{"slides":[{"media_title":"Journey Final Frontier Tour 2026 ","media_tagline":"","event_body":"After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how — with a thunderous, full-throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America.\n\nThe Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be touring an all new stage production across North America with their catalog of global chart-topping hits, including "Don't Stop Believin”, "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Lights" and more in a celebration of legacy, love and the fans who made it all possible. All dates will be A Special Evening With.\n\nJOURNEY features founder Neal Schon (lead guitarist), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals) Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass). Neal Schon is a 3x Hall of Fame inductee, having been inducted to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame. Jon Cain is a recipient of two BMI songwriter awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Journey.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/assets\/img\/2026-Journey-Generic-1920x1080-9c3de4de69.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/events\/detail\/journey-final-frontier-tour-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jun<\/span> 3<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/assets\/img\/0603-Hampton-Journey-300x250-519ad96071.jpg","category":{"name":"Other","id":"0"}},{"media_title":"56th Annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival ","media_tagline":"","event_body":"\n\nThe 56th Annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival returns June 26–28, 2026, continuing a legacy that has defined culture, community, and music for more than five decades. Held annually at the iconic Hampton Coliseum, this nationally recognized festival has evolved into one of the most celebrated live music events in the country—where generations gather to experience the soundtrack of Black excellence, artistry, and soul.\n\nSince its beginnings in 1968, the festival has welcomed some of the most influential artists in music history, spanning jazz, R&B, gospel, and beyond. What started as a celebration rooted in jazz has grown into a dynamic, multi-genre experience while never losing its deep connection to tradition, culture, and community.\n\nThis year’s lineup continues that legacy with three unforgettable nights of music:\n\nFriday, June 26 – No Skips Friday\nAn R&B-heavy kickoff featuring Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, 702, Next, and Lil’ Mo, bringing timeless hits and nonstop energy to open the weekend.\n\nSaturday, June 27 – Soul Food Saturday\nA powerful blend of gospel and soul led by Kirk Franklin, alongside Jodeci, Tonio Armani, Pokey Bear, and Marcus Anderson, creating a night rooted in passion, rhythm, and spirit.\n\nSunday, June 28 – Sunday Dinner\nA smooth and soulful close to the weekend with Charlie Wilson, The Isley Brothers, El DeBarge, and Marion Meadows with Alex Bugnon, delivering the classics that bring everyone together.\n\nMore than just a concert, the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival is a cultural experience where music meets legacy, and every performance becomes part of a larger story. From longtime attendees to first-time guests, the weekend is a celebration of sound, style, and shared moments that continue to shape its enduring impact.\n\nJoin us for a tradition that transcends generations and experience the moment for yourself!\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/assets\/img\/1920x1080-Social-and-Venue-fa6f8bff46.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/events\/detail\/hampton-jazz-music-festival-2","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jun<\/span> 26 - 28<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/assets\/img\/Untitled-design-23-1143a1e0a8.png","category":{"name":"Other","id":"0"}},{"media_title":"Monster Jam ","media_tagline":"","event_body":"","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/assets\/img\/262524100-MJS2Arena-Hampton-George-Venue-Assets-1920x1080-955274c25a.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/events\/detail\/monster-jam-14","ticket_link":"On Sale Soon<\/span>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 6 - 8<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.hamptoncoliseum.org\/assets\/img\/262524100-MJS2Arena-Hampton-George-Venue-Assets-200x165-53cdec0c27.jpg","category":{"name":"Other","id":"0"}}]}