Erie's community band—where music, heart, and hometown pride come together.
2026 Schedule
While we do our best to keep our schedule current, note that dates, times, and performances are subject to change or cancellation due to weather, scheduling conflicts, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check back here or follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and event details.
| Saturday
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Gem City "After" Christmas Party |
| Tuesday January 13, 2026 |
Gem City Jazz Ensemble - First Rehearsal (6:15) St. John's Lutheran Church 2216 Peach Street, Erie PA |
| Tuesday
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Gem City Bands Board Meeting |
| Monday
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Flagship Steel Band - First Rehearsal |
| Tuesday February 3, 2026 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band - First Rehearsal St. John's Lutheran Church 2216 Peach Street, Erie PA |
| Tuesday March 17, 2026 |
Gem City Bands Board Meeting |
| Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band In concert with Gannon University Concert Band Gannon University - Yehl Ballroom 124 W. Seventh Street, Erie PA |
| Tuesday May 19, 2026 |
Gem City Bands Board Meeting |
| Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Erie's Wild Rib Cook-Off Perry Square Stage State Street, Erie PA |
| Tuesday June 2, 2026 |
Gem City Bands Board Nominations |
| Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band Summer Concert Series New Hope Presbyterian Church 5440 Washington Avenue, Erie PA |
| Monday |
Flagship Steel Band
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| Wednesday June 17, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle Beach 11 Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA |
| Wednesday June 17, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band Summer Concert St. John's Lutheran Church 2216 Peach Street, Erie PA |
| Wednesday June 24, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Gem City Jazz Ensemble Whitford Park Summer Concert Series 5400 Iroquois Avenue, Erie PA |
| Friday June 26, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Masonic Temple Ballroom Part of Erie Art Museum Gallery Night 32 West 8th Street, Erie PA |
| Monday June 29, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Soldiers' & Sailors' Home Outdoor Concert Series 560 East 3rd Street, Erie PA |
| Wednesday July 1, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band 250th Birthday Celebration Shade's Beach Park 7000 East Lake Road, Erie PA |
| Monday July 6, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Summer Concert Series New Hope Presbyterian Church 5440 Washington Avenue, Erie PA |
| Tuesday July 7, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band Abiding Hope Lutheran Church 2402 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie PA |
| Saturday July 11, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Fairview High School Class Reunion Private Event |
| Monday July 13, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Toni Brown Memorial Concert Series Faith Lutheran Erie 5414 East Lake Road, Erie PA |
| Monday July 13, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Jazz Ensemble Music in the Park Fairview Pleasant Ridge Park 8271 Barker Road, Girard PA |
| Tuesday July 14, 2026 |
Gem City Bands Board Elections |
| Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band Soldiers' & Sailors' Home Outdoor Concert Series 560 East 3rd Street, Erie PA |
| Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Jazz Ensemble Summer Concert St. John's Lutheran Church 2216 Peach Street, Erie PA |
| Monday July 27, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band First Presbyterian Church of Harborcreek 6724 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek PA |
| Tuesday July 28, 2026 |
Gem City Bands Board Meeting |
| Saturday August 1, 2026 |
Gem City Bands New Board Takes Office |
| Saturday August 1, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Gem City Jazz Ensemble Dan Rice Days Main Stage Main Street West, Girard PA |
| Tuesday August 4, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Jazz Ensemble Summer Concert Series New Hope Presbyterian Church 5440 Washington Avenue, Erie PA |
| Saturday August 8, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band North East Flea Market Gibson Park Rts. 20 & 89, North East PA |
| Tuesday August 11, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Gem City Jazz Ensemble Soldiers' & Sailors' Home Outdoor Concert Series 560 East 3rd Street, Erie PA |
| Saturday August 16, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Abiding Hope Lutheran Church 2402 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie PA |
| Tuesday
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21st Annual Gem City Family Picnic |
| Monday September 14, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band Soldiers' & Sailors' Home Outdoor Concert Series 560 East 3rd Street, Erie PA |
| Tuesday September 15, 2026 |
Gem City Bands Board Meeting |
| Wednesday September 16, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band Fall Concert St. John's Lutheran Church 2216 Peach Street, Erie PA |
| Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Flagship Steel Band West Bayfront Porch Fest 437 West 7th Street, Erie PA |
| Tuesday November 17, 2026 |
Gem City Bands Board Meeting |
| Wednesday December 16, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Gem City Concert Band Gem City Jazz Ensemble Christmas Extravaganza Concert St. John's Lutheran Church 2216 Peach Street, Erie PA |