2026 Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta “70 Trips Around the Square"

Event Schedule

Join us for four days of music, dance, and community as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wilkes-Barre's beloved Fine Arts Fiesta. From student performers and local ensembles to headlining jazz orchestras and a special Dance Gala at the FM Kirby Center, this year's lineup is a tribute to seven decades of arts in the heart of our city.

Featured Performances

Anne Chairge Flute Chamber

Thursday, May 14th @1:30pm

Wyoming Valley West 7th & 8th Grade Band

Thursday, May 14th @ 3:00pm

South Side Five with Joe Boga

Friday, May 15th @7:30pm

Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus

Saturday, May 16th @2:00pm

Mt Zion Mass Choir

Saturday, May 16th @2:30pm

PATAsphere

Saturday, May 16th @3:30pm

Doug Smith & The Dixieland Band with a tribute to Bobby Baird

Saturday, May 16th @4:30pm

The Phil Giordano Jazz Orchestra “7 Decades of Jazz”

Saturday, May 16th @7:00pm

Chris Shrive

Sunday, May 17th @12:45pm

Contra Dance/The Contra Rebels

Sunday, May 17th @1:30pm

Chase Who Band

Sunday, May 17th @3:00pm

A Walk Through the Modern Period of Art

All Weekend

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Event Schedule

Thursday, May 14th

Friday, May 15th

Saturday, May 16th

Sunday, May 17th

Activities Schedule

May 14th - 17th

Student Poster