With the excitement of new music on the horizon, it is the perfect time to start planning your concert calendar! Whether you’re a fan of pop, rap, or rock, there are incredible bands and artists ready to take the stage across the country.

One of the most anticipated tours is the Short n’ Sweet Tour by Sabrina Carpenter which is from September 24, 2024, to March 26, 2025. The tour is located in the United Kingdom, United States, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, and Ireland. She is making a big appearance in Raleigh, North Carolina in the Lenovo Center, formally PNC Arena on October 19th, 2024, so make sure to check out the tickets online! 

Gracie Abrams is also creating excitement with her tour that kicked off in September, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. She will be making stops across 17 more states throughout mid-October. With many of her fans describing her music as heart wrenching, she truly captures her audience. 

The rock band, Coldplay, recently announced their continuation of the Music of Sphere tour which will take place in North America stadiums in summer 2025! Sadly, they are not coming to North Carolina but they are coming to Nashville, Tennessee at the Nissan Stadium on July 22nd! Fans can expect an incredible experience of joy filled with breathtaking, dazzling visuals. Mark your calendar as artist presale and general sale open on Friday, October 11th, 2024!

At Apex High School, a recent survey was focused on a handful of students’ concert experiences and preferences. The results revealed that 60% of Apex students have lived the experience of going to a concert. When asked which artist they would rather go see live—Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, or Coldplay— the majority (74%) chose Sabrina Carpenter while the other two got tied for second place.

Gather your friends and family, grab your tickets, and get ready for some amazing concerts coming up late 2024 and 2025!