The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy, CA, is set to host an array of captivating events that celebrate diverse musical and theatrical talents. From the Grammy-winning melodies of Kalani Pe'a to the rock anthems of Y&T, from the elegance of 'Forever Tango' to the vibrant tribute to Linda Ronstadt, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of classic rock, traditional Hawaiian music, or theatrical productions, these events promise to offer an unforgettable journey through the arts.

Experience the Artistic Spectrum: Upcoming Events at The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts is set to host a series of electrifying tribute performances honoring some of the most legendary figures in music and film history. From a heartfelt tribute to Linda Ronstadt featuring Ronstadt Revival to a dance-theatrical retelling of 'Beetlejuice' by the Children’s Dance Theatre, and a Bee Gees tribute that promises to have audiences dancing in their seats, these events celebrate artistic excellence and creativity. Join us for a cultural journey filled with music, dance, and storytelling as these artists bring iconic legends to life.

A Theatrical Journey Through Tribute Performances at The Grand Theatre

For 32 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has
thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty Morris says, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show with your family, this is the one! It really does offer something for everyone.” Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full length holiday albums, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its world-renowned live show, and fun and quirky take on the holidays, to you.

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy`s Wild and Swingin` Holiday Party

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The R&B funk icon, Confunkshun, who has been pleasing fans for over 50 years, is at it again!  After the success of Love’s Train being rerecorded by Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak) and reaching #1 on the charts, the band’s locomotive has once again rolled out with recent singles Text Me Tomorrow and Smooth from their highly anticipated 2024 spring album release, Smooth Jukebox.

ConFunkShun

Get ready for a spellbinding evening! Girls Night Out Witches & Broomsticks is back on Friday, October 24th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Front Street Plaza. Your $40 ticket includes a reusable shopping tote, wine tasting, food sampling, and exclusive access to our “Girls Only” vendor market. Don’t miss the after party from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM featuring a live DJ, no-host bar, and a free photo booth to capture all the magic.

Girls’ Night Out - Witches & Broomsticks

Front Street Plaza

The quintessential American Ghost comes back as Central West Ballet presents Washington Irving’s classic story. A feast for the eyes with striking autumnal scenes, exciting barn dances and a journey through haunted woods as Ichabod Crane tries to escape the Headless Horseman! Scarecrows and Shadows abound in the secluded Dutch community where tales of Hallow’s Eve meander through the air. Out of an Autumn eve, with scorched leaves, then round a tree, dark and sere ~ Tis now the very witching time of night, chant the spell with all your might ~ Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble! By the pricking of my thumbs, Legend of Sleepy Hollow this way comes! The Halloween Ballet experience that started it all!

Sleepy Hollow

gatherings. A quarter-century later, elementary school buddies Raul Bianchi, Adam Peterson and Geoff Weers, along with bassist Ryan DeMars, who joined in 2000, have forged a unique sound born in the laid-back beach life in their hometown of Santa Cruz, CA. The Expendables’ infectious hybrid of ska, surf-rock, punk, reggae and metal can be heard in their latest streaming track, “Surfman Cometh,” a spaghetti-western meets “Pipeline” twang that could easily form the soundtrack to the latest Quentin Tarantino film. The song is the first release from the group’s new and improved Band Room, their longtime rehearsal space in a 1,100 square foot warehouse and former wine cellar on Coral Street, where Adam Patterson took charge of the final mix to great effect. The band’s previous studio album of original material, 2015’s Sand in the Sky, was followed by The Expendables’ second release featuring acoustic reworkings of past material, Gone Raw, 2019’s follow-up to 2012’s Gone Soft. The Expendables continue woodshedding until they can get back out on the road. Their 2017 Moment EP, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae chart, showed the band starting to move into different musical directions, a set featuring collaborations with reggae crooner HIRIE, rapper Tech N9ne, Eric Rachmany, and Micah Peuschel

The Expendables

¡Viva el mariachi! A new generation takes mariachi to whole new heights— 2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México takes the stage with mariachi royalty: Leonardo Aguilar, heir of the Aguilar Dynasty . Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and pioneering the future of mariachi, La Nueva Generación Tour is a vibrant celebration of Mexican music and culture presented by a new and electrifying generation.

Mariachi Herencia de México - La Nueva Generación Tour

Lounge Nights at The Grand - Jazz Nights

If you’ve ever been in love, then you’ve heard the name All-4-One and their timeless songs “I Swear”, “I Can Love You Like That”, “So Much In Love”, “ I Turn To You”, “These Arms”, “Beautiful As You” and much more. The Grammy Award Winning group All-4-One is internationally known for making beautiful love songs that not only chart radio airwaves but also garner countless awards. All-4-One’s very first single “So Much In Love“, scaled to RIAA Gold Sales and top 5 pop status.

All-4-One

Raised in a home where his father sang and his two sisters spun everything from Motown to West Coast harmonies, his upbringing was a constant melody.

Phil Vassar

QUIET RIOT is a rock & roll phenomenon. Famously described as the first heavy metal band to top the pop chart at #1 on Billboard magazine, the Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album “Metal Health”.

Quiet Riot

Our tribute pays homage to the Bee Gees at the peak of their fame, showcasing the energy, creativity, and appeal that took the world by storm. You'll be out of your seat dancing, enjoying soaring falsettos, beautiful ballads, and unforgettable memories.

You Should Be Dancing - A Tribute to the Bee Gees

Grab your “Handbook for the Recently Deceased” and join Children’s Dance Theatre theatrical cast as they dance and perform their way through this cult classic tale. When the Deetze family purchases their new country residence they find it’s currently haunted by the previous owners and recently deceased couple, Adam and Barbara. When the Deetzes’ teen daughter, Lydia, attempts to scare away the spirits of the former owners they enlist the help of a rambunctious spirit from the Netherworld named Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice offers help Lydia on one condition, she marries him; marrying him would enable him to cause chaos in the human realm. Will Beetlejuice fool the Deetzes’ and marry Lydia?

Beetlejuice

In a career spanning over five decades, Linda Ronstadt has captured our hearts with her enchanting voice and has left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music.Ronstadt Revival featuring Shannon Rae is the premier tribute to Linda Ronstadt, a full 7 piece band, including fiddle and pedal steel, to bring you the true authentic sound of the Ronstadt catalog. Real, raw and 100% LIVE music. From Linda’s 1967 beginnings with The Stone Poneys, to her amazing renditions in the 70s of songs by beloved songwriters like Smokey Robinson, Warren Zevon, Lowell George, The Eagles and The Rolling Stones, to her 80s smash album Mad Love with its New Wave vibe. Shannon and her Ronstadt Revival band will take you on a timeless journey, weaving in stories of Linda’s amazing life and musical career. Come sing along to all of your favorite hits including, You're No Good, Blue Bayou, When Will I Be Loved, Different Drum and so much more!

A Tribute to the Legendary Linda Ronstadt with Ronstadt Revival

FOREJOUR pays tribute to the music of ‘80s mega bands (and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers!) FOREIGNER & JOURNEY,  recreating the soundtrack of a generation with stunning accuracy.

Forejour - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey

Celebrating 50 years, Mexican-American rock band, Los Lobos, have created an unprecedented body of work and a legacy of greatness. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul, R&B, and doo-wop—and were cured through the African-American currents of the blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots—nourished by Norteña and rancheras, buoyed by bolero and cumbias, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho. Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent, throughout the global community.

Los Lobos

Come aboard for romance and swashbuckling adventures then brush off your cowboy hat and ride into the sunset! From joining Captain Hook’s ship as he plots revenge on his famous nemesis to an exciting saloon fight and journey to the south of the border to a Dia de los Muertos celebration. You will not want to miss this one-of-a-kind show!

Pirates & Cowboys

Sensuous and sophisticated, the tango inhabits a world where everything can be said with the flick of a leg, the tug of a hand, the tap of a foot and the arch of an eyebrow.

Forever Tango

Before Mötley Crüe, before RATT, even before Metallica, Y&T was slogging away in sweaty rock clubs around America. When the band formed in the early ‘70s, little did they know they would set the standard for hard rock bands that followed. Many of the biggest acts of the ‘80s became popular opening for headliners Y&T – and cut their teeth on the band. Whether performing to a festival crowd of 50,000 or in an intimate nightclub, Y&T’s high-energy set and passionate performances still captivate legions of fans around the globe.

Three-time Grammy-winner Kalani Peʻa sings everything from classical, musical, ballads, R&B, soul to traditional and original Hawaiian music, displaying his wide-ranging talents as a songwriter and music composer. His talent for lyrics and Hawaiian language fluency is on display in his original Hawaiian songs alongside his affectionate bilingual arrangements of R&B favorites.

Kalani Pe`a

Fleetwood Mask is the ultimate tribute band recreating the magic of Fleetwood Mac’s best live shows. Personally endorsed and authorized by Mick Fleetwood, himself: “Fleetwood Mask is the best. They are the closest to the real thing! A true talent, a true class act.”

Fleetwood Mask

Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids. Accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live afro-jazz, percussion, and kora. Welcome to the universe of Kalabante Productions and prepare for an unforgettable journey.

Cirque Kalabante

Join jazz trumpeter Jeff Bordes for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day celebration at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in downtown Tracy, CA, on Saturday, February 8th. This magical evening will immerse you in the timeless romance of jazz, blending the dynamic sounds of Bordes and his jazz quartet with the exquisite harmonies of a string quartet. Adding to the enchantment, the stunning vocals of Jackie Gage will bring classic love songs to life.

Jeff Bordes with Strings featuring Jackie Gage

One of the most popular adventure tales of all time, Treasure Island spins an action-packed, fun-filled tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of characters with bad intentions who meet their match and are foiled in their attempts. From The Panto Company and told as only they can, it’s seen through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, the cabin boy of the Hispaniola. This thrilling adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, a scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle and the message that good wins over evil every time.

Treasure Island

Tracy Honors Concert: Choir, String Orchestra & Stockton Youth Symphony 

Tracy Honors Concert: Jazz Ensemble & Concert band

Prepare to embark on a thrilling musical odyssey that spans the entire spectrum of Taylor Swift's illustrious career. Taylor Nation, the premier live band sing-along tribute, invites you to join us on a remarkable journey through the eras of Taylor Swift's momentous musical evolution.

Taylor Nation Tribute Band

Featuring Babylon A.D., Austin Mo & The Deadlies

Nor-Cal Rockfest

A divorced adman inadvertently becomes the real Santa when he puts on the suit of the guy who fell off of his roof.

Movies at The Grand - The Santa Clause

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Your Holidays won’t be complete without Central West Ballet’s Nutcracker! Featuring beautiful sets, backdrops, and danced with heartwarming energy by our dancers, this magical tradition is a perfect holiday card for the whole family to cherish! Always new, always magical! Follow Clara’s adventure to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy with all the characters you love!

The Nutcracker

Tracy High School Winter Concert

Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom), of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats, who sold over 10 million albums and garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide. He has since been named “Greatest Of All Time” in Bass Player Magazine’s 2022 listing of the top 100 bassists ever. Come hear Lee and his band perform Stray Cats hits like “Sexy and Seventeen”, “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town”, plus lots of other rockin’ songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats with music legends from Ringo Starr and George Harrison to John Fogerty and The Rolling Stones.

Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats

7 Summers is not your typical tribute band. We don't do cowboy hats, grow out mullets, or mimic Morgan Wallen's iconic look. Instead, we let the music do the talking. We're a group of passionate musicians who share a deep appreciation for the incredible talent and authentic sound of Morgan Wallen. Our mission is simple: to bring you the very best of Morgan Wallen's music, paying homage to the undeniable charisma and raw emotion that make his songs resonate with so many.

7 Summers featuring Bobby Zoppi: A Morgan Wallen Tribute

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the Festival of Lights! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Diwali with a spectacular lineup of performances featuring talented local performers and special guests Satti Satvinder and Sizzling Stars.

Skyview Aviation Presents Diwali - Festival of Lights

Celebración de Dia De Muertos with El Mariachi Femenil Estrella De Mexico

Celebrating a century of musical magic from beloved Broadway shows, “Some Enchanted Evening” is a jazz-steeped sojourn exploring a bevy of the American Songbook’s most enduring hits from the golden age to today, combining timeless music and dance. Led by 33-year-old Emmy-nominated trumpeter and crooner Benny Benack III, the performance features the lavishly gifted singer and social media sensation, Stella Cole and tap dance phenom, Jabu Graybeal.

Some Enchanted Evening featuring Benny Benack III, Stella Cole and Jabu Graybeal

It’s that time of year once again! Our highly anticipated Girls’ Night Out - Witches & Broomsticks is scheduled for Friday, October 18th from 6pm to 10pm at the Front Street Plaza (6th Street & Central Avenue). Your $40 ticket includes a Reusable Shopping Tote, Wine Tasting, Food Sampling, and access to shop the ‘Girls Only’ vendors. Experience the after party from 8pm to 10pm with a live DJ, no host bar and free photo booth.

Downtown Plaza

Journey to Victorian England as Count Dracula makes his comeback to the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts. With thrilling dance scenes and captivating staging, the master of terror awaits. Experience Bram Stoker’s worldwide sensational novel all over again. Dance as dark as you dare and see this Halloween ballet experience complete with an original and haunting music score. If you loved CWB’s Frankenstein, you’ll want to come to the ballet that took the audience by storm. Dracula is your ticket to a journey into fear!

Dracula

Jimmie Vaughan

Rumpelstiltskin

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph.  This tale takes him from the favored son, to slavery and gift as the powerful #2 under Pharoah.  Because of a famine, Joseph has the opportunity to reunite with his family...or should he?

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Celebrating 53 years of rock ‘n’ roll history, Foghat is still out on the road, traveling across the land and bringing their infectious boogie to packed houses full of adoring fans nearly every night. A Foghat concert is every bit as much fun and intense in 2024 as it was in 1977 when their classic multi-platinum album, Foghat Live broke them around the world.

Foghat

PHDA’s Project Runway is a showcase of dance routines from both the recreational and competitive programs at PowerHouse Dance Academy. Dancers range in age from 2-16 and will be performing in all styles of dance including jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, and hip hop! They have worked hard all season and can’t wait to perform for you all!”

PowerHouse Dance Academy presents Project Runway

Experience the high energy performances of Bad Jovi. The premier tribute band that captivates and transports audiences back to the 70’s and 80’s when Bon Jovi and Bad Co. were rocking the world.

Bad Jovi: Tribute to Bad Co. and Bon Jovi and Journey's Edge - Tribute to Journey

88 West Salon & Lounge will be presenting a spectacular evening of magic with a show that is perfect for all ages! All ticket sales from this performance will be generously donated by 88 West Salon to the McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter, for their continuing efforts to expand their facilities and support more families in need.

The Magic of Cosmo: A Journey of Mystic Wonders

The world-renowned show “Catch A Wave” is the recreation of the 1960’s Beach Boys that brings vocal harmony beyond belief with a Fun, Sun, and Surf set as its backdrop. Sporting authentic detail just as you remember, this act recreates the 1960’s Beach Boys right down to the white instruments, blue and white stripe shirts, and wavy hair that evokes the unique California harmonic surf-pop sound that is so recognizable around the world. From Los Angeles, California, this act was personally selected to perform for Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, their families, and friends for the California Beach Boys state landmark dedication in 2005. This is one not to miss currently headlining Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, and theaters across the United States.

Catch a Wave: The Beach Boys Show

The American Soldier is a one-man dramatic production that reveals the struggles American soldiers face at war and explores the bravery and the difficulties our veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their families face when they try to come back home and re-enter civilian life.  Nominated for an Amnesty International Award, performed at The Kennedy Center in 2016 & 2019, The Library of Congress twice, Off Broadway twice, New York Federal Reserve Bank, American Legion’s National Headquarters and received 4 stars out of 5 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for theatre excellence. It has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Military Times, Washington Times and Time Out to name a few.

The American Soldier – Paints Sacrifice, Service & Brotherhood

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Your Holidays won’t be complete without Central West Ballet’s Nutcracker! Featuring beautiful sets, backdrops, and danced with heartwarming energy by our dancers, this magical tradition is a perfect holiday card for the whole family to cherish! Always new, always magical! Follow Clara’s adventure to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy with all the characters you love!

When eleven-year-old Harry Potter discovers he’s not just an ordinary boy but a wizard destined for greatness, he is whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. here, he makes lifelong friends, uncovers magical mysteries, and learns of his connection to the dark wizard who gave him his lightning-shaped scar. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione face flying keys, giant chess boards, and enchanted mirrors, they must summon their courage and cleverness to protect a powerful secret hidden within the castle walls. Join us for a spellbinding journey through one of the most beloved stories of our time, brought to life through music, movement, and magic in Harry’s Wizarding World, co-presented by The Children’s Dance Theatre and the Grand Theatre, Center for the Arts.

Enter Subscriptions Code Harry's Wizarding World

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update on an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other’s lives first-hand, if only for a day.

Freaky Friday

TMF Formerly of Maze is an award-winning Soul/R&B Super Group comprised of Roame (Congas/Background Vocals), Vance Taylor (Piano and Keyboards), Calvin Napper (Drums and Percussion), Bear Williams (Musical Director/Bass Guitar/Background Vocals), Daniel Weatherspoon (Organ and Keyboards), and Joey Woolfalk (Guitar/Background Vocals). Roame, Bear, Vance, and Calvin were all hand-picked by Frankie Beverly to tour and record as his backup band, the Iconic “Maze” and they held that distinction for well over 20 + years. Daniel Weatherspoon rounded out the band on Organ and Keyboards at Frankie Beverly’s request from 2021 to 2023.

TMF formerly of Maze

Stroll Down Penny Lane is a live performance with beautiful accompanying films of the music of the most iconic songwriter of our age: Paul McCartney. The show includes songs spanning McCartney’s career – from early influences, to the Beatles, through the Wings period, and beyond. All performed by some of the Bay Area’s most sought-after career musicians. You’ll also hear songs that have never been performed in concert – anywhere, by anyone!

Stroll Down Penny Lane

The internationally touring show Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire provides an Earth Wind & Fire experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs.  Reproducing the infectious grooves created by EWF’s late founder Maurice White, Kalimba pays homage to Maurice with its exciting stage and lighting production. The show authentically replicates the signature high notes of Philip Bailey, the thick vocals harmonies of Maurice and Ralph Johnson, along with the grooving bass lines of Verdine White.

Kalimba - The Spirit of Earth, Wind and Fire

Mark Hummel - Blues Harmonica

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

360 Allstars

When Charlie Bucket discovers a golden ticket inside a simple chocolate bar, he’s whisked into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory—a place of chocolate waterfalls, fi zzy lifting drinks, and wonders beyond belief.

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5 - 6 Dec, 2025

The Nutcracker

12 - 14 Dec, 2025

Enter Subscriptions Code Harry's Wizarding World

16 - 17 Jan, 2026

Freaky Friday

Sep 26, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026

Lounge Nights at The Grand - Jazz Nights

Jan 24, 2026

TMF formerly of Maze

Nov 21, 2025

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy`s Wild and Swingin` Holiday Party

Nov 5, 2025

ConFunkShun

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