WANTAGH, N.Y. — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is loading up another waterfront season for 2026, with classic rock legends, country headliners, pop staples, and nostalgia tours already on the board — and plenty more still to drop. Below is a clean rundown of what’s booked so far, how to snag tickets without headaches, and the practical venue details Long Islanders always ask for (bag policy, parking, weather, VIP, box office hours).

Early lineup highlights (so far)

• June

  • Fri Jun 5 — Triumph + April Wine (8:00 PM).

  • Fri Jun 19 — Yacht Rock Revue: Primetime (8:00 PM).

  • Sat Jun 20 — Riley Green “Cowboy As It Gets” w/ Justin Moore, Drake White, Hannah McFarland (7:00 PM).

  • Tue Jun 23 — James Taylor (7:30 PM).

  • Wed Jun 24 — Evanescence w/ Spiritbox & Nova Twins (7:00 PM).

  • Sat Jun 27 — Godsmack w/ Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy (7:00 PM).

  • Sun Jun 28 — Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour w/ Hermanos Gutiérrez (7:30 PM).

  July

  • Thu Jul 9 — Lindsey Stirling: Duality Untamed w/ PVRIS (8:00 PM).

  • Sat Jul 18 — Train — Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere w/ Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson (6:45 PM).

  • Tue Jul 21 — Dave Matthews Band (7:30 PM).

  • Wed Jul 22 — NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This (8:00 PM).

  • Thu Jul 23 — Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour (7:00 PM).

  • Fri Jul 24 — Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026 w/ 49 Winchester (7:00 PM).

  • Sun Jul 26 — John Mellencamp — Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits (8:00 PM).

  • Fri Jul 31 — Rod Stewart: One Last Time w/ Richard Marx (7:30 PM).

  August

  • Tue Aug 4 — Five Finger Death Punch w/ Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire (6:45 PM).

  • Fri Aug 7 — Jeff Dunham & Gabriel Iglesias (7:30 PM).

  • Fri Aug 21 — Lynyrd Skynyrd × Foreigner: Double Trouble Double Vision (6:30 PM).

  • Sat Aug 22 — The Fray — Summer of Light w/ Dashboard Confessional & Colony House (7:00 PM).

  • Tue Aug 25 — Pitbull — I’m Back w/ Lil Jon (8:00 PM).

  September

  • Mon Sep 14 — Staind: Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary w/ Seether (6:00 PM).

  • Fri Sep 18 — O.A.R.: Three Decades Tour w/ Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall (6:30 PM).

Note: Jones Beach typically adds shows well into spring; expect this list to grow with pop, country, hip-hop, and alt packages.

Tickets: where, when, and how to buy smart

• Official channels first. Start with the venue’s official calendar and Ticketmaster/Live Nation event pages to see face-value inventory and add-ons (Fast Lane, Citi VIP Club, Premier Parking).

• Presales & on-sales. National tours tend to open presales several days before the public on-sale; sign up for the artist’s and venue’s email/SMS to get the codes in time.

• Secondary market sanity-check. If face value sells out, compare reputable resellers against official “verified resale” listings on the primary event page.

Seating & sightlines

Jones Beach is a bayside amphitheater — great sunsets, open air, and that ocean breeze. Lower sections put you under the roof with better weather protection; uppers have panoramic sightlines but can feel windier. If you’re sensitive to the elements, prioritize rows under cover and bring layers for night shows even in July/August.

Venue essentials Long Islanders ask every year

Bag policy (strict and enforced).
A clear bag policy is in place. Allowed: clear plastic/vinyl totes up to 12" x 6" x 12" and/or small clutches up to 6" x 9" (clutches don’t have to be clear). Anything else will be turned away or must be returned to your car.

Box office hours.
Open event days only, typically 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. You can buy for any announced Jones Beach show at the box office, not just the night’s event.

Parking & upgrades.

• Standard lots are in the state park complex; arrive early on beach-busy days.

• Premier Parking (paid upgrade) puts you in the closest lot with a quicker post-show exit onto the parkway.

• Fast Lane is offered at many shows to skip the general entry line.

Weather is real.
It’s truly open air. Shows are rain or shine unless safety dictates otherwise. Bring a shell layer; avoid umbrellas (often restricted).

Cashless & mobile tickets.
Expect mobile entry and contactless payments throughout the venue.

VIP club.
The Citi VIP Club upgrade (when available) adds private bars, restrooms, a dedicated entrance, and elevated views — worth it on sold-out summer nights.

Jones Beach summers are a Long Island ritual: sun dropping behind the stage, breeze off the bay, and sing-along crowds you won’t find in an arena. With classic names (Rod Stewart, John Mellencamp), 2000s/2010s favorites (Train, Staind), and modern country (Riley Green) already locked in — plus pop and nostalgia lineups incoming — 2026 is shaping up to be a busy calendar. Lock tickets early for peak weekends, layer up for the night air, and bookmark the venue’s “Know Before You Go” page so you’re not sprinting back to the car over a bag.