Capital City Retro Fest

06/05/2026

Experience the Salem event that was named Oregon Festival and Events Association 2025 Music Festival of the Year!
August 14-16 at Gerry Frank - Salem Rotary Amphitheater, a 3-night series featuring DEF LEPPARD, FLEETWOOD MAC, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, FOO FIGHTERS, DURAN DURAN, TOM PETTY, U2, ALANIS MORISSETTE, and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS/HALL & OATES tributes.

Tickets on sale now (12 & under get in FREE). Adult beverages, food carts, misting tents & more! Visit capcityretro.com

04/26/2026

Very cool!!

Very cool cover story in Eugene Weekly this past week about some of the bands we'll be seeing at Harefest (Canby, OR), Legends Reloaded (Madras, OR), and Capital City Retro Fest (Salem, OR).
Read more: https://eugeneweekly.com/2026/04/23/the-song-remains-the-same

Some GREAT events incoming with some of the best tribute bands in the nation. Come join the party!

04/03/2026

Tickets for the 2026 Capital City Retro Fest are on sale NOW!! Early bird ticket prices last through April.

August 14-16 at Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater, 3 nights of all ages concerts, including tributes to DEF LEPPARD, FLEETWOOD MAC, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, FOO FIGHTERS, DURAN DURAN, TOM PETTY, ALANIS MORISSETTE, U2 and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS/HALL & OATES.

Don't worry about tickets for the kiddos - 12 & under get in FREE!
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03/30/2026

Capital City Retro Fest returns to the Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater for 3 nights of awesome live music!! The 2026 line-up includes tributes to DEF LEPPARD, FLEETWOOD MAC, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, FOO FIGHTERS, DURAN DURAN, TOM PETTY, U2, ALANIS MORISSETTE, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS/HALL & OATES. All ages welcome!

Early bird tickets (save $5 on single day, $15 on 3-day) on sale Friday morning at 10am and available through April. Check out the full schedule at capcityretro.com

02/28/2026

Oregon Festival & Events Association OVATION! Award winners: Music Festival of the Year!

Thanks everyone who created, planned, contributed, or attended. Can’t wait for this year’s edition.

02/28/2026

Holy wow!! I guess it's time to get to work on year 2. This is some considerable encouragement to make this year even better.

Thanks so much to all involved, whether you helped build it, helped run it, or attended it. You're all part of the team. 🙏

Learn more at capcityretro.com

🏆 Ovation Award – Music Festival of the Year
Congratulations to Capital City Retro Fest for being named Music Festival of the Year! With an incredible vibe that keeps audiences on their feet, Retro Fest hits all the right notes.