Chalfonte Theatre

LXCL:Presale discount. Grants entry to the event with general admission.

Adult - General Admission

LXCL:For children ages 12 and under.

Children - General Admission

LXCL:For youth ages 13-17.

Youth - General Admission

<h3 dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;" id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">SWITCHBACK RETURNS!</h3> Switchback will return to The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre during Memorial Day weekend with an evening of original Americana and Celtic music on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the performance featuring two lively 45-minute sets.The concert marks the duo&rsquo;s spring return to Elk Rapids following their popular holiday appearances and continues their long-standing relationship with the community. Led by Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, Switchback is known for blending traditional Celtic roots with Americana and bluegrass influences, paired with close harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and storytelling drawn from decades of touring in the United States and Ireland.Switchback&rsquo;s performances in Elk Rapids have consistently drawn strong attendance, and their return to The Platform reflects the growing role of the Chalfonte Theatre as a home for live music and cultural programming. The Platform is curated by the nonprofit Chalfonte Foundation and supports year-round performances by regional, national, and international artists. &nbsp;🎟️ TICKETS<ul data-rte-list="default" fr-original-style='overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: "Inter Tight"; font-size: 17.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.704px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: "Inter Tight"; font-size: 17.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.704px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;'><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">$20 in advance</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">$25 at the door (if available)</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">Children 12 and under: &nbsp;$7</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">Youth ages 13&ndash;17: $12.50</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;"> </li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">First 50 tickets sold receive priority VIP seating<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">h ages 13&ndash;17: $12.50</li> </ul></li></ul>

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for purchasing tickets to see Switchback at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m., featuring two lively 45-minute sets of original Americana and Celtic music from Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. Switchback&rsquo;s performances in Elk Rapids have become a cherished tradition, and their return during Memorial Day weekend continues their long-standing connection with our community. Your attendance also supports the Chalfonte Foundation, the nonprofit organization that curates live performances on The Platform and brings cultural programming to Elk Rapids throughout the year. If you purchased one of the first 50 tickets, you&rsquo;ll receive priority VIP seating when you arrive. We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful evening of music at the Chalfonte Theatre. Sincerely, Aaron TimlinPresident Chalfonte Foundationaaron@chalfonte.org

SWITCHBACK RETURNS! Switchback will return to The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre during Memorial Day weekend with an evening of original Americana and Celtic music on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the performance featuring two lively 45-minute sets.The concert marks the duo’s spring return to Elk Rapids following their popular holiday appearances and continues their long-standing relationship with the community. Led by Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, Switchback is known for blending traditional Celtic roots with Americana and bluegrass influences, paired with close harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and storytelling drawn from decades of touring in the United States and Ireland.Switchback’s performances in Elk Rapids have consistently drawn strong attendance, and their return to The Platform reflects the growing role of the Chalfonte Theatre as a home for live music and cultural programming. The Platform is curated by the nonprofit Chalfonte Foundation and supports year-round performances by regional, national, and international artists.  🎟️ TICKETS<ul><li>$20 in advance</li><li>$25 at the door (if available)</li><li>Children 12 and under:  $7</li><li>Youth ages 13–17: $12.50</li><li> </li><li>First 50 tickets sold receive priority VIP seating<ul><li>h ages 13–17: $12.50</li> </ul></li></ul>

Chalfonte Theatre

Switchback Returns

205 River St

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Adult - General Admission

$20

Children - General Admission

$7

Youth - General Admission

$12.50