Raleigh concerts you don’t want to miss

Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Located among 14 acres of hardwoods and pines, and beautifully situated next to Symphony Lake, Booth Amphitheatre blends with its natural setting as one of the most distinctive performing arts venues in the southeast.

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Live concerts are back in Raleigh — and even J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest is back on the calendar.

We’ve aggregated a list of upcoming concerts to help you get your groove on this summer. 🎶

Beatles vs Elvis | Sun., July 11 | 7 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St. | $63+ | Start practicing your head banging now.

A No Doubt Tribute | Sat., July 17 | 8:30 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St. | $10+ | Channel your inner Gwen Stefani and rock out at this tribute concert.

Dave Matthews Band | Fri.., July 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. | $45+ | Grab a beer while jamming to Alt-rock music at this outdoor venue.

Lindsey Stirling | Thurs., July 29 | 7 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St. | $29+ | Award-winning violinist Lindsey Stirling — with special guest Kiesza — will perform songs from ARTEMIS.

Harry Connick Jr. | Tues., Aug. 24 | 8 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy. | $39.50 | Harry and his 7-piece band will showcase his NOLA influences + songs from across his career.

Incubus | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 9 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr. | $77.50 | A portion of each ticket will go toward the Make Yourself Foundation, founded by Incubus.

Luke Combs | Sat., Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd. | $61+ | Dance to country music, while enjoying the NC-native’s hits.

Big Thief | Wed., Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Amphitheater, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | $23+ | The band will be performing music off its new album, Two Hands.

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