Looking for concerts in OKC? Reba McEntire, Halestorm, Turnpike Troubadours and more

The temperatures aren't the only scorching aspect of this summer in Oklahoma City: The local concert scene is staying hot, too.

From a homecoming show for Sooner State musical hero Vince Gill to a "Hard to Handle" outdoor date with The Black Crowes, here are some of our top picks for OKC concertgoers this summer.

And look for the central Oklahoma concert scene to stay sizzling into the fall, especially with the Paycom Center celebrating its 20th anniversary. The downtown OKC arena announced Monday an Oct. 15 headlining date with Oklahoma native and Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire, in addition to previously announced autumn shows featuring Backstreet Boys (Sept. 14), Pearl Jam (Sept. 20), Shawn Mendes (Sept. 27), Keith Urban (Sept. 30), Koe Wetzel (Oct. 1), Ozuna (Oct. 16), Christian Nodal (Oct. 28), Greta Van Fleet (Nov. 4) and Oklahoma's own Turnpike Troubadours (Nov. 12).

Tickets for all these shows are available via TicketSmarter.com.

Jon Pardi

7 p.m. July 16, Zoo Amphitheatre 

Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters are riding along on Pardi's "Ain’t Always The Cowboy Tour 2022."

Kendrick Lamar

7 p.m. July 19, Paycom Center 

The Grammy-winning rapper's "The Big Steppers Tour" includes Baby Keem and Tanna Leone.

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James Taylor

8 p.m. July 21, Paycom Center 

The legendary singer-songwriter is planning an intimate evening in concert featuring his All-Star Band.

Kaleo

6:30 p.m. July 25, The Jones Assembly 

The Grammy-nominated Icelandic rock band is coming through on its "Fight or Flight Tour."

Faye Webster

8 p.m. July 29, Tower Theatre 

The Atlanta singer-songwriter released her latest album, "I Know I'm Funny Haha," last summer via the indie label Secretly Canadian.

Third Eye Blind

6:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Zoo Amphitheatre 

Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad are accompanying the 1990s hitmakers on the

The Head and The Heart 

7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, The Criterion 

The indie folk band's "Every Shade of Blue Tour 2022" features Dawes.

Father John Misty

8 p.m. Aug. 8, The Criterion 

The singer-songwriter and musician also known as Josh Tillman has a new album out called "Chloë and the Next 20th Century," and he's touring with his Sub Pop label mate Suki Waterhouse.

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Halestorm

5:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Zoo Amphitheatre 

Singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale and her bandmates will rock KATTFEST 2022 along with the Pretty Reckless, Giovannie & the Hired Guns, The Warning and Lilith Czar.

Vince Gill

7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Civic Center 

The Country Music Hall of Famer, who was born in Norman and bred in Oklahoma City, will play a hometown show at a venue where he has some interesting musical memories. 

Oliver Tree

8 p.m. Aug. 12, The Criterion 

The singer-songwriter, comedian and living cartoon character from Santa Cruz, California, has a new country album out called "Cowboy Tears."

Local Natives

6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, The Jones Assembly 

The California indie rockers are on their first tour in three years.

Slightly Stoopid

5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Zoo Amphitheatre 

The San Diego, California-based reggae rockers have Pepper, Common Kings and Fortunate Youth along for the ride on their "Summer Traditions 2022 Tour."

My Chemical Romance

7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Paycom Center 

Returning to the road after nearly a decade, the rockers are launching their arena tour in OKC, accompanied by Coheed & Cambria and Dilly Dally.

PJ Morton

8 p.m. Aug. 23, Tower Theatre 

The Grammy winner plays OKC on his "Watch the Sun Tour."

The Black Crowes

7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Zoo Amphitheatre 

The "Hard to Handle" hitmakers will be playing their breakout 1990 album "Shake Your Money Maker" in its entirety, along with their other hits.

LANY

7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Zoo Amphitheatre 

The Los Angeles alternative pop band's "Summer Forever Tour" features special guest Surfaces.

Sasha Alex Sloan

8 p.m. Sept. 4, Tower Theatre 

The Boston-born singer-songwriter is touring in support of her sophomore album, "I Blame the World."

Pitbull

8 p.m. Sept. 4, Paycom Center  

Mr. 305 is coming to the 405, and he's bringing along fellow hitmaker Iggy Azalea.

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