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(Niagara Falls, ON) March 3, 2026 – Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome back ‘80s hitmaker Rick Springfield on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Then on Friday, July 24, 2026, Canadian rock legends, The Tea Party deliver their iconic sound and eclectic vibes. Joining The Tea Party as a special guest is Bif Naked. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 6 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.
“Rick Springfield brings incredible energy and delivers a dynamic live performance—we’re thrilled to welcome him back to our stage. July’s lineup is truly phenomenal. The Tea Party are internationally acclaimed artists and masters of their craft, known for their powerful musicianship and commanding stage presence. Fans will appreciate experiencing every note up close, as no seat is more than 150 feet from the stage at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino!” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing & Resort Operations, Niagara Casinos.
On July 12, enjoy the hit music of Rick Springfield! As the creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.” He’s also an accomplished actor who has starred opposite Meryl Streep in the feature film Ricki and the Flash, among many other acting credits. Both his candid 2010 memoir Late, Late at Night (which Rolling Stone named one of the 25 greatest rock memoirs of all time) and his 2014 comedic novel Magnificent Vibration earned rave reviews and spots on the New York Times Best Sellers’ list. In 2014, Springfield was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located around the corner from the first apartment he lived in when he first arrived in the U.S. from Australia in 1971. Since 2008, Springfield’s Sirius-XM radio show, Working Class DJ, remains a huge hit and airs weekly on 80s on 8.
On July 24 be entranced by The Tea Party – who have come to be regarded as one of the world’s most innovative rock bands, with a sound that incorporates everything from traditional instrumentation from around the world, to cutting-edge digital technology. The multi-Platinum selling trio consisting of singer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Jeff Martin, bassist and multi-instrumentalist Stuart Chatwood and drummer/percussionist Jeff Burrows have returned with Sunshower, a collection of five new songs that showcase why they continue to occupy a unique place within the ever-changing musical landscape. Released on Nov. 26, 2021, Sunshower serves as a companion piece to the 2019 EP Black River, presenting a message of hope. Together, the EPs will comprise the eventual full-length album Blood Moon Rising, officially marking the latest chapter in The Tea Party’s incredible journey. Hits include “Heaven Coming Down,” “Temptation,” “The Messenger,” and many more. Joining as a special guest is Bif Naked, a genre-defining hit maker for chart-dominating anthems such as “Spaceman,” “I Love Myself Today,” “Tango Shoes,” “Lucky,” and many more.
Show dates & performances
Rick Springfield
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Showtime: 7:00pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
The Tea Party with special guest Bif Naked
Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Showtime: 8:00pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, March 6 at 10:00am.
Related Links
The OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino: https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/poi/venues/entertainment-centre.html
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca
Fallsview Newsroom: https://newsroom.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/
About Fallsview Casino Resort
Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort that has been offering premier entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a hotel with 372 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses a large and impressive gaming floor with more than 3,200 slot machines and 110 gaming tables. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its two signature restaurants, Ponte Vecchio and 21 Club Steak & Seafood, the state-of-the-art 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, and the award-winning, 5,000 seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, ranked #1 venue in Canada based on size, dozens of dining and shopping options, including OVERTIME Sports Lounge and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @fallsviewcasino, or call 1-888-325-5788.
About Mohegan
Mohegan is the owner, developer, and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States and Canada. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut and Pennsylvania and Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of North American customers. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit mohegangaming.com.
About OLG
Celebrating 50 years of wins and giving back! OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. OLG has been giving back to Ontario since 1975, generating approximately $62 billion for the people and the Province to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.
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