The Fray & Dashboard Confessional at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

Summer of Light Tour

You're going to dive in an EPIC night of alternative rock when The Fray and Dashboard Confessional deliver the Summer of Light Tour to Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill on Friday, August 28th, 2026. The co-headlining show begins at 7:00 PM when Colony House performs as the opening act for the evening. This tour hits multiple cities including Sterling Heights, Toronto, Bridgeport and additional locations. 

The Fray

The Fray will take over the stage when they perform their signature piano-based rock music. This Denver foursome, created in 2002 by Isaac Slade and Joe King, propelled themselves into mainstream consciousness with their 2005 first album "How to Save a Life". The song "Over My Head" will most likely feature on the setlist. Their 2024 EP release "The Fray Is Back" brings their return to music with new songs which you can listen to together with their popular tracks "Never Say Never" and "Look After You". The song "How to Save a Life" maintained its position at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 58 consecutive weeks while it became the main theme song for Grey's Anatomy television show! The band's trophy case features four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards and a No. The group achieved their highest position at number 84 on Billboard's Artists of the Decade list while their music received multiple platinum awards.

Dashboard Confessional

The arrival of Dashboard Confessional are alt rock emo legends. The band released their studio album "All The Truth That I Can Tell" in 2022 which shows their now more adult musical direction. The band's name originates from a lyric in "The Sharp Hint of New Tears" from their first album. The Dashboard trophy collection includes an MTV2 Award for "Screaming Infidelities" and platinum certification for their MTV Unplugged 2.0 album which received critical acclaim. Come and enjoy meaningful lyrics and their energetic stage performances that make them the best in the alternative emo business.

Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

You're going to appreciate this personal outdoor amphitheatre positioned at 14900 Metro Parkway in Sterling Heights, Michigan, within the Freedom Hill County Park. The facility provides you with 7,000 seating capacity which includes 3,000 covered pavilion seats and 4,000 grass positions. The event offers three seating options which include reserved pavilion seating for protected comfort and VIP boxes for premium comfort and general admission lawn seating for open sky relaxation. The amphitheater delivers you state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment which provides perfect audio quality for all your tracks. The venue offers multiple concessions which serve both traditional snacks and local specialties and beer and multiple drink options to help you stay hydrated during the entire evening. The wheelchair areas span throughout both pavilion and lawn sections because wheelchair escorts and accessible restrooms provide all fans who want to watch the show with complete access to the entire venue. The amphitheater operates rain or shine, so plan for all weather conditions. For extra information, get in touch with the entertainment venue directly.

Parking Information

You're going to find on-site parking facilities that provide you easy access to the amphitheater entrance. The VIP parking options bring you closer to the entertainment venue while the South lot accessible parking provides easy access for people who require it. The Freedom Hill Banquet Center provides rideshare drop-off services which enable you to choose your arrival method. 

Ticket Information

You can grab tickets beginning at $48. You should purchase your tickets immediately through TicketSqueeze.com or by going to the box office location. You can secure your spot at this summer 2026 concert by clicking the "buy tickets" link at this time. With dual The Fray and Dashboard Confessional alternating headlining duties, plus Colony House opening, tickets are selling out quickly.