Win Tickets To See Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton In Rochester

Summer 2025 is long gone, and we're looking at the changes that come with the fall and winter months. If you take a look back at the weather and the concert calendar for the past year, you would have a very hard time finding something to complain about. Reminiscing on memories, 2025 brought some of the best concerts, events, and shows to the region in a very long time.

Some of the biggest and baddest names in the business stopped by Rochester, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo. From every corner of Western and Central New York, Southern Ontario, and beyond, we've seen just about every type of show and event you can think of.

From super small and intimate acoustic shows to mega-concerts and festivals, amazing artists like Mary J. Blige, Nelly, Weird Al Yankovic, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Fabolous, and more stopped by the 716, 905, and 585.

While we're getting closer to wrapping up the year, some people might be worried that 2026 is going to be a letdown on the entertainment front, but several great shows are coming to town next year, and your favorite radio station has a hookup for you on one you should absolutely put on your to-do list.

Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton Are Bringing R&B To Rochester, and And Can Win Tickets

Two of the best and most soulful R&B artists in the game right now are planning to travel the nation next year, and they are going to make a stop in Western New York. If you are a fan of R&B, then you should love this show.

Music fans are no strangers to Fantasia Monique Barrino, hailing from High Point, North Carolina. Fantasia has entertained crowds for more than 20 years since she made her debut to the world on American Idol. After winning American Idol, Fantasia released her first album, Free Yourself, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Since then, Fantasia has gone on to 7 studio albums along with starring in several stage plays, movies, and television specials; all while winning more than 20 awards, including a GRAMMY and three Billboard Music Awards.

Her tour co-star is also someone who is no stranger to musical success, as Anthony Hamilton has earned an amazing career with nine studio albums, numerous award nominations, and a GRAMMY Award of his own.

Western New York, and you should put this show on your to-do list.

Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton are hitting the Blue Cross Arena in the ROC on Friday, May 8, 2026, and tickets are on sale now. You should make sure to grab some before they sell out; however, you know your favorite radio station has an opportunity to offer you to see Fantasia and Anthony live for free.

Tap in below and register for a chance to win two tickets to see Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton.

Even though this show is set for 2026, that doesn't mean 2025 is done with. There are tons more shows on the agenda, and you can check below for other shows and events that are happening in Western New York to add to your concert calendar.