The Show
Almost Queen is heading to the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh in 2026, and for North Country music fans, this is exactly the kind of show that makes a historic theater come alive. Queen’s catalog is arguably the most theatrically ambitious body of work in rock history — the operatic arrangements, the guitar pyrotechnics, the sheer vocal audacity of Freddie Mercury — and Almost Queen has built their reputation on doing it justice. Full costumes, full production, full commitment to the material.
There’s a reason Almost Queen is consistently ranked among the top tribute acts in the country. This isn’t a band playing Queen songs — this is a full-scale recreation of the Queen concert experience, from “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “We Will Rock You” to deep cuts that real fans will appreciate. In a venue like the Strand Center, where the architecture adds its own drama to the evening, this should be something special.
About Almost Queen
Almost Queen has been delivering the Queen experience to audiences across the country for years, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail — the costumes, the harmonies, the Brian May guitar tone, and yes, the vocal acrobatics that defined Freddie Mercury’s performances. The four-piece band covers Queen’s entire career arc, from the early glam-rock days through the stadium anthems that became the soundtrack of a generation. For fans who never saw Queen live, or for those who did and want to feel that energy again, this is as close as it gets.
Revisit the originals before the show — Queen’s Greatest Hits on Amazon is still one of the best-selling albums of all time for a reason.
Venue Info
The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh is a beautifully restored historic theater that brings quality entertainment to the North Country. The intimate setting means there isn’t a bad seat in the house, and the room’s acoustics give live performances a richness that modern venues often lack. Plattsburgh itself sits on the shores of Lake Champlain, so if you’re making the trip, the town has plenty of character to explore before or after the show.
Tickets
Check the Strand Center website for tickets and showtimes — when the date is announced, these will move. Queen fans don’t wait around.