Summer Concerts at Jones Beach Theater: Chicago, Styx, and Evanescence Hitting the Coast

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Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater — 1000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793

Classic rock royalty and hard rock’s most theatrical act are converging on Long Island this summer, and if you haven’t locked in your tickets yet, the clock is moving.

Jones Beach Theater — the beloved amphitheater carved into the Atlantic coastline of Wantagh — is one of those venues that transcends the word “concert.” The salt air off the water, the open sky fading from blue to black as the stage lights ignite, the roar of 15,000 people bouncing off the sea breeze — it is, without exaggeration, one of the finest live music experiences the Northeast has to offer. This summer, the booking calendar is stacked, but three dates stand apart.

Evanescence — Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM With Spiritbox and Nova Twins in support, Amy Lee and company return to the road on their 2026 World Tour. Evanescence has always belonged to the drama of the live stage — orchestral, operatic, and relentlessly intense. This is the kind of show that earns its reputation the moment the opening note hits the air. Tickets start from around $57. Find tickets here.

Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour — Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM Two of rock’s most enduring institutions — the horn-driven soul of Chicago and the progressive arena grandeur of Styx — sharing one stage for the first time in their collective histories. Chicago has toured every single year since their late ’60s formation; Styx closed out 2025 with a new studio album, Circling From Above. The combination is a genuine event, not a nostalgia cash grab. Tickets start from around $40. Find tickets here.

And the Rest of the Summer? The surrounding lineup makes Jones Beach the destination this season — Santana and The Doobie Brothers (July 2), Dave Matthews Band (July 21), Rod Stewart with Richard Marx (July 31), and Lynyrd Skynyrd with Foreigner (August 21) round out a program that covers five decades of American rock without apology.

Summer on the North Shore has always been measured in rituals — the first beach morning, the first open-air meal, the first night under real stars. A concert at Jones Beach belongs on that list. These dates won’t last.

Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 1000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793 northwelljbtheater.com Tickets available at Ticketmaster | SeatGeek

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Peter Kalafatis

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