12 Michigan Concerts You Absolutely Can’t Miss This August

Nope. Not doing it.

About this time each month, I typically look ahead and rank the following month's top concert offerings in Michigan.

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August is simply too stacked. It was hard enough to narrow them down to the best dozen, much less decide which ones were the absolute best.

So — in chronological order — here are the 12 Michigan concerts you don't want to miss this August.

August 1: Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner

When you get the chance to see two legendary rock bands the same night, you take it.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner play Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids on August 1.

August 8: Chris Stapleton & Lainey Wilson

A couple of country's biggest stars play Detroit's Ford Field together in August.

Chris Stapleton (left) and Lainey Wilson. Photo via Getty Images North America

See Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson together on August 8.

August 14: Eric Church

Have you seen Eric Church in concert yet? If not, you're in for an electric one.

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He plays Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant along with Ashley McBryde on August 14.

August 15: Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar

Two of rock's most iconic voices will be performing together in Detroit.

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Bryan Adams plays Little Caesars Arena with Pat Benatar on August 15.

August 18: Megan Moroney

I had the opportunity to see Megan Moroney on her "Cloud 9" tour earlier this year in Grand Rapids, and it was a sea of pink.

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She brings that same energy to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on August 18.

August 22: Thomas Rhett

One of country's most energetic superstars is coming to Grand Rapids.

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Thomas Rhett plays Acrisure Amphitheater on August 22.

August 22: Outlaw Music Festival

Willie Nelson is 93, and his annual Outlaw Music Festival is still going strong.

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This year's installment happens at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on August 22. Beyond Nelson and family, the festival also features appearances from The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble.

August 23: TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue

Some of R&B's most powerful and popular 90s acts converge upon Pine Knob on August 23.

TLC (left), Salt-N-Pepa (top right), and En Vogue. (Photos via Getty Images North America)

Get ready for a night of memorable hits from TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

August 26 and 28: Rush

After years of not touring, Rush is back at it in 2026.

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They play two non-consecutive nights at Little Caesars Arena: August 26 and August 28.

August 28 and 29: Toto, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics

80s rock is almost as popular today as it was in the moment.

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Toto, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics play Acrisure Amphitheater on August 28, then Pine Knob on August 29.

August 28 and 29: Tim McGraw

Country superstar Tim McGraw will play a couple nights in Michigan this August as well.

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Look for him at Pine Knob on August 28, then Acrisure Amphitheater on August 29.

August 29: Ed Sheeran

Over the past decade and a half, Ed Sheeran has amassed a vast library of hits.

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He takes over Ford Field on August 29.