John Mellencamp Kicks Off ‘Greatest Hits’ Tour with Michigan Performances
John Mellencamp, the iconic heartland rocker, is set to embark on his “Dancing Words — The Greatest Hits” tour this summer. The 74-year-old musician will showcase his most cherished tracks across 19 cities, kicking off the tour on July 10 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This highly anticipated tour is dedicated to fans who have long awaited to hear classics like “Jack and Diane,” “Hurts So Good,” and “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.”
Tour Details and Ticket Information
Mellencamp’s performances are scheduled to span from July 10 to August 12, concluding in Mountain View, California. The first show will take place at the newly opened Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids. He will perform at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, on July 16, adding a local touch to his extensive itinerary.
- Tour Dates:
- July 10: Grand Rapids, Mich. (Acrisure Amphitheater)
- July 11: Tinley Park, Ill. (Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre)
- July 13: Kansas City, Mo. (Morton Amphitheater)
- July 14: Shakopee, Minn. (Mystic Lake Amphitheater)
- July 16: Clarkston, Mich. (Pine Knob Music Theatre)
- July 18: Noblesville, Ind. (Ruoff Music Center)
- July 19: Cincinnati, Ohio (Riverbend Music Center)
- July 21: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Blossom Music Center)
- July 24: Mansfield, Mass. (Xfinity Center)
- July 25: Holmdel, N.J. (PNC Bank Arts Center)
- July 26: Wantagh, N.Y. (Northwell at Jones Beach Theater)
- July 29: Bristow, Va. (Jiffy Lube Live)
- July 30: Charlotte, N.C. (Truliant Amphitheater)
- Aug. 1: Alpharetta, Ga. (Ameris Bank Amphitheatre)
- Aug. 3: Tampa, Fla. (MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre)
- Aug. 6: Houston, Tex. (The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion)
- Aug. 9: Phoenix, Ariz. (Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre)
- Aug. 10: Hollywood, Calif. (Hollywood Bowl)
- Aug. 12: Mountain View, Calif. (Shoreline Amphitheatre)
Tickets will go on sale starting January 23 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Additionally, presale tickets will be available from Citi, beginning at 10 a.m. on the preceding Tuesday. This tour represents a significant celebration of Mellencamp’s illustrious career, allowing fans to relive favorites from his extensive catalog.
Past Performances
Mellencamp’s last local appearance was in September 2024 at Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival held at Pine Knob Music Theatre. This upcoming tour promises an exciting blend of nostalgia and energy for long-time fans.
Stay tuned for further details, and prepare to join John Mellencamp as he celebrates his greatest hits this summer. Don’t miss your chance to witness a rock legend live in concert!
