Arts & Entertainment
38 Special Joins Indian Ranch 2026 Lineup in Webster
Southern Rock icons will bring five decades of hits to the lakefront this October; tickets go on sale Friday.

The 2026 concert season at Indian Ranch just got a major dose of Southern Rock.
Venue officials announced Monday that 38 Special will perform at the historic lakeside amphitheater on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The show adds a legendary name to a summer and fall lineup already packed with classic rock, country, and pop icons.
With a career spanning 50 years and over 20 million albums sold, 38 Special is known for a signature blend of "muscle and melody." Fans can expect a setlist stacked with FM radio staples including “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” and “Back Where You Belong.”
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The band isn’t just looking backward, however. After more than two decades, the group is entering their sixth decade together with the release of Milestone, a new studio album that updates their guitar-driven sound for the 2020s while staying true to their rock & roll roots.
Tickets for the October performance officially go on sale this Friday, May 15, at 10:00 AM.
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For fans looking to save, Indian Ranch is offering a limited number of "Low Dough Early Bird" General Admission tickets. These discounted tickets will be available starting Friday through May 21, or while supplies last.
Indian Ranch, located on the shores of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, offers a unique concert experience nestled among the pines. The 2026 season features a wide array of talent, including Three Dog Night, Melissa Etheridge, Aaron Lewis, and The Marshall Tucker Band.
If You Go:
- What: 38 Special Live in Concert
- Where: Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster, MA
- When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Tickets: On sale Friday, May 15 at 10:00 AM via IndianRanch.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX.
- Note: All events are rain or shine. Early Bird GA tickets are available May 15–21 (while supplies last).