Luke Combs, Louis Tomlinson, Erykah Badu, Fall Out Boy and more must-see June concerts (2024)

In a month full of high-profile twang, Americana, country and alt-country, you can also look forward to a farewell concert by the Dead & Company; the return of country pop queen Shania Twain; another round of cool vibes from neo-soul goddess Erykah Badu; and some guaranteed intense screams at Louis Tomlinson’s show.

Here are June’s must-see shows in St. Louis.

Steve Martin and Martin Short

When 8 p.m. June 3 • Where Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand Boulevard • How much Sold out • More info metrotix.com

The Fox Theatre is pretty quiet in the summer months, but one can’t-miss event at the venue is a long-sold-out show by Steve Martin and Martin Short. The comedy legends’ “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today” tour features Jeff Babko and the Steep Canyon Rangers. Martin and Short star in “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu.

Shania Twain

When 7:30 p.m. June 4 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $138-$240 • More info livenation.com

Country pop superstar Shania Twain is poised to be an early summer highlight with her new “Queen of Me Tour,” featuring Breland. The tour is named for her first album since “Now” (2017) and features “Waking Up Dreaming” and “Giddy Up.” Twain recently released a deluxe version of the album, “The Royal Edition,” which includes a “Giddy Up” remix, an acoustic version of the title track and a version of “Inhale/Exhale Air” with added vocals from Breland.

Dead & Company

When 7 p.m. June 7 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $71-$201 • More info livenation.com

Dead & Company is coming to the end of the road, wrapping up (presumably) this partial iteration of the Grateful Dead that began in 2015. The band’s Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, John Mayer and Bob Weir, with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti, will perform two sets.

Twangfest

When 8 p.m. June 7 (Black Joe Lewis, the Freedom Affair), 8 p.m. June 8 (James McMurtry, Robbie Fulks, Graham Curry & the Missouri Fury), 8 p.m. June 9 (Nadine, Amy Levere and Will Sexton, Baja), 8 p.m. June 10 (Waco Brothers, the Paranoid Style, Town Cars) • Where Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue • How much $25-$35 per night; weekend pass available • More info ticketweb.com

Twangfest, St. Louis’ longest-running homegrown music festival, celebrates its 25th year of Americana and alt-country with acts such as Black Joe Lewis, James McMurtry, Robbie Fulks, Waco Brothers and several others.

Billy Strings

When 8 p.m. June 9 • Where Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue • How much $39-$74 • More info ticketmaster.com

Bluegrass artist Billy Strings made a big splash when he headlined last year at St. Louis Music Park, and he’s returning, this time to Chaifetz Arena. His latest album is “Me/And/Dad,” recorded with his father, Terry Barber. On the album, the pair perform songs they played together in Strings’ youth.

Louis Tomlinson

When 7 p.m. June 9 • Where St. Louis Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $39-$99 • More info ticketmaster.com

Former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson returns to the St. Louis area with his “Faith in the Future World Tour.” His fans’ screams are guaranteed to be deafening. The tour also features the Academic and Snarls.

Open Highway Music Festival

When June 16-17 • Where Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive, Chesterfield • How much $35-$75 daily; weekend passes available • More info openhighwaymusic.com

The Open Highway Music Festival is back at Chesterfield Amphitheatre. The Americana and rock ’n’ roll festival’s 12th year is poised to be its biggest yet. Headliners are Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Blackberry Smoke. Other acts include S.G. Goodman, the Heavy Heavy, Beth Bombara, Matti Schell, the Sleepy Rubies, Funky Butt Brass Band and the Burney Sisters.

Luke Combs

When 5:45 p.m. June 17 • Where Busch Stadium, 700 Clark Avenue • How much $76-$406 • More info cardinals.com/lukecombs

Luke Combs, a Country Music Association entertainer of the year, makes his biggest appearance yet in St. Louis with his “World Tour,” coming to Busch Stadium with Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb. It’s the first concert at Busch this year. Combs’ rise has been a rapid one since his 2017 album, “This One’s for You.” His newest, “Gettin’ Old,” features “Love You Anyway” and “Fast Car.”

Natalie Merchant, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

When 7:30 p.m. June 22 • Where Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market Street • How much $60-$199 • More info slso.org

We can’t even remember the last time we caught a concert by 10,000 Maniacs singer Natalie Merchant in St. Louis. She’s on her way here to perform with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, which is something to look forward to. Her latest album, “Keep Your Courage,” is her first in nearly a decade.

Charlie Puth

When 7:30 p.m. June 22 • Where St. Louis Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $30-$99 • More info ticketmaster.com

After releasing his third album, “Charlie,” in 2022, singer-songwriter Charlie Puth is on the road delivering “The ‘Charlie’ Live Experience,” featuring Alexander Stewart. The pop album includes singles “That’s Hilarious,” “Light Switch,” “Left and Right” featuring Jung Kook of BTS, and “I Don’t Think That I Like Her,” with drums by Travis Barker. The album is produced by Puth and follows his earlier effort “Voicenotes” (2018).

Marlon Wayans

When 7 and 9:30 p.m. June 22, 7 and 10 p.m. June 23-24 • Where Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St. Louis Galleria Street, Richmond Heights • How much $48-58-$58.93 • More info heliumcomedy.com

Much funnier than Chris Rock’s most recent Netflix special, “Selective Outrage,” in which Rock addresses the infamous 2022 Oscars slap, is another comedian’s twist on the event. On “God Loves Me,” Marlon Wayans spends an hour giving his own perspective on what went down that night. It’s available on HBO Max.

Fall Out Boy

When 6:30 p.m. June 23 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $25-$159 • More info livenation.com

Fans of Fall Out Boy in St. Louis were disappointed when the “Hella Mega” tour didn’t make it here a couple of years ago. But fans of the rock band are in luck with the new “So Much (for) Tour Dust.” Fall Out Boy’s latest album, “So Much (for) Stardust,” includes “Love From the Other Side,” “Heartbreak Feels So Good” and “Hold Me Like a Grudge.” Opening acts on tour are Alkaline Trio, Royal & the Serpent and Daisy Grenade.

Outlaw Music Festival

When 4:15 p.m. June 25 • Where Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • How much $35-$199 • More info livenation.com

The celebration of the life and legacy of music icon Willie Nelson continues for his 90th birthday, and the road warrior is refusing to slow down. The Outlaw Music Festival lineup features his friends and family: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Trampled By Turtles, Molly Tuttle and Particle Kid.

Erykah Badu

When 7:30 p.m. June 28 • Where Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Avenue • How much $79-$129 • More info ticketmaster.com

Earthy soul singer Erykah Badu’s headlining show was a highlight at Music at the Intersection last year. She returns to St. Louis sooner than expected with her “Unfollow Me Tour.” She will bring along Yasiin Bey (formely Mos Def) for the cool summer ride.

• Marcia Ball, 8 p.m. June 1, City Winery (City Foundry, 3730 Foundry Way), $28-$38, citywinery.com/stlouis

• Morris Day and the Time, 8 p.m. June 2, River City Casino (777 River City Casino Boulevard), $40-$60, ticketmaster.com

• Seven Lions “Beyond the Veil: The Journey III Tour” with Jason Ross, Gem & Tauri, Oblvyn, 8 p.m. June 2, the Factory (17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield), $35-$59.50, ticketmaster.com

• BlackHawk, 8 p.m. June 3, the Hawthorn (2231 Washington Avenue), $45-$75, ticketweb.com

• Confluence Festival with Dierks Bentley, Flo Rida, Brothers Osborne, Bailey Zimmerman, Brittney Spencer, Rissi Palmer, Blinded by Stereo, DJ Mahf, DJ Big D, Dr. Zhivegas, Dylan Triplett, Funky Butt Brass Band, Lamar Harris, Malena Smith, Red and Black Brass Band, St. Boogie Brass Band, the Bobby Ford Band, the Mighty Pines, Tim Duggar, Vella La Vella and We Are Root Mod, June 3-4, World Wide Technology Raceway (700 Raceway Boulevard, Madison), $55-$77, metrotix.com

• Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. June 7-8, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. June 9-10, 6:30 p.m. June 11, Ferring Jazz Bistro (3636 Washington Boulevard), $37-$42, jazzstl.org

• George Lopez, 7 p.m. June 9, the Factory, $39-$99, ticketmaster.com

• Tyler Childers “Send in the Hounds Tour” with Marcus King, Miles Miller, 6:30 p.m. June 9, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $136-$176, livenation.com

• Thrice 20th Anniversary Tour with Holy Fawn, 8 p.m. June 10, Red Flag (3040 Locust Street), sold out, etix.com

• Tink & Friends “Thanks for Everything PT 2” with Jacquees, Sonta, 7:30 p.m. June 11, Stifel Theatre, $40-$125, ticketmaster.com

• Quinn XCII “The People’s Tour” with Arizona, Julia Wolf, 7:30 p.m. June 13, St. Louis Music Park, $22-$49, ticketmaster.com

• The Flaming Lips “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” 8:30 p.m. June 14, St. Louis Music Park, $25-$65, ticketmaster.com

• Pat Metheny Side-Eye with Chris Fishman, Joe Dyson, 8 p.m. June 14, the Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries (3648 Washington Boulevard), $61-$111, metrotix.com

• Hank Williams Jr., Old Crow Medicine Show, 7 p.m. June 16, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $29-$275, livenation.com

• Jonathan McReynolds “My Truth Tour,” 8 p.m. June 17, the Pageant (6161 Delmar Boulevard), $25-$35, ticketmaster.com

• The Samples (acoustic duo), 7 p.m. June 18, Blue Strawberry (364 Boyle Avenue), $35-$45, bluestrawberrystl.com

• Matchbox Twenty “Slow Dream Tour” with Matt Nathanson, 7:30 p.m. June 20, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $34-$139, livenation.com

• Jelly Roll, 8 p.m. June 21, Delmar Hall (6133 Delmar Boulevard), $79.99, ticketmaster.com

• Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Solomon Hicks, 7:30 p.m. June 21, the Factory, $49-$99, ticketmaster.com

• Raheem DeVaughn, 6 and 9:30 p.m. June 23, the Hawthorn (2231 Washington Avenue), $49.50-$99.50, ticketweb.com

• Bert Kreischer “Fully Loaded Comedy Festival” with Fortune Feimster, Tiffany Haddish, Big Jay Oakerson, Jay Pharoah, Chad Daniels, 7 p.m. June 24, Enterprise Center, $46-$126, ticketmaster.com

• Fitz and the Tantrums, 8 p.m. June 24, Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village (601 Clark Avenue), $25-$45, axs.com

• Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s, 7 p.m. June 25, City Winery, $35-$40, citywinery.com/stlouis

• Illenium, Said the Sky, Imanu, 7:30 p.m. June 27, the Factory, $55-$69, ticketmaster.com

• Judy Collins, 8 p.m. June 27, the Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries, $33.50-$69, metrotix.com

• Hot Summer Nights with TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue, Sean Kingston, 7 p.m. June 28, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $25-$125, livenation.com

• Debbie Gibson, 8 p.m. June 30, River City Casino, $25-$45, ticketmaster.com