Erie events: Concerts, comedians, and other shows happening in May

We’ve compiled a list of suggestions for what to do in May 2026. We will update the list as new events are announced through the first three months. More entertainment options can be found on GoErie.com/calendar.

Entertainment options around Erie for the month of May

• Glow Wild: Every Thursday through Sunday from May 1 through July 5 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Erie Zoo, 423 West 38th St. Marvel at stunning, handcrafted lanterns inspired by your favorite zoo animals. Tickets range from $17-$22.
• The Stars Tour Featuring Anne Wilson: May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. Featuring special guest Peter Burton. Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Anne Wilson provides a first look at her new music from her recently released album “Stars”. Tickets range from $32.08 to $44.01 plus fees.
• Greg Warren: May 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. at Kellar’s Magic and Comedy Club at 1402 State St. Greg Warren is a beloved stand-up comedian known for his sharp, relatable humor that resonates with everyday families across the country. Tickets are $25 plus fees.
• World Ballet Company Presents “Cinderella“: May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. The beloved fairytale comes to life in a Broadway-style production. A cast of 40 international dancers. Tickets range from $57.38 to $68.73 plus fees.
• “Once Upon A Mattress“: May 8-17 at the Erie Playhouse at 13 W. 10th St. Tickets go on sale April 14 or for subscribers on April 7. Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the shy swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Tickets are $20.40 plus fees.
• Basile: May 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. at Kellar’s Magic and Comedy Club at 1402 State St. Emmy nominated Basile has entertained millions of comedy fans in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Africa. Tickets are $25 plus fees.
• Britten’s War Requiem: May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. An Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Concert. The traditional Latin mass for the dead is combined with nine poems about war written by English poet Wilfred Owen who was killed in action just one week before the World War I armistice. Tickets range from $52 to $63 plus fees.

• Mother’s Day Brunch with Tammy Pescatelli: May 10 at 11 a.m. at Kellar’s Magic and Comedy Club at 1402 State St. Tammy Pescatelli is an Emmy-nominated, American stand-up comedian celebrated for her sharp wit, observational humor, and relatable storytelling. She developed her comedic voice in a big Italian-American family, which continues to inspire much of her material. Tickets are $45 plus fees and can be purchased online or by calling 814-461-0911.
• Jerry Seinfeld: May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. America’s premier comedian, known for his hit sitcom “Seinfeld” has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Tickets range from $103.35 to $400.23 plus fees.
• Ashley Gutermuth: May 15 and 16 at Kellar’s Modern Magic and Comedy Club at 1402 State St. Ashley Gutermuth is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, and actor who performs globally. Tickets are $25 apiece plus fees.
• Festival of Birds at Presque Isle: May 15-17 at Presque Isle. Schedule pending as of April 29. Discover the joys of spring migration at Presque Isle State Park, which BirdWatching Magazine rates as one of the top birding spots in the country. More than 320 species of birds have been recorded at the park. Presque Isle is also home to Gull Point, a sand plain sanctuary that hosts a wide variety of migrating shorebirds and seabirds and the only place in Pennsylvania where you’ll find nesting pairs of the federally endangered Piping Plover. Presque Isle is located on a major migration corridor where anything could show up. Free admission.
• An Evening with Larry the Cable Guy: May 17 at 8 p.m. at Warner Theatre at 811 State St. Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner, and one of the top comedians in the country with a signature catchphrase of git-r-done. Ticket prices range from $70 to $314 plus fees.
• Broadway on the Bay: May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. Featuring performances by Broadway stars Ivan Rutherford and Jackie Burns. Rutherford and Burns will perform a section of Broadway hits featuring well-known songs from “Les Miserables” and “Wicked.” Tickets range from $59 to $60 plus fees.

• Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives: May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. Over 50 years, dozens of albums and too many shows to count, Marty Stuart still charts a course through new territory. The five-time Grammy winner and country music singer comes to Erie. Tickets range from $26.40 to $97.57 plus fees.
• Troika Festival 2026: May 22 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 23 and 24 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity Community Center at 109 German St. The annual Troika Festival includes the sounds of the Breeze Band, magic of barynya dancing (a Russian folk dance), drinks from the festival’s Ice Bar and an array of homemade food favorites. The festival is free to all.
• “Clue“: May 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. Part of the Broadway in Erie series. A mansion, a murder and a mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at the Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget. Tickets range from $6 to $93 plus fees.
• Ron Pearson: May 28-30 at 7 p.m. at Kellar’s Modern Magic and Comedy Club at 1402 State St. Ron Pearson is a true triple threat: a comedian, actor and world-renowned juggler. Tickets are $25 apiece plus fees.
• “Legally Gray“: May 30-June 21 at Station Dinner theater at 4940 Peach St. Shows take place on Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at noon. Mike and Marie tried to enjoy retirement, then in moved their 30-year-old daughter and her failed acting career, and Grandma and her gambling habits, resulting in a house full of family chaos. Tickets range from $32.62 to $56.08 plus fees.