This July, Lackawanna County Courthouse Square will be alive with the sounds of Grammy-nominated bands and a tribute to Taylor Swift, all part of the free FIFA Fan Zone events. The celebration is set to coincide with the World Cup matches being hosted in nearby Philadelphia.
Hanson will take the stage on July 18, with fellow Grammy nominees Tonic performing the following day, July 19, according to organizers. The events are part of the regional Fan Zones selected to celebrate the World Cup, with Scranton joining Pittsburgh and Reading as host cities.
Details of these events were shared by Curt Camoni, Executive Director of the Lackawanna Visitors Bureau, alongside county commissioners Thom Welby and Bill Gaughan, and Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti. The collaborative effort involves the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County commissioners, and the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, working closely with local police and fire departments.
The venue will feature a main stage with a 13-foot by 29-foot screen broadcasting live World Cup matches. Additionally, four smaller screens measuring 6 feet by 9 feet will be placed around the square for optimal viewing.
Fan Zone Schedule
Admission to all events and activities in the Fan Zone is free.
● Saturday, July 4 (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
— 11 a.m.: Performance by Cruel Summer, a Taylor Swift tribute band, at 1 p.m.
— 1 p.m.: Round of 16 knockout match
— 5 p.m.: Round of 16 knockout match
● Sunday, July 5 (2 p.m. – 11 p.m.)
— 2 p.m.: Music from Latin America by Eco Del Sur
— 4 p.m.: Round of 16 knockout match
— 6 p.m.: The Wankers, a Britpop tribute band
— 8 p.m.: Round of 16 knockout match
● Saturday, July 18 (3 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
— 3 p.m.: Live performance by Hanson
— 5 p.m.: World Cup Bronze Final (third-place match)
● Sunday, July 19 (1–6 p.m.)
— 1 p.m.: Tonic headlines before the World Cup final
— 3 p.m.: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Scranton World Cup Fan Zone
Other Activities
Fans can enjoy more than just music and matches. Activities include a children’s zone, soccer clinics by local clubs, an LED soccer simulator, a traveling museum display from America250, various prizes and giveaways, and a 21+ beer garden located on North Washington Avenue.
To Learn More
For additional information about the World Cup Fan Zone events and other attractions in the area, visit The Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau’s website.
