The 10 Best Concerts Hitting Michigan in May

May is shaping up to be a busy month if you like live music—and honestly, Michigan’s not messing around.

We’ve got everything from country stars on hot streaks… to classic rock legends… to one of the biggest pop acts on the planet rolling into Ford Field for back-to-back nights.

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So if you’re looking for an excuse to grab tickets, plan a night out, or finally use that “we should go to a show sometime” text you’ve been ignoring… here are 10 concerts in Michigan this May that are absolutely worth your time.

10. Avery Anna

Fresh off being named the 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, Avery Anna is set to headline her own show in Grand Rapids.

She'll be at The Intersection on May 9.

9. Triumph & April Wine

Talk about blasts from the past!

Canadian rock band Triumph, which scored several hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, is on tour this year with fellow Canucks April Wine.

Look for them at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights on May 30.

8. Flatland Cavalry

Texas-based alt-country band Flatland Cavalry plays Detroit on May 8.

They'll be at The Fillmore.

7. Nate Smith

Newcomer Nate Smith already has several multi-week #1 country hits to his credit.

Smith's actually got two Michigan shows in May. He'll be at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids on May 15, then at The Fillmore in Detroit the next night.

6. Randy Houser

One of the most powerful male vocalists in country music, Randy Houser has an intimate show in Flint planned for May 29.

He'll be at the city's legendary Capitol Theater.

5. Kansas

Michigan fans of the rock band Kansas can hear them perform "Dust In The Wind", "Carry On My Wayward Son", and the rest of their hits live on May 23.

The band plays Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant.

4. Russell Dickerson

Country's Russell Dickerson is fresh off the biggest hit of his career with "Happen To Me".

He's the first country artist set to appear at Grand Rapids' new Acrisure Amphitheater, with a show scheduled May 30.

3. Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson's been selling out stadiums in his native Texas for years. He's now a bona fide star on the national stage.

He brings his hits to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on May 29.

2. Lionel Richie

Some fans know him best from his days with The Commodores. Some people are more familiar with his solo career. Others know him as a judge on TV's American Idol.

Fans can expect an unforgettable night with Lionel Richie when he plays Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids on May 15.

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1. Bruno Mars

With back-to-back nights at Detroit's Ford Field, how could pop-funk superstar Bruno Mars not top our list?

He'll be there both May 9 and 10.