THE CICADA FESTIVAL IS BACK!

The entire Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival committee is excited to announce our outstanding 2026 line-up!  Look forward to seeing you for some "Music on the Mountain!"

Purchase tickets day of performance at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse box office starting at 6PM - CASH ONLY

Tickets are available by mail order only. 

Orders received after August 1 will be held at our Box Office WILL CALL.

All tickets are reserved seats & handicap seating is available upon request

Monday, August 3

The Lords of 52nd Street

Back by popular demand -- Billy Joel's original band presents his classic hits.

Tuesday, August 4

The Linda Ronstadt Experience

featuring American Idol Finalist Tristan McIntosh

The experience takes you on a musical journey of chart topping hits! "You’re no good", "When will be loved", "That’ll be the day" & more: Rock, Pop & Country genres.

Wednesday, August 5

Journey from the Heart

Nashville’s premier tribute band, honoring the masterful melodies of TWO iconic rock legends, Journey & Heart!

Thursday, August 6

Yacht Rock Gold Experience

All your favorite hits from the 70’s and early 80’s -- Fleetwood Mac, Doobies, Steely Dan, Loggins and many more! Put on your captain’s hat and let’s party “All Night Long.”

Monday, August 10

Ted Vigil's The Music of John Denver

The #1 Denver tribute, embodies the late great music icon in looks as well as voice, an unforgettable performance! Expect to hear Denver's most beloved hits, including 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', 'Leaving on a Jet Plane', 'Annie's Song', 'Rocky Mountain High', and many more!

Tuesday, August 11

The Olivia Show

A tribute to Olivia Newton-John and Grease

Las Vegas Headliner and 2024 & 2025 Josie Music Awards Tribute Artist of the Year Nominee, Sabrina Plaisance-Sia, shares the music and story of Olivia Newton-John from her early days as a country superstar, to her unforgettable movie career, and her iconic pop stardom.

ALL SHOWS START AT 7:30 -- BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 6:00

All seats for the Playhouse performances are reserved & priced at $25.00

LAST CHANCE!

DON'T FORGET OUR SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FROM THE WONDERFUL...

Information is available on the "Special Performance" page of our website.  The dates are Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13, both at 7:30.  Please see that page for all additional information.

ORIGINAL MOUNT GRETNA CICADA MUSIC FESTIVAL

MISSION STATEMENT

The Original Mount Gretna Cicada Festival seeks to provide outstanding, fun, and memorable events for music enthusiasts in Central Pennsylvania.  Our small, highly dedicated organization is composed exclusively of non-paid volunteers.  As such, operational costs are kept to a minimum, permitting affordable ticket prices while still enabling significant financial support to local charities.