A Fall Night in Flagstaff: Alison Krauss & Union Station Take the Stage at Pepsi Amphitheater
There are plenty of reasons to visit Flagstaff in the fall. The changing leaves, crisp mountain air, cozy restaurants, and small-town charm make it one of Arizona’s best seasonal getaways. This September, there’s another reason to plan a trip north: an unforgettable night of live music at Pepsi Amphitheater with Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas and special guest Theo Lawrence.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Pepsi Amphitheater
Flagstaff, AZ
Doors: 5pm | Show: 7pm
A Legendary Night of Music
For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have remained one of the most celebrated and influential groups in bluegrass and roots music. The band features Alison Krauss on fiddle and vocals alongside Dobro master Jerry Douglas, banjo and guitarist Ron Block, bassist Barry Bales and acclaimed vocalist and guitarist Russell Moore. Together, they create a sound that moves effortlessly between bluegrass, country, folk, rock and pop while remaining deeply rooted in tradition.
The group returned to the studio with Arcadia in 2025, their first studio album since the Grammy Award-winning Paper Airplane. Now, the Arcadia 2026 Tour is bringing that music and the extraordinary musicianship the group is known for, to stages across the country. Each musician brings an impressive career and individual talent to the stage, but together, they create something entirely different.
Joining Alison Krauss & Union Station for the Flagstaff show is French-American singer, songwriter and guitarist Theo Lawrence. Known for his soulful vocals and genre-blending sound, Lawrence draws from country, blues, rock and roots music to create a style that feels both classic and contemporary. His music brings a distinct energy to the lineup, making him a fitting addition to an evening centered around the rich musical traditions of Americana and roots music.
Experience Pepsi Amphitheater
There may be no better setting for a September concert than Pepsi Amphitheater. Located among the tall pines of Fort Tuthill County Park, the outdoor venue offers a distinctly Northern Arizona concert experience. By late September, Flagstaff is beginning its transition into fall, with cooler temperatures and the first signs of changing color throughout the high country.
“I recently attended an event at Pepsi Amphitheater and I absolutely loved it. I was so cool to be enteretained in the cooler weather out in the woods under the stars surrounded by the pines.”
Jodi Erpelding
Country Music Fan
The setting feels worlds away from the Arizona desert, and that is part of what makes a concert at Pepsi Amphitheater worth the trip. Grab a reserved seat and settle in for the show, or bring a blanket and enjoy the music from the lawn. Either way, it is an opportunity to experience one of the most celebrated acts in American roots music surrounded by the natural beauty of Flagstaff.
Reserved tickets are available for $170 and $155, while lawn tickets are $75. Prices increase by $10 during the week leading up to the show.
Make a Fall Weekend of It in Flagstaff
The concert may be the centerpiece of your trip, but late September is an ideal time to spend a little extra time exploring Flagstaff.
Start the day with coffee and breakfast downtown before wandering through the city’s locally owned shops and restaurants. Spend the afternoon taking in the scenery around the San Francisco Peaks or heading out for a drive through Northern Arizona’s changing fall landscape.
As the temperatures drop in the evening, Flagstaff’s downtown comes alive with restaurants, breweries and plenty of places to settle in before heading to the amphitheater. For visitors coming from Phoenix and other parts of Arizona, Flagstaff offers the perfect change of scenery without requiring a long-distance trip. Cooler weather, mountain views, and a full calendar of fall activities make it an easy choice for a weekend getaway.
Some concerts are worth building a trip around, and Alison Krauss & Union Station at Pepsi Amphitheater is one of them. There’s nothing better than immersing yourself in live music on a crisp September evening beneath the pines. Time to plan your unforgettable fall getaway!
Last Updated on 08/30/2026 by Carly Davidson
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