Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 8pm
Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band hailing from Illinois, has been rocking stages and winning over fans with their timeless sound for over five decades. Known for their electrifying live performances, catchy melodies, and innovative songwriting, Cheap Trick has become a staple in rock music history. With hits like "I Want You to Want Me","Dream Police","The Flame", and "Surrender," this legendary band continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities.
Cheap Trick is part of the very fiber of American music, inspiring and delighting generations with their unique union of massive melodies and razorblade riffs, their own special brand of mischievous wit and maximum rock & roll. They achieved mainstream popularity in the US in 1979 with the triple-platinum live album At Budokan and a Top 10 single, a live recording of "I Want You to Want Me." More success followed with the album Dream Police in 1979, which reached number 6 on the Billboard 200.
The band experienced another resurgence in the late 1980s when they topped US charts with the power ballad, "The Flame." Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, Cheap Trick maintains an almost constant touring schedule, having performed live more than 6,000 times since their formation, selling more than 20 million albums and building a dedicated cult following.
Visit https://www.cheaptrick.com/ for more information.
Past performers on the Northwest Art & Air Festival Main Stage
Free concert, but donations are highly encouraged.
Amphitheater gates open Saturday at 9 a.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m.
Main Stage Sponsor
General Seating Rules
General Seating Rules
No pets,
except service animals.
No bikes, scooters,
or skateboards permitted.
No smoking
or vaping.
- Amphitheater gates open Saturday at 9 a.m.
- Seating is first come first serve.
- Wristbands are not required for entry.
- This is a park setting, and all seating areas are on grass.
- Chairs (low back preferred) and blankets can be placed once you enter the amphitheater.
- Please do not place items in fire lanes or places that are blocked off. If your items are placed in those areas, Albany Parks and Recreation will move them to the nearest available spot.
- Place your belongings at your own risk. Albany Parks and Recreation is not responsible for items that have been moved or lost.
- If the amphitheater reaches its capacity, as determined by the Fire Marshal, individuals can listen to the concert from other areas in the park.
Donation Spot Seating
Donation Spot Seating
Support the Northwest Art and Air Festival by securing your spot near the front of the concert!
Sign up for the lottery drawing
- Each spot can hold up to 8 people maximum, depending on state guidelines.
- If you are interested in these spots, the donation will be $250. You will only have to pay the $250 donation if your name is drawn and you want the spot at the time of notification.
- You may enter your name only once per spot.
- We will accept entries for the drawing now until July 27, 2026.
- The drawing will be held on July 29, 2026.
- Winners will be notified and will have 48 hours to pay for their spot, after which we will draw another name.
Please note: We will not know the number of spots available until the day of the drawing due to sponsor and concert requirements.
Food and Drink Rules
Food and Drink Rules
- Coolers and bags may be inspected.
- Attendees can bring in factory-sealed containers of water, juice, soda, etc., no outside alcohol. Please, no glass containers.
- Any cup or reusable container must be empty upon entry.
- Beer, wine, cider, and food will be available for purchase on-site.
- Drinks and food purchased from festival vendors will be allowed inside the amphitheater.
