Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 39th season begins Saturday, May 16 with great lineup of shows following record-setting year

WHAT: The Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2026 performance season begins this weekend, marking the venue’s 39th year of live entertainment in the heart of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home. This year’s lineup follows a landmark 2025 season — the first after a major infrastructure and seating expansion — that delivered the highest attendance and revenue totals in more than a decade. 

WHEN & WHERE: Performances will run from May through October, with tickets available and on sale now at www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com.

2026 LINEUP: The 2026 lineup, presented by the Spencer County Community Foundation and the Perry County Community Foundation, features a mix of nationally touring artists, regional favorites, and family‑friendly programming, continuing the Amphitheatre’s mission to provide high‑quality entertainment in one of Indiana’s most unique outdoor venues.

  • Saturday, May 16:  Johnny Folsom 4 – a tribute to Johnny Cash
  • Sunday, May 17:  Johnny Folsom 4 (Sunday Amp Unplugged)
  • Saturday, May 30:  Hollywood Nights – the Bob Seger Experience - SOLD OUT!
  • Saturday, June 6:  Face 2 Face – a tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel - SOLD OUT!
  • Saturday, June 13:  Thunderstruck – America’s AC/DC tribute - SOLD OUT!
  • Thurs. – Sat., June 25-27:  Pioneer Song: a Celebration of Lincoln Amphitheatre Musicals
  • Saturday, July 11:  Former Lead Singer of Journey Steve Augeri
  • Saturday, August 8: Night Ranger
  • Saturday, August 15:  TUSK – the classic tribute to Fleetwood Mac - SOLD OUT!
  • Saturday, August 29:  The Wallflowers – Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour - SOLD OUT!
  • Saturday, September 5:  Sawyer Brown - SOLD OUT!
  • Saturday, September 12:  On the Border – the ultimate Eagles tribute - SOLD OUT!
  • Sunday, September 13:  On the Border (Sunday Amp Unplugged)
  • Sunday, October 4: Sounds of Summer - A Beach Boys tribute (Sunday Amp Unplugged)


About the Lincoln Amphitheatre
The Lincoln Amphitheatre is a majestic 2,200-seat venue located conveniently off Interstate 64 halfway between Evansville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky, within Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana—the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln.  The venue, a crown jewel for live outdoor entertainment and events in southern Indiana, has been under the management of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation since 2015.  For additional information, email [email protected] or call 812-937-2329.