Lincoln Amphitheatre announces 39th season following record-setting year

The Lincoln Amphitheatre today announced the majority of its 2026 performance season, marking the venue’s 39th year of live entertainment in the heart of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home. The announcement follows a landmark 2025 season — the first after a major infrastructure and seating expansion — that delivered the highest attendance and revenue totals in more than a decade.

“Last year’s growth confirmed what we’ve long believed: when you invest in a place that matters, people show up,” said Amy Howell, Indiana Destination Development Corporation Interim CEO. “We’re excited to build on that momentum with a 2026 season that offers something for everyone.”

The 2026 lineup, presented by the Spencer County Community Foundation and the Perry County Community Foundation, features a mix of nationally touring artists, regional favorites, and family‑friendly programming, continuing the Amphitheatre’s mission to provide high‑quality entertainment in one of Indiana’s most unique outdoor venues. The upcoming performance series will feature CMA, ACM, and CMT award winning country hitmakers Sawyer Brown, two-time GRAMMY winners The Wallflowers, former Journey lead singer Steve Augeri, and some of the best nationally-known touring tribute bands in the country. 

One additional national act 2026 date will be announced soon.

Performances will run from May through October, with tickets available and on sale now at www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com.

To this point, the 2026 Performance Series includes:

• Saturday, May 16:  Johnny Folsom 4 – a tribute to Johnny Cash
• Sunday, May 17:  Johnny Folsom 4 (Sunday Amp Unplugged)
• Saturday, May 30:  Hollywood Nights – the Bob Seger Experience
• Saturday, June 6:  Face 2 Face – a tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
• Saturday, June 13:  Thunderstruck – America’s AC/DC tribute
• Thurs. – Sat., June 25-27:  Pioneer Song: a Celebration of Lincoln Amphitheatre Musicals
• Saturday, July 11:  Former Lead Singer of Journey Steve Augeri
• Saturday, August 15:  TUSK – the classic tribute to Fleetwood Mac
• Saturday, August 29:  The Wallflowers – Bringing Down the Horse 30^th Anniversary Tour
• Saturday, September 5:  Sawyer Brown
• Saturday, September 12:  On the Border – the ultimate Eagles tribute
• Sunday, September 13:  On the Border (Sunday Amp Unplugged)

“Each season is an opportunity to bring people together in a setting that’s unlike anywhere else in Indiana,” Marc Steczyk, Lincoln Amphitheatre’s director said. “We’re proud of what this venue represents and incredibly grateful for the support that keeps it thriving.”

The Lincoln Amphitheatre is a state‑owned, state‑supported facility managed by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation. Located within Lincoln State Park, the 2,200‑seat venue sits in the vacinity of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home.  Individual tickets for each of the announced 2026 Lincoln Amphitheatre events are on sale now at www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or directly at https://tinyurl.com/LincolnAmp2026.  Each ticket price is inclusive of concert admission, parking, facility, and service charges, as well as Lincoln State Park’s gate fee. 

About the Lincoln Amphitheatre

The Lincoln Amphitheatre is a majestic 2,200-seat venue located conveniently off Interstate 64 halfway between Evansville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky, within Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana—the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln.  The venue, a crown jewel for live outdoor entertainment and events in southern Indiana, has been under the management of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation since 2015.  For additional information, email lincolnamphitheatre@visitindiana.com or call 812-937-2329.