Quick answer: The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time go head to head in Jackson on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. “Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown” brings top tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction — The International Rolling Stones Show to the Potter Center at Jackson College for faithful renditions of the hits in a fun musical showdown. Tickets run $25 to $40.
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FACT: The show details from the Potter Center
FACT: The Potter Center’s event page describes the show as a “once-in-a-lifetime show” in which “top tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show offer faithful renditions of favorites in a fun, musical ‘showdown’!” FACT: The performance is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. FACT: Ticket prices are Section A: $40, Section B: $35, Section C: $25. FACT: Tickets went on sale July 20, 2026, and can be purchased online (additional fees apply) or by calling the Potter Center Ticket Office at 517.796.8600, open weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one hour prior to show time. FACT: The Potter Center is on the Jackson College Central Campus at 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201.
COMMENTARY: The debate that never ends makes a perfect concert
COMMENTARY: Beatles-versus-Stones is the sports-rivalry equivalent of rock fandom — everyone has a side, and nobody ever concedes. Building a whole show around the debate is a clever move: it turns a tribute concert into an event, and it gives Jackson’s classic-rock crowd a reason to show up early and argue about setlists. COMMENTARY: The show lands one week after the Potter Center’s season opener (Chris Janson, Oct. 4), keeping the venue’s October momentum rolling straight toward Grand Funk Railroad on Oct. 24. Jackson’s fall concert calendar is stacking up nicely.
FAQ
When is Beatles vs. Stones at the Potter Center?
FACT: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.
How much are tickets?
FACT: Section A is $40, Section B is $35, and Section C is $25. Online orders carry additional fees.
Is there a discount?
FACT: The venue notes a 10% Buyer’s Choice discount that cannot be applied to online purchases — call the box office at 517.796.8600 to receive it.
Which tribute bands perform?
FACT: Abbey Road performs the Beatles side and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show performs the Stones side, per the Potter Center’s event page.
Sources: Jackson College Potter Center — Beatles vs. Stones event page; Potter Center Events — 2026–27 season.
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