Jo Dee Messina to Headline Rockin’ the Downs Finale in Batavia

Concert Overview and Why It Matters

• The concert is the closing event of the 2026 Rockin’ the Downs Summer Concert Series.
• Batavia Downs described the series as its ninth annual series.
• Jo Dee Messina is the headliner for the August 14 finale.
• According to WIVB, Messina’s Batavia concert comes as she brings her new album Bridges to the area. The report also noted that the show marks her first appearance in Western New York since her previous studio album, Me, in 2014.
• Coverage from The Buffalo Criterion noted that the 2026 series features the most diverse lineup in its history.

Venue and Host City

• Venue: Batavia Downs - Trackside (Outdoors), part of Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel.
• City: Batavia, New York.
• The concert will take place outdoors as part of the Rockin’ the Downs Summer Concert Series.

Performers

• Headliner: Jo Dee Messina.
• Opening act: Alyssa Trahan.
• Supporting act: The Bennett Hall Band.
• No additional performers have been confirmed in the available information.

Ticket Information

The officially published ticket prices for the concert include:

• Early Bird: $15 through March 1.
• General Admission: $20.
• VIP: $30.
• Premium: $60, online only.
• Front Row: $75, online only.

Tickets were available through BataviaConcerts.com, with some ticket types also available at the Lucky Treasures Gift Shop in the Batavia Downs lobby.

The series also offered season passes:

• GA Season Pass: $100.
• VIP Season Pass: $175.

As the concert date approaches, fans interested in attending can find Jo Dee Messina tickets in the officially available categories and at the listed prices.

Written by Shindy, a researcher and U.S. news enthusiast since 2011.

Show Times

• Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 PM for the listed event and door time, with music typically beginning around 5:30 PM and the headliner typically taking the stage between 8:00 and 8:30 PM.
• Central Time (CT): 3:00 PM for the listed event and door time, with music typically beginning around 4:30 PM and the headliner typically taking the stage between 7:00 and 7:30 PM.
• Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 PM for the listed event and door time, with music typically beginning around 3:30 PM and the headliner typically taking the stage between 6:00 and 6:30 PM.
• Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 PM for the listed event and door time, with music typically beginning around 2:30 PM and the headliner typically taking the stage between 5:00 and 5:30 PM.

Note: Jo Dee Messina’s exact performance time has not been officially confirmed specifically for this concert. The headliner times above are based on general venue guidance indicating that the headliner typically performs between 8:00 and 8:30 PM Eastern Time.