The Polar Express
December 10th - 6:00 PM
All aboard! 🚂✨

Step into a world of pure Christmas wonder as Coca-Cola Christmas Classics at The Ritz brings The Polar Express back to the big screen for the holiday season.

Rediscover the magic of believing with a cozy night full of nostalgia, snow-dusted adventure, and the timeless taste of Coca-Cola. Whether it’s your first ride or your fiftieth, this journey is all about holiday warmth and togetherness.

Doors will open at 5:00pm, shows will begin at 6pm.

Admission to each screening is as simple as purchasing
a Coca-Cola for just $1 at the concession stand.

Elf
December 3rd - 6:00 PM

Embark on a journey through cinematic history with The Coca-Cola Movie Series, presented in partnership with ARBATA Coca-Cola! Experience the magic of classic films on the big screen every first Wednesday of the month paired with the timeless taste of Coca-Cola.

Doors will open at 5:00pm, shows will begin at 6pm.
Admission to each screening is as simple as purchasing a Coca-Cola for just $1 at the concession stand.

Join North East Skate Crew (NESC) for the premiere of All Props Given, hitting the big screen at The Ritz!

Get ready for a night of local skate culture, community, and stoke as North East Skate Crew (NESC) premieres their new skate film All Props Given at The Ritz!

Be the first to see the crew’s latest project! Whether you skate, film, or just love the scene, you’re invited to pull up, hang with the crew, and celebrate the community.

Get ready for a night of pure rock ‘n’ roll adrenaline at The Ritz! 🎸 Raise Your Hands — the definitive Bon Jovi tribute — is taking the stage with an extended, high-energy set packed with all the hits, the hair, and the heart.

Unfortunately, Shot of Poison had to cancel and will not be joining us. But don’t worry — Raise Your Hands is stepping up with even more music to keep the night loud, electric, and unforgettable.

From arena anthems to full-throttle sing-along moments, this is your chance to experience a longer, bigger, and bolder blast of Bon Jovi. 💋🤘

Emery is celebrating 20 years of The Question with a full album performance and support from and ‘68 andWolves at the Gate.

The soundtrack to your old AIM away message—live and loud.

Practical Magic
November 5th - 6:00 PM

Embark on a journey through cinematic history with The Coca-Cola Movie Series, presented in partnership with ARBATA Coca-Cola! Experience the magic of classic films on the big screen every first Wednesday of the month paired with the timeless taste of Coca-Cola.

Doors will open at 5:00pm, shows will begin at 6pm.
Admission to each screening is as simple as purchasing a Coca-Cola for just $1 at the concession stand.

Let's do the time warp AGAIN🫦

After a sold out show, The Ritz Theater presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to The Ritz on Friday, October 31st at 8PM, featuring a live shadow cast performance by
Sweet Translucent Dreams again!

Grab your fishnets, your sequins, and your sass—general admission is just $15 with prop bags available for only $3, so you can shout, throw, and celebrate along with every unforgettable moment.

🎬 While this is an all ages event, please note: the film is rated R, and it's strongly suggested that minors be accompanied by an adult.

Doors @ 6PM // general admission

So come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab—it’s going to be one hell of a time.

Rittz - Night Owl Tour 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Rittz at the Ritz Theater! Mark your calendars for October 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM. It's going to be a show you won't want to miss!

Smash Master Wrasslin’: Smash Monster 4 is coming to The Ritz Theater on Saturday October 25, 2025!

Coming off their 3 day weekend at Warped Tour: Scranton back in June, they’re returning to the historic venue but this time on the main stage with a full ring presentation for their annual Halloween party!

Full card dropping soon!

The Ritz goes full throttle on October 24. Dead O Negative delivers a relentless tribute to Type O Negative, backed by Tourniquet channeling the chaos of Marilyn Manson, and Issues unleashing a full-force set of Korn classics.

Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, and Magdalene Rose are coming to The Ritz Theater in Scranton, PA!

For Disciple, the music and the mission have always been one and the same: fervent faithfulness carried by a blistering hard rock sound. With 18 number one singles including smash hits like “Dear X (You Don’t Own Me),” “After the World,” “Erase” and “Promise to Live,” Disciple’s songs have been imbuing listeners with grace-focused hope for over 30 years.

The veteran Christian rock band was originally formed by high school friends in Maryville, Tennessee in 1992. Currently, the band is a collective of musicians who have held the ferocious hard rock sound steady for over 10 years: Young on vocals, Josiah Prince on guitar, Andrew Stanton on guitar and Joey West on drums.

Letlive. is taking over The Ritz on October 7th
with special guests VANNA, Pucker Up! & Retrovai.

A night of nu-metal nostalgia and high-intensity tribute performances.Step into the era that redefined heavy music with four bands paying tribute to the icons of the genre. Wait & Bleedchannels the raw energy of Slipknot, Red Cap Assassins brings the chaos of Limp Bizkit, Projekt Xero honors the emotion and power of Linkin Park, and House of Flies delivers the dark atmosphere of Deftones.

The Mismiths - DEAD TO MEast Coast Tour

Melancholy crooning from Manchester meets hardcore horror punk from New Jersey. The Mismiths play all your favorite hits and also bring you their original songs with the classic feel of the Smiths and Misfits.

Doors 6pm // Show 7pm

All Ages

Start Making Sense brings the iconic sound and style of Talking Heads to The Ritz on September 26. With a reputation for capturing the energy, rhythm, and eccentricity of the original band, this tribute is as close as it gets to the real thing.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the scene, this show is a must for anyone who’s ever danced to Once in a Lifetime.
Openers to be announced.

Welcome to the Lakeview - Blue Collar Country Tour!

Get ready for a night of great music and good vibes at the Ritz Theater and Performing Arts Center.

Let's do the time warp again🫦

Join us for a night of absolute pleasure as The Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to The Ritz on Saturday, September 20th at 8PM, featuring a live shadow cast performance by Sweet Translucent Dreams!

Grab your fishnets, your sequins, and your sass—general admission is just $15 and with prop bags available for only $3, so you can shout, throw, and celebrate along with every unforgettable moment. Costumes are highly encouraged, and singing along is practically mandatory. After all, it’s just a jump to the left…

🎬 While this is an all ages event, please note: the film is rated R, and it's strongly suggested that minors be accompanied by an adult.

Doors @ 7PM // general admission

So come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab—it’s going to be one hell of a time.

Remember your first time at Warped Tour? The bands? The heat? Merch tents as far as the eye could see? It was the greatest day of summer every year.
Officially endorsed by Warped Tour, The Warped Band brings that energy to a live stage show featuring lighting, video and crowd interaction to bring the nostalgia and energy that was Warped Tour.

Performing songs from artists such as Blink 182, Avril Lavigne, Good Charlotte, Papa Roach, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, 3Oh!3, Panic At The Disco, Linkin Park, Pierce the Veil, Eminem and many more!

The Union Underground & Spineshank Co-Headline Tour.

Two heavy-hitting forces from the early 2000s return to the stage for a co-headlining tour that hits just as hard as you remember. Joined by special guests Julien-K and Carbon Stone, this lineup brings industrial rock, nu-metal nostalgia, and raw energy together for one unforgettable night.

Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is the world’s greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! Jessie’s Girl’s primary line-up includes a team of NYC's top rock and pop vocalists: Jenna O’Gara, Jerome Bell-Bastien, and Mark Rinzel. They are backed by one of the tightest bands in the city comprised of 20+ year veterans of the NYC music scene: Eric Presti on guitar, Drew Mortali on bass, Michael Maenza on drums, and Karlee Bloom on keys and keytar. Each with dozens of credits performing with authentic ‘80s icons who made the music famous to begin with!

In fact, Bret Michaels, MC Hammer, Colin Hay from Men at Work, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, Taylor Dane, Mike Score from A Flock of Seagulls, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and many more have all performed at the Back To The Eighties Show.

Their calendar is filled with high-profile appearances and private events around the U.S., bringing the Back To The Eighties Show to The Theater at Madison Square Garden for the I Want My ‘80s Concert, ABC / NY Magazine’s launch party for The Goldbergs, a Halloween bash with Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, a private birthday party for ‘80s icon Neil Patrick Harris and Coca Cola / Buffalo Wild Wings’ massive “Tablegate” event in Tempe, AZ, opening for Smash Mouth!

The band has continuously sold out nights at prestigious regional venues such as The Capitol Theatre in Westchester, NY, The Paramount on Long Island, the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ, Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA, and many other venues. They are the only band to play every year on The ‘80s Cruise and have firmed a deal to continue performing through 2024.

There is no decade like the ‘80s and no party like The Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl. So throw on your best neon, use extra hair spray on that hair and head to the Back To The Eighties Show - because it’s time to party like it’s 1989!

GTAH FEST KICKOFF SHOW!

Join us on Friday September 5th at The Ritz Theater for the first ever Good Things Are Happening Fest Kickoff Event with The Tisburys, Esta Coda, Holy Mountain, Pete Manchini & The Hillside Airmen, and Captain John & The Explorers (Reunion).

Doors: 5pm
Show: 6pm
All Ages
$15 admission 

Jaws
September 3rd - 6:00 PM

Embark on a journey through cinematic history with The Coca-Cola Movie Series, presented in partnership with ARBATA Coca-Cola! Experience the magic of classic films on the big screen every first Wednesday of the month paired with the timeless taste of Coca-Cola.

Doors will open at 5:00pm, shows will begin at 6pm.
Admission to each screening is as simple as purchasing a Coca-Cola for just $1 at the concession stand.

BRAT NIGHT: Serving pop, power, & petty behavior.
Music by Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter & more.

You know the songs. Now hear them live.
Afroman hits The Ritz 8/17—don’t miss the vibe.

Doors 6pm // Show 7pm

John Anthony Presents: Fuck It, I'll Do It Myself - Live in Concert!

Featuring NEPA's best hip-hop artist John Anthony, along with special guest Jason Rose and LyrchGG, and openers Jay Jugg and Avigivenchy. With DJ Niko.

The NEPA music leader headlines the stage for his first major solo show in the valley. The show will host the headlining star, along with two openers and two special guest performers, LIVE at The Ritz Theater in Scranton, PA.

Anthony Green is taking over The Ritz on August 3rd
w/ special guests Kurt Travis & Geoff Rickly!

All Ages

Doors//6:30pm

Showtime// 7:30pm

ATMOSFERE 2025 is a next-generation hip-hop, rap, and R&B festival designed to spotlight the voices defining music today. Set for August 2 2025 at The Ritz Theater in Scranton PA, the festival brings together a dynamic lineup of headliners, rising talent, and genre-shifting artists for a high-impact, immersive experience.

This year we're bringing more artists TO THE 570, New Indoor & Outdoor Experiences, Curated Food Vendors, and Brand Installations — ATMOSFERE is more than a show. It’s a platform for the culture, shaped by the energy of the crowd and the artists who move it forward.

Returning for it's second year, ELYSIUM COUTURE is back!

Featuring a fresh enssemble of your locals stylists, artists and visionaires. Join us once again for the vibrantly aesthetic night and come dance the night away at the after-party!

Featuring an opening dance number by Velez Dance Studio, concessions and a cash bar.

Doors open at 6pm.Show starts at 7pm followed by the after-party!

Show is all ages
After-party is 18+

Keith Wallen brings his Summer 2025 Tour to The Ritz Theater for one night only—joined by special guest Another Day Dawns, Levels, Major Moment, and Poet the Band.

Doors: 6PM | Show: 7PM
All Ages