Live Nation Just Dropped $30 Tickets to Over 4,000 Summer Shows

If you've been waiting for an excuse to lock in your summer concert plans, this is it. Live Nation just brought back its Summer of Live promotion, and this year the deal covers over 4,000 shows across the US and Canada. We're talking $30 all-in tickets, fees included. The roster of participating tours is genuinely ridiculous.

I'll be real, I scrolled through the list expecting the usual filler. But this year's lineup has some heavy hitters. Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte, Evanescence, Mötley Crüe, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne. The list goes on. There's something in here for pretty much every type of music fan.

How the Sale Works

There are a few sale windows to pay attention to. If you're a Live Nation All Access member (it's free to sign up), early access is live right now. That window runs from Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Thursday, April 28 at 11:59 p.m. local time. You can sign up for free here if you haven't already.

T-Mobile customers get their own early access window on Tuesday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time. You'll need to grab a unique code from T-MobileReservedSeats.com first, then head to the Live Nation Summer of Live page to redeem it.

For everyone else, the general public sale opens Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs through Tuesday, May 5 at 11:59 p.m. You can browse and buy directly at LiveNation.com/SummerofLive. Just look for the "Summer of Live Promotion" ticket type at checkout. You can also filter by your location to see what's available nearby.

A couple important notes: the $30 price is all-in, meaning fees are included. Taxes may be added depending on your city or state. There's no limit on how many participating shows you can buy tickets for. VIP packages and premium seating are not part of the deal unless specifically labeled.

Guns N' Roses at the Rose Bowl

Let's talk about the biggest name on this list. Guns N' Roses are hitting stadiums and amphitheaters across North America this summer, and a handful of those dates are part of this promotion. The band's 2026 tour kicks off July 23 in Raleigh, NC at Carter Finley Stadium, and the run includes stops at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and a historic return to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on September 5. That'll be their first show at the Rose Bowl in over 30 years.

Support on the North American run is stacked too. Public Enemy opens eight straight dates starting July 23 in Raleigh through August 16 in St. Louis. The Black Crowes pick up support duties from August 22 in Las Vegas through September 2 in San Diego. Pierce the Veil, Ice Cube, and Barbarians of California will each open select shows as well.

These are GNR's first North American dates since late 2023. After spending 2025 touring Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America on the "Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things" tour, they've got fresh energy and new music to bring. The band recently dropped two new singles, Nothin' and Atlas, their first new tracks in two years. Expect those to slot into the marathon setlists alongside all the classics.

Iron Maiden's 50th Anniversary Run

Iron Maiden bringing their "Run For Your Lives" 50th anniversary tour to North America in September is another massive highlight. The 12-show run hits stadiums and major amphitheaters with a brand new production and a setlist pulling from the band's first nine albums. Honestly, that alone should have people scrambling for tickets.

Confirmed dates include September 3 in Montreal at Parc Jean-Drapeau, September 5 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ, September 9 at TD Garden in Boston, September 15 at Hersheypark Stadium, September 22 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Chicago, September 25 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, and September 29 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Megadeth is confirmed as support on all dates, with Anthrax joining on select shows. Maiden will also headline Louder Than Life in Louisville on September 17.

This will mark 45 years since Iron Maiden first visited North America on the 1981 Killer World Tour. If you haven't seen them live yet, a $30 ticket to a 50th anniversary show with that kind of setlist is borderline criminal value.

Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte, and More

The Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte co-headlining tour is one I'm personally keeping an eye on. These two bands go way back, and the 16-city trek runs from July 25 in Ridgedale, MO through August 27 in Phoenix, AZ, with stops at Pine Knob in Michigan, UBS Arena in New York, Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA, and more. A7X recently dropped the surprise single Magic, which debuted in Call of Duty and was released independently. Good Charlotte is riding the momentum of Motel Du Cap, their first album in seven years. That's a solid double bill.

Beyond those headliners, the participating tours list reads like a summer festival poster. Motley Crue is out on the "Return of the Carnival of Sins" tour with Tesla and Extreme. Evanescence is touring with Spiritbox and Nova Twins. Breaking Benjamin has Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe in support. Godsmack is rolling out with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy. The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers are co-headlining the "Southern Hospitality Tour" with Southall opening.

The Full List of Participating Acts

Here's a look at the confirmed acts with shows included in the Summer of Live promotion. The full searchable list lives at LiveNation.com/SummerofLive, where you can filter by city, genre, and date. Availability varies by show and seat location, so if something catches your eye, grab it early.

Guns N' Roses • Iron Maiden • Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte • Evanescence • Mötley Crüe • Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson • Godsmack • Breaking Benjamin • The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers • Kid Cudi • Lil Wayne • Stone Temple Pilots • Spiritbox • Chevelle • Starset • Nova Twins • Tesla • Extreme • Dorothy • Southall • Kami Kehoe • Pierce the Veil • Public Enemy • Ice Cube • Barbarians of California • Sublime • Slightly Stoopid • Hinder • Warrant • Black Label Society • Beartooth • Badflower • Asking Alexandria • We Came As Romans • Atreyu • Upon A Burning Body • Wage War • Palaye Royale • Bad Omens • Falling In Reverse • New Found Glory • Simple Plan • Bowling For Soup • The Used • Mayday Parade • Hawthorne Heights • Sleeping With Sirens • Neck Deep • Senses Fail