Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. March 3, 2026 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce that Wilco will be coming to the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on June 17, 2026, for a gated show on the lawn! Today, Wilco announced a tour reprising the band’s popular “An Evening With…” format, meaning two Wilco performances with no opener, and a short intermission. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m.
Ticket access begins Friday, March 6 at https://www.artsquest.org/event/an-evening-with-wilco/. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Member today.
Wilco’s 2026 touring features material from their vast catalogue, including their “immensely rewarding” (Stereogum) 2023 full-length studio album, “Cousin”, and 2024’s “refreshing” (Paste) “Hot Sun Cool Shroud” EP, plus two major catalog reissues: an expanded three LP version of 2010’s “The Whole Love” (May 2025, dBpm) and a deluxe nine LP/four CD box set of 2004’s “A Ghost Is Born” (February 2025, Nonesuch).
For 30 years, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their own record label, dBpm Records, and renowned Solid Sound festival. The sextet comprised of Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glenn Kotche, Pat Sansone, Nels Cline and Mikael Jorgensen—continues to be regarded as a live powerhouse, as described by NPR, “To see Wilco on stage is to hear the best of the best.” The band’s newest album, “Cousin,” was released in 2023, followed by 2024’s “Hot Sun Cool Shroud” EP.
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 1.9 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, generating a regional economic impact of more than $143 million annually. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.