The F.M. Kirby Center has gone platinum. On March 24, Times Leader named the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts as Platinum Winner in the Best Entertainment Venue category during its 2025 Best of the Best awards. Every year, … Read More
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The Magic of Motown Comes to the Kirby
The Magic of Motown will enchant Wilkes-Barre, bringing a golden era of music back to the F.M. Kirby Center stage on Friday, June 13, at 7:30pm. Tickets and Information On Friday, March 28, you can secure your seats for this … Read More

Take a chance on MANIA: The ABBA Tribute at the Kirby Center
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute brings their electrifying performance back to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM. Tickets and Information Get your tickets for MANIA: The ABBA Tribute … Read More

Steve Winwood brings decades of hits to the Kirby Center
Legendary vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, mandolin player, producer, Grammy winner and BMI Icon Steve Winwood brings his latest live tour to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 8pm. Tickets and … Read More

Ray LaMontagne brings 20 years of Trouble to the Kirby Center
The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts hosts a 20th anniversary of Ray LaMontagne’s debut album, “Trouble,” on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7pm. Tickets and Information Sales for Ray LaMontagne at the Kirby Center begin at 10am Friday, March … Read More

Kill Tony is Ready to Leave the Kirby Center in Stitches
Comedy phenomenon Kill Tony is sending some of its most hilarious comedians to the F.M. Kirby Center for an evening of non-stop laughs! This summer, don’t miss performers from the #1 live podcast in the world on stage for one … Read More

Kirby Center Hosts Masterclass for Aspiring Wilkes-Barre Jazz Musicians
Students from Wilkes-Barre Area Creative and Performing Arts Academy (CAPAA) participated in a special masterclass at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts headed by Jazz at Lincoln Center musician Luther S. Allison. The class occurred before Jazz at … Read More

It’s Destination: Kirby Center for Career Explorer Josh Gates
This summer, television host and modern-day adventurer Josh Gates treks to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre! Tickets and Information Tickets for the 8pm Thursday, June 19 show are $39.50, $49.50, and $59.50, plus fees. A … Read More

Experience the Story of Mulan at the Kirby Center
Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre returns to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts for a presentation of The Story of Mulan at 2pm Saturday, May 31. Tickets and Information Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through … Read More

Louis CK Gets Ridiculous at the Kirby Center
Comedian Louis C.K. is embarking on his Ridiculous Tour with a late summer stop at Wilkes-Barre’s F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets and Information Seats for Louis C.K.’s 7:30pm Sunday, Aug. 24’s show at the F.M. Kirby Center … Read More