RÜFÜS DU SOL Announced as First Atlantic City Beach Concert in 2026

The Grammy-winning electronic band will perform on the Atlantic City beach on August 29, 2026.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Atlantic City, New Jersey has announced that the Grammy Award-winning electronic band RÜFÜS DU SOL will be the first act to perform on the Atlantic City beach in 2026. The concert is part of the band's North American tour and marks a highly anticipated return to the region.

Why it matters

Atlantic City beach concerts have been incredibly popular over the years, with acts like The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band performing. The return of these concerts is seen as a boost for the city's tourism and entertainment offerings.

The details

RÜFÜS DU SOL's Atlantic City beach concert is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026. Presale tickets will be available starting on Tuesday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m., while general on-sale will begin on Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m. The band's North American tour also includes stops at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Wrigley Field.

  • The RÜFÜS DU SOL concert is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026.
  • Presale tickets will be available starting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
  • General on-sale tickets will begin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The players

RÜFÜS DU SOL

A Grammy Award-winning electronic band that is returning to North America for a highly anticipated tour, including a stop in Atlantic City.

Visit Atlantic City

The organization that confirmed RÜFÜS DU SOL as the first act to perform on the Atlantic City beach in 2026.

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What’s next

Presale tickets for the RÜFÜS DU SOL concert will go on sale on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., while general on-sale tickets will begin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The takeaway

The return of Atlantic City beach concerts, starting with the RÜFÜS DU SOL performance, is seen as a boost for the city's tourism and entertainment offerings. These iconic summer events have a long history in Atlantic City, and the community is excited to welcome them back.