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Wilkes-Barre Today
By the People, for the People
Shapiro Announces Headliners for Commonwealth Concert Series
Five-city, statewide celebration to mark America's 250th birthday
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:52pm
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The Commonwealth Concert Series brings a diverse lineup of musical acts to communities across Pennsylvania to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.Wilkes-Barre TodayPennsylvania Governor Shapiro has announced the lineup of artists set to perform at the America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series, a five-city, statewide celebration leading up to the nation's 250th birthday. The concert series will take place every Saturday from Memorial Day weekend through the end of June, with performances in State College, Erie, Hershey, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh.
Why it matters
The Commonwealth Concert Series is a first-of-its-kind event aimed at bringing live music to communities across Pennsylvania to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary. The diverse lineup of artists, including country, pop, and rock acts, is expected to draw large crowds and boost local economies in the host cities.
The details
The headliners for the five concert dates are: Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett in State College, The Fray in Erie, The Avett Brothers in Hershey, Lady A and En Vogue in Wilkes-Barre, and Nelly and Third Eye Blind in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania residents will have first access to tickets starting on April 17, with general public sales beginning on May 1.
- The concert series will take place every Saturday from Memorial Day weekend through the end of June 2026.
- Tickets for Pennsylvania residents will go on sale on April 17 at noon and will be available until May 1.
- General public ticket sales will begin on May 1.
The players
Governor Shapiro
The current governor of Pennsylvania who announced the lineup for the Commonwealth Concert Series.
America250PA
The organization behind the Commonwealth Concert Series, a statewide celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.
Cole Swindell
A country music artist scheduled to perform at the State College concert.
Gabby Barrett
A country music artist scheduled to perform at the State College concert.
The Fray
A pop rock band scheduled to perform at the Erie concert.
The Avett Brothers
An indie folk rock band scheduled to perform at the Hershey concert.
Lady A
A country music group scheduled to perform at the Wilkes-Barre concert.
En Vogue
An R&B vocal group scheduled to perform at the Wilkes-Barre concert.
Nelly
A hip-hop artist scheduled to perform at the Pittsburgh concert.
Third Eye Blind
An alternative rock band scheduled to perform at the Pittsburgh concert.
What they’re saying
“Pennsylvania is set for a first-of-its-kind concert series as we approach the nation's 250th birthday.”
— Governor Shapiro
What’s next
Tickets for Pennsylvania residents will go on sale on April 17 at noon, with general public sales beginning on May 1.
The takeaway
The Commonwealth Concert Series is a unique statewide celebration of America's 250th birthday, bringing together a diverse lineup of musical acts to perform in communities across Pennsylvania. The event is expected to boost local economies and provide residents with a memorable experience as the nation marks this historic milestone.
