Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Charlie Puth
The Today Show Summer Concert Series takes place mostly on Fridays from May to September. The 2018 lineup includes Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, 5 Seconds of Summer, Panic! at the Disco, Shawn Mendes, Lady Antebellum, Maroon 5, Charlie Puth and more!
May 15 – August 17, 2018; Fridays (some variations)
49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza
Fans are encouraged to visit the plaza outside "Today’s" Studio 1A for the performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis. Entrance is located at 48th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City (See: Rockefeller Center Guide). To get the best spot, fans should try to arrive by 5 a.m. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine. Sign up for Today Show Newsletter to be eligible for Fan Passes.
TODAY Show Summer Concert Series Line Up 2018:
MAY
- 15 – Meghan Trainor
- 25 – Darius Rucker
- 28 – Troye Sivan
JUNE
- 1 – Shawn Mendes
- 8 – Kelly Clarkson
- 12 – Dierks Bentley
- 15 – Christina Aguilera
- 22 – 5 Seconds of Summer
- 25 – Dan + Shay
- 29 – Panic! at the Disco
JULY
- 6 – Lady Antebellum
- 13 – Maroon 5
- 20 – Charlie Puth
- 27 – Julia Michaels
AUGUST
- 2 – Keith Urban
- 10 – Jason Mraz
- 17 – Cole Swindell
TBA: Why Don’t We , Alessia Cara
Additional Today Show Summer Concert series performances may be announced throughout the season.
More Info: www.today.com/concertseries
How To Get a Fan Pass: http://www.today.com/concertseries
Announced: May 4, 2018
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More Summer Concerts in NYC:
Summer Concert Series Schedules
(May - September)
- Jones Beach Concert Series
- Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
- TODAY Show Summer Concert Series Rockefeller Plaza
- Central Park SummerStage
- Amphitheater at Coney Island
- Forest Hills Stadium
June Concerts, Shows and Events
- U2 - June 25-26, 2018; MSG
- Harry Styles - June 21-22, 2018; MSG
- Sam Smith - June 27 @ Barclays Center, June 29 @ MSG
- Imagine Dragons - June 19, 2018; MSG
- Def Leppard / Journey - June 13 @ MSG, June 15 @ Prudential Center (NJ)
- Governors Ball Music Festival - June 1-3, 2018, Randall's Island. The eighth annual Governors Ball Music Festival features Eminem , Jack White, Travis Scott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Halsey, N.E.R.D., Khalid, and many more.
- Belmont Stakes - June 7-9, 2018
- Billy Joel - June 2, 2018; MSG
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July New York City Shows and Concerts
- U2 - July 1, 2018; MSG
- Shania Twain - July 14, 2018;Barclays Center
- Taylor Swift - July 20-22, 2018; MSG
- Billy Joel - July 18; MSG
- Charlie Puth & Hailee Steinfeld - Radio City Music Hall
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August NYC Concerts and Shows
- Jay Z - Aug 2, 2018 - MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Kenny Chesney - August 18, 2018 - MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Jason Mraz - August 9, 2018 - Central Park Summerstage
- Billy Joel - Aug 23; MSG
- MSG - Smashing Pumpkins, Rod Stewart & Cyndi Lauper, Shakira, Jason Aldean
- Coney Island Boardwalk - TBD
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September NYC Concerts and Events
- Ed Sheeran - Sept 21-22, 2018; MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Paul Simon - Sept 20-21, 2018; MSG
- The Meadows Music and Arts Festival - Jay Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers & The Gorillaz - TBD, Citi Field
- Billy Joel - Sept 30, 2018; MSG
- Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience - Sept 26, 2018, Prudential Center (NJ)
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Prior Today Show Summer Concert Series
2017
MAY
- 9 – Harry Styles (Tuesday)
- 15 – New Kids on the Block (Monday)
- 16 – Zac Brown Band (Tuesday)
- 19 – Mary J. Blige
- 26 – Miley Cyrus
- 29 – Niall Horan
JUNE
- 2 – Thomas Rhett
- 9 – Halsey
- 16 – Shania Twain
- 30 – Charlie Puth
JULY
- 6 – Ed Sheeran
- 7 – Flo Rida
- 18 – Chris Stapleton
- 21 – DNCE
- 28 – Fitz and The Tantrums
AUGUST
- 4 – Brad Paisley
- 18 – Hailee Steinfeld
- 25 – Jason Aldean
