Everclear, Straight No Chaser added to Groovin’ In The Garden 2026 lineup

Broadberry Entertainment Group, in partnership with The Bowery Presents and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, has announced two additional shows for the 2026 Groovin’ In The Garden concert series at the Cochrane Rose Garden.

Everclear will perform on June 17th, 2026, with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:00 p.m. Straight No Chaser will follow on July 9th, 2026, also with gates at 6:00 p.m. and a 7:00 p.m. start time. Tickets for both concerts go on sale Friday, February 13th at 10:00 a.m. through the concert series page at the Broadberry website.

Everclear, formed in 1992 and led by founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis, emerged as a major alternative rock act of the 1990s. The band has released 11 studio albums, four of which have been certified Gold or Platinum, and has sold more than 6 million records. Everclear has achieved 12 Top 40 hit singles across Mainstream Rock, Alternative and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone.” The band also received a Grammy nomination in 1998 and has continued touring in recent years following its 30th anniversary.

Straight No Chaser, a nine-member vocal group originally formed at Indiana University, is known for its pop and holiday arrangements performed entirely a cappella. The group has sold more than 2 million albums worldwide and more than 1.5 million concert tickets, and has earned two RIAA gold-certified albums. According to promotional materials, the group has also surpassed 1 billion streams on Pandora.

Both concerts will take place outdoors in the Cochrane Rose Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Food and beverages will be available for purchase inside the Garden; outside food and drink are not permitted. Blankets, tents and canopies are prohibited. Bags must be clear and no larger than 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches. The concerts will be held rain or shine, and tickets are nonrefundable. Organizers are encouraging attendees to carpool or use rideshare services.

Previously announced 2026 Groovin’ In The Garden performances include St. Paul and The Broken Bones on April 21st, with additional shows expected to be announced.

Broadberry Entertainment Group, based in Richmond, produces approximately 500 concerts and events each year in Virginia and beyond. The Bowery Presents, an AEG Presents company, operates as a major East Coast concert promoter with venues and shows in several markets.