Who is taking the stage at Thunder Valley Casino? Here’s what to know
Although Sacramento proper is known for its numerous entertainment venues of all sizes, spots across the greater capital region also have options for top programming.
At Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s The Venue, world-class musical artists, comedians and other entertainment shows will perform this year, according to the casino’s website.
Legendary musicians like Bob Dylan and Norah Jones, contemporary artists such as The Jonas Brothers and popular comedians like “Weird Al” Yankovic and Nikki Glaser will grace the casino’s stage in 2026.
Here’s who you can see at Thunder Valley this year.
What is Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s The Venue?
The casino has a 4,500-seat entertainment venue on its premises, with 150,000 square feet of space. The Venue offers food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as concessions, according to the casino’s website.
Tickets for any of The Venue’s shows are available on the Thunder Valley Casino Resort website or in the casino’s box office.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort is located at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln.
Who is playing at Thunder Valley Casino Resort this year?
Entertainers across numerous disciplines and genres will make an appearance at the Lincoln casino in 2026, including legendary musical artists, tribute groups, comedians and other shows.
Music concerts
- Maoli with The Green and Anuhea – Friday, April 17
- Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy: Kal Ho Na Ho U.S. Tour – Sunday, April 19
- Switchfoot with Lit, Fuel and Thomas Ian Nicholas – Friday, April 24
- Lo Ta You with Chun Long Symphony Orchestra – Saturday, April 25
- Queens of the Stone Age – Friday, May 1
- Kirk Franklin with Jonathan McReynolds – Saturday, May 2
- Freestyle Explosion ‘26, featuring Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Johnny O, Cynthia, Lisette Melendez, Sweet Sensation and Will To Power – Friday, May 8
- Seal – Saturday, May 9
- Norah Jones – Friday, May 15
- Sexbomb: Get, Get Aw! – Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17
- Lenny Kravitz – Friday, May 22
- Paul Anka – Saturday, May 23
- Jonas Brothers – Friday, May 29
- The All-American Rejects – Saturday, May 30
- Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band – Friday, June 5
- Richard Marx and Wilson Phillips with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – Saturday, June 6
- Bob Dylan – Friday, June 12
- The Chicks – Saturday, June 13
- Carrie Underwood – Sunday, June 14
- Gary Valenciano – Friday, June 19
- John Fogerty: The Legacy Tour with Hearty Har – Friday, June 26
- Summer Jam ‘26: Ashanti and Trey Songz with Twista – Saturday, June 27
- Wyonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge – Friday, July 17
- Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees – Friday, July 24
- Lindsey Stirling: Duality Untamed Tour – Friday, July 31
- Soul Fest ‘26: The O’Jays, The Whispers, The S.O.S. Band and Lenny Williams – Saturday, Aug. 8
- Dwight Yoakam with David Lee Murphy – Saturday, Aug. 15
- Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue with St. Paul and the Broken Bones – Saturday, Aug. 22
- Engelbert Humperdinck with Crystal Gayle – Friday, Oct. 23
Tribute shows
- Legends of Motown Super Show – Saturday, April 4
- Legends of New Country - Wallen & Wilson – Thursday, April 16
- Jump: America’s Van Halen Experience – Thursday, May 21
- RagDolls: Tribute to Aerosmith – Thursday, June 18
- Summer Night City: Tribute to ABBA – Thursday, July 16
- 24K Magic: Tribute to Bruno Mars – Thursday, Aug. 20
- Selena The Show: Tribute to Selena – Thursday, Sept. 17
- George Michael Reborn: Tribute to George Michael – Thursday, Oct. 15
- Heartless: Tribute to Heart vs. Chicago The Tribute – Thursday, Nov. 19
- Steelin’ Dan: Tribute to Steely Dan – Thursday, Dec. 17
Comedians
- Pete Davidson – Friday, April 10
- Russell Peters: Relax World Tour – Saturday, April 18
- Nate Bargatze – Saturday, July 18
- “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger and Weirder Tour – Friday, Sept. 11
- Sebastian Maniscalco – Saturday, Sept. 12
- Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour – Friday, Sept. 25
Other live shows
- The Price is Right Live – Friday, March 27
- Ky Uc – Saturday, March 28
