Waterville Rocks!
2026-08-07 19:00 (America/New_York) | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Waterville Creates and the Waterville Opera House present Waterville Rocks! Waterville Rocks is a free, family-friendly concert series held at beautiful Head of Falls in downtown Waterville each summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. In the case of rain, the show will be held inside the Waterville Opera House.
2026 season lineup:

July 10 – The Shizzle
July 24 – The Brothers Comatose
July 31 – Sparks the Rescue
August 7 – Zepparella

Beer garden and food truck opens at 6:00 p.m.; music starts at 7:00 p.m. each night.
Art Rocks at Waterville Rocks! Join us at each concert for a fun and free art-making activity!
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Runaway Princess by Mary Goggin
2026-08-07 19:30, 2026-08-08 19:30, 2026-08-09 16:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
The Playhouse At Waterville Station is proud to present Mary Goggin’s award-winning one-woman show, “Runaway Princess”, written by Mary Goggin and directed by Dan Ruth.
Runaway Princess is a hopeful tale of heroin, hooking and happiness, which audiences and reviewers describe as “riveting”, “gripping”, “brutal yet spellbinding”, “beautiful, vulnerable, and powerful”, and in the end “I left the playing space with happiness in my heart”.
In Runaway Princess, a Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness, former New York City call girl Mary Goggin shares the award-winning story of her traumatic Bronx Irish Catholic upbringing, alcoholism, drug addiction and prostitution. The multitude of characters that she encountered on her journey from utter darkness to absolute joy, spring to life in this one-woman tour de force, all told with dark humor, unflinching honesty and unsentimental pathos.
Every performance will be followed by a 'talk-back' Q&A session with the performer, facilitated by Elizabeth Rich-Colton.
You do not want to miss this powerful story of redemption and happiness!
More information is available at https://runawayprincessplay.com
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MCT Performance: The Wiz of the West
2026-08-08 12:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 12pm

Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Missoula Children's Theatre
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
This performance follows a week-long session of theatre camp. CLICK HERE for more information.
Inspired by the novel by L. Frank Baum
Conceived and written by Michael McGill
Music and lyrics by Michael McGill
The Missoula Children's Theatre presents The Wiz of the West, the classic story The Wizard of Oz, but with a twist... or should we say, twister?! Follow Tinhorn, Lionel, Scared Crow, Dotty and, of course, her little dog Mooch through a saga of Western adventure and personal discovery. First they tangle with Mad Dog's gang of bad, barkin', back-bitin' hounds who work for the meanest old witch in the West: Hawknose Halley. Then they encounter the brainless Buzzards and the terrifying Tarantulas. The singin' Coyotes help move things along while Ma and Pa Munch and the rest of the Munch Kin point out the way to Dr. Ozzy, the Wizard of Frontier Medicine. Which way is that? Why Westward, o' course! The Wiz of the West... a fairy tale with a twang!

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Children's Discovery Museum Camp - At Museum
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-15 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
A week full of art, science, movement and open-ended play on the schedule every day.
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Best suited for ages 3-5
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Daily 9-12
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Some activities will take place outdoors if weather permits
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Two sessions:
8/3 - 8/7
8/10 - 8/14
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Village Green Concert Series
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Green, Corner of Main Street and West Road, Belgrade Lakes, ME
Join Belgrade Recreation every Thursday from June 25 to September 3 for our fifth Annual Summer Concert Series in the Park. Admission is free, and the performances are for the whole family! Bring your lawn chair, dinner and dancing feet for an evening of pure joy on our Village Green. Click the button below to see the list of performers.
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Unabashedly
2026-08-28 19:30, 2026-08-29 19:30, 2026-08-30 14:00, 2026-09-04 19:30, 2026-09-05 19:30, 2026-09-06 14:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Dates: August 28, 29 & September 4, 5 at 7:30pm + August 30 & September 6 at 2pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House
Organization: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
A world premiere as part of the American Association for Community Theatre's NewPlayFest 2026!
An ancient myth states that we are each connected to our One by a red thread, which stretches, bends and twists but never breaks, eventually drawing us together. Dave, a young editor at a major city newspaper, feels someone tugging at his thread. But Helen, a new beat reporter, is a non-believer. Will the thread hold, and even if it does, what if you don't like this One once you've reeled them in?
Sponsored by Marie Cormier, Colby Museum of Art, the Jack K Ayre and Frank Ayre Lee Theatre Foundation, and the Maine Community Foundation
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Business Breakfast: Reimagining Performance & Development
2026-09-10 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
From Stress to Success: Reimagining Performance & Development. Director of Talent, Diversity, Inclusion
& Belonging for Bangor Savings Bank, David Pease, will explore how stress can be transformed from a barrier
into a powerful signal for change in your organization. Integrating human-centered strategies like coaching,
psychological safety and strengths-based development will foster environments where people thrive, not just
survive. Attendees will leave with practical tools for performance conversations, reduction of burnout, and the
building of cultures of belonging and resilience.
TO REGISTER: www.midmainechamber.com PHONE: 873-3315 or Email:Cindy@midmainechamber.com

Celtic Thunder
2026-09-15 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Celebrate Your Favorite Songs
Date: Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The members of Celtic Thunder are each a powerhouse in both their solo and ensemble songs. Ably backed by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band, their shows are known for the use of dramatic effects of lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.
Now for fall of 2026, Celtic Thunder will complete its 18th tour of North America. The show will see Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne, Damian McGinty, and Ronan Scolard perform some of Celtic Thunder’s greatest songs and welcome some old friends along the way. Longtime fans will be thrilled to see their favorite voices come together, blending their talents in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia.
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Bruce in the USA
2026-09-17 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, September 17 at 7:30pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Bruce In The USA is the world’s premier tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, delivering an electrifying, authentic concert experience that captures the true spirit of “The Boss.” Led by Matt Ryan, this powerhouse ensemble recreates the energy, passion, and musicianship that have made Springsteen’s live shows legendary. With a stellar lineup of seasoned performers, Bruce In The USA takes audiences on a remarkable journey through decades of iconic hits. This show guarantees a night of rock and roll excitement that leaves fans cheering for more.
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Josh Blue
2026-09-18 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Berserker Tour

Date: Friday, September 18 at 8pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
After his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special, Broccoli, at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. In 2021, following his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Josh Blue hit the road with his As NOT Seen on TV Tour. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike.
Josh represented the United States in 8 countries as a member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. Josh and his team were thoroughly disgraced in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece by not scoring a single goal. He is a single father living in Denver, CO with his son and daughter. Don’t miss Josh as he travels to a city near you in 2026
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Graham Nash
2026-09-20 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Sunday, September 20 at 7:30pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
"There are concerts. And then there are musical events that come across as transcendent experiences, celebrations of songs and sounds and stories that have endured for good reason, live shows that enter the space of the sacred.”
- Miers on Music (2025)
"Graham Nash proved why he is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. With his career spanning sixty years, his songs are just as relevant today as they were decades ago... The man has nothing to prove, yet he does it every time he sets foot on stage."
- North Coast Music Beat (2025)
Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd Caldwell (keyboards), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitar, and vocals), and Zack Djanikian (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals), Nash will take the audience on a musical journey that encompasses his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts.
About Graham Nash
Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and with the Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY Award winner.
Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his multi-faceted career stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of the past half-century. His remarkable body of work, beginning with his contributions to the Hollies opus, including “On a Carousel” and “Carrie Anne,” continues all the way to Now (2023), his most recent solo album.
The original classic union of Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young) lasted but twenty months. Yet their songs are lightning rods embedded in our DNA, starting with Nash’s “Marrakesh Express,” and “Lady of the Island,” from the first Crosby, Stills & Nash LP (1969), and “Teach Your Children” and “Our House” on CSNY’s Déjà Vu (1970).
Nash’s solo career debuted with Songs For Beginners (1971), which included “ChicagoWe Can Change the World” and “Military Madness” and others. In addition to his string of solo albums, he has performed and recorded with David Crosby as CrosbyNash. Their eponymously titled /Graham NashDavid Crosby (1972) is bookended by Nash’s “Southbound Train” and “Immigration Man”.
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Jay and the Americans
2026-09-24 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, September 24 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Jay and the Americans, one of the most iconic vocal groups of the 1960s, continue to captivate audiences with their timeless harmonies and classic hits. Led by the dynamic vocals of Jay Reincke, whose powerful voice breathes new life into the group’s legendary repertoire, the band also features founding members Sandy Deanne and Marty Sanders. Sandy, an accomplished producer and music visionary, and Marty, a masterful songwriter and guitarist, have been integral in shaping the band's sound, both on stage and behind the scenes. With the addition of versatile singer and performer Darren Dowler, former lead vocalist of Paul Revere and the Raiders, the group blends their rich legacy with a fresh, modern edge. Completing the lineup is vocalist and bassist Lenie Colacino, who brings decades of professional experience across music, stage and studio work to the group’s evolving sound. Together, they continue to bring the past to life with electrifying performances that keep the legacy of Jay and the Americans thriving for a new generation of fans.
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Lorrie Morgan
2026-09-25 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, September 25 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
She is undeniably one of the most eloquently emotive vocalists of modern times, a song stylist in the grandest tradition. Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, is back for her 2026 Tour, showcasing the rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to bright, shiny humor, that is the hallmark of Morgan’s range. Morgan is known for her lustrous vocal phrasing and the down-to-earth believability of her torchy performances. She is a peerless song interpreter, drawing from a deep personal well that spans enormous tenderness to cheeky hutzpah. She has been a daughter, a bride, a mother, a divorcee, a widow, a single mother, a breadwinner and, ultimately, a survivor. In many ways, Lorrie is a living, breathing country song, and she knows what she sings.
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Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
2026-10-02 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, October 2 at 7:30pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Celtic Superstars and power-couple Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are back on the world stage for the first time since their marriage in 2000.
The early 2000’s saw both Natalie and Donnell busy raising their 7 children (all world class musical talents in their own right), running a fully operational farm, and building a thriving Farmers Market in Lakefield Ontario - all while still playing over 75 shows a year in North America. With most of the children now in their early to late teens, it’s time to spread their wings again and bring their electrifying live performances to audiences everywhere.
Natalie MacMaster's virtuosic skill and effortless charm saw her inducted into the Order of Canada in 2006, win 2 JUNO Awards, 19 East Coast Music Awards, and release 3 Gold Albums. Combine that with the energy and incredible stage presence of Donnell Leahy, whose leadership earned his acclaimed Celtic family-band “Leahy” Double-Platinum status, 3 JUNO Awards, and an Academy Award as the subject of the 1985 documentary “The Leahys: Music Most of All” and you have the most exhilarating duo in Celtic Music!
This powerhouse couple have sold out over 1000 shows in North America! Their combined careers have seen them record with a star-studded list of collaborators including Yo-Yo Ma, Micheal McDonald, Allison Krauss, Thomas Dolby, The Rankin Family, Rhiannon Giddens, Johnny Reid, Nickelback, and more. World class performers in their own right, each has found time to tour and perform with some of the biggest names in music including The Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana, Don Henley, Béla Fleck and more. Showing no signs of slowing down, Natalie and Donnell keep up a tireless touring schedule and continue to build on their reputations as must-see live performers.
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Floydian Trip: The 'Echoes Through Time' 2026 Tour
2026-10-03 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, October 3 at 8pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House
Organization: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Floydian Trip: The 'Echoes Through Time' 2026 Tour
Floydian Trip brings the legendary music of Pink Floyd to life in a high-energy journey through every era of the band’s history. From the 1960s psychedelic underground to the massive stadium years of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, the show reconstructs the sound, the shifts, and the deep-cut surprises with obsessive detail.
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
2026-10-07 19:00 - 20:40 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2026 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! There will be a 20-minute intermission. Presented by Murray & Peter.
Tickets:$60 - $70
Prices include a per ticket handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Runtime:1 hour and 40 minutes including an intermission
Age Recommendations: This performance is not recommended for children under the age of 18.
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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
2026-10-08 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, October 8 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
For well over a decade, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA has continued to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life. Audiences and critics agree, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world— “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at the ultimate tribute celebration!
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Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
2026-10-09 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, October 9 at 8pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Tusk has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart? Is it more than five skilled professionals turned masters of their trade through decades of individual musical study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art? Is it more than their affection and respect for the Fleetwood Mac experience, an entity that continues to endure over 50 years of musical and cultural evolution? Is it more than vocal similarities, common physical traits, or good costumes? To be sure, one does not fare well in the tribute scene without displaying some or all of these characteristics. So what qualities does Tusk possess that can’t be learned, bought, or created simply from a desire to have them? Chemistry. Synergy. Intuition.
The relationship among the five founding members of Tusk has a rich history that goes back more than four decades. Two met while playing Little League baseball. Two others met in middle school band and marched in lockstep through high school. All five have been playing music with one another over the years in various configurations of original bands, jam bands, singer-songwriter circles, and alternative rock groups. Time, trust, and close friendship have cultivated an intimate familiarity with each other’s musical nuances, shaping each performance with such precision that even the slightest variation, virtually imperceptible to all but the five musicians sharing the stage, is met with a wink and a nod, and usually an inside joke. Tusk is more than a band; they are a family.
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Cirque Kalabanté- WOW-World of Words
2026-10-20 19:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Get ready for a vibrant stage experience that transcends language itself! WOW (World of Words) is more than a show — it’s an encounter, a bridge between two worlds.
Imagine a stage where ancestral African wisdom captivates the audience. Separated by a symbolic line, one group shares its knowledge through powerful storytelling, hypnotic songs, and ritual initiation, while the other receives and learns — sometimes with fear, sometimes in resistance.
The exchange begins with the obstacle of spoken language, quickly overtaken by the universal force of gesture, rhythm, and sound. The set and its ropes become a language of their own: double Dutch skipping, bungee straps, and rope-based contortion turn into pathways of communication, pulsing with dialogue. Three guiding figures — Trust (W), Respect (O), and Wisdom (W) lead the journey.
Through acrobatic contact and moments of mutual support, the dividing line fades. Bodies merge, blending tradition with contemporary movement. The finale erupts into a choreography of unity and collective awakening: the journey itself becomes a revelation.
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Voyage: Celebrating the Music of Journey
2026-10-22 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, October 22 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
VOYAGE is the world’s premier Journey tribute band, celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound, energy, and passion of one of rock's greatest bands. The band’s attention to detail is unrivaled: blistering guitar solos, lush keyboard arrangements, electrifying stage presence, and stunning harmonies, VOYAGE has earned a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey's timeless music.
Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada, whose range and tone rival the iconic Steve Perry, and backed by a lineup of world-class musicians, Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman, who bring every note to life with precision and heart, VOYAGE doesn’t just perform Journey’s greatest hits—they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of "Faithfully" and "Open Arms" to the anthemic energy of "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Separate Ways," every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation.
Their live shows bring the full concert experience that captures the spirit of Journey’s original tours. Fans often say, "If you close your eyes, you’ll swear it’s the real thing—open them, and you’ll believe you’ve traveled back in time."
With 20 years of sold-out shows across the USA and rave reviews from die-hard fans and first-time listeners alike, VOYAGE has solidified its place as the definitive Journey tribute band. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the magic of Journey for the first time, VOYAGE promises a night of unforgettable rock 'n' roll perfection.
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