Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show

Zoom in: Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the full concert slate in Hershey on Thursday.

• '90s rockers Third Eye Blind, known for hits like "Semi-Charmed Life" and rapper Nelly, known for "Hot In Herre," and "Ride Wit Me," will headline the free show June 27 starting at 5pm, with signature beer and cocktails available.
• Pennsylvania residents have first access to free tickets at america250pa.org starting at noon April 17, with priority through May 1 before tickets open to the general public.

By the numbers: Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA, told Axios last year she expects crowds at Point State Park's concert to be 20,000-30,000.

Zoom out: Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett will play State College's Bryce Jordan Center on May 23.

• The Fray will play the Erie Insurance Arena on June 6.
• The Avett Brothers will play Hershey's Hersheypark Stadium on June 13.

• Lady A and En Vogue will play Wilkes-Barre's Kirby Park on June 20.

Context: America's 250th marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Follow the money: Shapiro's 2025-26 budget included $50 million to prepare Pennsylvania for America250 and other major events, including $10 million for Pittsburgh's NFL Draft — aiming to capture an estimated $55 billion in visitor spending throughout the year.

• Shapiro announced another $40 million last month to support execution, including $675,000 for the Commonwealth Concert Series through the Marketing to Attract Marquis Events program.

The bottom line: See yinz at the Point!