ZZ Top Guitarist Billy F. Gibbons Brings Blues Rock to Wilkes-Barre

The BFG Band will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center on Thursday evening.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons and his band the BFG Band will be bringing their blistering blues rock sound to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Thursday, February 18, 2026 at 8 p.m.

Why it matters

The performance by the legendary ZZ Top guitarist and his band is sure to be a highlight for blues and rock fans in the Wilkes-Barre area, providing an opportunity to experience Gibbons' iconic guitar work and the BFG Band's high-energy live show.

The details

Gibbons and the BFG Band will be performing a set of blistering blues rock at the F.M. Kirby Center, showcasing Gibbons' virtuosic guitar playing and the band's tight, groove-oriented sound. The concert is part of the venue's ongoing live music programming, which features a diverse array of acts across multiple genres.

  • The concert will take place on Thursday, February 18, 2026 at 8 p.m.

The players

Billy F. Gibbons

The legendary guitarist and co-founder of the iconic rock band ZZ Top.

BFG Band

The backing band for Billy F. Gibbons, known for their blistering blues rock sound.

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

A prominent performing arts venue in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that hosts a variety of live music, theater, and other events.

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The takeaway

This concert provides an exciting opportunity for blues and rock fans in the Wilkes-Barre area to experience the iconic guitar work of Billy F. Gibbons and the high-energy live performance of his BFG Band.