Few tribute acts in the country work at the level Jessie’s Girl has achieved. Named for the Rick Springfield classic, the band has built a national reputation for delivering the full 80s experience — not just a hits medley, but a genuine journey through the decade’s pop-rock catalog with the musicianship and energy to make it feel fresh. They’ve become one of the most requested 80s tribute acts on the touring circuit, playing larger venues year after year while maintaining the tightness of a band that has refined its show through thousands of performances.
Jessie’s Girl plays Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania on July 24, 2026. The 8:00 PM Friday night show is a perfect match: midsummer, a weekend night, and a venue that does this kind of event well. Penn’s Peak has the room, the sound, and the audience to make an 80s tribute show into a proper party. The mountain setting in Jim Thorpe adds something to the evening — it’s a destination show, and the combination of the venue and the act makes that destination worthwhile.
The 80s tribute market is crowded, but Jessie’s Girl consistently separates itself through its commitment to getting the decade right — the production, the songs, the energy. From “Jesse’s Girl” and “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” to the deeper cuts that devoted fans request, the band works through the era with real joy. It shows in the crowd response, which tends to be enthusiastic from the first song forward.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. July 24, Jim Thorpe — a Friday night worth the drive.