Pennsylvania Announces Headliners for America250 Concert Series

Free shows across the state will feature The Fray, Nelly, Third Eye Blind, and more.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:08pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged shapes and silhouettes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing a music festival or concert event.Pennsylvania's America250 concert series will bring a diverse lineup of musical acts to communities across the state, celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.Hershey Today

Gov. Josh Shapiro and America250PA have announced the headliners for the Commonwealth Concert Series, a five-city, free concert celebration taking place across Pennsylvania in May and June. The lineup includes acts like The Avett Brothers, Lady A, Cole Swindell, The Fray, Third Eye Blind, and Nelly.

Why it matters

The concert series is part of Pennsylvania's broader efforts to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, with each show recognizing different groups and communities across the commonwealth. The events are expected to provide a boost to the state's tourism, hospitality, and sports sectors, which are major economic drivers this year.

The details

The free concerts will take place in Hershey, Wilkes-Barre, Pittsburgh, State College, and Erie. Hershey's show will 'Honor Our Farmers and Agricultural Heritage,' while the other locations will highlight different groups and communities. Tickets for Pennsylvania residents will become available on April 17.

  • The concert series will take place in May and June 2026.
  • Tickets for Pennsylvania residents will become available on April 17, 2026.

The players

Gov. Josh Shapiro

The governor of Pennsylvania who announced the concert series as part of the state's America250 celebrations.

America250PA

The organization behind the Commonwealth Concert Series, which is part of Pennsylvania's broader efforts to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.

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What’s next

Tickets for Pennsylvania residents will become available on April 17, 2026, for the five free concerts taking place across the state in May and June.

The takeaway

The America250 Commonwealth Concert Series is a key part of Pennsylvania's efforts to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, bringing high-profile musical acts to communities across the state and providing a boost to the local tourism and hospitality industries.