The 10 biggest concerts in Charlotte this July

July 5: Louis Tomlinson

If you never got over One Direction, this one's for you, with plenty of solo favorites mixed in.

Location: Spectrum Center

Start time: 7pm

Tickets: $58+

July 8: Santana & The Doobie Brothers

Two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bands in one show means plenty of guitar solos and classic hits.

Location: Truliant Amphitheater

Start time: 7pm

Tickets: $35+

July 10 & 11: J. Cole

J. Cole brings "The Fall Off Tour" to Charlotte with back-to-back nights, giving his home state one of the biggest hip-hop shows of the summer.

Location: Spectrum Center

Start time: 8pm for both shows

Tickets: $95+

July 11: AC/DC

Get ready for loud guitars, pyrotechnics and just about everyone screaming along to "Back in Black."

Location: Bank of America Stadium

Start time: 7:30pm

Tickets: $88.05+

July 12: NE-YO & Akon

If you grew up in the late 2000s, expect a nonstop run of hits you'll remember every word to.

Location: Truliant Amphitheater

Start time: 8pm

Tickets: $28+

July 17 & 18: Usher & Chris Brown

Demand was high enough to add a second Charlotte show, so expect two nights packed with big production, dance breaks and R&B hits.

Location: Bank of America Stadium

Start time: 7pm for both shows

Tickets: $150+

July 14: Megan Moroney

If you've had "Tennessee Orange" stuck in your head, Megan Moroney is bringing that breakout hit — and plenty of newer fan favorites — to Charlotte.

Location: Spectrum Center

Start time: 7pm

Tickets: $245

July 18: Chicago & Styx

You'll probably know more songs than you think, with two classic rock bands sharing the stage for one night.

Location: Truliant Amphitheater

Start time: 6:45pm

Tickets: $35

July 24: Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner

Whether you're here for "Sweet Home Alabama" or "Cold as Ice," this show is built around songs that have stood the test of time.

Location: Truliant Amphitheater

Start time: 6:30pm

Tickets: $35+

July 30: John Mellencamp

Get ready for an evening of heartland rock, storytelling and the songs that have defined Mellencamp's career for more than four decades.

Location: Truliant Amphitheater

Start time: 8pm

Tickets: $35+