Merriweather Concert Schedule For 2017

COLUMBIA, MD — The following acts are scheduled to play at Merriweather Post Pavilion in 2017. The season lasts from April to September and includes a host of individual performers as well as multi-day festivals.

Grounds for Celebration Festival on Saturday, April 22. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the show at 2:30 p.m. Performers include Chopteeth, Alex Brown Trio, Ron Holloway Band, The Wharf Rats, Live!, Dirty Grass Players, Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, Letitia VanSant and Hambone. Tickets are $20–$100.

M3 Rock Festival is Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Performers include Dokken, Tom Keifer, Loverboy, Warrant, Winger, Vixen, Jack Russell's Great White, Faster Pussycat, Danger Danger, Dangerous Toys, Loudness, Bang Tango, Baton Rouge, Autograph, Station, Vain, Mitch Malloy, Special VIP only set with Lita Ford. Tickets are $60–$210.

M3 Southern Rock Classic on Sunday, April 30. Doors open at 11 a.m. with the show at 11:45 a.m. Lynrd Skynrd, Charlie Daniels Band, OUTLAWS, Black Stone Cherry, Molly hatchet, Blackfoot, Great Train Robbery and One Nite Stand. Tickets are $30–$75.

The xx on Saturday, May 6. Tickets are $40–$55.

Ryan Adams & Band with Jenny Lewis on Friday, May 12. Tickets are $40–$55.

DC101 Kerfuffle with Kings Of Leon, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Fitz and the Tantrums, Catfish and The Bottlemen and MISSIO on Sunday, May 14. Tickets are $55–$95.

Dierks Bentley with Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi, presented by 93.1 WPOC, on Friday, May 19. Tickets are $46–$219.

Bon Iver on Wednesday, May 24. Tickets are $46–$76.

Sigur Ros on Thursday, May 25. Tickets are $45–$207.

The Chainsmokers with KIIARA, Lost Frequencies, featuring Emily Warren on Friday, May 26. Tickets are $61–$699.

Capital Jazz Fest on Saturday, June 3. Corinne Bailey Rae, Jaheim, Incognito, The Whispers, West Coast Jam - featuring Rick Braun, Norman Brown, and Richard Elliot, El Debarge, Lee Ritenour, Avery, Sunshine, Pieces Of A Dream, Kelly Price, Candy Dulfer, Nathan East, Cayman Kelly, Marcus Miller. Tickets are $78.50–$194.

Capital Jazz Fest on Sunday, June 4. George Benson, Anthony Hamilton, Chris Botti, Sheila E, "After All": A Capital Jazz Tribute to Al Jarreau, Loose Ends, Maysa, Tank, “Jazz Funk Soul” featuring Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, & Everette Harp, Algebra Blessett, Kirk Whalum, Lindsey Webster, Marcus Miller and Cayman Kelly. Tickets are $78.50–$194.

Paul Simon with Sarah McLachlan on Friday, June 9. Tickets are $55–$175.

Jack Johnson with Lake Street Dive on Sunday, June 11. Tickets are $45–$75.

The Head and The Heart featuring Deer Tick on Thursday, June 15. Tickets are $41–$56.

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds on Sunday, June 18. Tickets are $40.50-$95 and have sold out.

John Legend featuring Gallant on Tuesday, June 20. Tickets range from $59–$499.

Steve Miller Band with special guest Peter Frampton on Friday, June 23. Tickets range from $45–$350.

Luke Bryan with Brett Eldredge, Lauren Alaina, presented by 93.1 WPOC, on Sunday, June 25. Tickets are from $56–$126.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with The Mountain Goats on Friday, June 30. Tickets are $40–$55.

Dispatch: America, Location 12 Tour with Guster, Marco Benevento on Friday, July 7. Tickets are $46–$56.

Summer Lights with Mercyme featuring Jeremy Camp, Natalie Grant, Meredith Andrews, Jimi Cravity on Thursday, July 13. Tickets are $33–$98.

My Morning Jacket with Gary Clark Jr. on Friday, July 14. Tickets are $46-$76.

Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journeys, on Sunday, July 16. Featuring The Acacia Strain, The Adolescents, After The Burial, The Alarm, Alestorm, American Authors, Andy Black, Anti-Flag, The Ataris, Attila, Bad Cop / Bad Cop, Bad Omens, Barb Wire Dolls, Beartooth, Being As An Ocean, Big D And The Kids Table, Blessthefall, Boston Manor, Candiria, Carnifex, CKY, Counterparts, Courage My Love, Creeper, Dance Gavin Dance, Emmure, Farewell Winters, Feeki, Fire From The Gods, Fit For A King, Futuristic, The Gospel Youth, GWAR, Hands Like Houses, Hatebreed, Hawthorne Heights, Hundredth, I Prevail, Jule Vera, Knocked Loose, Memphis May Fire, Microwave, Movements, Municipal Waste, Neck Deep, New Years Day, Our Last NIght, Sammy Adams, Save Ferris, Separations, Sick Of It All, Silent Planet, Silverstein, Sonic Boom Six, Stacked Like Pancakes, Stick To Your Guns, Street Dogs, Sworn In, Sylar, Too Close to Touch, Trophy Eyes, Valient Thorr, War on Women, Watsky, The White House and William Contro. Tickets are $29–$52.

Hans Zimmer Live with Orchestra and Chorus on Friday, July 21. Tickets are $55–$125.

ALT-J with Saint Motel on Thursday, July 27. Tickets are $45–$65.

Fleet Foxes with Animal Collective on Saturday, July 29. Tickets are $41–$56.

Belle & Sebastian, Spoon, Andrew Bird and Ex Hex on Sunday, July 30. Tickets are $45–$55.

2017 Summer Spirit Festival from Saturday, Aug. 5, to Sunday, Aug. 6. CDE presents Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds, Bel Biv Devoe, Fantasia, SWV, De La Soul, The Internet, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Guy featuring Teddy Riley, Common, En Vogue, Ro James, DJ Kool, Experience Unlimited featuring Sugarbear, Tish Hyman, Moonchild, Wisdom Speeks, plus a Very Special Guest - TBA. Tickets are $54–$1,170.

Lady Antebellum with Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young on Sunday, Aug. 13. Tickets are $56.75 - $199.

Santana on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Tickets are $55.50–$295.

Sturgill Simpson with Fantastic Negrito on Friday, Sept. 15. Tickets are $40–$59.50.

Young the Giant - Home of the Strange Tour with Cold War Kids, Joywave on Saturday, Sept. 16. Tickets are $35–$100.

Parking Changes

Parking at Merriweather for 2017 has changed. All ticketholders must pre-select parking (or decline parking) once tickets have been purchased. You will get a parking lot assignment and ticket when you arrive for the show. Ridesharers, walkers, bussers, carpoolers and cyclists: If you have made other transportation arrangements, there is no need to select parking.