Full Breakdown
Country Concerts Light Up Regional Arenas
8/23/2026, 2:24:33 AM
Riley Green’s “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” at Ralph Engelstad Arena
Country music star Riley Green will headline a sold-out show on Saturday at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. The concert opens doors at 6 p.m. and begins at 7 p.m., with tickets ranging from $45.75 to $105.75 plus taxes and fees. General manager Jody Hodgson said the arena will hold “8,000-plus” fans and noted that “the place is going to be packed and we’ll have a great crowd” “The place is going to be packed and we’ll have a great crowd,” — Jody Hodgson, REA general manager. Special guests include MacKenzie Carpenter and Adam Hood. Hodgson emphasized the venue’s “quality-over-quantity” philosophy, stressing that concerts must complement the University of North Dakota hockey schedule and meet “financial discipline” criteria.
Ella Langley’s 2026 “The Dandelion Tour” at Resch Center
The Resch Center in Green Bay will host Ella Langley on Thursday, August 20, 2026 as part of her “The Dandelion Tour.” Opening acts are ERNEST and Laci Kaye Booth. The announcement lists a full setlist spanning Langley’s catalog, including covers of Kitty Wells and Toby Keith. Parking is cashless, with spots at $15 in the Lambeau Field lot and $25 in the NV Technologies lot. Attendees are advised to bring bags no larger than 8.5 in × 11 in (the venue also cites a standard 12 in × 6 in × 12 in clear-bag limit).
Venue Approaches and Ticketing
The Resch Center similarly enforces cashless parking and bag-size restrictions to streamline entry and reduce queues, reflecting a broader trend among midsize arenas to balance fan experience with operational efficiency.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
One source lists August 20, 2026 as a scheduled date for Langley’s show, while another marks the same date as having already occurred. No additional clarification is provided, leaving the exact status of the event ambiguous.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The place is going to be packed and we’ll have a great crowd,” — Jody Hodgson, REA general manager “The place is going to be packed and we’ll have a great crowd,” — Jody Hodgson, REA general manager.
