The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park will be returning for its fifth season this summer and has already announced several shows on its packed schedule.
The Ledge will host 12 already confirmed shows this summer with another 15 possible options currently in the works, Chris Fritz, president of The Ledge’s entertainment promoter New West Presentations, said.
“We try to be pretty diverse,” he said. “We’re trying to appeal to the surrounding areas. … Because of the support we get from the communities, it’s working.”
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This summer’s season kicks off June 8 with a 7:30 p.m. concert from country band Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas. Krauss’ concert is followed by a June 12 Chicago concert, where the band will play an extended show that features all of its hits.
Alternative rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise will also perform at the outdoor venue Aug. 3. The band is partnering with the nonprofit PLUS1 to donate portions of ticket sales to organizations supporting LGBTQ+ mental health care, as well as Plus1’s LA Fires Fund for people affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
Later in August, The Ledge will host an Earth, Wind & Fire concert at 7 p.m. These Aug. 10 tickets will be available for presale Wednesday and general sale starting Friday. The Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional will pay the venue a visit at 7 p.m. Aug. 18.
The Ledge’s Oktoberfest event Ledgetober is scheduled to return to the venue Oct. 4. Further details and tickets will go on sale in February. Ledgetober will feature beer samples, live music and other activities.
Further details about the summer’s itinerary are not yet available, as Fritz said he is bound to certain agreements with artists that dictate when concerts can be announced.
However, he said another six shows should be announced and on sale sometime in February, with the full season likely available in March.
“There will be a lot of fun surprises because there’s a lot of really good acts coming,” he said.
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This year, music fans can also enjoy a bigger VIP section and new box seating, Fritz said, as the venue is expecting an increased number of visitors.
“We’re there for the artists, and we’re definitely there for the fans,” Fritz said. “We have to make sure everybody’s happy, and everybody that walks in wanting a great experience, walks out with even a better one.”
The Ledge Amphitheater, located at 1700 Parkway Dr. in Waite Park, opened in 2021. It can host up to 6,000 people for its outdoor events. In addition, it offers free parking for events.
Teagan King covers business and development for the St. Cloud Times. She can be reached at teking@gannett.com.
