick off the festivities with back-to-back shows at Birmingham’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC on February 6 and 7. Not far behind, Parker McCollum is set to sweep the state with performances on February 13 at Auburn’s Neville Arena, July 17 at Orange Beach’s Wharf Amphitheater, and August 22 at Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater—all starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets for these shows are already available via Ticketmaster, with more openers expected to be announced soon.

For those who prefer indie and folk, The Runarounds will take the stage at Iron City on February 27, while The Lumineers are booked for March 25 at Legacy Arena. Not to be outdone, Eric Church will serenade fans on March 19 at the same venue. The Brook and The Bluff, a local favorite, will play Avondale Brewing Company on March 27, and Treaty Oak Revival will make two Alabama stops: March 28 at Sistrunk Farms in Opelika (as part of the Auburn Rodeo, joined by Muscadine Bloodline, Kaitlin Butts, The Bends, and Hayden Blount) and May 15 at Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater, with Red Clay Strays opening.

Spring brings a rush of big-name acts. Mariah the Scientist’s April 8 show at Avondale Brewing Company has already sold out, according to The Bama Buzz, but hopeful fans may find resale tickets through Ticketmaster. Goose, with opener The Stews, will perform at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater on April 11, followed closely by Mt. Joy on April 14 and a two-night stand from jam band legends Widespread Panic on April 17 and 18. Classic rock icon Rod Stewart will grace the Orion Amphitheater on April 17, and on April 18, fans face a tough choice: Morgan Wallen is set for a massive show at Tuscaloosa’s Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium (tickets starting at $91), while ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam will bring the house down at the Orion Amphitheater.

Huntsville’s VBC Mars Music Hall will host Lake Street Dive on April 22, with tickets going on sale January 23, and Flatland Cavalry is booked for Birmingham’s Avondale Brewing Company the following night. The legendary Bob Dylan will appear at the Dothan Civic Center Arena on April 26, offering fans a rare chance to see the Nobel laureate in an intimate setting.

May and June promise more highlights, with Earth, Wind & Fire scheduled for May 1 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, Ethel Cain on May 2 at the Orion Amphitheater, and Alabama—the band that shares its name with the state—set for May 9 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater. Tyler Childers, joined by Evan Honer and Scott T. Smith, will perform on June 4 at the same Birmingham venue.

Summer in Alabama will be anything but quiet. Creed’s reunion tour brings them to Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater on July 22 and Orange Beach’s Wharf Amphitheater on July 24, with Mammoth WVH and Hinder as openers. The Goo Goo Dolls, joined by Neon Trees in Huntsville, will play August 18 at the Orion Amphitheater and August 21 at The Wharf. Jack Johnson wraps up the summer stretch at The Wharf on August 26.

Meanwhile, Detroit’s music lovers are also in for a treat. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, John Mellencamp’s Dancing Words Tour will stop at Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 16, following an opening show in Grand Rapids. The city’s summer will also feature the co-headlining Freaks on Parade tour from Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, scheduled for September 24 at Pine Knob, with the Hu and Orgy opening.

Indie fans can mark their calendars for They Might Be Giants’ two-night run at the Majestic Theatre on April 28 and 29, promising unique setlists each night. Tori Amos, supporting her 18th studio album In Times of Dragons, will perform at the Fox Theatre on August 7. In a genre-bending showcase, Les Claypool will bring together three of his projects—Primus, the Frog Brigade, and the Claypool Lennon Delirium—for Claypool Gold at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on May 31.

Other Detroit highlights include Snail Mail (April 12, Majestic Theatre), Disclosure with DJ Laurence Guy (May 7, Masonic Temple Theatre), and Sepultura’s farewell North American tour (May 4, Royal Oak Music Theatre, with Exodus, Biohazard, and Tribal Gaze). Kaleo will celebrate their 10th anniversary at the Fillmore Detroit on July 23, and retro fans can catch Human League, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet at the Masonic Temple Theatre on June 24. Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket, with opener Shonen Knife, will coheadline at the same venue on July 24, and Courtney Barnett will bring her signature style to the Majestic Theatre on May 21 with Truman Sinclair.

Across the Atlantic, Dublin is set for a special night as Garbage announces a highly anticipated concert at the Iveagh Gardens on July 18. According to Hot Press, tickets go on sale January 30 at 9:00 AM via Ticketmaster.ie. This show marks a triumphant return for lead singer Shirley Manson, who suffered a serious fall from the stage in 2024, forcing the band to halt their No Gods No Masters tour and prompting a hip operation. Manson’s recovery has inspired a new perspective on both life and music. "It felt at the time like a curse, but I actually think it was a gift," she reflected, as reported by Hot Press. "It gave us a brand new shift in perspective."

Garbage released their eighth album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, in May 2025, and Manson describes the record as "strong in a different way" compared to their previous work. She added, "Each record feels like our last record. That’s how I always approach it. Like, if you never, ever get to say or sing anything again, what is it that you’d like to say?" The band’s resilience and creative drive are sure to make their Dublin show a highlight of the year.

With tickets selling fast and more announcements expected, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for live music fans everywhere. Whether you’re in the mood for a stadium spectacle, an intimate club show, or a long-awaited comeback, this year’s concert calendar offers something for everyone—and then some.