National Concert Day

May 5, Monday

National Concert Day is an annual celebration held on May 5, dedicated to live music, artists, and fans. It marks the beginning of the summer concert season in the United States and was initiated by Live Nation in 2015. On this day, concerts, special promotions, and events are organized to bring music lovers together.

History of the holiday
National Concert Day was first held on May 5, 2015, at Irving Plaza in New York City. The event featured performances by well-known artists such as Kid Rock, Florida Georgia Line, The Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, Lifehouse, Foreigner, Rae Sremmurd, Tinashe, and Wiz Khalifa. The goal of the holiday is to recognize the contributions of musicians, tour managers, technical staff, and everyone who makes live performances possible.

How National Concert Day is celebrated
Various activities are held on this day to promote live music:

- attending concerts and music festivals
- participating in special promotions and ticket sales
- watching live performance streams online
- sharing memories of favorite concerts on social media with the hashtag #NationalConcertDay

These activities help people enjoy live music and support artists and the music industry.

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National Concert Day in other years

2021 May 5, Wednesday
2022 May 5, Thursday
2023 May 5, Friday
2024 May 5, Sunday
2026 May 5, Tuesday