Scrambling to find definitive lists of upcoming concerts and festivals? Well, Local Spins has your guide to live music in June. And there’s plenty to choose from.
Flurry of June Shows: From Santana and MGK at Acrisure Amphitheater to Paul Simon at Meadow Brook and much more. (Courtesy Photos)
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This may be the busiest summer ever when it comes to Michigan concerts, especially in West Michigan, where new and established venues are hosting a boatload of big stars over the next four months.
June is a good example of that flood of entertainment options and music fans can find a full listing of concerts at Local Spins in several locations:
• Our Concert Calendar, featuring shows big and small across the region;
• Our Free Outdoor Community Concerts 2026 Guide, with schedules for weeknight shows in more than 100 cities and towns across the state;
• Our Summer Concerts @ Michigan Venues Guide, featuring lineups and website links for dozens of outdoor concert venues across Michigan;
• Our ever-popular Michigan Music Festivals 2026 Guide, with more than 60 events heating up the summer.
But here’s our roster of Michigan’s Top 15 Must-See Concerts for June (in chronological order), along with a host of Under-the-Radar Gems:
★ Parker McCollum at Acrisure Amphitheater – Saturday (June 6) – The winner of country music’s album of the year makes a tour stop in Grand Rapids with Max McNown and Kassi Ashton. His latest single is “Big Ole Fancy House.”
Link: https://localspins.com/parker-mccollum-revels-in-country-music-acclaim-latest-self-titled-album-local-spins/
★ The Wallflowers, Early James at Meijer Gardens – Sunday (June 7) – Led by Bob Dylan’s son, Jakob Dylan, The Wallflowers return to Meijer Gardens for the second concert of the amphitheater season and Local Spins will be there to cover the action.
Link: https://www.meijergardens.org/events/the-wallflowers-with-early-james/
★ Sierra Ferrell, The Brudi Brothers at Meijer Gardens – Monday (June 8) – One of the fastest sellouts of the year at MG features fast-rising roots/Americana artist and Grammy winner Sierra Ferrell.
Link: https://www.meijergardens.org/events/sierra-ferrell-heavy-petal-tour-sold-out/
★ Mt. Joy at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights – Tuesday (June 9) – L.A. indie-rock/folk-rock band Mt. Joy has made major inroads in recent years, and is touring behind its latest album, “Hope We Have Fun.” So do fans attending this show.
Link: https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/mt-joy
Sierra Ferrell returns to Meijer Gardens. (Photo/Steve Baran)
★ The Beths, Squirrel Flower at The Big Room in Grand Rapids – June 10 – This highly acclaimed, harmony-filled indie-rock band from New Zealand plays one of GR’s newest venues, after touring with The National and Death Cab for Cutie.
Link: https://thebigroomgr.com/event/the-pyramid-scheme-presents-the-beths/
★ Wilco at Meijer Gardens – June 12 – Another quick sellout: Chicago’s award-winning Wilco – one of the most respected and talented rock/alt-country bands of all time — will play MG for the first time. Led by Jeff Tweedy, they released their 14th studio album last year and just released two lengthy live albums.
Link: https://www.meijergardens.org/events/an-evening-with-wilco-sold-out/
★ Jelly Roll, Kashus Culpepper at Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids – June 13 – One of the fastest rising stars in country, Jelly Roll has made a name for himself with his mix of rap and country. And opener Kashus Culpepper is starting to make waves, too. They call this “The Little Ass Shed Tour.”
Link: https://www.acrisureamphitheater.com/events/2026/jelly-roll
★ Journey at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids – June 14 – They’re calling it the “Final Frontier”: Classic rock’s Journey brings its farewell tour to Grand Rapids.
Link: https://www.vanandelarena.com/events/2026/journey
★ Santana/Doobie Brothers at Acrisure Amphitheater – June 15 – Lots of buzz about this classic rock double-header especially because Santana hasn’t played Grand Rapids in more than a decade. He released yet another LP in 2025. The tour stops at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on June 18.
Link: https://www.acrisureamphitheater.com/events/2026/santana–the-doobie-brothers
★ MGK, Wiz Khalifa at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on June 16, Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids on June 17 – MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) brings his rap tour behind his latest album, “blog era boyz,” to Michigan with collaborator Wiz Khalifa.
Links: https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/mgk
https://www.acrisureamphitheater.com/events/2026/mgk
Wiz Khalifa (Photo/Chelsea Whitaker)
★ Megan Moroney, JP Saxe, Solon Holt at Van Andel Arena – June 19 – Country-pop’s Megan Moroney brings the tour behind her latest album, “Cloud 9,” to GR. (She returns to Michigan to play Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Aug. 18.)
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/plbNzv3KvWs?si=y6Rwr4HAAUbBvw6T
★ Paul Simon at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills – June 20 – What more can you say? The iconic, influential songwriter just kicked off his U.S. tour and this is the only Michigan show on the schedule.
Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/080064369C1B544D
★ Larkin Poe, The Record Company at Meijer Gardens – June 24 – Blues-rock sisters Larkin Poe are touring behind their latest album, “Bloom,” and they put on a heckuva show. Better yet, up-and-coming rock band The Record Company opens this one. (The Record Company also plays Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw on June 17.)
Link: https://www.meijergardens.org/events/larkin-poe-the-record-company/
★ The Revivalists, Well Ferrari at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen – June 24 – Roots rock’s The Revivalists bring their unique New Orleans-bred sound to northern Michigan.
Link: https://www.interlochen.org/events/revivalists-2026-06-24
★ Darius Rucker, Lauren Alaina, Austin Williams at Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids on June 25, and at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on June 27 – Another big country show makes a Michigan run led by one-time Hootie frontman Darius Rucker, now a major country star.
Links: https://www.acrisureamphitheater.com/events/2026/darius-rucker
UNDER-THE-RADAR GEMS
Friday (June 5) – Dan Rickabus’ “Ache in the Blooming” album-release show, with Jordan Hamilton Trio, Saltbreaker & Yali Rivlin – The drummer for The Crane Wives unleashes his eclectic new solo release with help from an all-star band. (Another Pyramid Scheme release show to check out: New Troy unfurls a new single on June 14, along with Himalayas and Feeding Grizzlies)
Link: https://pyramidschemebar.com/grand-rapids-live-music-and-comedy/
DangerVille Wildcats (Back in the Day)
Saturday (June 6) – The DangerVille Wildcats Reunion Show at Grand Rapids’ Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill – Rockabilly-based rock ‘n’ roll band The DangerVille Wildcats made a big splash as “young, raw and ignorant” dudes after forming back in 1993, though the original lineup hasn’t performed since 1997. Well, they’re back this weekend: Lee Danger (Jim Rodery), Dan McCoy and Greg Cone will rattle Tip top with help from The Velvet Jaguars and The Dynettes.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1649965336333349
Wednesday (June 10) – Devon Allman Blues Summit and Larry McCray Band at Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw – Michigan blues legend Larry McCray has been performing with Devon Allman Blues Summit across the country, and this time around, he returns to Michigan at a much-buzzed-about, revamped outdoor venue.
Link: https://wl.eventim.us/event/the-devon-allman-project-larry-mccray-jimmy-hall-laka-sou/687335
June 14 – Luke Winslow-King and Roberto Luti at Park Theatre in Holland – Cadillac native and Spain-based singer and guitarist Luke Winslow King is back in Michigan this month, performing with ultra-talented guitarist Roberto Luti while touring behind a brand new Bloodshot Records album.
Link: https://parktheatreholland.org/
June 15 – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Tank & The Bangas at Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids – Talk about a can’t-miss event: Trombone Shorty and his cohorts also uncork an energetic, lively show. (Tank & the Bangas also play Bell’s Beer Garden on June 12.)
Link: https://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/concerts/
June 17 – Trey Anastasio (acoustic) with Jeff Tanski at Meijer Gardens – Jam-band fans will be out in full force for this one.
Link: https://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/concerts/
June 18 – Rachel Brooke and Moe Reen at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids – Michigan-based vintage country singer Rachel Brooke just released a stellar studio album.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064861351135&sk=events
June 20 – Grand Funk Railroad at Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw – A legendary Michigan band (minus a key founding member) makes its only Michigan tour stop until the fall.
Link: https://wl.eventim.us/event/grand-funk-railroad/687356?afflky=JLEntertainment
Charley Crockett (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064861351135&sk=events
June 27 – Ska the Lot at The Intersection in Grand Rapids with Goldfinger, Mustard Plug, The Suicide Machines, Five Iron Frenzy and more – The parking lot next to The Intersection will be jam-packed with ska and punk fans skanking the night away. Not to be missed. Tickets are running low, so …
Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/40168149/goldfinger-grand-rapids-the-intersection
June 27 – Charley Crockett (with Nat Myers) at Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw – Might surprise some folks to see this rising Americana/country star playing Paw Paw after lighting up Meijer Gardens in 2025, but it’s bound to be a memorable night. The following night, it’s Guster. The alt-rock/pop-rock band also delivered an amazing performance at Meijer Gardens last summer. This summer, they’re playing Warner Vineyards.
Link: https://jl-entertainment.com/warner-vineyards/
June 28 – Little Feat at Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids – The legendary band fusing rock, blues, funk and country has mounted its “Last Farewell Tour,’ performing its only Michigan show at the Meijer Gardens amphitheater.
Link: https://www.axs.com/events/1374121/little-feat-the-last-farewell-tour-tickets?skin=meijergardens
June 29 – Of Montreal and Cormae at Bell’s in Kalamazoo – One of the most unusual and artsy bands in the indie-pop/psychedelic pop scene returns to West Michigan.
Link: https://cafe.bellsbeer.com/event/of-montreal-wsg-cormae/bells-brewery-tours/
JUNE’S FESTIVAL ROUNDUP
June 5-6
Kalamazoo Pride Festival
Arcadia Creek Festival Place, Kalamazoo
https://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/event/kalamazoo-pride-2026/101472/
June 5-7
Michigan Gems N Genetics
Shagbark Farm, Caledonia
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gems-n-genetics-festival-tickets-1981498040981
June 6-7
Hippie Fest
TreeToad Family Farm, Trufant
https://www.facebook.com/hippiefestofficial/
June 12-13
Michigan FunkFest
1213 Turner St., Lansing
June 12-14
GridLife Festival
Gingerman Raceway, South Haven
https://www.grid.life/
June 12-14
Nor-east’r Music & Art Festival
Oscoda County Fairgrounds, Mio
https://www.noreastrfest.org/
June 19-21
Buttermilk Jamboree
Circle Pines Center, Delton
https://www.buttermilkjamboree.org/
June 20
Dune Jam
First Street Beach, Manistee
https://www.facebook.com/events/first-street-beach-manistee/first-annual-dune-jam/2485629835164210/
June 20
The Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival
Dickson Township Park, Brethren
https://www.spiritofthewoods.org/festival
June 20-21
Grand Rapids Pride Festival
Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids
https://www.eventeny.com/events/grpf2026-29524/
June 25-28
Electric Forest
Double JJ Resort, Rothbury
https://www.electricforest.com/
June 25-27
Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte
https://charlottebluegrassfestival.com/
June 26-27
Holland Celtic Festival
Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Holland
https://hollandcelticfestival.org/
June 26-27
Dam Jam 8
Calumet Lion’s Park, Calumet MI
https://www.damjamup.com/
June 26-28
Smiling Acres Music Festival
3060 North Johnson Road, Trufant
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