2026 Winter Dance Party at Surf Ballroom and Museum

The Surf Ballroom invites music lovers from around the world to the legendary 2026 Winter Dance Party, an annual celebration honoring the lives and legacies of rock ‘n’ roll pioneers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.

Headlining the entire event is legendary rock guitar player Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top fame and the BFGs. Gibbons is unquestionably one of the finest blues-rock guitar players to ever emerge. Raised in Houston, Texas, Gibbons grew up in a home that favored both classical and country sounds, but upon discovering Elvis Presley via an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” Gibbons became transfixed by rock ‘n’ roll. The group brings a sound that’s equal parts gritty blues, rock ‘n’ roll swagger, and southern charm.

Performances by beloved artists like Jay & The Americans, Austin Allsup, Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50s, The Killer Vees, The Drifters, The Whitesidewalls, and The Holy Rocka Rollaz as well as Slim Jim Phantom, Midnight Cowgirls, Linda Gail Lewis, and Danny B. Harvey & Annie Marie Lewis will rock the legendary Surf stage.

The Winter Dance Party commemorates the final tour of the three artists who played their last concert at the Surf Ballroom on February 2, 1959. The annual event has become a rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage, drawing thousands of attendees for a weekend of music, dancing, and heartfelt tributes.

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Time:  18:30 -  23:00