Sheryl Crow

Grand Finale featuring Sheryl Crow and the Lancaster Festival Orchestra
Saturday, July 29 • 8:00pm, gates open at 6:00 pm
Location:
Wendel Concert Stage, Ohio University Lancaster

TICKETS: $45 lawn / $55 at gate / $10 child, student / $550-$600 table of 10

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow is many things, but at the core, she remains a creative spirit channeling her talents into music that lifts people up, brings them together, and speaks to the truths on the horizon. Crow’s is a career beyond dreams, with songs that defined the third wave of feminism, a rockist’s ability to sweep the pop charts without losing any edge and enough wide-open Midwestern joy to captivate the world. Her first nine studio albums have sold 35 million copies worldwide; seven charted in the Top 10, and five were certified for Multi-Platinum sales.


Andy Grammer

Andy Grammer with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra
Saturday, July 22 • 8:00pm, gates open at 6:00 pm
Location:
Wendel Concert Stage, Ohio University Lancaster

Cost: $45 lawn / $55 at gate / $10 child, student / $550-$600 table of 10

Multi Platinum troubadour Andy Grammer continues to engage, energize, and empower audiences with stomping stadium-size pop anthems meant to be shared at full volume. His observations and affirmations pick you back up when you need it, affirm your potential, and encourage you to keep going.


Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Opening band: House of Hamill

Wednesday, July 26 • 7:30 pm, Gates open at 6:00 pm
Location:
Wendel Concert Stage, Ohio University Lancaster

Cost: $30 lawn /$40 at gate/ $10 child, student / $300 table of 10

Get ready for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers…the hit bag-rock band from Scotland that has rocked the world from Europe to China and all points in between. Rocking the music of AC/DC, Queen, Journey, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Avici and more, they’re coming to rock the Wendel Concert Stage. These are not your grandmother’s bagpipes. 


Byron Stripling & Friends

Monday Night Jazz with Byron Stripling
Monday, July 24 • 8:00pm, Gates open at 6:00 pm
Location:
Wendel Concert Stage, Ohio University Lancaster

Cost: $40 lawn / $10 child, student / $400 table of 10

With a contagious smile and captivating charm, trumpet virtuoso, BYRON STRIPLING, has ignited audiences internationally. As soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Stripling has performed frequently under the baton of Keith Lockhart, as well as being featured soloist on the PBS television special, "Evening at Pops," with conductors John Williams and Mr. Lockhart. Currently, Stripling serves as the principal pops conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony and the artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra.


ROCK THE POPS • Free Concert!

ROCK the POPS! The Lancaster Festival Orchestra with special guest Siobahn Cronin
Tuesday, July 25 • 7:30pm, Gates open at 6:00 pm
Location:
Wendel Concert Stage, Ohio University Lancaster

Cost: FREE

The Lancaster Festival orchestra rocks the night with guest Siobahn Cronin.  This special concert is a gift to the community and features rock and pop music that will have you dancing the night away and singing along! 


CHALK THE BLOCK

Chalk the Block
Location:
Around Fountain Square
Cost: Small Squares $6 Large Squares: $12 (each comes with chalk!)

When: Register Beginning July 10 at 10:00am: chalk drawing July 19-21

All ages are invited to create colorful chalk drawings on the pavement surrounding Fountain Square in Downtown Lancaster. Chalking begins July 19, then finished works are revealed and appreciated by all during ArtWalk on July 21. 

Click button above to register or visit the Lancaster Festival Office at 117 West Wheeling Street, Lancaster, OH.


ARTWALK - IT'S FREE!

ArtWalk 
Friday, July 21 • 6:00-9:00 pm
Location:
ALL OVER DOWNTOWN!

Cost: FREE

Grab your friends and join the celebration of arts.  Downtown Lancaster is filled with art exhibits, activities, and music. Enjoy the music of Jared Foster at 6:00pm and Second Gear at 7:00pm on the Zane Square Stage.  This Amazing night is FREE!!


LANCASTER FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA OPENING NIGHT: Festive Prelude

Lancaster Festival Orchestra Opening Night: Festive Prelude 
Thursday, July 20 • 8:00pm
Location:
The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption

Cost: $35 / $30

This celebratory prelude to the 2023 Festival season features and honors retiring Concertmaster Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio.  


FESTIVAL FAIR DAY

Festival Fair Day
Saturday, July 22 • 9:30-3:00

Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds

Cost: $5 adults / KIDS ARE FREE

This day at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds is for kids and families!  Experience Operator for a day. Build a birdhouse, see super tricks by Performance Dogs of Ohio, or catch the entertainment on the stage and much, much more! 


OHIO UNIVERSITY - LANCASTER THEATER

Join the amazing OHIO theatre cast in this adventurous adaptation of your favorite fairy tales!


EXPERIENCE AHA! • FREE!

Experience AHA! 

Sunday, July 23 • Noon-4:00pm
Location:
AHA! A Hands on Adventure, A Children’s Museum

Cost: FREE

Bring the little ones to try out Lancaster’s incredible AHA! A hands-on activity, Children’s Museum.  2:00 performance by Fairfield Strings and Keyboard’s Youth Symphony. 


OUT AND ABOUT WITH THE LANCASTER FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

Out and About with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra

Sun. July 23,  Wed. July 26, Thu. July 27 - Various locations and times
Cost: FREE!!

Our amazing orchestra ensembles head out into the community to delight fans all over town! 


CAFE CONCERTS

Café Concerts

Location: Cheers Chalet (1211 Coonpath Rd NW, Lancaster, OH 43130)
Cost: $30 each / $110 for series

Small ensembles of the Lancaster Festival Orchestra are featured in these 3:00pm Chamber Music concerts. Enjoy a single concert or the series of all four!

CLICK THE LINK NEXT TO THE EVENT TO PURCHASE TICKETS


HAPPY HOUR

Happy Hour

Location: Ale House 1890

Cost: FREE

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening, great music and a perfect cocktail on the gorgeous patio of Ale House 1890. 


CHAMBER MUSIC CLASSICS

Chamber Music Classics : Trio Lavist

Thursday, July 27 • 7:30pm
Location:
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster

Cost: $25 Adult / $10 Child / Student

The Trio Lavist makes its Lancaster Festival debut with beloved classics for the violin, cello and piano.


Major Arts for Minors

10:00am each class 
Location:
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
(July 27 at
North End Press, Lancaster)

Cost: FREE

These daily programs for 9–12-year-olds to learn about the arts.  Admission is FREE but you must register to reserve your child’s spot.  Registration begins April 3rd.

CLICK ON A LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:

MAJOR ARTS FOR MINORS


CHILDREN'S CORNER

Children’s Corner

Location: Zane Square Stage, Downtown

Cost: FREE

Daily musical performances for kids and families! Bring your family out to sing and dance in one of our beautiful park areas.

July 24 - Jessica and Friends
July 25 - MadCap Puppets: When You Wish Upon a Fish
July 27 - Bob Ford
July 28 - ML Dance Academy


NOON AT THE SQUARE

Noon at the Square

Location: Zane Square Stage, Downtown

Cost: FREE

Lively lunchtime performances for all! Bring a sack lunch or try out one of the food trucks!

July 24 - Kelly Vaughn
July 25 - The Harmonics
July 26 - Lancaster HS Percussion Ensemble
July 27 -Festival Orchestra Ensemble
July 28 - The Wayfarers


Bluegrass Petting Zoo

Tuesday, July 25 • 4:00pm
Location:
Fairfield County Public Library

Cost: FREE

A Bluegrass Petting Zoo is a musical program for all to hear, see and learn about the instruments in a Bluegrass band!

BLUEGRASS PETTING ZOO


DRUM CIRCLE WITH IGGY GARCIA

Drum circle with Iggy Garcia

Wednesday, July 26 • 10:30am
Location:
Knights of Columbus

Cost: FREE

Drum up a good time with Iggy and his drums from different cultures in this interactive workshop for all ages.


Bike Races for Kids

Friday, July 28 • 5:30pm
Location:
Parking Lot, Job & Family Services

Cost: FREE

Decorate your wheels, grab your helmet and head for the races!  Prizes for best bike decorations and prizes for race winners presented by Fairfield Medical Center.

BIKE RACES FOR KIDS


DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT

Downtown Friday Night

Friday, July 28 • 5:30-9:00 pm
Location:
Zane Square Stage, Downtown

Cost: FREE

The Community Orchestra, a rare mix of professional musicians from the Lancaster Festival Orchestra and local students and amateur musicians kick off the evening at 5:30.  Local favs, Everyday People, rock the square with your favorite lively covers!


Music on the Square

Saturday, July 29 • 10:00-11:00 am
Location:
Zane Square Stage, Downtown

Cost: FREE 

Join us for music from Lancaster Community Band and The Nostalgics. 

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE


COMMUNITY BRUNCH

Community Brunch

Saturday, July 29 • 10:30-Noon
Location:
Zane Square, Downtown

Cost: $15 adult / $10 child / $5 toddler
$8 cocktails

A fun, casual brunch filled with food and friendship on the final morning of this Festival season.