Bad Sneakers, a celebration of the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen. This dynamic 13-piece ensemble returns to FHPAC bringing the music of the iconic band to life in stunning fashion. Some of the greatest musicians and singers from Upstate New York will transport you to the California sounds of the 70s.

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

The Joey Stempien Big Band showcases a new generation of jazz artists shaping the future of the big band tradition. The result is music that feels bold and contemporary, and deeply engaging programs that invite curious listeners, connect with longtime jazz fans, and give audiences something to remember.

JSBB is made up of a handpicked ensemble of some of the most promising young jazz musicians from Eastman School of Music, the University of Rochester, and other regional schools.

What sets them apart is not just the caliber of the players, but the collective vision: to present big band music that feels contemporary, forward-looking, and deeply connected to the community.

Audiences know they’re hearing tomorrow’s leaders in jazz, today.

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash) | Orchestra $30.16 Credit Card ($29 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash) | Orchestra $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash)

Student Discount Code ($10 off): JSJAZZ26 You will need to enter the code for each student ticket you wish to purchase. Please do not abuse the student discount. If you have trouble with your purchase, please abandon your cart and call the box office for assistance. Coupon codes will not be applied retroactively.

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

AMY MCGRATH 

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking event at the Ewing Forum, featuring retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath. As one of the pioneering women to fly combat missions in an F/A-18 fighter jet, McGrath brings a wealth of experience and insight to her talk. With over two decades of service, she will delve into the crucial topics of leadership, resilience, and the changing dynamics of women’s roles in the military. Her journey from the cockpit to the national stage exemplifies breaking barriers and leading under pressure. The discussion promises to be enlightening, guided by the expertise of Michael O’Hanlon, senior fellow of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution. Do not miss this opportunity to engage with pivotal issues shaping our world today.

Pre-sale Tickets: $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash)

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Tartan Terrors are their own Celtic Invasion, mixing music energy with traditional folklore, dance, and humor. With an arsenal featuring classic bagpipes and fiddle, driving drum tones, and signature guitar styles, The Terrors use their sonic blitz to underscore award winning Step Dancers and internationally recognized comedic performers. Join the phenomenon of the Tartan Terrors and see why Celtic Beat Magazine hails them as “the heirs apparent to the [Celtic] mayhem.”

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Tribute to The Eagles

For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any measure, but it begs the question – what makes HOTEL CALIFORNIA so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks, and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re still going stronger than ever!

HOTEL CALIFORNIA’s show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Eagles’ music. One of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock n’ roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. The band also offers tons of value-added promotional support and materials to every client, and the confidence that industry insiders have in them has made HOTEL CALIFORNIA one of the world’s most accomplished tribute productions. You can check them out any time you like, but you’ll never want to leave.

Tickets: Mezzanine $61.36 Credit Card ($59 Cash) | Orchestra $50.96 Credit Card ($49 Cash)

Note: All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to be deeply rooted in tradition but look to the future with enthusiasm and anticipation. The group’s latest release, Bluegrass Troubadour, was nominated for IBMA’s Album of the Year and earned significant chart action, with the song “Blink of an Eye” spending several months at the #1 spot on the Bluegrass music charts and was also nominated for IBMA Song of the Year.

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned, and intense traditional bluegrass. There is no hybrid or genre-bending music here. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music. Danny’s lead vocals will captivate your senses, so much so that many prominent musicians, including Alison Krauss, have considered Danny as one of their favorite singers. His voice combines powerful range and soulful blues with a sound like no one else in bluegrass today. 

This performance is made possible by underwriting graciously provided by: Kenyon & Kenyon Attorneys, Bristol Mountain/Roseland Waterpark, F.G. Rayburn Masonry Contractors/In a Pickle Pickleball Club, and Marinacci Builders

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash) | Orchestra $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $50.96 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

Local legend Gap Mangione and The New Big Band play the works made famous by the Mangione brothers as well as other jazz and big band favorites.

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

WENDELL POTTER 

Join us for an enriching discourse on the pressing issues of our times. Wendell Potter, a former health insurance executive who has become a passionate advocate for healthcare reform, will deliver a compelling conversation. This thought-provoking presentation will delve into the intricate relationship between profit-driven healthcare systems and their ethical repercussions on patient care, emphasizing the ways in which corporate interests often clash with the fundamental necessity for affordable and accessible healthcare. The conversation will be expertly moderated by Schumann Senior Writing Fellow, Michael Winship, ensuring a dynamic and insightful dialogue. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of a critical discussion that affects us all.

Pre-sale Tickets: $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash)

Note: All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Come Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Queen’s first tour of America with BOHEMIAN QUEEN!  An epic show of “Queen Live Through the Years,” beginning with their early songs from that first tour, then moving through the decades of mega hits we all know and love!

Hailed as ‘The World’s Most Passionate Queen Tribute,’ selling out shows wherever they perform, Bohemian Queen leaves the crowds screaming for more, providing a full-throttle rock-n-roll QUEEN concert experience. Faithfully recreating the bombastic, operatic performances of Queen in incredible detail, Bohemian Queen brings their high-energy, family-friendly stage show for this special one-night only event!

Bohemian Queen’s theatrical style show, in addition to featuring a wide range of songs from Queen’s extensive catalog, also includes multiple costume changes by famed frontman Paulie Z, to showcase Freddie Mercury’s iconic stage outfits throughout the years. The band’s stellar performances, fueled by their talent and love for the music, is paired with a full multi-media show not to be missed!

For anyone looking to relive the grandiose style, music, and attitude of a time gilded in pure rock n’ roll gold, look no further than an evening with Bohemian Queen.

THEY WILL ROCK YOU!

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VIP EXPERIENCE description:

               VIP Package: $129

1.           Mezzanine seating

2.           Invitation to meet the band

3.           A personally signed picture

4.           Access to watch the band’s sound check from 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

5.           FREE Bohemian Queen tee-shirt

Tickets: Mezzanine V.I. P $134.16 Credit Card ($129 Cash) | Orchestra $61.36 Credit Card ($59 Cash) | Orchestra $50.96 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

ThunderBeard is the ultimate ZZ Top tribute that authentically recreates the live experience of “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas.” ThunderBeard will have you singing along to classic hits such as “La Grange”, “Tush”, and “Sharp Dressed Man” as well as many other classics from throughout the legendary band’s 50+ year history.

With musicianship and showmanship that rivals the original (and, of course, Fuzzy guitars!), ThunderBeard delivers an unforgettable live show that will have you feeling like you’ve been transported back to the heyday of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

Seconds Out: A Tribute to the Music of Genesis is a five-piece band from Long Island, NY that focuses on both the Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel eras. Seconds Out’s return performance to the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center will exhibit the more rock-driven songs (and some pop hits!) under Phil Collins’ term, as well as the rich and complex musical pieces from the Peter Gabriel era as well. Fans of both eras will enjoy the band’s high energy, attention to detail, and shared love of the music of Genesis. Each performance is an experience, inviting fans themselves to be immersed in the music and to recall great memories, while creating new ones. 

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm – Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm