Summer in Roanoke has a sound, and on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, that sound belongs to REO Survivor at the Amphitheater at Elmwood Park. Set against the open sky of downtown Roanoke, this is an evening built around the music that defined American rock radio for a generation. The grass terraces, the warm June air, and the surrounding park setting make this the kind of night that earns its place in memory.
REO Speedwagon built their following the hard way, logging thousands of miles across the Midwest before the radio hits arrived. That road-worn authenticity never left their music, and it lives on in every chord and chorus that REO Survivor brings to the stage. This show is a chance to reconnect with that sound in a setting that feels just right for it.
Show Details
REO Survivor takes the stage at the Amphitheater at Elmwood Park, located at 706 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, on Thursday, June 25th, 2026. The venue sits in the heart of downtown Roanoke, surrounded by the park’s magnolia-lined walkways and illuminated water features. For the most current information on show time, tickets, and any venue-specific policies, check the official event listing directly through the venue or event organizer.
About REO Survivor
REO Survivor is a professional tribute band dedicated to bringing the full weight of REO Speedwagon’s classic live era back to the stage. Every performance is built around faithful recreation of the sound and emotional intensity that made the band a staple of American arena rock: soaring vocals, melodic guitar leads, rich keyboard textures, and the kind of power ballads that stopped crowds cold. At the core of REO Survivor are Kerry Craig on lead vocals, David Miller on keyboards, synthesizers, and lead vocals, Mike Graci on drums and percussion, Freddie Banner on bass and vocals, and Robert Bussey on lead guitars and vocals. Together they bring the tightness and drive of the original recordings to theaters, festivals, casinos, and concert venues across the country. When the lights go up, the connection between band and audience is immediate and real.
What You Will Hear
REO Speedwagon earned their place in rock history by mastering the space between a throttling road anthem and a quietly devastating ballad. REO Survivor covers that full range. Expect the kind of night where you might hear “Riding The Storm Out” build from a slow burn into something much larger, or “Roll With The Changes” push the crowd past the point of standing still. The set reaches across the catalog, so you might also encounter “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “157 Riverside Avenue,” “Keep Pushin’,” and “Back On The Road Again.” The melodic hooks are radio-ready, the ballads carry genuine weight, and the driving rhythms underneath it all remind you exactly how this music found its audience and kept it.
About the Venue
The Amphitheater at Elmwood Park sits at 706 S Jefferson St in the center of downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It is an open-air community venue that accommodates roughly 4,000 guests across cascading grass terraces, with decorative fountains, an illuminated water feature, and an art walk framed by magnolia trees. The setting is scenic and relaxed, the kind of outdoor space where music feels like it belongs. Access to nearby greenways and downtown attractions makes it easy to extend the evening before or after the show.
Plan Your Night
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the grass terraces and plan to arrive early, both for a comfortable spot and to take advantage of nearby parking options before they fill. The park and its surroundings reward a little extra time before the show starts. For current details on parking, policies, and anything else specific to the June 25th event, visit the venue’s official event listing before you head out.
There is something about hearing this music outdoors, under an open sky, with a few thousand people who know every word. REO Survivor brings the craft and the commitment to make it land. June 25th at the Amphitheater at Elmwood Park is the place to be.