“Weird Al” Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM. The man who turned parody into a five-decade career is back on the road in Central New York.
About “Weird Al” Yankovic
At this point, “Weird Al” Yankovic is a national institution. Five decades of hit parodies — “Eat It,” “Amish Paradise,” “White & Nerdy,” “Word Crimes” — and the man has outlasted most of the artists he’s parodied. His live shows are legendary: full costume changes, video backdrops, a band that plays every genre with precision, and a crowd that spans three generations. The Bigger & Weirder Tour promises exactly what the name suggests. If you’ve seen him before, you know. If you haven’t, prepare to be surprised by how tight the musicianship is underneath all the comedy.
Get warmed up before the show — “Weird Al” Yankovic’s catalog on Amazon goes deeper than you remember.
The Venue
Empower FCU Amphitheater is Syracuse’s top outdoor venue, and a summer comedy-music show fits the setting perfectly. The lawn is great for spreading out, the pavilion seats keep you in the action, and the amphitheater handles sound well for a diverse show like this. Located near the State Fairgrounds, parking is straightforward. Full Empower FCU venue guide here.
Tickets & Details
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: Empower FCU Amphitheater, Syracuse, NY
- Tour: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
There is no live show quite like a “Weird Al” concert. Bring the kids, bring your parents, bring anyone who appreciates comedy performed at a genuinely elite musical level. This one’s a crowd-pleaser in the truest sense.