They dominated the air waves during a time when cruising around town and listening to music was the hip new thing. At 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, they’ll cruise into the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts as part … Read More
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Kirby Center Puts A Quarter in the Postmodern Jukebox
This December, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings The 10 Tour to Wilkes-Barre’s F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts! PMJ has spent the last decade transforming well-known hits to match the styles of yesteryear. What if Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” was … Read More

Rescue Husband Rob Schneider Comes to the Kirby Center
Accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director Rob Schneider will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025. The show is part of Schneider’s Rescue Husband tour. Ticket Information Tickets for Rob … Read More

It’s a TayTay Dance Par-Tay at the Kirby!
Be here for an all ages celebration soundtracked by the unmistakable tunes of Taylor! TayTay Dance Party Featuring: The DJ Swiftie grooves into the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 10. This all ages … Read More

Xmas Gets Twisted With Daughtry, Sleep Theory, Devour the Day
This Xmas, get your bells rung at the F.M. Kirby Center! At 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 979X Presents Twisted Xmas Starring Daughtry, with special guests Sleep Theory and Devour the Day. $1 of each ticket sold for this hard-hitting … Read More

Andrew Dice Clay Rolls into the F.M. Kirby Center
Throughout his career, Andrew Dice Clay’s controversial act has resulted in pushback from the powers that be, including a lifetime ban from MTV. The fact that the ban didn’t stick is a testament to Dice’s cultural importance—and his ventures into … Read More

In the News: Upcoming Shows Spotlight on PA Live!
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Marketing Director Neil Prisco recently appeared on WBRE-TV’s afternoon talk show, PA Live!, to discuss upcoming events at the theater. An online photo auction was also announced for August. Click here to watch … Read More

Sam Grisman Project Plays Garcia, Grisman, and Beyond
In the ’90s, Jerry Garcia and David “Dawg” Grisman wrote music together inside the same home Sam Grisman grew up in. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, Sam Grisman Project visits the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts to … Read More

DiscoverNEPA Spotlights Upcoming Kirby Center Shows
Northeastern Pennsylvania’s destination station, DiscoverNEPA, highlighted a number of upcoming F.M. Kirby Center performances in a recent blog post. Click here to visit DiscoverNEPA.com and read more! Tickets for F.M. Kirby Center performances can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or … Read More

Cancelled Podcast: Cross Country Comes to the Kirby
This fall, the F.M. Kirby Center gets cancelled! At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, Cancelled Podcast: Cross Country brings an evening of hilarious tell-all stories to Wilkes-Barre! This uncut, unfiltered, and interactive live show will have your favorite co-host besties, … Read More