Ontario Welcomes First Concert at New ONT Fields Stadium

The Avett Brothers, Dwight Yoakam headline inaugural show at new minor-league venue

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:20pm

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The brand new ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire complex held its inaugural concert on Saturday, March 21, 2026, featuring headliners The Avett Brothers and Dwight Yoakam, along with opening act The Iguanas. The large outdoor stage was constructed on the field, with seating areas and a pit area near the dugouts and home plate. The concert and sports venue does not have any additional musical acts scheduled yet, but officials say more could be on the way. The baseball season begins at ONT Fields on April 2 with the Ontario Tower Buzzers hosting the Lake Elsinore Storm.

Why it matters

The opening of ONT Fields represents a major new entertainment and sports venue for the Ontario area, providing a state-of-the-art facility for concerts, minor-league baseball, and other events. The successful launch of the inaugural concert signals that the venue is off to a strong start and could become a hub for live music and community events in the region.

The details

The concert featured a lineup of acclaimed musical acts, including Grammy-nominated folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, Grammy-winning country star Dwight Yoakam, and New Orleans-based opening act The Iguanas. The large outdoor stage was constructed specifically for the event, with seating areas and a general admission pit near the baseball diamond. Officials say more concerts could be scheduled at the venue in the future, in addition to the Ontario Tower Buzzers' minor-league baseball games starting in April.

  • The inaugural concert at ONT Fields took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  • The Ontario Tower Buzzers will host their first minor-league baseball game at ONT Fields on April 2, 2026.

The players

The Avett Brothers

A Grammy-nominated folk-rock band that headlined the inaugural concert at ONT Fields.

Dwight Yoakam

A Grammy-winning country music star who also headlined the inaugural concert at ONT Fields.

The Iguanas

A New Orleans-based band that served as the opening act for the inaugural concert at ONT Fields.

Ontario Tower Buzzers

The minor-league baseball team that will host their first game at ONT Fields on April 2, 2026.

Lake Elsinore Storm

The opposing team that will face the Ontario Tower Buzzers in the first minor-league baseball game at ONT Fields on April 2, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Ontario Tower Buzzers will host their first minor-league baseball game at ONT Fields on April 2, 2026, taking on the Lake Elsinore Storm.

The takeaway

The successful launch of the inaugural concert at ONT Fields demonstrates the venue's potential to become a hub for live music and community events in the Ontario area, complementing its role as the home of the Ontario Tower Buzzers minor-league baseball team.