The Mayo Performing Arts Center in New Jersey announced that tickets for several upcoming performances, including the KPop tribute Forever KPop, will go on sale this Friday. The lineup features a mix of tribute acts, bluegrass innovators, and rock veterans scheduled for 2026. This release highlights MPAC's commitment to diverse musical offerings in the region.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is set to release tickets this Friday for a series of concerts highlighting various genres, with Forever KPop leading the announcements as a tribute to popular KPop acts. According to details from the venue, this event is part of a broader schedule aimed at bringing high-energy performances to audiences in the coming year.
Among the highlighted shows is FJ – The Music of Foreigner Journey and Classic Legends, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8 p.m. This performance pays homage to the music of Foreigner, Journey, and other classic rock bands through authentic renditions that aim to recapture their original sound and energy. Ticket prices for this event range from $35 to $79.
Following that, the Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers will take the stage on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., marking the start of their 28-city U.S. tour at MPAC. The quintet, formed in 2006, includes mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelty, and violinist Brittany Haas. Renowned for advancing acoustic music boundaries, they earned a Grammy for Best Folk Album with All Ashore in 2018. As noted by The Washington Post, the group takes 'bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.' Prices for tickets are $53 to $85.
Rounding out the initial lineup is Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers on their Indigo Park Tour, set for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. Hornsby, who gained prominence with his 1986 Grammy-winning debut The Way It Is alongside The Range, has a career marked by collaborations with artists like the Grateful Dead, Ricky Skaggs, and Bonnie Raitt. The set will draw from his extensive catalog, including tracks from the new album Indigo Park. Tickets are priced between $45 and $101.
These announcements underscore MPAC's role in presenting a varied array of live music, from tribute shows to innovative acoustic ensembles and enduring rock performances, all accessible starting this Friday.
