Twenty-twenty-six is shaping up as a hectic year at Fresno’s entertainment venues.
While we’ve yet to get an announcement at the level of Shakira playing Bulldog Stadium — and yes, we are waiting — the city’s arenas, theaters and nightclubs have been filling their event calendars with noteworthy concerts and tours.
See: Round one of the Big Fresno Fair’s 2026 lineup, which was announced Wednesday (see highlights below).
Here’s a look at 10 acts we know are stopping in town this year, with dates and ticket prices.
Duran Jones and the Indications: There was much hype on this contemporary soul singer after his last time through Fresno in 2022. It was a sold-out show people were talking about for weeks. The band returns to Tioga-Sequoia Brewery on March 19. Tickets are $41-$159 VIP plus fees.Flipper: A precursor (and inspiration) to grunge bands like Nirvana, Flipper is influential, if not niche, among alternative rock fans of a certain generation. The band kicks off a mostly California tour April 29 at Strummer’s. Tickets are $25-28, plus fees.Untouchables: Credited as America’s first ska band, the Untouchables celebrates their 45th anniversary May 2 at Fulton 55. As a bonus to the lineup here, Fresno’s own Let’s Go Bowling opens the show alongside the San Francisco band Monkey. Tickets are $25-$30 plus fees.Jo Koy: Comedian Jo Koy will be at the Save Mart Center on May 2 as part of his Just Being Koy tour. The Filipino comic has a history of playing in Fresno, going back as far as 2010 when he played the Saroyan Theatre. Tickets for the show are $64-$260+ with fees and on sale now.Pam Tillis: County music royality, Pam Tillis is the daughter of outlaw country singer Mel Tillis and had a series of hits in the 1990s. The singer stops at the Tower Theatre on May 20 at the end of a string of California dates. Tickets are $35-$45.The Psychedelic Furs: Best known for penning the theme to 1986’s “Pretty in Pink,” the Psychedelic Furs are still touring with founding siblings Richard and Tim Butler. The band announced a June 10 concert at Warnors Theatre with openers We are Scientists. Tickets are $40.70-$184.90 with fees.Groupa Frontera: Grupo Frontera is part of a movement of Regional Mexican music finding mainstream success (while already being wildly popular in the Fresno market). The band stops at the Save Mart Center on Aug. 8 on its Triste Pero Bien C*brón tour. Tickets are $56-$284+ with fees and on sale Friday.Thee Sacred Souls: Thee Sacred Souls are newly minted as an arena-level band, having played (and sold out) the Saroyan Theatre when they came through last year. The 1960s-inspired San Diego soul band plays the Save Mart Center on Aug. 16 on its Constellation tour with La Lom and the Womack Sisters. Tickets are $57.50-$92.Diplo: A first for The Big Fresno Fair, EDM comes to the Paul Paul Theater, Oct. 17 with DJ Diplo. Tickets start at $45 and are on sale March 25.Steve Hofstetter: This show has been on the books since last year and is still nine months out, but worth a mention. Hofstetter gained massive popularity with short clips and crowd work mostly posted to YouTube (where he’s hit 250 million views). The comedian stops at Strummer’s on Dec. 3 on a string of California dates. Tickets are $34 plus fees, or $100 plus fees for a meet-and-greet.
Here is a list of other upcoming concerts by date. It is by no means comprehensive. Check venues for additional performers.
No Duh, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani Tribute, 7 p.m. April 4 at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are $20-$32 plus fees.
Casualties, 6 p.m. April 11 at Strummer’s. Tickets are $22-$25 plus fees.
Strange Vine record release, 7:30 p.m. April 11 at Fulton 55. Tickets are $16-$20 plus fees.
Eric Johnson, 7:30 p.m. May 8 at Tower Theatre. Tickets are $41.50-$55.
Kameron Marlow, 8 p.m. May 8 at Warnors Theatre. Tickets are $34.10-$150.60 for a meet and greet experience.
Turnpike Troubadours, 7 p.m. May 9 at Save Mart Center. Tickets are $64.75-$140.60.
Panchiko, 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Tioga-Sequoia Brewery. Tickets are $35 plus fees.
Leftover Crack, 7 p.m. May 17 at Strummer’s. Tickets are $22-$25 plus fees.
Wayne the Train Hancock, 7 p.m. June 7 at Strummer’s. Tickets are $18 to $21 plus fees.
Pepe Aguilar, 8 p.m. June 13 at Save Mart Center. Just announced. Tickets on sale Friday, with presales Thursday.
4th Annual Saxy Summer Night, 8 p.m. July 11 at Tower Theatre. Tickets are $35-$65.
Andre Nickatina, 8 p.m., Aug. 7 at Fulton 55. Tickets are $55.20.
Jason Aldean, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Save Mart Center. Tickets are $69.10-$344.10.
Rodney Carrington, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Tower Theatre. Just announced. Tickets are on sale Friday.
A.J. Croce, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Warnors Theatre. Tickets are $40.70-$241.30 VIP.
Gabriel Iglesias, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at The Big Fresno Fair. Tickets start at $45. Presales begin March 18.
Juanes, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Warnors Theatre. Tickets are $71.20-$410.25.
Tower of Power and War, 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Big Fresno Fair. Tickets start at $25. Presales begin March 18.
Iration, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at The Big Fresno Fair. Tickets start at $30. Presales begin March 18.
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