JACKSONVILLE, Ore. –After being shut down due to COVID-19, the region’s largest performing arts festival is announcing more concerts this season.
Wednesday, Britt announced 9 additional shows, to its already stacked lineup.
“Britt is back folks,” said Britt’s Executive Director, Donna Briggs.
The Britt Music and Arts Festival is making up for lost time. With the second round of additional shows, it’s now up to a total of 17 shows.
“Which is better than what we even hoped for because our goal for this year was 15 shows, so having 17 shows is a huge success,” said Briggs.
Here are just a few of the standouts that were announced, Portugal. the Man, the Beach Boys, and 38 Special.
“Country music fans are going to love Lee Bryce, indie-pop fans are going to love Portugal. The Man, southern rock fans are going to love 38 Special, classic rock, the Beach Boys come on,” said Briggs.
Briggs says there really is something for every age group. For now, the tickets to the second round of performers are only available to members.
They will go on sale to the general public on August 6th. Tickets to the first round of performers are available to everyone now.
“We just can’t wait to get back out on the hill, it’s just such a special place, and when you come you are going to understand that,” said Briggs.
Here is the second round of Britt Presents concerts announced on July 14:
- Thursday, September 2: Portugal. The Man
- Friday, September 3: An Evening with Chicago
- Wednesday, September 8: The Beach Boys
- Friday, September 10: 38 Special
- Sunday, September 12: Michael Franti & Spearhead
- Sunday, September 19: Nikki Glaser
- Monday, September 20: Chris Isaak
- Friday, September 24: Lee Brice
- Thursday, October 7: Shaky Graves Was Here
The following 2021 Britt Presents concerts were previously announced on June 14:
- Tuesday, August 3: Gladys Knight
- Wednesday, August 4: Keb’ Mo’ and Band
- Thursday, August 12: Trampled by Turtles
- Tuesday, August 17: ZZ Top
- Tuesday, August 24: Fitz & The Tantrums
- Saturday, August 28: Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
- Sunday, August 29: Good Vibes Summer Tour 2021: Rebelution + Special Guests
- Wednesday, September 1: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
For more information and updates, visit http://www.brittfest.org
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