Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, the San Jose area is a stop on 40 major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Pop
Rick Springfield | Saturday, Aug. 2 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | Bust out the crimper — the “Jessie’s Girl” singer headlines the “I Want My ‘80s Tour” alongside John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young. Totally rad.
Diana Ross | Saturday, Aug. 16 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | The Queen of Motown Records is coming out on the stage.
Marco Antonio Solís | Friday, Aug. 22 | SAP Center | The Mexican artist known for his heartfelt ballads performs his “Mas Cerca de Ti World Tour.”
Lisa Lisa | Saturday, Aug. 23 | San Jose Civic | It’s giving Saturday night dance party. Groove to the singer’s 40th anniversary “Take You Home Tour” with special guests Exposé, The Jets, Original Mary Jane Girls Maxi + Cheri, Chubb Rock, Candyman, and JJ Fad.
Cyndi Lauper | Sunday, Aug. 24 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | The Grammy Award-winning pop icon who gave us hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “True Colors” performs her farewell tour.
Ana Gabriel | Thursday, Sept. 4 | SAP Center | The world-renowned Mexican singer-songwriter performs her “Claro de Luna” tour.
Common Kings | Friday, Sept. 26 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | Get ready to sway with the reggae artists behind grooves like “Hideaway” and “Lost in Paradise.”
Kali Uchis | Saturday, Sept. 27 | SAP Center | Was it “Telepatía?” In any case, she heard you, San Jose. Due to fan demand, the Grammy-winning pop singer added this stop in San Jose to her “The Sincerely, Tour.”
The Temptations and The Four Tops | Friday, Nov. 21 | San Jose Civic | The iconic Motown groups — including The Temptations founding member Otis Williams — perform their timeless hits like “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”
Country
Morgan Wallen | Friday, Aug. 1 + Saturday, Aug. 2 | Levi’s Stadium | The Grammy-nominated country hitmaker performs his “I’m the Problem Tour 2025” with special guests Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, and Anne Wilson — you could say he has some help.
Maren Morris | Tuesday, Aug. 5 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | The hitmaking, Texas-born country superstar known for hits like “My Church” and “Rich” performs her “Dreamsicle Tour” with special guest Trousdale.
Parker McCollum | Friday, Aug. 15 | SAP Center | The Texas-based artist drops by on his 2025 tour with special guest Ashley Cooke.
Midland | Thursday, Sept. 25 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | The country group featuring Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy takes the stage.
Thomas Rhett | Saturday, Sept. 27 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | The popular country crooner headlines this show featuring special guests Tucker Wetmore and The Castellows.
Brandon Lake | Sunday, Nov. 16 | SAP Center | This fall performance of the singer’s “King of Hearts Tour” features special guest Franni Cash. Fans can expect songs like “Gratitude,” “Count ‘Em,” and songs from Lake’s newly announced album.
Rock
Lynyrd Skynyrd | Friday, Aug. 1 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | The rockers known for iconic 1970s hits like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” still got it.
311 | Saturday, Aug. 9 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | You’ll be singing along to hits like “All Mixed Up,” “Amber,” and “Love Song” when these reggae rockers hit the stage.
The Beach Boys | Sunday, Aug. 17 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | The 2025 iteration of this legendary rock pop group is fronted by original member Mike Love. Catch “The Sounds of Summer Tour” with hits like “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls.”
Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | We feel some creative musical improv coming on as the “Run-Around” rockers perform with the “Hey Jealousy” artists.
Save Ferris | Thursday, Aug. 21 | The Ritz | Ah, we never could forget that incredible cover of “Come On Eileen.” The SoCal ska punk band will bring the energy with special guests The Hellflowers.
Dave Matthews Band | Saturday, Aug. 23 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | The “Crash Into Me” and “Ants Marching” rockers jam.
Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes | Sunday, Aug. 24 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | You’ve never heard rumba + flamenco guitar mastery quite like this — expect global hits like “Bamboléo” and “Djobi, Djoba” to grace the stage along with Reyes’ distinct vocals.
The Mountain Winery in Saratoga rocks, especially during the summertime.
Photo via Kyle Mackey/The Well Agency
ZZ Top | Thursday, Aug. 28 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | Cue the beards and 1970s and 1980s bangers — the iconic rockers perform with special guest Night Ranger.
The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World + New Found Glory | Saturday, Aug. 30 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | OK, there’s a pretty fly mash-up happening here — three rock acts, one stage, lots of songs that will take you back to simpler days.
Chicago | Saturday, Sept. 6 + Sunday, Sept. 7 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | You’ve got two chances to see the longtime rock and roll band known for incorporating horns into their hits like “Saturday in the Park” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.”
Neil Young | Friday Sept. 12 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | The social activist, guitarist, and founding member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young brings his distinct folk-rock stylings to the stage.
Linkin Park | Monday, Sept. 15 | SAP Center | The Grammy Award-winning band known for hits like “In the End” and “What I’ve Done” bring their “From Zero World Tour” to San Jose.
Blue Öyster Cult | Friday, Sept. 19 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez | The hard rock band headlines downtown San Jose’s 2025 Music in the Park series.
The Who | Sunday, Sept. 21 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | Don’t miss the English rock legends behind hits like “Baba O’Riley” and “My Generation.”
Alice Cooper + Judas Priest | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | Let your hair down — this lineup of heavy metal heavyweights also includes Corrosion of Conformity.
The B-52s + Devo | Thursday, Oct. 16 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | Tin roof — rusted. The quirky pop-rockers team up with the new wave icons for this throwback show.
Garbage | Thursday, Oct. 23 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | If you didn’t know every word to “Only Happy When It Rains” and “Stupid Girl” in the 1990s, did ‘90s angst culture even happen?
Bryan Adams | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | SAP Center | Hit up the rocker’s “Roll with the Punches” tour with special guests Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo.
Maná | Friday, Dec. 5 + Saturday, Dec. 6 | SAP Center | The longtime Mexican pop-rock band performs their “Vivir Sin Aire Tour” over two nights in the great 408.
Music in the Park brings fun acts to Plaza de Cesar Chavez — Flock of Seagulls once headlined here.
Photo via @jamadrien
Hip-Hop
Anuel AA | Friday, Aug. 8 | SAP Center | The Puerto Rican rapper and Latin trap artist performs his “Real Hasta la Muerte 2 Tour.”
Stunna Girl | Friday, Aug. 15 | Club Rodeo Rio | The popular hip-hop artist from Sacramento is being hailed as the hottest new rapper on the scene — catch her on the mic with special guest EBK Young Joc.
$uicideBoy$ | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | The hip-hop duo featuring cousins Scrim and Ruby da Cherry bring their “Grey Day Tour” featuring Bones to the Bay Area.
Lil Wayne | Friday, Sept. 5 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | The Grammy-winning rapper — born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. — performs a tour “built on 20+ years of Carter classics” with special guests Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington.
Tyga | Friday, Sept. 5 | Pure Nightclub | After his gig with Lil’ Wayne, catch the “Rack City” rapper up the road at this Sunnyvale nightlife spot.
LaRussell | Sunday, Sept. 21 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez | The rising Vallejo rapper’s show is part of downtown SJ’s Music in the Park series.
