Acorn Concert Series

The Acorn Concert Series is back for 2023 and it’s bigger and better than ever! Purchase your tickets, bring a lawn chair and relax with local food and beverage vendors. These shows may sell out so get your tickets early!

Individual Tickets

$20 in advance, increasing to $25 the week-of for non-members
Series Tickets (series ticket sales have ended)
- $85 member/$95 non-member

Purchase Tickets for Individual Shows at the Listings Below

Children 12 & under are free but need a ticket.
Discounted tickets are available for:
- PNW Chancellor’s Circle Members: reach out to advance@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2323 for passcode.

Food, beer, wine, water and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol is NOT permitted. Coolers will be inspected upon entry. Outside non-alcoholic beverages and food are permitted. No cooking or mini grills are permitted.
Unless a Season Ticket has been purchased, parking is first come-first served. We do have golf carts to transport guests from the parking lot to the event venue. Please follow the direction of the parking attendants on where to park.
Smoking is not permitted in the concert venue.
Seating is not provided so bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. Please be a good neighbor and bring only low-profile lawn chairs. No pop-up tents will be permitted.
Well-behaved dogs are permitted in the concert venue. Please clean up after your dog.
Events are held rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, event will be canceled and ticket-holders will be notified with additional information. A determination of weather-altered plans will be announced as early as possible on the day of the event. Check our home page and Facebook page for updates the day of the concert.
The option to receive a refund will be offered if we must cancel a concert due to severe weather. Refunds will not be given unless the event is canceled by the arboretum.

2023 Lineup

A promo photo of performers from Radio Gaga dressed up as Lady Gaga and Freddie Mercury.

Radio Gaga

Friday, June 16

Lady Gaga + Queen! Does it get any better than that? Experience this Vegas Style production show featuring the “Concert That Never Was”. This unique combination is sure to leave you breathless!

Show starts at 7 p.m. with opener Lauren Dukes Trio. Radio Gaga plays at 8 pm.

Tickets: $20 in advance and increase to $25 the week-of for non-members.

ONLINE TICKET SALES CLOSE AT 3PM THE DAY OF THE CONCERT. TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE UNLESS SOLD OUT. FOR STATUS UPDATE, CALL 219-462-0025 (EXT. 3) OR VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

Band shot of Red Not Chili Peppers

Red Not Chili Peppers

Saturday, July 15

The closest thing to RHCP, the Red NOT Chili Peppers are the #1 internationally touring Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute. Come be reminded of the hits and high energy performances that brought the Chili Pepper’s international acclaim.

The show starts at 7 p.m. with opener Positive Vibe Technicians. The Red Not Chili Peppers play at 8 pm.

Tickets: $20 in advance and increase to $25 the week-of for non-members

Pink Floyd tribute band Echoes of Pompeii on stage

Echoes of Pompeii

Friday, August 4

This national touring Pink Floyd tribute band delivers a true replica of the “Pink Floyd experience”. There will be big sounds and big lights. Playing all eras of Pink Floyd, this will be a roller-coaster ride of emotion and should not be missed.

The show starts at 7 p.m. with opener Bad Alley Shadows. Echoes of Pompeii plays at 8 pm.

Tickets: $20 in advance and increase to $25 the week-of for non-members

Band shot of the Ron Burgundys on stage

The Ron Burgundys

Friday, August 25

If the sounds of Toto, Hall & Oates, Paul Simon, and Billy Joel tickle your brain and get your toe a tappin’, you’re in the right place. This band delivers all of your favorite yacht rock and soft-core hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

Show starts at 7 p.m. with opener Phantom Zone. The Ron Burgundys play at 8 pm.

Tickets: $20 in advance and increase to $25 the week-of for non-members

Promo photo for the Linda Ronstadt Experience

The Linda Ronstadt Experience

Friday, September 22

American Idol Star, Tristan McIntosh, creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career. The Linda Ronstadt Experience takes you on a musical journey of chart-topping hits like, “You’re No Good”, “When Will I Be Loved”, “That’ll Be The Day”, and many more classics.

Show starts at 7 p.m. with opener Lomax Station. The Linda Ronstadt Experience performance begins at 8 pm.

Tickets: $20 in advance and increase to $25 the week-of for non-members

GET The Linda Ronstadt Experience TICKETS

To request a disability-related accommodation for this event, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at timothyg@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.