LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – From chart-topping pop stars and country hitmakers to hip-hop legends and some of the biggest names in metal, Arkansas concertgoers have plenty of live music options this month.
Check out our list of shows happening at venues in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Rogers, Hot Springs, El Dorado and beyond throughout August 2026. To stay on top of everything happening in the Natural State, visit our Local Events page.
Benson Boone bringing ‘Wanted Man Tour’ to central Arkansas in August
Featured Concerts of the Month
Benson Boone at Simmons Bank Arena (North Little Rock, Aug. 29)
One of the biggest names in pop music is set to make an Arkansas stop this month. Benson Boone has become one of the fastest-rising artists in the industry thanks to a string of chart-topping hits and viral performances. The singer-songwriter brings his tour to Simmons Bank Arena on Aug. 29 with Luna Li.
Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz at Walmart AMP (Rogers, Aug. 16)
Hip-hop icon Lil Wayne heads to Northwest Arkansas this month. The Grammy-winning rapper will be joined by fellow rap superstar 2 Chainz for a night packed with career-spanning hits and fan favorites at Walmart AMP on Aug. 16.
Lil Wayne to perform at the Walmart AMP
Motionless In White & Lorna Shore at Walmart AMP (Rogers, Aug. 12)
Fans of hard rock and heavy metal won’t want to miss one of the year’s biggest touring packages. Motionless In White and Lorna Shore bring a stacked lineup to Walmart AMP alongside Fit For A King and Static Dress, showcasing some of the most popular names in modern heavy music.
Ella Langley at Simmons Bank Arena (North Little Rock, Aug. 22)
One of country music’s fastest-rising stars is headed to Arkansas later this month. Ella Langley will perform at Simmons Bank Arena on Aug. 22 alongside Ernest and Laci Kaye Booth. With her profile continuing to grow among country fans nationwide, the concert is is one of the most anticipated shows of the summer in central Arkansas.
Ella Langley bringing Dandelion Tour to North Little Rock
ARKANSAS SHOW CALENDAR
Birdies Cabaret Theater and Lounge (North Little Rock)
- Aug. 1: Wunderpus
- Aug. 7: Direwolf, Deathrow Bodeen and A Turn For The Worse
- Aug. 14: Hey Ghoul Presents: Southern Gothic
- Aug. 15: Dungeons & Dragons: D&Dees Live
- Aug. 16: Disco Dance Party
- Aug. 21: Darkness Resurrected Presents: Frog Day
Full Moon Records (Conway)
- Aug. 7: Goodfella with Midnight Heist
- Aug. 8: Catalyst Fest featuring Pig Sticker, Rejecter, Tripwire, Skyrift, A Turn For The Worse, Dissentious, We Do Not Belong Here and Commandment
- Aug. 21: Slip To Dust, Seeing Hell, Entrenched and Skyrift
- Aug. 28: Back 2 School Fest featuring Chainsaw Lassy, Arisenfall, Cabawreck and more
George’s Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville)
- Aug. 1: Jason Boland & The Stragglers
- Aug. 12: Hillberry Fest Pre-Party featuring Lettuce
- Aug. 15: Straight Tequila Night, a ’90s country tribute
- Aug. 20: Silverada
- Aug. 26: Jonah Kagen with verygently
- Aug. 27: Kolby Cooper
- Aug. 29: Dirt Monkey with Father Funk
The Hall (Little Rock)
- Aug. 7: Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg, 4 The Trenches Tour
- Aug. 8: 2000’s Rave (18+)
- Aug. 15: Frank Foster
- Aug. 19: Toadies with Local H and Olive Vox
- Aug. 22: Kawaii Rave (18+)
- Aug. 23: Golden: A K-Pop Kids Party
- Aug. 28: Bingo Loco
- Aug. 29: Latino Landia (18+) featuring DJ Astro
Magic Springs (Hot Springs)
- Aug. 8: Soulja Boy and Ying Yang Twins
- Aug. 15: Pop 2000 Tour featuring Chris Kirkpatrick, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO
- Aug. 22: Waylon Wyatt
Murphy Arts District (El Dorado)
- Aug. 1: Elvis Tribute at Mad House 101
- Aug. 7: Power Hour Comedy at Mad House 101
- Aug. 22: Dad Rock Night at First Financial Music Hall
- Aug. 29: TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at First Financial Music Hall
Oaklawn Event Center (Hot Springs)
- Aug. 28: Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
Ozark Music Hall (Fayetteville)
- Aug. 4: Silverstein and Story of the Year
- Aug. 8: Emmanuel Cortes
- Aug. 9: honestav, The Sweet American Boy Tour
- Aug. 15: Deorro
- Aug. 18: Jesse & Joy, El Despecho Tour
- Aug. 22: Local Showcase featuring Modeling, Chrono Wizard, resting, Gardensnakes, More Weight, Obliviate, Frailstate, Protohive, Silent Wvlf and Jowls
- Aug. 28: Bop to the Top
Rev Room (Little Rock)
- Aug. 6: Tantric
- Aug. 14: Annual Express Yourself T-Shirt Night: 90’s R&B Edition
- Aug. 15: Seth Van Dover
- Aug. 19: Silverada
- Aug. 22: Independent Music Night
- Aug. 28: Kolby Cooper
Saracen Casino Resort Event Center (Pine Bluff)
- Aug. 7: Johnny Gill
- Aug. 8: John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories
- Aug. 28: Lou Gramm and John Waite
Simmons Bank Arena (North Little Rock)
- Aug. 1: Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
- Aug. 22: Ella Langley with Ernest and Laci Kaye Booth
- Aug. 29: Benson Boone with Luna Li
Stickyz Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicken Shack (Little Rock)
- Aug. 1: Caitlin Dickerson (outside) and Parker Barrow (main stage)
- Aug. 2: Drag Battle: The Zodiac Ball
- Aug. 8: Kelsey Keys (outside) and Jet420 (main stage)
- Aug. 14: Sour Bridges
- Aug. 15: Charlotte Taylor (outside)
- Aug. 18: Sammy Arriaga
- Aug. 21: Dad Rock Night, a tribute to 2000’s rock
- Aug. 22: Royale Lynn
- Aug. 29: Eric Johanson
Vino’s (Little Rock)
- Aug. 1: Retro Moderne
- Aug. 6: Copinovia, Copern, Burning Genesis and Scars Tell Stories
- Aug. 7: Shoplift, Thee New A.D. and Chainsaw Lassy
- Aug. 8: Guitar Wars
- Aug. 13: Model Minority
- Aug. 15: Torture
- Aug. 19: Outta Pocket, Death Rattle and Mazenko
- Aug. 21: Bulla, Upset Stomach, Last Second Smile and Done For The Weekend
- Aug. 22: Aesthetic Therapy
Walmart AMP (Rogers)
- Aug. 4: Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge with Madeline Edwards
- Aug. 5: Kesha with Chromeo and MEEK
- Aug. 12: Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Fit For A King and Static Dress
- Aug. 16: Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz
- Aug. 18: 5 Seconds of Summer with The Band CAMINO
- Aug. 26: Dirty Heads and 311 with Atmosphere and ROME
- Aug. 29: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner with Six Gun Sally
White Water Tavern (Little Rock)…