Dark Star Orchestra at Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

THE DARK START PERFORMANCE

A TRIBUTE TO GRATEFUL DEAD. 

DSO, the Grateful Dead tribute band, makes an appearance at the Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 20th, 2026. This excellent touring ensemble has achieved huge respect from the fans and from the music industry for their meticulous performances of Grateful Dead shows. The band Dark Star Orchestra is known to perform specific and complete setlists from past Grateful Dead shows from their extensive touring schedule instead of just playing library songs. The group continues their non-stop North American tour while they showcase their unique music skills to their dedicated fans and audience members. The Grateful Dead will perform in various states and cities in a multitude of theaters across the United States during their 2026 tour. 

Tickets to this Grateful Dead tribute performance begin at $63 for this incredible night of celebration.

THE DARK STAR ORCHESTRA.

The band Dark Star Orchestra began performing in 1997 and has since played more than 3000 concerts. This has established them as the leading Grateful Dead tribute act. The group shows appreciation for their favorite songs, some of which include "Scarlet Begonias," "Fire on the Mountain," "Sugar Magnolia," "Casey Jones," and "Touch." However, the team members need to study Grateful Dead concert setlists from particular shows before they attempt to recreate these sets exactly as they were performed. Dark Star Orchestra often reveals which historical Grateful Dead performance they're presenting only at the conclusion of their evening, leaving visitors to speculate throughout the concert. The group has received admiration from both Grateful Dead original members and all touring bands through their dedicated and committed approach. The group has received multiple awards as they achieved their top live performer status. 

THE KIRBY CENTER IN WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA. 

The Kirby Center for the Performing Arts stands at 71 Public Square in central Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The theater first opened as the Paramount Theater in 1938 with its beautiful Art Deco architecture.  The theater has maintained its original historical design features through its use of modern infrastructure refurbishments and upgrade programs. The theater boasts an excellent audio system, and its excellent seats cater to approximately 1,800 patrons across multiple sections, including the lower-level orchestra and up into the upper levels of the mezzanine and balcony sections. Recent refurbishments have resulted in exceptional and state-of-the-art climate control systems and contemporary lighting and superior sound equipment.

Should you need any further information, please would you contact the venue directly on phone number 570-826-1100.

TICKET AND OTHER INFORMATION. 

Seats for the Dark Star Orchestra performance at the Kirby Center start at $63. Buy your entry tickets through the Ticket Squeeze digital marketplace or by visiting the Kirby Center for the Performing Arts box office. Click on the "buy tickets" button. Due to the loyal Dark Star Orchestra following, tickets for this performance are likely to become scarce. Do not hesitate in obtaining your seats for this faithful Grateful Dead experience.

Various car parking spaces can be found in the nearby Wilkes-Barre area, offering easy access to the Kirby Center. Plenty of metered spots and municipal parking lots are available, also within brief walking distance of the entertainment venue.