Looking for weekend plans? Northern California is stacked with live music and casino concerts from May 25 to June 7, 2026.
Pop fans get a rare chance to see the Jonas Brothers in an up-close casino setting at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln. Add a Journey tribute selling fast in Elk Grove, and a season-opening tribute night in Lodi, and you’ve got a packed calendar of live music in Northern California. Here are the can’t-miss events.
HOT PICKMay 29: Jonas Brothers at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
The Jonas Brothers pose for a photo during their “TODAY” show appearance on Aug. 8, 2025.
Pop/rock concert: The Jonas Brothers bring their “Greetings From Your Hometown Encore” tour to The Venue at Thunder Valley for a rare, casino-sized show. Nick, Joe, and Kevin have sold out arenas worldwide, and this 4,500-seat stop offers a close-up experience fans don’t often get in Northern California.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, May 29 at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln (Placer County). Tickets start at $199.95; guests ages 13–20 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older at all times. For details, visit thundervalleyresort.com.
BEST BETSJune 5: LeAnn Rimes at Bob Hope Theatre
LeAnn Rimes, left, and Eddie Cibrian attend ABC’s End Of Summer Soirée at Cecconi’s West Hollywood on Sept. 5, 2025.
Country queen: LeAnn Rimes is set to bring her powerful vocals and signature country‑pop sound to Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre, offering fans an intimate evening of chart‑topping hits and new favorites. Expect a mix of emotional ballads, high‑energy anthems and stories from her decades‑long career.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, June 5 at Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton. Tickets start at $53.50.
June 6: Richard Marx & Wilson Phillips with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Classic pop/rock concert: Richard Marx teams with Wilson Phillips and Starship for a nostalgia-packed bill in the Sacramento region. One ticket delivers three eras of radio staples.
If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln (Placer County). Tickets $39.95–$159.95 plus taxes and fees; guests ages 13–20 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older. For details, visit thundervalleyresort.com.
June 5 & 6: Damon Wayans Jr. at San Jose Improv
Laughs: Damon Wayans Jr. is bringing his sharp, fast‑paced stand‑up to the San Jose Improv, giving Bay Area comedy fans a chance to see one of TV’s most charismatic comedic actors live on stage. Known for “New Girl,” “Happy Endings,” and his quick‑witted observational humor, Wayans Jr. blends personal stories, family chaos, and cultural commentary into a high‑energy set.
If you go: Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. Tickets range from $49.22 – $107.72.
Peek inside Cache Creek Casino Resort, where gaming meets getaway
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Located 92 miles northwest of Stockton, Cache Creek Casino Resort features over 2,300 slot machines, more than 80 table games, 659 four-diamond luxury hotel rooms, 11 restaurants, a full-service spa, extraordinary entertainment in a 1,375-seat Event Center, and an 18-hole championship golf course.
(Provided by Cache Creek Casino Resort)June 6: Journey Revisited at McConnell Estates Winery Summer Concert Series
Tribute rock concert: Elk Grove’s McConnell Estates Winery hosts the in-demand Journey Revisited tribute on its scenic lawn. The band’s April performance at Jackson Rancheria sold out entirely, and their June 6 Elk Grove date is already showing low-ticket warnings on fan pages.
If you go: Gates open 5:30 p.m. (Wine Club VIP 5:15 p.m.), music 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at McConnell Estates Winery, 10686 W. Stockton Blvd. in Elk Grove (Sacramento County). Tickets $35; all ages welcome. For details, visit mcconnellestates.com.
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