Gene Simmons, Rick Ross, Chris Janson To Play Utica Music Festival
July 23rd, 2026
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Written By: Maggie Meadows
KISS legend Gene Simmons will be part of an upcoming three-day music festival in Utica, Michigan.
USPBL Fall Music Classic at UWM Field (formerly Jimmy John’s Field) in September 2026. The festival will also feature rapper Rick Ross and country singer Chris Janson.
When is the USPBL Fall Music Classic in Utica?
Festival dates with featured artists are as follows,
- Friday, September 18th, 2026: Chris Janson
- Saturday, September 19th, 2026: Rick Ross
- Sunday, September 20th, 2026: Gene Simmons
Friday’s lineup also features Julia Cole and Mac Watts. On Saturday, Trick Trick, Esham, and Ishii will take the stage. Sunday’s lineup includes opening performances by Kaleido and Derek St. Holmes.
According to The Detroit News, tickets start at $75. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. This is an all-ages event. All ticket sales are final, no refunds. No bags or backpacks are allowed. For a full list of rules and frequently asked questions, click here.
Where is UWM Field located?
7171 Auburn Road, 48317. UWM Field in Utica is less than an hour from much of the Flint area, making it a convenient road trip for local music fans. From the Lapeer area, plan on roughly the same.
Will you be checking out the USPBL Fall Music Classic? Who are you excited to see?
It’s always cool to see a new music event come to Michigan. Bringing different genres and big-name artists together in one place is a great way to give music fans something new to look forward to.
Hopefully, the USPBL Fall Music Classic becomes an annual event.