Overview
- Gov. Josh Shapiro and America250PA announced the Commonwealth Concert Series on Thursday, confirming a run from May 23 in State College to June 27 in Pittsburgh.
- The lineup pairs cities with headliners: Cole Swindell with Gabby Barrett in State College, The Fray in Erie, The Avett Brothers in Hershey, Lady A with En Vogue in Wilkes-Barre, and Third Eye Blind with Nelly in Pittsburgh.
- Tickets are free for Pennsylvania residents, with organizers opening resident-priority access on April 17 through America250PA.org.
- Shapiro said the 2025–26 state budget covers the costs to make the concerts free, positioning the series to draw visitors during a summer that also features the World Cup, the NFL Draft, the PGA Championship, and MLB’s All-Star Game in Pennsylvania.
- Each stop will spotlight local themes, such as Hershey honoring farmers and agricultural heritage, and organizers plan to add more supporting acts on a rolling basis.