With the third nine weeks being halfway over, students cannot help but think about summer plans. Some students might be heading to the beach while others travel the world. If you aren’t going anywhere, there is something to do right here in Pittsburgh… Go to a concert! 

Don Toliver – PGG Paints Arena, May 23
photo: Sam Cones

The summer kicks off in Pittsburgh with Don Toliver and the OCTANE Tour. Toliver is known for his rap hits which contribute to the full energy at his concerts. Fans are looking forward to hearing songs from his latest album as well as their earlier favorites. With stops in major U.S. cities like New York and Chicago, the tour is sure to leave fans with a memorable experience. Many students are already planning outfits because there is nothing better than spending an evening at a Don Toliver concert. 

Morgan Wallen – Acrisure Stadium, June 5 & 6
photo: Jason Kempin

Next, Morgan Wallen brings his Still the Problem tour to town. The tour begins April 10, 2026 in Minneapolis. Wallen will make 21 stops in North America, including three major college football stadiums: Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Michigan Stadium, and Alabama’s Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The stadiums will be full of large crowds who have a deep passion for country music. Junior Gabby Pizon who is attending the concert said, “I am so excited to see Morgan Wallen this summer, especially because it is the first day of summer break. I also get to spend a special night with my sister who is in college and that will always be priceless.”

Megan Moroney – PPG Paints Arena, June 16
photo: John Shearer

The Cloud 9 tour follows Moroney’s third album, which released on February 20th. In order to celebrate, she is performing a mini tour in 9 Cities for 9 Days. The performances will begin in New York, NY and end in Scottsdale, AZ. Tickets for this event will be priced at $9 and available at the box office at 9:00 AM the morning of the event. The official Cloud 9 tour begins on May 29th in Columbus, OH. Fans believe based on the release of select songs the new album features a lover girl side of Moroney. Fans are excited for this new style and are planning to wear pastel pinks to the shows.

Alex Warren – PPG Paints Arena, June 23
photo: Gilbert Flores

Alex Warren emerged from his social media (TikTok) page where he produced various content. He ultimately became famous for his song “Ordinary” which he recently performed at the Grammys. In fact, Warren is so famous, he is heading on a tour entitled Finding Family on the Road, his first major headlining arena tour. The tour includes major stops in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. If you want to support a great cause, this concert is for you, because Warren will be donating $1 of every ticket to Camp Kesem, a charity that provides free camps to kids whose parents are battling cancer.

Noah Kahan – PNC Park, July 3
photo: Patrick McCormack

The Great Divide tour is one of the most anticipated shows this summer among students at NASH. Kahan’s new album, The Great Divide, is set to be released on April 24 ,2026. Fans are expecting a cozy and intimate experience while listening to this new music. Many people plan to dress in denim and flannel while singing along to songs like “Stick Season” or “Everywhere Everything.” The openers in Pittsburgh will be Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda. Junior Abby Gordish commented on her excitement for the concert, “I’m really excited to see Noah Kahan this summer! I didn’t get to see him at Star Lake last summer, so I’m really happy to see him at PNC Park!”

Bruno Mars – Acrisure Stadium, August 29
photo: Denise Truscello

Bruno Mars is back with The Romantic Tour. His shows are often filled with high energy and lots of exciting choreography. Fans are expecting nothing less for The Romantic Tour. Many students at NASH are eager to attend the show. Junior James Kelly, who will be attending the concert this summer, said, “I’m super excited for it, but I’m a little anxious because he hasn’t released the album yet.” Mars’ new album, The Romantic, comes out February 27 and everyone cannot wait to take a listen.