The Warped Band
Sep
19

The Warped Band

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!

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sep
20

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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.

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Start Making Sense- Tribute to Talking Heads
Sep
26

Start Making Sense- Tribute to Talking Heads

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.

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The Mismiths
Sep
28

The Mismiths

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

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Ulysses of Scranton
Oct
2
to Oct 4

Ulysses of Scranton

Ulysses of Scranton is a loose, loving adaptation of James Joyce’s Ulysses, creatively reimagined through the distinct lens of Northeast Pennsylvania. This original theatrical production takes the core narrative of Joyce’s epic and infuses it with local voices, humor, and lived experience. At its center is a group of actors attempting to stage the “impossible” novel—only to find that as they dive deeper into the text, fiction and reality begin to blur. Characters morph, timelines collapse, and the stage becomes a liminal space where Scranton meets Dublin in surprising and poignant ways. With a fast-paced blend of wit, heart, and homage, Ulysses of Scranton explores identity, memory, and what it means to adapt—on the page, on the stage, and in life. Both an accessible gateway to Joyce and a celebration of regional storytelling, this fast paced new work proves the classics can still speak—loudly and locally.

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Wait & Bleed - A Slipknot Tribute
Oct
5

Wait & Bleed - A Slipknot Tribute

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.

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Letlive
Oct
7

Letlive

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

All ages

Doors 6:30PM

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Bubba Sparxxx
Nov
21

Bubba Sparxxx

Southern hip-hop heavyweight Bubba Sparxxx is bringing the heat to The Ritz for one hard-hitting night of beats, bars, and backwoods grit. From tracks like "Deliverance" to the iconic "Ms. New Booty", this is your chance to catch a raw, high-energy set from one of the original voices in country rap. Whether you’ve been riding with him since day one or you’re just here for the vibe, this show delivers.

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Raise Your Hands & Shot of Poison: Tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison
Nov
22

Raise Your Hands & Shot of Poison: Tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison

Get ready for a night of pure rock ‘n’ roll adrenaline at The Ritz!

Two powerhouse tribute acts are joining forces for one unforgettable show. Raise Your Hands, the definitive Bon Jovi tribute, brings the hits, the hair, and the heart — faithfully capturing the spirit of one of the greatest bands in rock history. Sharing the stage is Shot of Poison, a nationally acclaimed Poison tribute hailed by E! Entertainment as one of the best tribute acts in America and praised by Bret Michaels himself. From arena anthems to glam metal glory, this is more than just a show — it’s a full-throttle, leather-clad time machine straight to the wildest nights of the '80s.

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The Union Underground / Spineshank Co-Headline Tour
Sep
11

The Union Underground / Spineshank Co-Headline Tour

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.

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Back to the Eighties w/ Jessie's Girl
Sep
6

Back to the Eighties w/ Jessie's Girl

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!

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GTAH Fest Kick Off Show
Sep
5

GTAH Fest Kick Off Show

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 

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The Coca-Cola Movie Series: Jaws
Sep
3

The Coca-Cola Movie Series: Jaws

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.

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John Anthony Presents: "Fuck It, I'll Do It Myself" Concert
Aug
16

John Anthony Presents: "Fuck It, I'll Do It Myself" Concert

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.

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Atmosfere 2025
Aug
2

Atmosfere 2025

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.

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Elysium Couture Fashion Show
Aug
1

Elysium Couture Fashion Show

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+

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OVERTIME: The Long Way Home Tour w/ KRIZZ KALIKO
Jul
20

OVERTIME: The Long Way Home Tour w/ KRIZZ KALIKO

Independent music powerhouse Overtime embarks on The Long Way Home Tour, set to kick off in support of his upcoming album of the same name. Backed by The Blue Collar Soldiers Band, Overtime will bring his signature blend of country, rock, and rap to cities across the U.S., offering fans a raw and high-energy live experience.

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Scranton Girl's Rock Camp Showcase
Jul
19

Scranton Girl's Rock Camp Showcase

Come cheer on the next generation of rockstars as the campers of Scranton Girls Rock take the stage for their final showcase! After a week of forming bands, writing original songs, and building confidence, these talented girls and gender-expansive youth (ages 7–17) are ready to share their voices and their music with the world.

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97.9X Presents the Free Beer & Hot Wings LIVE
Jul
18

97.9X Presents the Free Beer & Hot Wings LIVE

979 is invading The Ritz Theater on July 18th for a live Free Beer and Hot Wings show - and this one’s gonna get weird in all the right ways.

We’re talking live nonsense, bad decisions, uncomfortable stories we probably shouldn’t tell in public… and a theater full of people pretending they’re not part of it.

And listen - someone please tell Tony to stop “thinking about it” and just buy the damn tickets already.

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97.9X Presents Hinder
Jul
11

97.9X Presents Hinder

Welcome to the Hinder Presented by 979x event!

Get ready to rock out with Hinder and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with great music and awesome company like Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen and Aaron Fink & The Fury.

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The Coca-Cola Movie Series: E.T.
Jul
2

The Coca-Cola Movie Series: E.T.

E.T.
July 2nd- 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.

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Vital Information: New Perspective Tour 2025
Jun
27

Vital Information: New Perspective Tour 2025

Steve Smith, former drummer for Journey, voted one of Modern Drummer Readers Poll’s Top 25 Drummers of All Time, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is on tour supporting his latest release, New Perspective. Together with virtuoso musicians Manuel Valera on keyboards and Janek Gwizdala on bass, they have crafted bass-rock interpretations of classic Journey hits including Open Arms, Who’s Crying Now, Don’t Stop Believin’ along with tracks from Steps Ahead and Vital Info.

Chef John Tabone, of Bar Pazzo, is set to create a unique dining experience to compliment the live jazz performance. As the band takes the stage, Chef Tabone plans to enhance your senses with a jazz-inspired menu that will be harmonizing with the music! Blending the richness of Tabone’s cuisine with the energetic and soulful sound of Vital Information, this unique fusion of music and cuisine promises to be an evening to remember.

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Road to Warped Tour
Jun
12
to Jun 15

Road to Warped Tour

The Ritz Theater Presents: The Road to Warped Tour!

Join us June 12th-June 15th for 4 days of all your favorite Warped Tour Bands!

Single Day & 4-Day Passes Available

More details to come on stages & more!

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The Coca-Cola Movie Series: A Goofy Movie
Jun
4

The Coca-Cola Movie Series: A Goofy Movie

A Goofy Movie
June 4th - 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.

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StrangeFest
May
25

StrangeFest

StrangeFest presented by The Strange & Unusual is back for 2025!

Located inside the iconic Ritz Theater in Scranton, PA, StrangeFest is a curated market with an array of businesses, crafters, artists, experiences & more. We can't wait to see you there!

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The Coca-Cola Movie Series: Matilda
May
7

The Coca-Cola Movie Series: Matilda

Matilda
May 7th - 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.

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Psycho Circus: Kiss Tribute
May
3

Psycho Circus: Kiss Tribute

Relive the Kiss Experience with powerhouse rock group PSYCHO CIRCUS NYC as they authentically recreate the true unmistakable sound, raw energy and electrifying performances of the legendary band KISS. Each night is a rock n roll Kiss party with full costume, makeup and all the rock n roll attitude of the legendary band.

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