US Edition5 Free Concerts Coming to Pennsylvania This Summer. Here's the Lineup.
- On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro and America250PA unveiled the Commonwealth Concert Series, a free five-city tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary across Pennsylvania.
- The Shapiro administration allocated roughly $675,000 for the concert series, part of a $40 million state initiative to bring large events to Pennsylvania for the America250 celebrations.
- Performances begin May 23 at State College with Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett, followed by The Fray in Erie on June 6 and The Avett Brothers at Hershey Park Stadium on June 13.
- Lady A and En Vogue perform in Wilkes-Barre on June 20, while Nelly and Third Eye Blind conclude the tour at Point State Park in Pittsburgh on June 27.
- While concerts are free, attendees must secure tickets, with Pennsylvania residents gaining access starting April 17; the series joins other major economic drivers this year, including the FIFA World Cup and NFL Draft.
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