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A woman in a sparkly dress sings into a microphone on stage, while a man plays guitar beside her.
Lake Street Dive
Jul 31 • 8:00PM
Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
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Sevendust & Atreyu
May 12 • 6:50PM
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Buckethead
May 23 • 8:00PM
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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A band performs on stage, with musicians playing guitars, banjo, and trumpet.
The 502s
May 30 • 8:00PM
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Slightly Stoopid
Aug 13 • 7:30PM
Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Sep 15 • 8:00PM
Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
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Lotus
Apr 16 • 8:00PM
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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A woman with dark hair sings into a microphone on a stage lit by red and blue spotlights.
Violent Vira
May 20 • 8:00PM
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
Oct 16 • 6:00PM
Capital City Music Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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State College Alternative Schedule

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Mar 27
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Mar 27
7:00 PM
Noun
Capital City Music Hall Lower Level
Harrisburg, PA
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Mar 30
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Mar 30
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Negative Approach
Capital City Music Hall Lower Level
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 3
Fri • 6:00 PM
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Phoneboy & Heart Attack Man
Capital City Music Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 12
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Aesthetic Perfection
Capital City Music Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 16
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Apr 16
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Lotus
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 23
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 23
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First Jason
Capital City Music Hall Lower Level
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 24
Fri • 7:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Railroad Earth
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 26
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Laura Jane Grace
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 29
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The Happy Fits
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Apr 30
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Lacuna Coil
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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May 5
Tue • 6:00 PM
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May 5
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Demon Hunter
Capital City Music Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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May 12
Tue • 6:50 PM
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May 12
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Sevendust & Atreyu
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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May 20
Wed • 8:00 PM
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May 20
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Violent Vira
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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May 23
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Buckethead
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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May 24
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May 24
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Highly Suspect
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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May 25
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Unmerciful
Capital City Music Hall Lower Level
Harrisburg, PA
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May 30
Sat • 8:00 PM
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May 30
8:00 PM
The 502s
XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Jun 14
Sun • 6:00 PM
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Jun 14
6:00 PM
COLD
Capital City Music Hall Lower Level
Harrisburg, PA
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Jul 31
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Jul 31
8:00 PM
Lake Street Dive
Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
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Aug 13
Thu • 7:30 PM
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Aug 13
7:30 PM
Slightly Stoopid
Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
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Sep 15
Tue • 8:00 PM
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Sep 15
8:00 PM
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
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Oct 16
Fri • 6:00 PM
Fri
Oct 16
6:00 PM
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
Capital City Music Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in State College for 2026

State College is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in State College

Summer is the perfect time for live events in State College! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Demon Hunter May 5 Capital City Music Hall $75
Sevendust & Atreyu May 12 XL Live $80
Violent Vira May 20 XL Live $60
Buckethead May 23 XL Live $86
Unmerciful May 25 Capital City Music Hall Lower Level $56
The 502s May 30 XL Live $68
COLD Jun 14 Capital City Music Hall Lower Level $68
Lake Street Dive Jul 31 Riverfront Park - Harrisburg $104
Slightly Stoopid Aug 13 Riverfront Park - Harrisburg $64
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Sep 15 Riverfront Park - Harrisburg $118

Top Venues in State College, PA

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
Harrisburg, PA
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Bryce Jordan Center
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Journey Bank Community Arts Center
Williamsport, PA
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XL Live
Harrisburg, PA
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Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Shippensburg, PA
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Eisenhower Auditorium - Penn State
University Park, PA
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Capital City Music Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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Sojka Pavilion
Lewisburg, PA
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West Shore Home Field At Beaver Stadium
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