The City of La Porte announced today that world-famous pop star Jesse McCartney will headline this summer’s LakeFest, according to Park Superintendent and LakeFest Committee Chair Mark Schreiber.
The “Beautiful Soul” and “Leavin’” performer will play a free live show on Saturday, July 26, at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. McCartney will be preceded by the Midwest’s premiere 2000s cover band Y2K, as well as a fireworks show over Clear Lake.
McCartney’s career has included three Top 15 albums in the Billboard Top 200, with his most recognizable single “Leavin’” cracking the Top 10 list of Billboard’s Hot 100. A sought-after songwriter, the artist also wrote the four-time GRAMMY nominated “Bleeding Love” for Leona Lewis. Schreiber said the planning committee is excited to be switching things up with a new genre for the festival’s fifth anniversary concert.
"We are always looking for artists who can not only provide an amazing experience for concertgoers but also draw new audiences to LakeFest and our community,” Schreiber said. “This lineup of music promises to deliver a memorable night of entertainment.”
While there isn’t a bad seat in the park, Schreiber said a limited number of Premium Front Stage Passes will be available for sale for those individuals looking to get a little closer to the action. Passes will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, at laportelakefest.com. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
For more information on this concert and other LakeFest attractions, visit laportelakefest.com.