Live music in Baltimore, MD

Step up to the mic for a lively karaoke event hosted by Elyscia Jefferson. The cafe transforms into a high energy stage where big voices, memorable moments, and constant fun take center stage. Cheer for friends, sing your favorites, and enjoy crowd pleasing drinks in the unmistakable Hard Rock atmosphere. Sing it loud and sing it proud.

Enjoy a Candlelight tribute concert featuring the music of Queen vs. ABBA, performed by the Listeso String Quartet in the candlelit setting at The Baltimore Museum of Art. The show lasts 60 minutes, and doors open 45 minutes before the start. Assigned seating is first come, first served within each zone, and there is an age requirement of 8+ (anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Josh Stokes marks a decade with a special anniversary show featuring Babizulu, eu-IV, and Bobbi Rush. This milestone event highlights live performances from the lineup. The event is open to all ages.

A birthday concert for Craig Alston brings The Craig Alston Syndicate to Creative Alliance for a night of contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk. A fixture on stages around the Baltimore area, the group pairs dance ready grooves with smooth, relaxed moments. The lineup features Rodney Kelley Jr. on keys, Cory Baker on bass, Spyda “The Drummer” on drums, and Craig Alston on saxophone, with a set that spans familiar favorites and fresh selections. Cash bar, concessions, and street parking will be available. Tickets are $35.00 plus a service fee.

Barry Manilow is performing live at CFG Bank Arena. The show starts at 7:00 PM.

An die Musik Live hosts award winning saxophonist and composer Stephen Philip Harvey with his trio SPH+2 in a celebration of their second album, Golden Hour. The lineup features Harvey on saxophone with Mike Graham on bass and Jordon Stanley on drums. The program blends original pieces developed during a residency at the Golden Hour Rum Room in Saint Michaels, Maryland with selections from the Library Card and Residence suites. Golden Hour is the ninth entry in Harvey’s discography and follows his large ensemble recording Multiversal: Live at Bop Stop, continuing his exploration of music that brings together jazz, cinematic storytelling, and contemporary Black American traditions. As a bandleader, he leads ensembles ranging from a jazz orchestra and an octet to an electronic quintet and this trio, and his work has been performed internationally and highlighted in publications such as DownBeat and Jazz’n’more. In person tickets are $25, with a $10 rate for students, and each attendee receives access to a concert recording for one week after the performance. Streaming passes are $15. Donations are welcome.

Head to Metro Baltimore for an all-ages show featuring Josh Stokes celebrating a 10-year anniversary, with support from Babizulu, eu-IV, and Bobbi Rush. Doors are scheduled to open at 7:00 PM, with the performance starting at 8:00 PM.

Toadies lead a powerful rock bill at Nevermore Hall with Local H and Olive Vox also taking the stage. This all ages concert brings together multiple bands for a night of live music.

A milestone celebration of 125 years features a live performance by an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band in Baltimore. It offers an evening of music to honor the occasion.

Left on Red and Heartsick team up for a night of heavy music at Morsbergers Tavern, featuring multiple local and regional bands. You can expect live sets from Left on Red, Heartsick, Age of Ruin, Dark Passenger, plus additional acts Silhouettes Below and Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the show kicking off at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available in advance and at the door, and the event is all ages (with 21+ drink service).

Catch Joe Bonamassa and Gov't Mule live at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore. Showtime is listed for 7:00 PM local venue time.

Royal Coda will be performing live at Baltimore Soundstage with support from Dwellings, Strawberry Milk Cult, and Amarionette. The show is listed for 7:00 PM local venue time.

An independently owned radio station from Annapolis shines a light on community airwaves with an event centered on the unexpected. Look for occasional giveaways, chances to hear emerging artists, and meaningful ways to support local radio. It is all about discovery, surprise, and hometown spirit.

Elite Edge MC celebrates 14 years in the MC community with Blue Party Part #14 at Patapsco Arena. The lineup features music by Sound Vision’s DJ ELI “THE ENFORCER,” with photography by Warren NYkon Cook. A cash bar will be available, and complimentary food will be offered while supplies last. Group options include a table for ten with five tickets for $150, and individual tickets are $25. For those traveling, room blocks are available under the Elite Edge Room Block CD with code ECD at Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites, with rates starting at $120 for single king and $125 for double queen at Holiday Inn Express, and $130 for single king and $135 for double queen at Candlewood Suites.

Get ready for an ARMY pre-concert fan festival for the BTS Concert Tour Arirang in Baltimore. The party includes merch vendors, performances, games, crafts, and a concert ticket raffle, plus lots of fun before the main concert days. This event is all ages and offers paid parking.

Meet Baltimore A.R.M.Y for an all-ages ARIRANG Party at Peabody Heights Brewery. Come dance to BTS favorites, do some friend-matching with other attendees who share similar ages, cities, concert dates, idols, or favorite songs, and be ready for hand-made gifts. There is also a special focus on merch, and you’ll find food and drinks available for sale onsite. Participants are asked to complete a questionnaire (about 20 to 30 minutes) and to skip the event if you are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test.

A guitarist with two GRAMMY nominations, Jonathan Butler brings a lifetime of music to the stage as a Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter. Raised in South Africa during apartheid, he became the first non-white performer heard on South African radio and seen on national television, and Nelson Mandela credited Butler’s music as a source of inspiration while imprisoned. Discovered at thirteen by producer Clive Caulder and signed to Jive Records, he broke racial barriers with an early single that earned the South African equivalent of a GRAMMY. His self-titled debut album received a GRAMMY nomination for the pop hit Lies, the instrumental Going Home brought another nomination, and the ballad Sarah, Sarah cemented his standing in popular music. In 2025, Stellenbosch University in South Africa awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy. Please note that Keystone Kards are not accepted for this show.

Part of the Friends of Patterson Park Summer Concert Series, this special concert highlights the Haitian Caribbean Festival hosted by Komite Ayiti. Presented by PNC Bank with media partners WYPR and WTMD, the performance takes place outdoors at the Patterson Park Observatory. Expect food and craft vendors on site, along with a Friends of Patterson Park merchandise table.

Catch Bryan Adams live at CFG Bank Arena, with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo as special guests. The show starts at 7:30 PM local time.

Catch BTS live at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The show starts at 8:00 PM and will feature the group’s biggest hits for a full evening of K-pop energy.

Pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, and use your imagination at a high-energy show that also features dinosaur-themed fun. The program is designed to be inclusive for children of all abilities, including kids on the autism spectrum, and includes hands-on visual and sensory experiences paired with each song, plus time for parents and caregivers to enjoy together.

Catch BTS live at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The show is listed for 8:00 PM local venue time.

Olivia Dean performs live at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. The concert offers an evening of music in an arena setting.

Tank and The Bangas deliver a joyful, genre-blending performance led by Tarriona “Tank” Ball with Norman Spence II. Rooted in New Orleans and the spoken word community, the group blends soul, hip hop, and boundary-pushing R&B into an experience focused on connection, with call-and-response moments, handclaps, and shared movement built into the show. Their latest project, The Last Balloon, explores resilience and self-realization with a playful spark, executive produced by Austin Brown and created with collaborators such as Iman Omari, Tane Runo, Ledisi, and Jelly Joseph. Recent milestones include a GRAMMY win for The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, recognition tied to Green Balloon and Red Balloon, and an early breakthrough as winners of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. This event is open to all ages.

Catch Tank and The Bangas at the Soul on the Water Series. The show takes place at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and the performance starting at 8:00 PM.