Article Contributed by Gratefulweb
Published on 2026-03-25
The wheel keeps turning, and this summer, the spirit of Jerry Garcia rises once again in grand, symphonic form as the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration expands its East Coast run with a newly announced slate of dates.
Blending the timeless songbook of the Grateful Dead with the sweeping power of a full orchestra, this unique concert experience continues to evolve—bringing together a deeply rooted collective of musicians who carry Garcia’s legacy forward while reimagining it in bold and beautiful ways.
This year’s lineup features a powerful mix of voices from across the extended Dead universe, including Melvin Seals, whose Hammond B-3 organ has long been a cornerstone of the Jerry Garcia Band sound. Joining him are Jacklyn LaBranch, Tom Hamilton, Grahame Lesh, John Morgan Kimock, and Kanika Moore—each bringing their own spirit, style, and reverence to the music.
Together with a full symphony, these performances promise to transform beloved Garcia compositions into expansive, cinematic journeys—where improvisation meets orchestration, and the familiar becomes something entirely new.
JERRY GARCIA SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION 2026
June 30 – Lenox, MA – Tanglewood
August 28 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann
August 29 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
August 30 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
September 1 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
September 3 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
September 4 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
Presale begins Wednesday, March 25 at 12pm ET, with fans encouraged to sign up for early access at jerrygarcia.com/events. General on-sale follows on Friday, March 27 at 12pm ET, with select dates—including Wolf Trap—already available.
More than a concert, the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration is a living, breathing tribute—one that honors the past while continuing to explore new sonic terrain. As always, the music plays the band, and the journey rolls on.
