The Modesto region has a packed entertainment calendar taking shape for 2026, with acts announced at the Fruit Yard Amphitheater, Ironstone Amphitheatre, Gallo Center for the Arts and the Stanislaus County Fair. The lineup spans country, classic rock, hip-hop, comedy and more across multiple venues.
Here are the can’t-miss shows:
• The Fruit Yard Amphitheater in Modesto now has five confirmed acts for 2026: Warren Zeiders (April 22), Scotty McCreery (May 8), Mitchell Tenpenny (May 23), Cole Swindell (June 11) and Ty Myers (Aug. 21). The venue at 7948 Yosemite Blvd. holds about 3,500 people.
• Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons headlines a Rock Road Show at Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys on July 18, joined by Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford and Quiet Riot. Air Supply and Little River Band with John Waite follow Aug. 7.
• The Stanislaus County Fair’s free stage runs July 10-19 in Turlock with acts including Clint Black, Diamond Rio, Ashanti, Ying Yang Twins and pop group 3OH!3. Concerts are included with fair admission…