Summer’s in full swing, and if it’s too hot for you outside, chill out this week with some cool livestream concerts.
Most live events and large gatherings remain in hold throughout the country due to the coronavirus crisis, leading artists to continue the trend of livestreaming shows to connect with fans.
With music venues still shut down from coast to coast, here’s your guide to the best live-streamed music content right now, for the week of Aug. 3. As additional events are announced for the week, we’ll add them to this list.
Check out the list of shows and musical events to stream from the comfort of your home this week below.
August 3: Nada Surf, Waxahatchee, Hop Along, Best Coast, Manchester Orchestra and more will perform during the Virtual Musikfest on NPR, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET. The fest will continue through Aug. 9.
August 4: KEXP at Home will present Phoebe Bridgers at 6:00 p.m. ET. Watch the livestream here.
August 6: Apple Music will kick off a series of virtual listening parties at 11:00 p.m. ET with Today’s Hits Presents Victoria Monét. Fans will have the opportunity to hear new music from her upcoming project Jaguar before it drops, learn about the inspiration for each song, and chat directly with Monét in real time during a live Q&A moderated by Apple Music host Nadeska. Ticket registration is open to Apple Music subscribers here.
Reyna will be hosting a listening party on their YouTube channel here ahead of the release of their latest single “Lonely Girl” on Aug. 7.
Christian group, We The Kingdom, is hosting a live stream to celebrate the release of their debut album Holy Water, available August 7. The band will be answering questions and singing a few tracks off their album. Catch the event on We The Kingdom’s Facebook and YouTube at 8:30 p.m. CT.
ASCAP continues its @ASCAPLATINO Live from Home Series at 6 p.m. ET with a Q&A with Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Eduardo Cabra akaCABRA, formerly known as VISITANTE. Watch it here.
Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers will be performing a free, all-dedication livestream tonight, Thursday, August 6 at 7 p.m. ET via Facebook Live.
August 7: TikTok presents The Weeknd Experience is set to be an immersive virtual event on TikTok LIVE stream starting at 8:30 p.m. ET via the official TikTok account. Fans can RSVP for The Weeknd Experience here.
Luke Bryan, as the next featured artist in Amazon Music’s ongoing performance series, will perform a stripped-down set and chat with fans on Amazon.com/live. Starting at 3 p.m. PT, Bryan will play music from his new album.
August 8: Monsta X’s global livestream concert Live From Seoul With Luv, originally scheduled for July 25, will feature the K-pop group performing songs from their 2020 album, All About Luv, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, and meet and greets. Tickets begin at $20, with merch bundles available at higher price points. The streaming concert begins at 11 p.m. ET.