Highly anticipated Pantera tour hits Montage Mountain in Scranton with Lamb of God on Aug. 6
From a press release: Today, Pantera, one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, announced their long-awaited return to the national stage. They will be touring North America this summer with Lamb of God as special guests. One of the most talked-about tours of 2023, this celebration includes original members Philip […]
Billy Bob Thornton performs with The Boxmasters at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 22
From a press release: Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton, best known for his roles in films like “Sling Blade,” “A Simple Plan,” “One False Move,” “Bad Santa,” and “Friday Night Lights,” is also a vocalist and musician. It was announced today that he and his Americana rock band The Boxmasters will perform at Penn’s […]
Grammy-nominated country singer Zach Bryan comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on May 13
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-nominated rising country star Zach Bryan will return to the road this year for the Burn, Burn, Burn North American Tour, his biggest tour yet. Throughout the summer, the young Oklahoma native will headline some of the nation’s most popular arenas and amphitheaters coast-to-coast, along […]
NEPA Scene Open Mic expands into Wilkes-Barre with new event at Heat Bar & Nightclub on Dec. 12
Soon after the NEPA Scene website launched in the fall of 2014, the NEPA Scene Open Mic was created in Wilkes-Barre to give local artists a platform to express themselves, hone their skills, and reach new audiences. Eight years later, the popular event is returning to the city where it all started. On Monday, Dec. […]
Comedy Central comedian Sam Morril performs at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 1, 2023
From a press release: It was announced today that stand-up comedian Sam Morril will bring his new Class Act Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on, appropriately, April Fools’ Day – Saturday, April 1, 2023. Morril is one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City and one of the best joke […]
NEPA Horror Fest returns to Circle Drive-In with 13 short films, music, and punk flea market on Oct. 15
From a press release: A screening of 13 independent short horror films from all over the world will cap off a full day of creative activities at the NEPA Horror Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City. The event begins at noon with the Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market […]
Reunited with Tom DeLonge, Blink-182 performs at Hersheypark Stadium on May 27 with Turnstile
From a press release: Today, multi-platinum pop punk trio Blink-182 has announced their biggest tour ever, a colossal global outing with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. Produced by Live Nation, the worldwide trek includes their first-ever performances in Latin America, along with stops in […]
Reunited rockers The Badlees play record release show at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 23
From a press release: Today, downtown Wilkes-Barre venues Karl Hall and the F.M. Kirby Center announced that they will present The Badlees’ record release party at the Kirby Center on Friday, Dec. 23. The recently reunited Selinsgrove roots rock band is set to release their first collection of new original material in nine years. They […]
Musical ‘Buddy Holly Story’ rocks F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 10
From a press release: Seen by more than 22 million music fans since it opened in London’s West End in 1989, “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” – the show that inspired a generation of multi-million-selling jukebox musicals like “Jersey Boys,” “Mamma Mia,” “Million Dollar Quartet,” and “We Will Rock You” – is back by popular […]
Comedian Kevin Hart gives ‘Reality Check’ to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9
From a press release: Today, Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and actor Kevin Hart announced the addition of eight new shows to the second leg of his widely popular 2022 Reality Check Tour, including one at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Sunday, Oct. 9. The added dates include the Santander […]
