The region’s Indian gaming venues deliver an impressive range of live shows that rival anything in Las Vegas. Country star Aaron Lewis makes a two-stop swing through the Central Valley, while legendary global hitmakers Boy George & Culture Club close out the period with a blockbuster show in Kings County.
Comedy lovers can also catch one of the biggest names in clean stand-up at Hard Rock Live Sacramento.
Whether you’re looking for a date night in Tulare County, a weekend road trip to the Sacramento area, or a quick jaunt to Lemoore, this guide highlights the five best events to put on your calendar.
HOT PICK
March 29: Boy George & Culture Club at Tachi Palace Casino Resort
Pop/New Wave concert: The global icons behind “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” bring their legendary catalog to Kings County for one electrifying night. Boy George & Culture Club have sold more than 150 million records worldwide and remain one of the most recognizable acts in pop music history. This is the single biggest touring act to hit the Central Valley during this two-week window, and the intimate Yokut Hall setting at Tachi Palace means fans will experience the performance up close — a rare opportunity for an act of this caliber.
If you go: 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Yokut Hall, Tachi Palace Casino Resort, 17225 Jersey Ave. in Lemoore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $125; VIP meet-and-greet packages available through Etix starting at $210.40. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; ages 3 and older require a ticket. For details, visit tachipalace.com.
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March 19: Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners at Tachi Palace Casino Resort
Country concert: The former Staind frontman turned country powerhouse brings his 2026 American Tour to the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Lewis’ 2022 album “Frayed At Both Ends” became the best-selling country album in America, and his hit “Am I The Only One” topped the Billboard charts. His signature raw, heartfelt vocals and the Stateliners’ authentic country backing create one of the most compelling live experiences in the genre, and this Kings County show puts him right in your backyard.
If you go: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Yokut Hall, Tachi Palace Casino Resort, 17225 Jersey Ave. in Lemoore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, $65, $85 and $125. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Purchase tickets at tachipalace.com or by phone at 1-800-514-3849. For details, visit tachipalace.com.
March 20: Brian Regan at Hard Rock Live Sacramento
Comedy show: Widely regarded as “the funniest stand-up alive” by Vanity Fair and “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian” by Entertainment Weekly, Brian Regan has built a 30-plus-year career as one of the most respected clean comedians in the business. His theater tours visit close to 100 cities each year, and his two Netflix specials and three-season role in Peter Farrelly’s “Loudermilk” have expanded his audience dramatically. Hard Rock Live Sacramento — ranked the No. 1 casino concert venue in 2024 by Newsweek — provides a world-class setting for his observational humor.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Hard Rock Live Sacramento, 3317 Forty Mile Road in Wheatland. Tickets start at approximately $65. Purchase through Ticketmaster.com. For details, visit casino.hardrock.com/sacramento.
March 28: Elijah Scott at Eagle Mountain Casino
Country/R&B concert: Rising country and R&B artist Elijah Scott brings his smooth, genre-blending sound to Eagle Mountain Casino’s state-of-the-art 2,000-seat event center in Porterville. This is the only headliner event at the Tulare County venue during the two-week window, making it a must-attend for local fans who want top entertainment without a long drive.
If you go: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 South Reservation Road in Porterville. Tickets start at approximately $50. All events at Eagle Mountain Casino are 21 and older. Clear bag policy in effect. For details, visit eaglemtncasino.com.
March 28: EXODUS at Tachi Palace Casino Resort — The Lux Lounge
Live music: Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS bring their thundering riffs to the intimate Lux Lounge on the third floor of Tachi Palace Casino Resort. This is a free show — rare for a band of EXODUS’ stature — making it an unbeatable Saturday night out in Kings County.
If you go: Saturday, March 28, at The Lux Lounge, Tachi Palace Casino Resort, 17225 Jersey Ave. in Lemoore. Free admission; guests must be 21 or older. Live music runs approximately 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For details, visit tachipalace.com.
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