On September 19, 2026, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts celebrated 40 years of operation. This special celebration included nods from downtown Wilkes-Barre neighbors like Circles on the Square, Abide Coffeehouse, and Franklin’s, in addition to a beautiful … Read More
2026-27 Season
Cabinet celebrates 20th Anniversary with hometown show at the F.M. Kirby Center
Northeast Pennsylvania band Cabinet will mark 20 years together at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on Saturday, December 26th, 2026, with special guests Mike Miz & The Northeast Extension. Show Date and Time: On-Sale … Read More
James Barrett album release show brings a special night of local music to the F.M. Kirby Center
Northeast Pennsylvania artist James Barrett celebrates the release of his new record, “Now That I’ve Seen the Light,” with an album release show at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on Saturday, November 28th, 2026. … Read More
IN THE NEWS: Brad Williams Talks Kirby Center Show With Highway 81 Revisited
Comedian Brad Williams recently spoke with online publication Highway 81 Revisited about his Tall Tales Tour, coming to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, September 17. Check out the interview here! Tickets are still available for … Read More
Celebrate A Decade of Revival with The Allman Betts Family Revival at the F.M. Kirby Center
The Allman Betts Family Revival, featuring The Allman Betts Band and an exciting lineup of guest musicians, celebrate A Decade of Revival at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026. The … Read More
IN THE NEWS: DIRECTOR OF MARKETING NEIL PRISCO ON 28/22 Now NEWSMAKERS
On August 9, F.M. Kirby Center Director of Marketing Neil Prisco was the guest on WBRE/WYOU’s Newsmakers, hosted by Jayne Ann Bugda. On the program, Neil discussed the upcoming documentary “The Diamond of Downtown,“ the Kirby Center’s upcoming season, and … Read More
IN THE NEWS: WNEP TALKS TO DEREK HOUGH AHEAD OF KIRBY CENTER SHOW
Before Derek Hough takes the stage at the F.M. Kirby Center on July 29, 2026, he took some time out of his schedule to speak with WNEP’s Jeremy Lewan about the upcoming show. Watch the interview below now, and don’t … Read More
Legendary Entertainer Paul Anka Brings His You Are My Destiny Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center
One of music’s greatest songwriters, Paul Anka, brings the You Are My Destiny Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center comes to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on Sunday, November 8th, 2026. Presented by Greco-Rittenhouse … Read More
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage brings beloved characters to the F.M. Kirby Center this Holiday
Spend some quality time with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang this holiday season when A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage comes to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on Thursday, December 3rd, 2026. … Read More
F.M. Kirby Center Announces People’s Security Bank & Trust Pre-Show Party Series
First Event to Kick Off Before Brit Floyd Performance on Friday, July 31 The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce the launch of the People’s Security Bank & Trust Pre-Show Party Series, a new lineup … Read More
