Upcoming Concerts | May/June 2026 | Youngstown/Warren | Find live shows and touring productions for the greater Youngstown-Warren, Ohio area.
World Ballet Company: Cinderella. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. World Ballet Company’s production of “Cinderella” includes40 international dancers, colorful hand-sewn costumes and dazzling sets. The production features the music of Johann Strauss II and choreography by Marina Kesler. 6 p.m., Sunday, May 3. Tickets start at $33.
YSU Youth Orchestra Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. www.stambaughauditorium.com. YSU’s Dana School of Music presents the YSU Youth Orchestra Concert! This is a free event, so no need to purchase tickets! 4 p.m., May 3.
Mahoning Valley Civic Forum: Welcome to the New City Club. Christman Hall, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The Mahoning Valley Civic Forum will discuss future panels and events. The program includes open dialogue with members of the Civic Forum’s advisory council and a 30-minute question-and-answer with attendees. 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 6.
Warren Civic Music presents: Mariano Longo with SoundScape Symphony. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Maestro (and Howland native) Mariano Longo and the 30-piece SoundScape Symphony will present a program featuring classics from the 1960s to the ’80s. 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7. $45.
Adrenalize – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Adrenalize recreates rock anthems that made Def Leppard a dominant force in 1980s arena rock. The evening features hits like “Foolin’,” “Rock of Ages,” “Photograph,” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” along with deep cuts. 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 8. $40.28.
Gino Vannelli. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Canadian singer/songwriter Gino plays Packard Music Hall. Vannelli’s singles include “People Gotta Move,” “I Just Wanna Stop,” “Living Inside Myself” “Keep on Walking” and “Wild Horses.” 7 p.m., Sunday, May 10. $69.75, $59.75, $39.75, $32.75.
The Hope Conference. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. The Hope Conference offers a multi-agency resource summit for people reentering society after incarceration, in recovery or in need of supportive services. Resources include license reinstatement, job training, housing, health services and legal aid. For more information, visit hopeyoungstown.org. 9 a.m., Thursday, May 14.
Your Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Presents Inextinguishable. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of music director Erik Ochsner, will present “Inextinguishable” as part of its 2025-26 season. The concert opens with Modest Mussorgsky’s “Khovanshchina Prelude: Dawn on the Moskva River” and is followed by Anna Thorvaldsdóttir’s “Archora” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Calm Sea & Prosperous Voyage.” Following intermission, the evening concludes with Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, “The Inextinguishable.” 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 15. $65, $50, $35, $20.
Yellow Brick Road – A Tribute to Elton John. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road recreate the vocals, music and style of Elton John. 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 15. $40.28.
Donnie Iris and the Cruisers. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers return to the Robins Theatre for one show. Despite personnel changes, the Pittsburgh-based group remains a cult (and Valley) favorite. The hits include “The Rapper,” “Ah! Leah!” and “Love is Like a Rock.” Their body of work includes 11 studio albums, two live albums and two compilations. Iris will be joined by seasoned musicians, including Joe Vitale and Joe Vitale Jr. Beauty and The Beat opens. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16. $79.93-$49.03.
#LoveMusic: Stephen L. Gage Legacy Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. YSU alumni, colleagues and friends of the late Dr. Stephen L. Gage will come together to perform the 2026 “#LoveMusic Legacy Concert.” Conductor Rob Seebacher will lead the orchestra and conductors Dennis Hawkins and Timothy Shade will lead the wind ensemble. Music selections include “Die Fledermaus” by Richard Strauss, “Robin Hood” by Michael Kamen and Paul Lavender and “Blue Shades” by Frank Ticheli. “Mission: #LoveMusic” aims to continue the legacy of Gage and his passion for music through encouragement, support, and development. More information can be found at www.missionlovemusic.org. 3 p.m., Sunday, May 17. Call or visit www.stambaughauditorium.com for tickets.
Men’s Rally in the Valley. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. The annual Men’s Rally in the Valley brings men together for prayer, fellowship and worship. The event includes a free concert with Grammy-winning Christian music artist Michael W. Smith at 1 p.m. 9 a.m., Saturday, May 23. Free.
W.D. Packard Band Memorial Day Remembrance. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 3 p.m., Sunday, May 24.
The My Generation Tour – The Lovin’ Spoonful, the Hollies Greatest Hits Starring Terry Sylvester and Mitch Ryder. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The songs span the 1960s and ’70s and include “Bus Stop,” “Devil with a Blue Dress, “What a Day for a Daydream,” “Summer in the City,” and other familiar hits. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30. $76.84.
JUNE
AEW Collision. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. American professional wrestling comes to Covelli for one show. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6. $93-$29.
W.D. Packard Band Summer Band Concert. South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 7 p.m., Sunday, June 7.
The Rascals – 60th Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Group founders Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish reunite for The Rascals’ 60th anniversary tour. The hits that include “Groovin’,” “People Got To Be Free” and “Good Lovin’.” The Ides of March open. 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $80.96.
Killers of Kill Tony. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org. Podcast regulars and fan favorites take their standup show on the road. The “Killers of Kill Tony” troupe features a diverse group of comedians. 7 p.m., Friday, June 12. Tickets start at $59.50.
Mark Farner’s American Band – Close to Home Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The founding member and lead singer of Grand Funk Railroad brings the group’s classic hits to the Robin’s. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20. $61.39.
W.D. Packard Band Summer Band Concert. South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 7 p.m., Sunday, June 21.
Eli Young Band. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The multi-platinum country band features Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson. The hits include “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Drunk Last Night,” and “Love Ain’t.” Jeffrey East opens. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24. $58.30.
JULY
W.D. Packard Band Fourth of July Spectacular with Fireworks. South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 8 p.m., Saturday, July 4.
Ignite the Night. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, Wean Park, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. The Rotary Club of Youngstown, in partnership with the city of Youngstown, the Economic Action Group and Youngstown CityScape, will present “Ignite the Night,” Youngstown’s America 250 celebration. The program features a performance by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks display. For more information, visit the city of Youngstown’s event page. Sunday, July 5.
Toast – The Best Of Bread. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Bread tribute band. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9. $66.54.
Kansas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Seventies rock band Kansas comes to the Robins for one show. The hits include “Carry on Wayward Son,” “Miracle Out of Nowhere,” “Point of Know Return,” What’s on My Mind,” Dust in the Wind” and “Hold On.” The evening also features merch VIP packages. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11. $297.77-$71.17.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Tribute To Chicago Blues. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The Fabulous Thunderbirds and frontman Kim Wilson feature a tribute to classic Chicago blues. 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 17. $50.57-$60.87.
W.D. Packard Band Summer Band Concert. South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 7 p.m., Sunday, July 19.
W.D. Packard Band Dixieland Band Performance. South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, July 25.
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