DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Free live music will be headed to Pennsylvania this summer as part of the Commonwealth Concert Series, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Thursday.

The concert tour will run from May 23 through June 27 in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary this year.

Here are the dates, locations and performers for each of the five concerts:

May 23: Bryce Jordan Center, State College. Performers: Cole Swindell (headliner), Gabby Barrett, and the Benny Havens Military BandJune 6: Erie Insurance Arena, Erie. Performers: The Fray (headliner) and First to ElevenJune 13: Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey. Performers: The Avett Brothers (headliner)June 20: Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Performers: Lady A (headliner) and En Vogue. June 27: Point State Park, Pittsburgh. Performers: Nelly and Third Eye Blind (co-headliners)

Attendees will be required to have a free ticket for admission. Ticket release dates will be announced later at America250PA.org.

Pennsylvania’s newly established Marketing to Attract Marquis Events program awarded $675,000 to support the Commonwealth Concert series, according to a release.

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“I’m proud that we secured funds in the 2025-26 budget to put on these free concerts,” Shapiro said in the release, “and I’m confident the Commonwealth is ready to put on a once-in-a-lifetime show.”