Music fans across the country are craving live shows! Since many shows originally scheduled in 2020 have been cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled, artists are finding creative ways to entertain. The best new way to put on a show? Drive-In Concerts! Some shows are live, some shows are pre-recorded. However, drive-in shows provide fans with an innovative way to enjoy music, or even comedy. Check out some of these exciting upcoming drive-in shows, coming to a city near you!
Upcoming Drive-In Concerts
Yacht Rock Revue
Where: Monmouth Park Racetrack and Yarmouth Drive-In
When: August 26 and 28, 2020
Live Show: Yes! Yacht Rock Revue will perform live at these venues, with more shows likely to be announced!
Metallica and Three Days Grace
Where: Over 300 venues across the U.S.
When: August 29, 2020
Live Show: No, this show is pre-recorded and will be viewed on a screen at each venue.
The Avett Brothers
Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina
When: August 29, 2020
Live Show: Yes! The Avett Brothers will be playing live at the upcoming show in North Carolina.
Casting Crowns
Where: Multiple venues across the Southeast United States, including shows in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennesse.
When: August 20 – September 10
Live Show: Yes! You can enjoy Casting Crowns live at each venue.
Dark Star Orchestra
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
When: September 5-6
Live show: Yes! While sans are not be allowed inside Citizens Bank Park this year, this show will be live from the parking lots!
Labor Day Comedy Jam
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
When: September 7
Live Show: Yes! The comedy show features performances from Michael Blackson, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Capone and TuRae, live from the Citizens Bank Park parking lots.
Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, and Mitchell Tenpenny
Where: Allen Country War Memorial Museum in Fort Wayne, IN
When: September 25, 2020
Live Show: Yes! The artists will play a live acoustic set on stage.
Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mac Powell
Where: Multiple venues, including shows in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana and Ohio.
When: September 20 – October 8
Live Show: Yes! For the first time ever, these Christian rock artists will share a stage for a live show.
What to Know about Drive-In Concerts
- Most tickets allow 4-6 fans per vehicle. Fans will need only one ticket per vehicle.
- Social Distance rules apply, even for cars!
- Normally, spots are not assigned. Shows are general admission, with a first come first serve policy.
- Many popular shows sell out quickly, purchase tickets ahead of time.
- Keep in mind, some shows are not live! Larger scale shows feature a large screen, pre-recorded, without the artist present.
- Drive-in venues may or may not have concessions on hand.
- Additionally, check with your specific venue on rules for coolers, alcohol and tailgating.
- Check your specific venue, certain rules may apply for public health and safety!
