Beach Boys, John Mulaney Headline 2026 Hampton Beach Casino Lineup
The historic Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom has filled more dates for its 2026 season. New additions range from legacy acts to top comedians.
Season outlook and venue future
The 2026 run marks the Ballroom’s 99th season. Organizers plan weekly schedule updates leading to opening night. The season opens April 2 with Melissa Etheridge.
Management says the 2026 season, and the following centennial year, will likely be the last under the current structure. A redevelopment plan calls for demolishing the venue to build a new casino complex and a year‑round concert hall.
Headliners: Beach Boys and John Mulaney
The Beach Boys are among the marquee additions for 2026. The group will tour with founding members Mike Love and Al Jardine.
The band is marking the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds. Longtime member Bruce Johnston announced in March he was stepping away from full touring to focus on songwriting. Brian Wilson died in 2025, leaving Love and Jardine as the remaining original touring members.
Comedian John Mulaney is set to perform at the Ballroom on Nov. 8. Mulaney is a former SNL writer and multiple Emmy winner. He also hosts a Netflix talk show and continues touring stand‑up across North America.
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The Beach Boys and John Mulaney feature prominently in the 2026 Hampton Beach Casino lineup announcements. Filmogaz.com will track further lineup updates.
Comedy lineup
Several stand‑up performers join the schedule. Kathleen Madigan returns on Oct. 16, after a 2024 appearance.
Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng bring their co‑headlining show to the Ballroom on April 18. Their format mixes debate and comic confrontation.
Rock, pop and roots acts
The Pretty Reckless comes in September to promote a new album. Taylor Momsen fronts the group, which holds notable chart achievements.
Air Supply will perform in August while touring globally. The duo plans new studio material and a biopic development, according to promoters.
Other genre acts added include The Movement, Pepper, The Elovaters and Dustin Lynch. Each act brings recent releases or ongoing tours to the venue.
Confirmed dates and selections
- April 2 – Melissa Etheridge (season opener)
- April 9 – Clint Black
- April 18 – Hasan Minhaj & Ronny Chieng
- May 15–16 – Bret Michaels
- May 21 – Lita Ford
- May 28 – The 502s
- May 29 – David Lee Roth
- June 17 – The Movement & Pepper (touring together)
- June 21 – Dustin Lynch
- July 16 – The Elovaters
- Aug 7–8 – String Cheese Incident
- Aug 26 – Air Supply
- Sept 22 – The Pretty Reckless
- Sept 30 – W.A.S.P.
- Oct 16 – Kathleen Madigan
- Nov 8 – John Mulaney
The Ballroom has a long performance history. Past artists there have included Led Zeppelin and The Doors. Promoters say they aim to honor that legacy through the 2026 calendar.
