Twenty-twenty-six is shaping up as a hectic year at Fresno\u2019s entertainment venues.<\/p>\n
While we\u2019ve yet to get an announcement at the level of Shakira playing Bulldog Stadium \u2014 and yes, we are waiting<\/a> \u2014 the city\u2019s arenas, theaters and nightclubs have been filling their event calendars with noteworthy concerts and tours.<\/p>\n See: Round one of the Big Fresno Fair\u2019s 2026 lineup, which was announced Wednesday<\/a> (see highlights below).<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at 10 acts we know are stopping in town this year, with dates and ticket prices.<\/p>\n 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.<\/a>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\u2019s. Tickets are $25-28, plus fees.<\/a>Untouchables: Credited as America\u2019s first ska band, the Untouchables celebrates their 45th anniversary May 2 at Fulton 55. As a bonus to the lineup here, Fresno\u2019s own Let\u2019s Go Bowling opens the show alongside the San Francisco band Monkey. Tickets are $25-$30 plus fees.<\/a>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+<\/a> 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.<\/a>The Psychedelic Furs: Best known for penning the theme to 1986\u2019s \u201cPretty in Pink,\u201d 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.<\/a>Groupa Frontera: Grupo Frontera is part of a movement of Regional Mexican music\u00a0finding mainstream success (while already being wildly popular<\/a> in the Fresno market). The band stops at the Save Mart Center on Aug. 8 on its Triste Pero Bien C*br\u00f3n tour. Tickets are $56-$284+ with fees and on sale Friday.<\/a>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.<\/a>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.<\/a>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<\/a> (where he\u2019s hit 250 million views). The comedian stops at Strummer\u2019s on Dec. 3 on a string of California dates. Tickets are $34 plus fees, or $100 plus fees<\/a> for a meet-and-greet.<\/p>\n Here is a list of other upcoming concerts by date. It is by no means comprehensive. Check venues for additional performers.<\/p>\n No Duh, No Doubt\/Gwen Stefani Tribute, 7 p.m. April 4 at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are $20-$32 plus fees.<\/a><\/p>\n Casualties, 6 p.m. April 11 at Strummer\u2019s. Tickets are $22-$25 plus fees.<\/a><\/p>\n Strange Vine record release, 7:30 p.m. April 11 at Fulton 55. Tickets are $16-$20 plus fees.<\/a><\/p>\n Eric Johnson, 7:30 p.m. May 8 at Tower Theatre. Tickets are $41.50-$55.<\/a><\/p>\n Kameron Marlow, 8 p.m. May 8 at Warnors Theatre. Tickets are $34.10-$150.60<\/a> for a meet and greet experience.<\/p>\n Turnpike Troubadours, 7 p.m. May 9 at Save Mart Center. Tickets are $64.75-$140.60.<\/a><\/p>\n Panchiko, 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Tioga-Sequoia Brewery. Tickets are $35 plus fees.<\/a><\/p>\n Leftover Crack, 7 p.m. May 17 at Strummer\u2019s. Tickets are $22-$25 plus fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wayne the Train Hancock, 7 p.m. June 7 at Strummer\u2019s. Tickets are $18 to $21 plus fees.<\/a><\/p>\n Pepe Aguilar, 8 p.m. June 13 at Save Mart Center. Just announced. Tickets on sale Friday, with presales Thursday.<\/p>\n 4th Annual Saxy Summer Night, 8 p.m. July 11 at Tower Theatre. Tickets are $35-$65.<\/a><\/p>\n Andre Nickatina, 8 p.m., Aug. 7 at Fulton 55. Tickets are $55.20.<\/a><\/p>\n Jason Aldean, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Save Mart Center. Tickets are $69.10-$344.10.<\/a><\/p>\n Rodney Carrington, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Tower Theatre. Just announced. Tickets are on sale Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n A.J. Croce, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Warnors Theatre. Tickets are $40.70-$241.30 VIP.<\/a><\/p>\n Gabriel Iglesias, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at The Big Fresno Fair. Tickets start at $45<\/a>. Presales begin March 18.<\/p>\n Juanes, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Warnors Theatre. Tickets are $71.20-$410.25.<\/a><\/p>\n Tower of Power and War, 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Big Fresno Fair. Tickets start at $25.<\/a> Presales begin March 18.<\/p>\n Iration, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at The Big Fresno Fair. Tickets start at $30<\/a>. Presales begin March 18.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fresno Bee<\/p>\n