2024 Year in review! Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Virginia had its generous share of massive spectacles featuring world class performers and monumental bands! These are artists holding some of the most highly anticipated treks across North America – it’s an awesome thing that the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater has become a favorite stop over for the biggest names in the music circuit! Hence, the year 2024 was a total banger! From the moment spring hit all the way to the start of fall – the seasons brought in the most exhilarating, most mindblowing performers in the biz! If you are curious what went on this past year at the iconic venue, then here’s a lowdown on the most raging concerts to ever arrive at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater and what people are saying about it! From rock to pop, country, hip-hop, kids’ shows, and more – it was ultimately a plethora of spectacles catering to every music taste!
May
May was Hozier’s month through and through. The phenomenal soul singing, guitar slinging artist broke into the circuit with the gargantuan hit, “Take Me To Church.” His incredible success led to the thrilling release of his third album. Hence his Unreal Unearth Tour became one of the most sought-after treks across the country. Lucky fans in Virginia got to witness his amazing setlist, which was a mix of blues, rock, pop, and soul. He’s superbly versatile and fans were brimming with excitement as this remarkable performer hit the stage.
After Hozier opened the month with a bang, the groundbreaking alternative rock powerhouse NeedtoBreathe came in with their Caves World Tour. As if these Grammy nominated icons are not enough, the tour happened to also bring in critically acclaimed indie rock outfit, Judah and the Lion.
June
When summer came into town, so did the kings of the season! The summer tours were flowing and big named artists dropped by with their gargantuan productions and equally gigantic talents. We can’t mention the month of June without saying the name of country superstar Morgan Wallen’s astounding tour One Night at a Time first. He pretty much conquered the month with a three-night extravaganza. Yes, this country phenom happened to fully packed the 20,000 capacity venue all the way to the back three times! Having released the biggest hit of the summer, “I Had Some Help,” with Post Malone, Wallen delivered a high caliber showdown up to 24 songs. Besides his brilliant collaborative hit, Wallen also belted out even bigger country singles, “Last Night,” “Cow Girls,” “Lies, Lies, Lies,” and tons more.
Speaking of country icons, the month also packed in fellow purveyors like Tyler Childers, Brooks and Dun, and the ever so legendary Willie Nelson who brought in his monster of a tour, the Outlaw Music Festival. This yearly bonanza featured a stunning line-up including Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Allison Kraus. When you’ve got three Rock and Roll Hall of Famers all performing on the same night, you know you had to be there. If you missed out, we feel sorry for ya! Besides country stars, the month also brought in Grammy winning rapper 21 Savage, Grammy winning jam band Dave Matthews Band, and Grammy winning rock band and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
July
As the climate got hotter, so did the performances. And boy, the month of July was absolutely fire! The showdowns were plentiful and highly diverse – we’re talking live orchestra with film, throwback rock ragers, a female led R&B festival, the return of country music’s bad boy, and a 2000s esque headbang worthy bonanza. You betcha July was exhilarating as hell and piping hot performances were courtesy of might awesome names like Jason Aldean and Sam Hunt. On which one is the bad boy of country, we think it’s a tie. Barbie the Movie in Concert offered something incredibly unique – a brilliant orchestra ensemble accompanied by a viewing of the film.
As for the throwback rager, 90s rock sensations Third Eye Blind teamed up with 2000s powerhouse Yellowcard and Arizona for Summer Gods Tour. The triple threat spectacle delivered an earth shattering show that will be talked about for months and years to come. Speaking of ground shaking moments, Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads definitely had everyone jumping all at the same time – so indeed, Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater was shaking profusely throughout the month of July. But thankfully, this establishment was specifically designed to handle moments like these.
“Awesome time once again. We went to Third Eye Blind as part of our Lawn Pass and it was on a night with a full moon. So fun and beautiful space. Crowd was respectful and staff helpful even when we had a short thunderstorm.” – Starlite C. from Suffolk, Virginia
August
Things over at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater were getting hotter and hotter. The month was filled with grand spectacles and the biggest names were in town at this time. Pitbull came in to deliver a monumental party. The Party After Dark Tour delivered a grand celebration which also featured rapper T-Pain. When there’s a grand hip-hop/EDM showcase, there was also a pop rock bonanza that shook the earth. Imagine Dragon’s Loom World Tour delivered gargantuan hits like “Believer,” “Demons,” “Radioactive,” and countless more.
“Had an amazing time at the Imagine Dragons concert.” – Chase H. from Norfolk, Virginia
Another throwback hit Virginia that month was a co-headlining show of Styx and Foreigner. Classic rock fans definitely had a blast on that one. Meanwhile, music fans were on a high with the arrival of Train and REO Speedwagon. Their Summer Road Trip Tour also featured a brilliant performance by Yacht Rock Revue. Lastly, the ultimate throwback summer trip was New Kids On The Block’s Magic Summer 2024 Tour. This O.G. boyband delivered tantalizing 80s titles like “Please Don’t Go Girl,” “Step By Step,” “Cover Girl,” and “Magic.”
September
Before concert goers said goodbye to summer, Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater was sure to deliver the season’s last hurrah. This 2024, it was a groundbreaking co-headlining trek of ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour has been extended due to public demand and surely, it was one of the most memorable experiences for old school blues rockers.
October
The venue’s last hurrah for this 2024 was bigger than ever. Nothing is better than going out with a bang with Post Malone’s gargantan F1 Trillion Tour. Posty dropped the summer’s biggest song, “I Had Some Help” and he served this song with a thrilling production, along with several other titles from his brand country album.
It was a tremendous year for concerts. That’s pretty much the only word to describe what went on at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. But whatever comes its way, the venue can surely handle the heat. A top caliber facility has been specially designed to handle a large influx of over zealous fans – 20,000 of ‘em to be exact! Fans got to enjoy cutting edge audio and light technology. In addition, the venue’s complete facilities provided attendees with a fuss-free experience.
“I attended my first concert here at the amphitheater and was pleasantly surprised at how organized and clean, they have plenty of bathrooms. The food and alcohol vendors were very pleasant and the lines were quick so service is great.” – Michelle R. from Virginia Beach, Virginia
Did you miss out on Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater’s 2024 concert season? Well, lucky for you, we got another year coming and 2025 is guaranteed to be just as exciting. The line-up in store is already piping hot with the biggest names making their way into town soon! So if you don’t want to miss out on these grand spectacles, you better secure your tickets as early as now before it’s too late!