The Beach Boys, Doobie Brothers among iconic bands playing in Macon this year
Several high-profile acts come to Macon in spring and summer of 2023 as concert season ramps up. Here’s a look at some bands playing shows at the Macon Centreplex in the upcoming months.
Third Eye Blind, March 15 at Macon City Auditorium
The band is touring in support of their new albums Unplugged and Our Bande Apart as part of their “25 Years in the Blind” tour. They were well-known among fans for their early albums including a self-titled debut in 1997 and “Blue” in 1999.Tickets are available online via Ticketmaster.
Boyz II Men, March 31 at Macon City Auditorium
The iconic R&B group comes to Macon as part of their latest tour, which will hit other southern cities including North Charleston and Fayetteville, North Carolina. The famous trio have sold over 64 million albums thanks to hit songs like “End of the Road” and “Motownphilly.”
Fans can buy tickets online via Ticketmaster.
6th Annual Macon Blues Festival, April 14 at the Macon Coliseum
While it isn’t one band, the festival will feature several blues groups performing classic tracks as part of a joint performance.
Guests include J-Wonn, Ronnie Bell and Lenny Williams. Tickets are available online.
Three Dog Night, April 28 at Macon City Auditorium
The 70’s rock group is hitting Macon as part of their latest U.S. tour effort. Known for their songs “Joy to the World” and “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” Three Dog Night once had 21 straight Top 40 singles.
Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster.
Gov’t Mule, May 16 at Macon City Auditorium
The renowned Allman Brothers offshoot featuring Warren Haynes will play in Macon this summer. It will be one of the last stops before their Spring 2023 tour concludes in Asheville.
Tickets will go on sale March 8 at 10 a.m. online and at the Centreplex ticket office.
The Beach Boys, May 18 at Macon City Auditorium
The iconic surf rock and pop group hits Macon in May as part of their “Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer” tour. Headlined by co-founder and lead singer Mike Love, the tour won’t feature other iconic members such as Brian Wilson.
Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster.
Boz Scaggs, June 9 at Macon City Auditorium
The singer-songwriter added the Macon show to his tour late. He’s touring in support of his latest album, “Out of the Blues.” Scoggs’s music ranges from blues to jazz.
Tickets are available online via Ticketmaster.
The Doobie Brothers, Sept. 2 at the Macon Coliseum
The famous rock and funk group will be one of the last concerts of the summer season in Macon. Michael McDonald and other band members are touring together for the first time in more than 25 years.
Tickets, including special VIP packages, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. online or in person at the Centreplex ticket office.
