“Back to where it all started.” Organizers announce Y-LIVE venue for 2026
Eric Ryan, owner and president of JAC Management Group, and Bill Johnson, president of Youngstown State University, announced the location of next summer’s annual music festival.
“Y-LIVE is coming home,” Johnson said.
Y-LIVE 2026 is returning to Stambaugh Stadium at YSU, a two-night summer celebration with yet-to-be-announced artists.
Y-LIVE 2026 is set for July 10 and July 11.
The summer music festival started in 2017 and was headlined by the Zac Brown Band at Stambaugh Stadium, followed by Florida Georgia Line in 2018.
In 2022, Y-LIVE relocated to Wean Park in downtown Youngstown with Luke Bryan headlining.
Kelcey Norris
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