It’s about to get weird in Erie next summer.
Weird Al Yankovic, the Grammy-winning parody comedy songwriter and singer, is bringing his “Bigger and Weirder Tour” to more than 90 cities including Erie, as announced by Erie Events on Nov. 17.
The parody artist will be playing at Erie Insurance Arena at 809 French St. on July 8, 2026. Tickets will be available to the public starting Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.
Here’s what Weird Al fans should know before going to the show.
Rising stars: Erie’s First To Eleven band hits 2 million YouTube subscribers as they enjoy 10-city tour
Weird Al, ‘Bigger and Weirder Tour’
Yankovic took his “Bigger and Weirder Tour” to 67 cities this year while playing in front of over 500,000 fans.
In 2026, according to his website, Yankovic plans on throwing in some never-before-performed-live songs to his set. He’ll also perform some of his numerous hits, including “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Amish Paradise,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.”
Weird Al Yankovic attends “The Simpsons” holiday special world premiere screening for the Disney+ channel’s “O C’mon All Ye Faithful” at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Dec.13, 2024.
His last album, “Mandatory Fun,” released in 2014, is the only comedy album in history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200.
Yankovic said he is bringing along four additional band members to join his long-time band for a more “super-sized concert experience.”
Another notable member joining the “Bigger and Weirder Tour” is Puddles Pity Party, the singing clown who was featured on season 12 of “America’s Got Talent.”
How do I get tickets for the Weird Al show in Erie?
An artist presale of tickets for the “Bigger and Weirder Tour” show in Erie are available Nov. 18. A venue presale is Nov. 20, with general public tickets on sale Nov. 21.
On Erie Event’s website, tickets will range from $34.50 to $179.50 with backstage and VIP options available.
Holiday hits: Curl up on the couch, turn on the TV or tablet and watch these holiday favorites in your Erie-area home
Tickets can be purchased online at weirdal.com/tour or on Erieevents.com or by calling the Erie Insurance Arena box office at 814-452-4857.
Nicholas Sorensen can be contacted at nsorensen@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: How to see Weird Al Yankovic live in Erie in 2026