Encore Concerts Presents

Bon Journey’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve

Ages 21 and up

Bon Journey – The Best of Bon Jovi & Journey

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Thursday, December 31

Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm

$34.52 to $67.67

Skip the couch and the TV countdown because Bon Journey’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve is the only place to be when the clock strikes midnight!

Join us on Thursday, December 31, 2026, as this annual NYE blowout takes over Sunny Days Arena, the Greater Pittsburgh Area’s newest live entertainment destination!

Bon Journey headlines, playing the best of Journey & Bon Jovi in a nonstop run of arena-rock anthems you’ll sing at the top of your lungs and Heartstrings Power Ballads get the party started with acoustic takes on the power ballads you know by heart.

“Your Host with the Most” ZOO runs the party as DJ and host, keeping the energy high all night long. Grab your complimentary NYE party favors, including hats, glasses, necklaces, noisemakers, and more, and get ready to make some noise!

Tickets are available now, exclusively via Etix at EncoreConcerts.com

Lock in a Reserved VIP Balcony-View Table for your group of two or more or grab a General Admission ticket. There is seating available for approximately 300 attendees within the General Admission section, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no additional cost.

When midnight hits, raise a glass for a complimentary champagne toast and rock in 2027 the right way. A full-service bar and hot food kitchen will keep you fueled, so there’s no reason to leave the party.

Doors open at 7:00 PM at Sunny Days Arena, 1701 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137. This event is 21 and over only.

This is how you say goodbye to 2026 — Learn more at SunnyDaysArena.com

Bon Journey – Playing the Best of Journey & Bon Jovi

Bon Journey is a Pittsburgh-based tribute band playing the best of Journey and Bon Jovi. Since 2007, the group has performed hundreds of shows across the country and built a strong regional following. Its set draws from the catalogs of two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bands, pairing Journey's melodic arena rock with Bon Jovi's guitar-driven anthems. The band is known for powerful lead vocals, tight harmonies, and a polished live sound.

Frontman Bobby Kellar moves between the raspy edge of Bon Jovi's material and the soulful high notes of Journey's catalog. Guitarist Ed Kowalski covers the signature riffs and solos from both bands, while keyboardist Matt Friday handles the piano and synthesizer parts. Bassist Jesse Ort and drummer Bobby Kunkel make up the rhythm section, with Kunkel also singing the high harmonies. All four add backing vocals, giving the band the big, layered choruses both catalogs are known for.

Bon Journey's live show runs more than two hours, with a mix of up-tempo rockers and ballads. The setlist focuses on the songs that made both bands' staples of rock radio. Expect a high-energy night of singalongs and dancing. The band performs regularly at casinos, clubs, festivals, and community events across Western Pennsylvania and beyond.

Heartstrings Power Ballads

Heartstrings Power Ballads is a Pittsburgh-based acoustic duo performing stripped-down versions of classic power ballads. The set centers on the arena-rock ballads of the 1980s and 1990s, songs best known for their big production and radio-ready choruses. The duo rebuilds that material around vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, putting the focus on the melodies and lyrics. Audiences get a familiar catalog in a more intimate setting.

Harmony is at the center of the duo's sound, with strong lead vocals backed by minimal instrumentation. The guitar arrangements stay simple and keep the vocals out front. Love, loss, and longing are common threads throughout the set. Because audiences already know the songs, sing-alongs are a regular part of the show.

Heartstrings Power Ballads performs throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. The duo regularly appears at community events and benefit concerts. They also share local bills with established area rock and tribute acts.

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