Revolutionary Rhythms: Celebrate with Kool & the Gang and Plain White T's

Presented by James City County in partnership with CultureFix to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America!

When: April 17-18, 2026

Where: Jamestown Beach Event Park

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend with Plain White T's and Kool & the Gang live in person! Feel the vibes and groove to the beats as these legends take the stage. Don't miss out on this awesome musical experience that’s all about good times and great tunes. End the fun weekend with a custom 250th Anniversary 3-D Drone Show!

Bring your friends and let's make some memories!

Gates open at 5:30pm

Opening Act: BJ Griffin & The Galaxy Groove

Main Act: Plain White T's

Gates open at 6:00pm

Show starts around 7:00pm

Main Act: Kool & the Gang

3-D Drone Show to follow Kool & the Gang performance.

PLEASE REVIEW OUR EVENT RULES AND REGULATIONS:

*TICKETS CANNOT BE RESOLD AND ID'S WILL BE CHECKED AT THE GATE TO ENSURE THEY MATCH.

*Refund policy - tickets will be eligable for refund up to 14 days before the event. No refunds requests will be accepted after April 3, 2026

*These events are rain or shine.

*General Admission: Bring your own lawn chairs.

*VIP: Chairs are provided under a tent. Lawn chairs are prohibited in VIP section.

*Lawn chairs are prohibited in the PIT section. Standing room only.

*Outside beverages and outside food are prohibited. (With the exception of one factory sealed water bottle per person).

*No alcohol or drugs allowed. Cash bars will be on site.

*Absolutely no illegal substances, illicit goods, fireworks, or laser pointers will be permitted at the event and violators will be held accountable and prosecuted according to state and federal law.

*Dogs are not permitted at this event. (With the exception of service animals)

*Tents are not permitted.

*Children under the age of 2 are free. Everyone else must have a ticket.

*Clear bag policy: only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags up to 12"x 6"x12", plus small clutches (6"x9" or smaller) are allowed, with exceptions for medical/diaper bags, all subject to search

*Personal umbrella no bigger than 9 inches when closed. Only permitted to be used in the chance of rain, not a sun shade.

*Smoking will not be permitted in the main event area. There will be a designated smoking area at the event.

*Clothing must be appropriate and not display offensive language, imagery, or content.

About the Plain White T's:

Since emerging in 1997, Chicago quartet Plain White T's have remained visible and viable.

They have consistently delivered unforgettable pop rock anthems that take up real estate in your brain for months at a time. They have amassed over 2.7 billion total global streams, earned two Grammy nominations, and collected several Platinum-plus and Gold certifications across their impressive catalog. Their signature single "Hey There Delilah" went quadruple-platinum, topped the Billboard Hot 100, and earned the pair of afore mentioned GRAMMY® nominations in 2008 — for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal."

They have made their pop culture mark by appearing on highly visible shows such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Sesame Street, iCarly, 90210, Beavis & Butthead, and Frankenweenie, all the while nabbing press accolades from TIME, Billboard, ESPN, Rolling Stone, AV Club, MTV, MSNBC, and more.

Plain White T's have proven to be a reliable musical force, as well as a career band that shows no signs of stopping or slowing down. Their self-titled album was released in late 2023.

About Kool & The Gang:

From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history. Their undeniable funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. Every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe. Thanks to iconic songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness, and Open Sesame, they’ve earned several awards, a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2018 and most recently, an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame–Class of 2024.

Today, the group enjoys global fame and recognitionalong with afollowing that spans generations due in part to the group’s widely sampled catalogue.Their music is heard everywhere, from movie soundtracks to television commercials, including Rocky, Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Wreck-It Ralph and countless others.

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