While Austin may bill itself as the Live Music Capital of the World, the summer concert schedule suggests the real action is happening 80 miles south along I-35.
San Antonio has a stacked calendar this season that ranges from arena-worthy acts such as AC/DC, Kanye West and Karol G to locally produced fests featuring San Antonio acts. And there are plenty of touring acts that fill the space between, from Grupo Frontera to Benson Boone.
Let’s run down some of the highlights from now through early September.
Friday, July 3
Release the Rhythm
Fans of underground electronic and hip-hop blends may want to mark their calendars, as Dopez, MosDef Maro and Cura are scheduled to headline the next Release the Rhythm celebration at Southtown gem Amor Eterno. Free, 9 p.m., Amor Eterno, 540 S. Presa St., instagram.com/amoreterno_sa.
Saturday, July 4
Kanye West
Controversial rapper Kanye West’s stadium-scale Fourth of July show is likely to be a night of spectacle. Whether you buy the apologies he’s given for his abhorrent words, it’s been a while since Ye has been our way and fans are undoubtedly excited. $228-$5,248, 9 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St, San Antonio. alamodome.com.
Saturday, July 11
No Pasa Nada Fest
In case you just didn’t get enough last time, Rah Rah Room’s No Pasa Nada Fest is back. Piñata Protest leads a stacked bill of local acts that also includes FEA, Los Juanos and Hijas de la Madre featuring Amalia Ortiz. Mariachi interludes and food from Mi Tierra will be on hand to round out the night. $19.32, 6:30 p.m., Rah Rah Room, 6322 San Pedro Ave., therahrahroom.com.
Sunday, July 19
Grupo Frontera
The Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour is scheduled to land at Frost Bank Center. This cumbia Norteña show will draw one of summer’s biggest crowds, and tickets are selling fast. $73-$1,140.75, 8 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive. frostbankcenter.com.
Friday, July 24
AC/DC
Australian classic rockers AC/DC are on the road for their Power Up Tour. Expect to hear the band, now down to sole original member Angus Young, thunder out raunchy rock classics that helped define ’70s and ’80s hard rock. $74.40-$332.15, 7 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St., alamodome.com.
Lord Huron
Lord Huron, whose song “The Night We Met” gained widespread popularity through Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why, will fill a downtown movie house-turned-elegant concert venue with its cinematic folk-rock. $60-$359, 8 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St, San Antonio. (888) 811-5040, atgtickets.com.
Tuesday, July 28
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire
A generational soul-pop summit, this tour brings together a pair of hitmakers whose music still gets people moving and singing along. Expect a night that evokes memories and spans the hits of both artists. $39-$1,376.20, 7:30 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive, frostbankcenter.com.
Friday, July 31
Story of the Year, Silverstein
The Camp Screamo Tour will make a pit stop at The Espee for all those who just can’t get enough of the aughts-era fusion of punk and emo. Don’t forget your ear protection and moshing shoes. $55, 7 p.m., The Espee, 1174 E. Commerce St., atgtickets.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
Steve Earle
Stable Hall is hosting Americana icon Steve Earle for a stop on his 51 Years of Songs & Stories tour. The “Copperhead Road” singer’s solo storytelling shows are intimate yet full of sharp observations and provide an insightful overview of his five decades of songwriting and performing. $43-$108, 8 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, stablehall.com.
Friday, Aug. 14
Hermanos Espinoza
The McAllen-born duo Hermanos Espinoza will bring its viral música Mexicana to town. Norteño roots are woven through the act’s modern hits “Prueba De Fuego” and “DIOS POR DELANTE.” $53-$525.89, time TBA, Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., (210) 226-1177, freemancoliseum.com.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Benson Boone
Soulful pop singer-songwriter Benson Boone’s powerful ballads and off-the-wall acrobatics have made him one of the year’s breakout acts. Now his Wanted Man Tour is coming to town to give fans what they crave. $50-$524.40, 8 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive, frostbankcenter.com.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Palomazo Norteño: Tour Clase Maestra
This powerhouse Norteño showcase brings together living legends Lalo Mora, Eliseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú and Raúl Hernández. $68-$400.15, 7 p.m., Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., (210) 226-1177, freemancoliseum.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Karol G
La Bichota will return to San Antonio for her global Viajando Por El Mundo Tropi tour, blending reggaetón, pop and R&B with her iconic choreography and X-factor stage presence. $71-$5,938.60, 7 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St, San Antonio. alamodome.com.
Sunday, Sept. 6
San Antonio Funk Fest
Boeing Center’s multi-artist funk celebration will be packed with pure get-down energy. Classic acts Zapp, the Bar-Kays, Klymaxx, Lakeside and more round out a supremely soulful bill. $53.73-$122.14, 7 p.m., Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell Drive. (210) 563-3158, boeingcentertechport.com.
Saturday, Sept. 12
My Chemical Romance
MCR’s long-awaited return will include a stop in San Antonio with the Mars Volta opening as a special bonus. For the first time in four years, SA fans will get to sing along to 2000s-era classics including “Welcome to the Black Parade” and “Teenagers.” $61-$4,475, 6 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St, alamodome.com.
Sunday, Sept. 13
J. Cole
Hip-hop heavyweight J. Cole will close out the summer concert season with one of the year’s most anticipated shows. The star’s Fall-Off tour is delivering the goods when it comes to arena-scale rap. $72.60-$3,025, 8 p.m., Frost Bank center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive, San Antonio, frostbankcenter.com.
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