Gary Levox

Premiere featuring Gary LeVox and the Lancaster Festival Orchestra

Saturday, July 26 • 8:00pm, gates open at 6:00 pm
Location: Wendel Concert Stage, OHIO Lancaster

TICKETS: $45 lawn / $55 at gate / $10 child, student / $700-$850 table of 10

The Lancaster Festival Orchestra, opens the night with its world class artistry.

American singer and songwriter Gary LeVox is best known for being the lead vocalist of the contemporary country music band Rascal Flatts.  LeVox was born in Powell, Ohio and graduated from Olentangy High School and is an alumnus of Ohio State University. Gary will be joined by the Lancaster Festival Orchestra as he brings his hits from Rascal Flatts along with his new original music to the Wendel Concert Stage. 

COLBIE CAILLAT and DAWES

FINALE: Colbie Caillat and Dawes with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra

Saturday, August 2 • 8:00pm, gates open at 6:00 pm
Location: Wendel Concert Stage, OHIO Lancaster

Cost: $45 lawn / $55 at gate / $10 child, student / $700-$850 table of 10

Lancaster Festival Orchestra
The perfect end to the perfect festival - TWO headliners and the Lancaster Festival Orchestra!

COLBIE CAILLAT

Colbie Caillat is a 2X GRAMMY Award-winning, 5X GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter whose music has garnered over 15 billion global streams. She has received numerous accolades, including nominations from the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and BMI Pop Awards. Her debut album, COCO, reached #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and is certified 3X Platinum, while her Platinum-selling follow-up, Breakthrough, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Caillat has delivered eight #1 and/or Top 10 singles, including the 6X Platinum-certified hit “Bubbly," multi-Platinum hits “Realize” and “Try,” as well as her GRAMMY-winning, 4X platinum duet with Jason Mraz, “Lucky.” As part of the country quartet Gone West, Caillat made her Grand Ole Opry debut and achieved Gold certification for the single "What Could’ve Been," which reached the Top 30 on the Country Airplay charts. Her debut solo country album, Along The Way, features the hit single "I’ll Be Here" with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Sheryl Crow. The critically acclaimed album has already surpassed 55 million streams, and she is currently working on new music set for release later this year. A captivating storyteller, Caillat’s live performances are personal and engaging, whether on arena and festival stages or in intimate club settings. 

DAWES

Dawes-For the first time in almost a decade, brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith grace the cover of a Dawes record. It’s just the two of them this time, and as such, Oh Brother marks a distinctive new chapter for the California rock band — one that is both introspective and accessible, all while maintaining their beloved sense of sincerity.

HAIRBALL

Hairball: A Bombastic Classic Rock Experience!! 

Wednesday, July 30 • 8:00 pm, Gates open at 6:00 pm
Location: Wendel Concert Stage, OHIO Lancaster

Cost: $35 lawn /$45 at gate/ $10 child, student / $350 table of 10

HAIRBALL!! Welcome to Las Vegas meets Arena Rock! Over the past 25 years, Hairball has evolved into an explosive national touring act that brings the glory of the 80’s to hundreds of thousands of fans throughout the country, with a 2+ hour drop-dead accurate homage to the biggest arena acts in the world. You’ll see all of your favorite legendary hits-from VanHalen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, and more–recreated time and time again in front of your very eyes! Our bombastic, action-packed, Rock & Roll party is chock-full of surprises guaranteed to thrill–with an arena-sized light show, smoke, fire, pyrotechnics-we bring a Rock & Roll arsenal to your event that will hit you so hard, you’ forget it’s not the original 

Monday Night Blues

Monday Night Blues: Harold Stewart & The Blues Hounds

Monday, July 28 • 8:00pm, Gates open at 6:00 pm
Location: Wendel Concert Stage, OHIO Lancaster

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

Central-Ohio-based International performing & recording artists Harold Stewart & The Blues Hounds consistently offer crowds high-intensity, upbeat, funky Blues music with a wide range of flavors. The Blues Hounds have headlined many international events, opened for various artists overseas, and recorded and produced two albums in Japan.  The Blues Hounds 4th US album is currently in production.

A Night on Broadway

A Night on Broadway

Tuesday, July 29 • 7:30pm, Gates open at 6:00 pm
Location: Wendel Concert Stage, OHIO Lancaster

TICKETS: $20 lawn / $10 child, student / $200 table of 10

The big sounds of Broadway hit the Wendel Concert Stage! Your favorite tunes from major Broadway shows will be performed live including selections from Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Phantom of the Opera and more.  Special guest vocalists will join the orchestra for this special, family-friendly evening performance. 

CHALK THE BLOCK

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

Squares go on sale July 14 at 10:00am.  See the creative process in action as artists of all ages fill the sidewalks around Fountain Square with colorful images. Artwork on the square begins on July 23 and must be completed by July 25 at 6:00pm. Fountain Square, Downtown Lancaster

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

ARTWALK - IT’S FREE!

Friday, July 25 • 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 Doyle Sargent at 6:00pm followed by Second Gear at 7:00pm on the Zane Square Stage.  This amazing night is FREE!!

OPENING NIGHT: Story, Songs and Symphony

Thursday, July 24 • 8:00pm, Doors open at 7:15 pm
Location: The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption

Cost: $35 / $30

This will be a night to remember as we welcome new Music Director, John Devlin, as he presents the story of Romeo and Juliet, the songs performed by the amazing Tenor Ben Gulley and the symphony as written by Brahms.  The night begins with a brass fanfare on the steps of St. Mary to officially open the 2025 festival season.

FESTIVAL FAIR DAY

Festival Fair Day
Saturday, July 26 • 9:30-2:30pm
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds

Cost: $5 adults / Child & Student tickets ARE FREE

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

OHIO Lancaster - Wagner Theatre

Join the amazing OHIO theatre cast for an amazing performance.

Sun. July 27,  Wed. July 30, Thu. July 31 - Various locations and times
Cost: FREE!!

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

OUT & ABOUT WITH THE LANCASTER FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

CAFE CONCERTS

3:00pm, Doors open at 2:15 pm

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 Music Series

July 28, 29, 31 • 5:30- 7:30 pm
Location: Ale House 1890

Cost: FREE

The beautiful patio at Ale House 1890 is the perfect setting for music, cocktails, and summer weather.  

CHAMBER MUSIC CLASSICS

Thursday, July 31 • 7:30pm, Doors open at 6:45 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church, Lancaster

Cost: $25 Adult / $10 Child, Student

First United Methodist Church hosts this classical concert featuring members of the Lancaster Festival Orchestra and this years’ Davis, Chess and Wilkes fellows. The Lancaster Festival fellowships support talented young musicians and give them exceptional experience within a professional orchestra setting.

MAJOR ARTS FOR MINORS

10:00am each class 
Location: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
(July 30 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 is required or call 740-687-4808.

CLICK ON A LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:

CHILDREN'S CORNER

10:00 am
Location: Zane Square Stage, Downtown
Cost: FREE

Daily musical performances for kids and families! Bring your family out to sing and dance and more!

July 28 - Toadstool Shadow Zane Square Stage, Downtown
July 29 - Matt Jergens Zane Square Stage, Downtown
July 30 - Victoria Players Children’s Theater Knights of Columbus Event Center
July 31 - MadCap Puppets- Monsters of Baseball Zane Square Stage, Downtown
Aug 1 - Jessica Minshall and Svil Rusanov Zane Square Stage, Downtown

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 28 - TBA
July 29 - The Nostalgics
July 30 - Lancaster HS Percussion Ensemble
July 31 - The Fabulous Barnstormers
Aug 1 - Honey and Blue

BIKE RACES FOR KIDS

Friday, August 1 • 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 and Job and Family Services.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday, August 1 • 5:30-9:00 pm
Location: Zane Square Stage, Downtown

Cost: FREE

5:30 pm - Community Orchestra
7:00 pm - Identity Crisis

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE

Saturday, August 2 • 10:00-12:00 pm
Location: Zane Square Stage, Downtown

Cost: FREE 

Join us for music from The Lancaster Community Band and The Lancaster Youth Band