10 Must-See Country Concerts Will Bring The Heat In the Capital Region This Summer

Memorial Day Weekend has been deemed the unofficial start of summer, but there is no doubt about it: it is the OFFICIAL start of the summer concert season in Upstate New York.

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I love this time of year. The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and we are about to head into the busiest time of year for concerts.

From Friday, May 23rd, heading into Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, September 1st, it's going to be 102 days of great weather, plenty of outdoor fun, and our favorite summer pastime, County shows!

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While this summer will be nowhere near as busy as 2024, it is shaping up to be another stellar concert season. Let's be honest, last summer was nuts!

With a show about every 10 days on tap this summer, the balance of shows within the framework of everything else you have planned this summer should be perfect.

10 Must-See Country Shows In the Capital Region

Over the next 3 months, we will gather outside at SPAC, Joe Bruno Stadium, our local fairs, and more. Plus, we will enjoy a little summer in the city with shows at MVP Arena and Empire Live in Albany.

And the great thing about all these shows? We will get our fill of superstars like Chris Stapleton and Jason Aldean, legends and throwbacks like Willie Nelson and Rodney Atkins, and fresh faces like Corey Kent and Dasha.

So, for the next few weeks, spend some time getting your tiny grill, cooler, and the rest of your tailgating gear in order. And make sure you spend some time plotting out the shows below that YOU must see this summer!