(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — With the new year comes the renewed interest of events happening in Erie this year.

As the calendar has now changed over to 2023, we compiled a list of events, through Erie Events, that are happening in the first half of the year.

January

• WWE presents Saturday Night’s Main Event Supershow
  • Saturday, January 21, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
  • Erie Insurance Arena

• Erie Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show
  • Saturday, January 28, 2023; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 29, 2023; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Bayfront Convention Center
  • eriekennelclub.com

February

• Mania The Abba Tribute
  • February 1, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre 

• Harlem Globetrotters
  • February 1, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
  • Erie Insurance Arena

• Erie Auto Show
  • February 2, 2023; 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • February 3, 2023; 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • February 4, 2023; 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • February 5, 2023; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Bayfront Convention Center
  • For more information or to buy tickets www.eriepromotions.com

• Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
  • Thursday, February 9, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, February 10, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 11, 2023; 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 12, 2023; 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
  • Erie Insurance Arena

• Erie RV & Sport Expo
  • February 17, 2023; 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • February 18, 2023; 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • February 19, 2023; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Bayfront Convention Center
  • For more information or to buy tickets visit www.eriepromotions.com

• Toy Story in Concert
  • February 18, 2023; 8:00 p.m.
  • February 19, 2023; 3:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Presented by the Erie Philharmonic
  • www.eriephil.org

March

• Killer Queen A Tribute To Queen
  • March 4, 2023; 8:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury
  • www.KillerQueen.com

• MercyMe
  • March 5, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
  • With special guests Micah Taylor & Taya
  • Warner Theatre

• Riverdance
  • March 14, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
  • March 15, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
  • March 16, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Presented by Broadway In Erie
  • www.broadwayinerie.com

• Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
  • Friday, March 17, 2023; 6:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • www.blippi.com

April

• Hotel California: A Salute To The Eagles
  • April 7, 2023
  • Warner Theatre 

• Jurassic Quest
  • Friday, April 7; 9am-8pm
  • Saturday, April 8; 9am-8pm
  • Sunday, April 9; 9am-5pm
  • Bayfront Convention Center
  • www.jurassicquest.com

• Cirque at the Symphony with Troupe Vertigo
  • April 15, 2023; 8:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Presented by the Erie Philharmonic
  • www.eriephil.org

• RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
  • April 16, 2023; 6:30 p.m.
    Warner Theatre

• Spring Craft & Gift Festival
  • April 15, 2023; 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • April 16, 2023; 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Bayfront Convention Center
  • For more information or to buy tickets visit www.eriepromotions.com

• Casting Crowns The Healer Tour
  • April 22, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • With Special Guests We Are Messengers & Ben Fuller

May

• Jeff Dunham Still Not Canceled Tour
  • May 4, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Tickets are $65.00 and go on sale Monday, Jan. 9 at 10:00 a.m.

• Jerry Seinfeld
  • May 18, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT

• Brit Floyd 50 Years Of The Dark Side Of The Moon
  • May 3, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • www.britfloydofficial.com

June

• The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus presents “America the Beautiful”
  • June 26 — 7:30 p.m.
  • tickets are free, but limited to four per person

July

• Aaron Lewis 2023 Acoustic Tour (postponed to November 15)

• Bayfront Brawl 13
  • July 29
  • Bayfront Convention Center
  • Live MMA Cage Fighting 5:00pm
  • Live All Pro Boxing 8:00pm
  • Outdoor event
  • erieevents.com/events/event/07/29/2023/bayfront-brawl-13

• Mother Earth News Fair
• July 15 & 16
• Bayfront Convention Center
• erieevents.com/events/event/07/15/2023/mother-earth-news-fair

August

• Flagship City Tattoo Convention
  • August 31, 2023   
    • Move in/Meet your artist
  • September 1, 2023   
    • 11:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m.
  • September 2, 2023
    • 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • September 3, 2023
    • 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Bayfront Convention Center
  • flagshipcitytattoo.com

• Matt Fraser: America’s Top Psychic Medium
  • August 11, 2023 — 8 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • https://meetmattfraser.com/

September

• Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza
  • Saturday, September 9; 2023
  • Show 4 p.m. ; Doors 3 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • The three-time Pollstar nominated Disney Junior tour is back with Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza! This show brings beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. It will feature favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music.
  • erieevents.com/events/event/09/09/2023/disney-junior-live-on-tour-costume-palooza

October

• The Fab Four, Beatles tribute
  • Sunday, October 1, 2023
  • Show time 6:30 p.m. ; Doors 5:30 p.m.
  • The 2023 tour brings their all new show to the stage, with a performance of The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” in its entirety, as well as the Beatles’ greatest hits.
  • Warner Theatre
  • erieevents.com/events/event/10/01/2023/the-fab-four-2

• The Price Is Right Live
  • October 3, 2023; 7:30 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • The Price Is Right Live™ is a sellout interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” and play classic games made famous by the iconic network television show, The Price is Right™. Contestants can win cash, sought-after appliances, epic vacations and, of course, a brand-new car by playing favorites like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™ and the fantastic Showcase!

• Eerie Horror Fest
  • October 4 — 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • October 5 — 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • October 6 — 10 a.m – 1:30 a.m.
  • October 7 — 10 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • It will feature a selection of short and feature-length films, workshops, celebrity meet and greets, cast and crew Q&As, panel discussions, vendors, parties, and more.
  • erieevents.com/events/event/10/04/2023/eerie-horror-fest-2

• Joe Gatto’s Night Of Comedy
  • Oct. 29, 2023 — 7 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/29/2023/joe-gattos-night-of-comedy

• Dirty Dancing In Concert
  • Oct. 19, 2023 — 7:30 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/19/2023/dirty-dancing-in-concert

• Jesus Christ Superstar
  • October 30 & 31, 2023
  • 7:30pm
  • Warner Theatre
  • Presented by Broadway In Erie
  • Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR returns to the stage.
  • erieevents.com/events/event/10/30/2023/jesus-christ-superstar

• Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour
  • October 23
  • Show at 8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Tickets are $133.50, $81.00, $61.00 & go on sale Friday, August 25 at 10 a.m.
  • erieevents.com/events/event/10/23/2023/bob-dylan-rough-and-rowdy-ways-tour

November

• Bluey’s Big Play
  • November 7 & 8, 2023
  • Both shows 6 p.m. ; Doors 5 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
  • https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/11/07/2023/blueys-big-play

• Aaron Lewis 2023 Acoustic Tour
  • November 15 — 8 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Due to a scheduling conflict, the Aaron Lewis show scheduled for July 23 at the Warner Theater in Erie has been postponed to Nov. 15. 
  • All tickets for the original date will be honored at the new date.
  • https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/11/15/2023/aaron-lewis-2023-acoustic-tour

• Nate Bargatze The Be Funny Tour!
  • Sunday, November 19
  • Show time 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
  • Doors 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy-nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is bringing The Be Funny Tour to the Warner Theatre.
  • https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/11/19/2023/nate-bargatze-the-be-funny-tour

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert
  • November 4, 2023 — 8:00 p.m.
  • November 5, 2023 — 3:00 p.m.
  • An Erie Philharmonic Pops Concert
  • CineConcerts presents Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert.  Experience your favorite wizard all over again with the music of a live symphony orchestra and the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition.
  • Tickets at eriephil.org

December

• Come Home For The Holidays
  • December 2, 2023 — 8:00 p.m.
  • December 3, 2023 — 3:00 p.m.
  • Warner Theatre
  • An Erie Philharmonic Pops Concert
  • Our beloved Holiday Pops extravaganza returns bigger and better than ever with special guest vocalist Melinda Doolittle, the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, Junior Chorus, Youth Chorale, ballet dancers, Santa and more!
  • Tickets at eriephil.org

• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
  • December 7, 2023
  • 7:30pm
  • Warner Theatre
  • Presented by Broadway In Erie
  • The Ultimate Holiday Tradition! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! 
  • https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/12/07/2023/mannheim-steamroller-christmas-2

• A Motown Christmas
  • December 11, 2023
  • Show time 7:30 p.m.; Doors 6:30pm
  • Warner Theatre
  • Featuring former members of The Temptations, The Miracles & The Contours