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George Thorogood & The Destroyers
    (If you are paying with a gift card, you must call to purchase tickets 260.768.4725)
Mar 05, 2025 Wednesday @ 7:30pm
Event Details
    What's included:
    • One (1) Premium Reserved Seat*
    • Access To Watch The First 3 Songs Of The Set Sidestage**
    • One (1), VIP Only, Tour Poster Autographed By George Thorogood***
    • One (1), VIP Only, Merchandise Gift***
    • One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard****
    • Priority Entry Into Into The Venue
    • Priority Access To Official Tour Merchandise Shopping
    • Extremely Limited Availability


    What's included:
    • One (1) Premium Reserved Seat*
    • One (1), VIP Only, Tour Poster Autographed By George Thorogood***
    • One (1), VIP Only, Merchandise Gift***
    • One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard****
    • Priority Entry Into Into The Venue
    • Priority Access To Official Tour Merchandise Shopping
    • Extremely Limited Availability


    What's included:
    • One (1) Premium Reserved Seat*
    • One (1), VIP Only, Tour Poster
    • One (1), VIP Only, Merchandise Gift***
    • One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard****
    • Priority Entry Into Into The Venue
    • Priority Access To Official Tour Merchandise Shopping
    • Extremely Limited Availability
    *ticket location provided at the time of purchase **side stage fans will meet at a specific location in the venue before being taken on stage **there will not be a specific area held for VIPs in general admission venues if you decide to go sidestage ***poster + merchandise gift will be shipped directly to purchasers after the show ****laminate & lanyard provided on site at VIP check-in the night of the show


On the evening of December 1st, 1973 at The University of Delaware's Lane Hall, a guitarist, a drummer, and their rhythm guitarist set up on the small bandstand. Though the three-piece band had barely rehearsed, guitarist George Thorogood and drummer Jeff Simon had been bashing out covers of songs they loved - including 'No Particular Place To Go', 'Madison Blues' and 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer' - in suburban Wilmington basements since they were teens. The Lane Hall audience was wary at first. "Then it was like somebody flipped a switch," Simon recalls. "Everybody hit the dance floor all at once."

"We had the place rockin'," Thorogood says. "From that very first show, Jeff and I knew we were onto something." Five decades, 15 million albums and more than 8,000 performances later, few bands can still rock the house like George Thorogood & Destroyers. And for Thorogood, Simon, and long-time Destroyers Bill Blough, Jim Suhler and Buddy Leach, their Bad All Over The World - 50 Years of Rock Tour will be a celebration like no other.

But when asked to pick a career highlight, maybe one night over the past half century that changed everything for George Thorogood & The Destroyers, he shakes his head, flashes a huge grin and heads off to soundcheck. "My highlight is when I step on that bandstand," Thorogood says. "The promoters invited us, the fans came to hear us, and we're ready to rock. Every night I play for people can be the biggest night of my life."
Plan Your Visit:
Parking: Free parking is available at the venue. Please have patience and be respectful when leaving our parking lots after the show.

Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit our box office or call 260-768-4725. Box Office hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 7pm. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, no exception.

Tickets: Your phone is your ticket. Make sure you have downloaded your ticket before arriving at the venue to present at ticket check. Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office window, and you must present a photo ID. If you need your tickets printed for any reason, visit the venue box office prior to entering ticket check. Tickets that include a dining package will need to be printed prior to visiting the restaurant since they serve as your dining voucher.

Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens.

Bag Policy: For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a purse or bag at our venues. If essential items are needed, we encourage guests to bring them in a small, clear purse. All non-clear purses will be searched, and this will be enforced upon entry at our Performing Arts Center. Diaper Bags for families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No oversized purses, tote or duffel bags, or backpacks of any type will be allowed.

Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. This list can be found on our FAQ page.

Concessions: Refreshments are available for purchase within the venue. No outside food, candy, or beverages are allowed.

Bar Service: We do have beer and wine service available at most of our PAC concerts. Hours of service vary, depending on show schedule, but the bar is typically open for at least 90 minutes once doors are open.

No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue.

Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted without a ticket. For a complete list of prohibited items and venue policies, visit our FAQ page.

Accessibility: For complete information on our services, please visit the Accessibility section of our FAQ page.

Dining Packages: Buffet dining at our Blue Gate Restaurant can be added to any ticket price for your convenience. Price would include meal but not gratuity. To ensure guests have time to dine, we suggest arriving no later than 2 hours prior to show time, in case the restaurant is on a wait.

Hotel Reservations: If you need hotel accommodations, consider staying at our Blue Gate Garden Inn – adjacent to the Performing Arts Center! For more information and to check availability, visit https://www.bluegategardeninn.com/ or call 260.768.4725.

For more information, simply visit our FAQ page.
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