October brings a wave of live music to downtown Baltimore, with stages hosting everything from powerhouse rock bands and hip hop stars to soulful R&B voices and pulsing electronic DJs. Whether you’re looking for an arena spectacle, an open-air harbor show, or an intimate club night, this month’s lineup has something for everyone.
Baltimore Soundstage: Busy & diverse lineup of acts
Thursday, October 2: Home Is Where with Forests, Short Fictions, Boat Water
Indie rock meets emo revival—introspective lyrics, mathy guitars, and high-energy underground vibes.
Friday, October 3: Shrek Rave (18+)
Meme culture meets dance floor chaos—expect EDM remixes, cosplay, and a wild, tongue-in-cheek atmosphere.
Saturday, October 4: Sonata Arctica with Powerglove
European power metal meets video-game-inspired shred—fast riffs and soaring vocals for true metal fans.
Sunday, October 5: Boldy James with Miles A, Ill Conscious, Snook Da Crook
Underground hip hop with sharp storytelling and gritty beats—ideal for fans of lyrical depth.
Monday, October 6: Pete & Bas with Delivery Boys
UK drill legends bring raw bars and surprising humor, fusing grime and hip hop for a unique global show.
Saturday, October 11: Doctor P & Flux Pavilion with VAMPA, Anoxex, Callisto
Dubstep titans deliver heavy drops and festival-sized bass inside Soundstage’s intimate walls.
Sunday, October 12: Dead Again (Type O Negative Tribute) & Issues (Korn Tribute)
Nostalgic trip into gothic metal and nu-metal—tribute acts with faithful renditions and plenty of sing-alongs.
Wednesday, October 15: Saving Abel with Dead Sugar
Post-grunge Southern rock with catchy hooks and radio-friendly grit.
Thursday, October 16: The Spill Canvas & Mae with Ace Enders
Emo and alt-rock veterans bring heartfelt lyrics and soaring choruses.
Friday, October 17: 200 Stab Wounds with Ingrown, NO CURE, Bastardane
Brutal death metal and hardcore chaos for fans of the underground heavy scene.
Saturday, October 18: Here Come The Mummies with Lachy Doley, Platinum Moon
Funky horns, theatrical costumes, and tongue-in-cheek stage antics—equal parts comedy and groove.
Friday, October 24: Conner O’Malley – Comedic Humor Tour (18+)
Surreal, absurdist comedy with unpredictable energy and multimedia twists.
Saturday, October 25: Fleshwater with Chat Pile, Balmora
Noise rock and shoegaze-tinged heaviness—dark, visceral performances for adventurous ears.
Sunday, October 26: End It – “Wrong Side of Heaven” LP Release with Torn Apart, Hold My Own, Clique, Cosmic Joke
Baltimore hardcore at full throttle, celebrating a local release with high-energy sets.
Tuesday, October 28: Lawrence – The Family Business Tour
Funk-infused pop, sibling harmonies, and soulful energy—an uplifting, feel-good night.
Wednesday, October 29: Thrice with Modern Color, Downward
Post-hardcore legends bring dynamic musicianship, mixing old classics with newer atmospheric tracks.
Thursday, October 30: Signs of the Swarm with Mental Cruelty, TEN56, Carcosa, Face Yourself
Extreme deathcore onslaught—blast beats, gutturals, and unrelenting heaviness.
Friday, October 31: Sunami x Scowl with Nuovo Testamento, Whispers
Hardcore and punk fury collides with underground synth-punk for a Halloween blowout.
For tickets and more details, visit our Baltimore Soundstage Events Page.
Nevermore Hall: Country, metal & hip hop take the stage
Friday, October 10: Alexandra Kay – Second Wind: The Tour
Rising country star blends pop-leaning hooks with heartfelt storytelling and powerhouse vocals.
Saturday, October 11: Loathe – North American Tour 2025
Genre-bending metal outfit mixes heaviness, shoegaze textures, and atmospheric soundscapes.
Thursday, October 23: Rico Nasty – Lethal North America Tour
Fierce, punk-tinged hip hop with explosive stage presence and raw, high-octane delivery.
For tickets and more details, visit our Nevermore Hall Events Page.
Power Plant Live!: Baltimore’s party central
Thursday, October 9: Magic Hunks Live
A playful, theatrical performance night—part dance show, part spectacle, full of over-the-top fun.
Friday, October 17: Fright Night Massive – System Overload 2.0
Baltimore’s biggest Halloween party returns with costumed crowds, thumping DJs, and immersive festival visuals.
Saturday, October 18: Ghastly
Bass-heavy electronic sets from one of EDM’s darker, more theatrical performers—perfect for Halloween season vibes.
Friday, October 10: Morgan + Friends
A community-minded showcase of local and regional talent, bringing warmth and energy to the Power Plant stage.
For more information, visit our Power Plant Live! Events Page.
CFG Arena: From comedy to bluegrass
Friday, October 3: Shane Gillis
Comedy and storytelling with one of the most talked-about comics—expect irreverent humor, sharp timing, and plenty of crowd energy.
Saturday, October 4: NBA YoungBoy
Raw lyricism and unfiltered hip hop intensity, from one of the genre’s most controversial and influential young voices.
Saturday, October 11: Maná
Legendary Latin rockers bring decades of hits, soaring ballads, and stadium-sized anthems—perfect for fans of global rock energy.
Friday, October 31: Billy Strings
Virtuoso bluegrass guitarist and singer delivers high-energy picking, psychedelic jams, and Americana roots with a modern edge.
For tickets and more details, visit our CFG Bank Arena Events Page.
Pier Six Pavilion: Big names in rock & hip hop
Thursday, October 2: Kevin Gates & DJ Chose
Southern hip hop swagger with gritty flows and a party-ready vibe, backed by beats that keep the waterfront crowd moving.
Sunday, October 12: Seether & Daughtry with P.O.D. & Kami Kehoe
Post-grunge and alt-rock powerhouses team up for a night of heavy riffs, radio hits, and powerful vocals under the open sky.
For tickets and more information, visit our Pier Six Pavilion events page on Live Nation.
Easy Parking Downtown
This October, when you’re heading downtown for music, comedy, or more, check out Harbor Park Garage for a great place to park. The garage is steps away from downtown Baltimore’s best concert venues and you can prebook your parking spot to make things easier.
Baltimore Region: Beyond the Inner Harbor
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