Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Quarry Park Amphitheater

Event

christone kingfish ingram at quarry park amptheatre on august 1 2026

One of the most electrifying voices in modern blues is coming to Quarry Park Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 1st, 2026. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram stands at the crossroads of legacy and innovation, and his live show is nothing short of extraordinary.

A native son of Clarksdale, Mississippi, a city steeped in blues history, Kingfish channels the spirit of the Delta while fearlessly reshaping its future. His mastery of the guitar, rooted in the tones of B.B. King, Albert King, and Buddy Guy, first turned heads when he was still a teenager. But what sets him apart is how he’s expanded the form, blending funk, soul, hip-hop, pop, and jazz to create a modern blues fusion that resonates across generations and genres.

The accolades speak volumes. His debut album Kingfish earned a Grammy nomination and topped the Billboard Blues Chart for an astounding 91 weeks. His follow-up, 662, titled after his Mississippi area code, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2022. Then came Live in London, a fiery sold-out performance captured abroad that earned him yet another Grammy nomination and solidified his reputation as one of the genre’s most dynamic live performers.

With his latest album Hard Road, Kingfish returns not just as a virtuoso but as a storyteller. The record marks a shift lyrically, emotionally, and sonically, exploring love, loss, identity, perseverance, and personal growth. There’s a harder edge to the sound, a fusion of rock and R&B sensibilities, but the heart of it is blues: vulnerable, honest, resilient. Produced by Tom Hambridge, Patrick “GuitarBoy” Hayes, and Nick Goldston, Hard Road captures the sound of an artist reckoning with where he’s been and where he’s going.

But Kingfish’s impact extends beyond his music. Inspired by legends like Buddy Guy and Sam Cooke, artists who not only innovated musically but uplifted others, he launched Red Zero Records, a new label dedicated to developing new voices within the blues genre. His mission is personal: as a young Black man in a genre too often detached from its roots, Kingfish sees his role not just as a performer but as a bridge, honoring the foundations laid by those before him while carving new paths for those who follow.

Experience Christone “Kingfish” Ingram live under the stars at Quarry Park’s intimate open-air amphitheatre, where the tiered grass seating puts you right in the moment. Whether delivering explosive guitar work or tender, emotionally rich songwriting, Kingfish is committed to pushing the blues forward without ever letting go of what makes it timeless. This is a young artist who has already made history and is only getting started.

Presale: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 AM – Use code ROCKLIN
On Sale: Friday, April 24th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 2026
WHERE: Quarry Park Amphitheater, 4000 Rocklin Road
TIME: Doors open at 6 pm, Show starts at 7 pm
TICKETS: Purchase tickets here!
Tickets can also be purchased at the Rocklin Parks & Recreation Office, Monday through Friday between 8am- 4:30pm. Card transactions only.
FAQ’S: For more info on rules & regulations, and FAQ’s, please go HERE.

Seating Chart

Illustrated overhead map of Quarry Park Amphitheater for concerts. The main entry and box office are located at the upper left of the map, with food trucks just inside the entry area. Restrooms and the bar are shown at the upper right. Merchandise is located along the left side of the venue near the lawn. The stage is positioned on the right side of the amphitheater, facing left toward the seating area. A front-of-stage section closest to the stage is labeled “no chairs allowed.” Tiered lawn seating fills the center of the map, with multiple ADA seating areas marked along the curved pathways on both sides of the lawn. A secondary entrance is shown at the bottom of the map. The graphic also notes that only low-profile chairs are permitted, defined as less than 7 inches off the ground and shorter than 28 inches high.