Labor Day Weekend is summer’s last hurrah and your final chance to soak up the busy concert season. There are plenty of Labor Day Weekend concerts and events taking place around the country. Here’s our complete guide to all the Labor Day Weekend concerts happening so you can get your entertainment fix over the holiday.
Labor Day Weekend Concerts (A-Z)
Backstreet Boys – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Their DNA World Tour invades the Lone Star State for Labor Day Weekend. First up is a Saturday show at Houston’s Toyota Center followed by a gig at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Blink 182 – Sat. Aug. 31 & Mon. Sept. 2
The punk-rock veterans and co-headliner Lil Wayne will make stops in Washington state and Salt Lake City on their latest tour.
Bon Iver – Sat. Aug. 31 & Mon. Sept. 2
Bon Iver has two gigs over the long weekend. First is a Saturday show in Montana then a Labor Day concert in Vail.
Brad Paisley – Sat. Aug. 31
Paisley will be joined by Chris Lane at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Brantley Gilbert – Sat. Aug. 31
Country-rock fans can catch Gilbert headlining Pittsburgh’s KeyBank Pavilion.
Breaking Benjamin – Sat. Aug. 31
The famed rockers will take over New York’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater for a Saturday show.
Brothers Osborne – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The rugged sibling duo can be caught Saturday at Cedar Rapids’ McGrath Amphitheatre and then at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Chris Brown – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Brown’s tour is bookmarked in Florida for Labor Day Weekend. First up is a show in Tampa followed by a Fort Lauderdale gig.
Chris Isaak – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The veteran musician is headlining a Saturday night show in Modesto, California. He’ll appear in Reno the following night at the Grand Sierra Theatre.
Chris Stapleton – Sat. Aug. 31
Catch the multi-Grammy winner headline Alabama’s Wharf Amphitheatre at Orange Beach.
Chris Young – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Breakout country star Chris Young will play a Saturday show in the Richmond area at Innsbrook Pavilion.
Dave Matthews Band – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
DMB continue their annual tradition of playing Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre over the long weekend.
Florida Georgia Line – Sat. Aug. 31
The duo’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour makes an anticipated stop in Atlanta.
Heart – Sat. Aug. 31
Anne and Nancy Wilson will bring thrills to Denver when their Love Alive Tour invades the Pepsi Center.
Hootie & the Blowfish – Sat. Aug. 31
The Group Therapy Tour, which brings Hootie & the Blowfish plus the Barenaked Ladies to the stage, makes a stop at Hartford’s Xfinity Theatre.
Jason Isbell – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Isbell will be joined by his band The 400 Unit and Sheryl Crow for a special performance at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.
John Mayer – Mon. Sept. 2
The singer-songwriter’s summer tour has a Labor Day stop planned at Kansas City’s Sprint Center.
Jonas Brothers – Sat. Aug. 31
Kevin, Nick, and Joe bring their Happiness Begins Tour to Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark Stadium.
Josh Groban – Sun. Sept. 1
California’s Mountain Winery welcomes crossover star Josh Groban to the stage as part of its summer concert series.
Kiss – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Nearing the end of their farewell tour, Kiss’s final concerts are not to be missed. Catch them in Noblesville, Indiana on Saturday and Maryland Heights, Missouri on Sunday.
Korn – Sat. Aug. 31 & Mon. Sept. 2
The veteran rockers take over Phoenix’s Ak-Chin Pavilion on Saturday and return on Labor Day with a gig in Chula Vista, California.
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sat. Aug. 31
Their farewell tour brings the classic rock band to Saratoga Springs, New York on Saturday.
Mana – Sat. Aug. 31
Laredo’s Sames Auto Arena will host the Latin rockers’ Rayando El Sol Tour.
Marco Antonio Solis – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Latin superstar Solis has a pair of Florida concerts on his schedule: Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday and Orlando’s Amway Center the next night.
Mary J. Blige – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
R&B titans Mary J. Blige and Nas will bring their co-headlining tour to the Northeast over the weekend. See them in Syracuse first and then Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Meek Mill & Future – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The rappers take over Chicago’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre before heading to Detroit’s DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Miranda Lambert – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Lambert’s Labor Day Weekend concerts include shows in Atlantic City and Gilford, New Hampshire.
Nelly, TLC & Flo Rida – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The trio of acts take the West Coast by storm with a pair of shows in Irvine and Chula Vista, California.
Papa Roach – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
LA’s Hollywood Palladium hosts the rockers first then they take on Sin City with a Sunday performance at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
Pentatonix – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
A cappella supergroup Pentatonix kick off the weekend in Bethel, New York before heading to Ohio for the Canfield Fair.
Peter Frampton – Sun. & Mon., Sept. 1-2
Frampton’s farewell tour brings the legendary musician to the Northeast, where he’ll perform in Saratoga Springs, New York and Uncasville, Connecticut.
Phish – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The famous jam band will close out their summer tour with a two-night stint at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park outside of Denver.
Rascal Flatts – Sat. Aug. 31
Their Summer Playlist Tour is scheduled to hit the Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas.
Reba McEntire – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Country legend McEntire will perform a Saturday evening gig in Atlantic City and a Sunday matinee in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Ringo Starr – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The former Beatle and his All Starr Band have weekend performances planned in Southern California: first at Vina Robles Amphitheater then in LA at the Greek Theatre.
Rob Thomas – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
Thomas’ Chip Tooth Tour brings him to the state of Missouri all weekend, with shows in St. Louis and Kansas City.
Shawn Mendes – Sat. Aug. 31
Chart-topper Shawn Mendes’ world tour will bring the young heartthrob to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Smashing Pumpkins – Sat. Aug. 31
Joined by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the Smashing Pumpkins will headline the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.
Steely Dan – Sun. & Mon. Sept. 1-2
Chicago-area fans can see the legendary band perform back-to-back nights at Ravinia Pavilion.
Steve Miller Band – Sat. Aug. 31
Marty Stuart joins the Steve Miller Band for a special performance at Washington’s Chateau Ste Michelle Winery.
Sting – Sat. Aug. 31
Sting fans can catch a must-see performance in Salt Lake City at the USANA Amphitheatre.
The Raconteurs – Sat. Aug. 31
Jack White and company are booked to play Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium to kick off the holiday break.
The Revivalists – Sat. Aug. 31
The Revivalists take over Texas’ scenic WhiteWater Amphitheater for a Saturday performance.
The Rolling Stones – Sat. Aug. 31
Mick Jagger and company will headline Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for the conclusion of their No Filter Tour.
The Who – Sun. Sept. 1
The Who scored a headlining gig at Madison Square Garden on September 1 as their Moving On! Tour marches on.
Tyler The Creator – Mon. Sept. 2
Minneapolis locals can check out the rapper headline The Armory on Labor Day.
Weird Al Yankovic – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The parody master has a pair of concerts in the South. Catch him first in Kansas City and then Little Rock.
Zac Brown Band – Sat. Aug. 31 & Sun. Sept. 1
The country group makes their annual return to Fenway Park for a busy weekend of shows in Boston.
ZZ Top – Sat., Sun. & Mon. – Aug. 31-Sept. 2
ZZ Top will celebrate their 50th anniversary in three different states over the weekend. Find them in Lewisville, Texas on Saturday, Kansas City on Sunday and finally at the Minnesota State Fair Monday.
Labor Day Weekend Festivals & Fairs
Alaska State Fair
Labor Day Weekend will bring headliners Cole Swindell, Jeff Foxworthy and Elle King to the Alaska State Fair. They’ll take the stage Saturday, Sunday and Monday, respectively.
Allentown Fair (Pennsylvania)
Pop outfit Why Don’t We and legendary duo Hall & Oates are among the weekend headliners..
Canfield Fair (Ohio)
This Ohio fair welcomes Pentatonix as a Sunday night headliner and comic Gabriel Iglesias on Labor Day.
Colorado State Fair
Brett Young headlines the holiday weekend lineup. Halestorm and The Beach Boys also appear in the fair’s first few days.
Made in America Festival
Jay-Z’s curated festival will feature performances from Cardi B, Travis Scott and many more over its two-day run in Philadelphia.
Minnesota State Fair
The massive gathering in the Midwest will feature performances from Grammy winner Brandi Carlile and ZZ Top over the holiday weekend. Logic, Lionel Richie and more will visit Minnesota’s fair in the days prior.
Nebraska State Fair
Halestorm headlines the festivities with a show on Saturday, August 31.
Oregon State Fair
You can catch The Beach Boys over Labor Day Weekend. REO Speedwagon, Steve Miller Band and Brett Young will also perform over the course of the fair.
South Dakota State Fair
Country fans can enjoy concerts from Little Big Town and Brothers Osborne.
Washington State Fair
An impressive slate of artists will perform over the course of the three-week fair. In the spotlight over Labor Day Weekend are Keith Urban, Weezer and The Beach Boys. They will perform Saturday, Sunday and Monday, respectively.