Blossom Music Center plays hosts to superstars, icons and up-and-comers: 2025 concert guide

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio - Blossom Music Center, the venerated amphitheatre nestled in the hills of Cuyahoga Falls at 1145 W Steels Corners Rd., has another packed schedule of summer season concerts. The 57-year-old shed has been a major stop for all kinds of artists and bands and has been the annual home for regular touring acts.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers the Dave Matthews Band have made an annual stop at Blossom for 18 of this century’s 25 years and this year’s May show will make 19. Blossom has also been the primary spot for Boomer and, increasingly, Gen-X-era nostalgia-fueled double bills. This year, that will include a bill featuring such Styx, former REO Speedwagon singer Kevin Cronin and twice-fired Eagles guitarist Don Felder and a ’90s pop-rapper revue featuring Nelly joining forces with Ja Rule and Eve.

Blossom has also been very familiar ground to area country fans and this season they can catch both up-and-comers and established stars who haven’t played locally in years, including Jason Aldean (May), Lainey Wilson (October) and Keith Urban (June), who hasn’t played Northeast Ohio area since a 2011 show at the then Quicken Loans Arena.

With all these choices and -for many- limited discretionary income allocated to live music, here is a list of all the Blossom shows for the season to help you decide where to spend your concert dollar.

Breaking Benjamin and Staind - Monday, May 19

Early 2000s multiplatinum heavy-rock hit makers Breaking Benjamin (“So Cold”) and Staind (“It’s Been Awhile”) join forces for an evening of hard-rocking angst and drop-tuned riffs. 5:45 p.m., Tickets start at $49 and are available at livenation.com

Jason Aldean - Friday, May 23

The “Try That in A Small Town” singer brings his latest tour to Cuyahoga Falls with openers Nate Smith, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver. 7:30 p.m., Tickets start at $78.50 and are available at livenation.com.

Sessanta V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle - Sunday, May 25

A three-fer show led by Tool’s Maynard James Keenan doing double duty and performing with two of his side projects. The unusual stage setup will see three bands onstage at all times, rotating short sets and sitting in with each other on select tunes. 8 p.m., Tickets start at $51 and are available at livenation.com.

Dave Matthews Band - Friday, May 30

The newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band doesn’t need no stinkin’ cool or clever title for their 2025 tour or their annual summer stop at Blossom. They also don’t need no stinkin’ opening act. 7:30 p.m., Tickets start at $67.50 and are available at livenation.com

Pierce The Veil - Tuesday, Jun 3

The post-hardcore turned hard rock/metal band hits the road with Beach Weather and Sleeping with Sirens opening. P.T.V. promises to play songs from their Billboard 200 Top 15 2023 album “Jaws of Life” but all the hits from their five previous albums. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $42 and are available at livenation.com.

Halsey - Friday, June 13

The award-winning singer-songwriter and Jersey Girl brings songs from her 2024, self-reflective fifth album “The Great Impersonator” to Ohio with Royel Otis and Sir Chloe opening. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $42.50 and are available at livenation.com.

Mumford & Sons - Wednesday, June 18

The Grammy-winning, English alt-folkies who are now a trio after the departure of banjoist-guitarist Winston Marshall, have stopped dressing like stylish 19th-century sheepherders and released their fifth album, “Rushmere” named for the pub where the band’s mainstays used to hang. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $56.50 and are available at livenation.com.

Outlaw Music Festival - Saturday, June 21

The 2025 edition of the traveling festival will again feature Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan, with special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, and Myron Elkins. 5 p.m. Tickets start at $56.50 and are available at livenation.com.

James Taylor - Tuesday, June 24

Sweet Baby James and his band of musical aces return to Blossom. Taylor’s most recent release was 2020’s “Standards” but the famed singer-songwriter and 2000 Rock Hall inductee already has a sizable book of his original tunes that many consider to be American pop standards. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $67.20 and are available at livenation.com.

Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour - Friday, June 27

The Austrialian-American, singer-songwriter-guitarist-Mr. Nicole Kidman brings fresh tunes from his 2024 album “High” to Cuyahoga Falls with openers Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen and Karley Scott Collins. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $67.20 and are available at livenation.com.

Luke Bryan - Friday, July 11

The five-time Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association “Entertainer of the Year,” and American Idol judge brings tunes from his 2024 album “Mind of a Country Boy” plus many of his past 30 chart-topping hits such as “Drunk On You,” and “Drink A Beer.” Openers are Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin and DJ Rock. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $78.50 and are available at livenation.com

Pantera - Friday, July 23

The recently reconstituted heavy metal legends finally come to Cleveland with longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante in place of original members and brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. Amon Amarth and Snafu will open. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $67.20 and are available at livenation.com

Cynthia Erivo with The Cleveland Orchestra - Sunday, July 27

The celebrated Emmy, Tony and Grammy-winning singer and actor teams up with the Grammy-winning Cleveland Orchestra for an evening of classic songs. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $74 and are available at livenation.com.

Kesha and Scissor Sisters - Monday, July 28

The singer-songwriter returns with a new album following her protracted legal battle with former producer Dr. Luke. Kesha will be promoting her sixth album, “Period,” featuring the singles, “Joyride,” “Delusional,” and “Dear Me.” The tour also marks the return of Scissor Sisters celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album. Rose Gray will open. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40.50 and are available at livenation.com.

Big Time Rush - Tuesday, July 29

The former teen television stars who are all in their 30s now reunite for a fun night of Millenial musical and Nickelodeon nostalgia. Fellow former BTR stars Katelyn Tarver (Josephine “Jo” Taylor) and Stephen Kramer Glickman (Gustavo Rocque) will open. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39.95 and are available at livenation.com.

Cyndi Lauper - Wednesday, July 30

The ’80s MTV era pop star and Tony-winning 2025 Rock Hall inductee hits the road for (apparently) one last live hurrah, giving fans one last chance to bop at her big hits, including “True Colors,” “She Bop,” and “Time After Time.” Jake Wesley Rogers will open. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $57.50 and are available at livenation.com.

Barenaked Ladies - Friday, August 1

The friendly Canadian band returns to Blossom having released their 14th studio album “In Flight” in 2023. Fellow ’90s-bred hit makers Sugar Ray and Fastball will open. 7 p.m., tickets start at $57.50 and are available at livenation.com.

Kids Bop Live Certified Bop Tour - Sunday, August 3

Kid-friendly lyrically expurgated versions of pop hits sung by kids. You and the kids will likely all be back home and happy before the sun sets. 4 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and are available at livenation.com.

Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve and Special Guests: Where Da Party At? - Tuesday, August 5

’90’s and early 2000s hip hop nostalgia is in full bloom with this collection of commercially successful hip-pop rappers. Chingy and St. Lunatics will open. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40 and are available at livenation.com.

Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross - Friday, August 8

’70s and ’80s pop bands join forces for an evening of familiar radio-friendly hits including “Rosanna,” “Ride Like The Wind,” and “Who Can It Be Now?” 6:45 p.m. Tickets start at $74.75 and are available at livenation.com.

Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional- Summer Anthem Tour 2025 - Tuesday, August 12

The pop rockers of “Iris” fame team up with former emo teen-dream Dashboard Confessional to help weary forty-somethings really feel their feelings like they did back at the turn of the century. Tickets start at $74.75 and are available at livenation.com.

The Offspring - Wednesday, August 13

Punk-poppers are coming out to play with Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory supporting. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $74.75 and are available at livenation.com.

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts - Friday, August 15

Three-time Rock Hall inductee Young brings his newest band, the Chrome Hearts featuring guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony Logerfo, and organist Spooner Oldham to Cuyahohoga Falls with a new album of songs and surely some old hits. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $81.25 and are available at livenation.com.

Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder -- Wednesday, August 20

A trio of classic Boomer bands/artists form a traveling brothers of rock n’ roll music tour. The Grand Illusion Keeps On Rolling and fans get to Take a Ride back to the ’70s and ’80s. 6:45 p.m. Tickets start at $49 and are available at livenation.com.

The Black Keys - Friday, August 22

West Akron’s own, return for a public concert since their last local show at a private, pre-election, crypto fund-raiser in Akron. The duo is battlling back from a rough year or so with a new lead single for their upcoming 2025 album. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will open. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $54.50 and are available at livenation.com.

The Crooner & The Cowboy: Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett - Tuesday, September 9

An interesting pairing of soulful platinum-selling, Grammy-winning Texas singer-songwriter Leon Bridges of “Coming Home” fame along with Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter and fellow Texan Charley Crockett. Reyna Tropical will open. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $89 and are available at livenation.com.

“Weird Al” Yankovic - Saturday, September 13

The congenial five-time Grammy-winning comedy music legend is back with four decades of hits and promises some never-before-played-live fan favorites. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $56 and are available at livenation.com.

The Doobie Brothers - Wednesday, September 17

The Doobies with Michael McDonald will surely hit all the rockers such as “China Grove” and the tunes that got them on the R&B charts such as “Minute By Minute.”’ Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band is the support. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $56 and are available at livenation.com.

Lainey Wilson - Saturday, October 4

Grammy winner and six-time Academy of Country Music Awards winner brings her stylish bell-bottomed look and hip country sound to Blossom. Muscadine Bloodline and Lauren Watkins will open. Tickets for the nearly sold-out show start at $134 and are available at livenation.com.

Tyler Childers - Tuesday, October 7

The Kentucky singer-songwriter brings his band The Food Stamp and his neo-traditional mix of country, bluegrass and honky tonk to town. Hayes Carll opens. 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $158 and are available at livenation.com.