Tonight did not go as planned for the thousands of fans who showed up to Hersheypark for the Forrest Frank concert.
Severe thunderstorms moved through the Hershey, Pennsylvania area this evening, triggering shelter-in-place procedures at the venue and ultimately forcing a postponement of the entire show. Hershey Entertainment Venues confirmed just moments ago that the concert has been rescheduled to tomorrow, June 15, at 7 p.m. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
If you were at the show tonight, still in your car in the lot, or following along on social media trying to figure out what was happening, here is the full timeline of how the evening unfolded and what comes next.
What Happened Tonight
The day started normally. Hershey Entertainment Venues posted the concert logistics on X this morning, covering everything fans needed to know before heading out: grass lots opening at noon, doors at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m., bag size requirements, cashless payment, and a reminder to download tickets to a mobile device before arriving.
Then the weather intervened.
TAKE SHELTER: Thunderstorms are approaching. For the safety of our guests, artists and team members, guests will be directed under the grandstands, into the Hersheypark Arena or back to their vehicles until weather conditions permit re-entry.
— Hershey Entertainment Venues (@HersheyEnt) June 14, 2026
As thunderstorms approached, the venue moved quickly to get guests to safety. The shelter-in-place notice went up on social media: “TAKE SHELTER: Thunderstorms are approaching. For the safety of our guests, artists and team members, guests will be directed under the grandstands, into the Hersheypark Arena or back to their vehicles until weather conditions permit re-entry.”
A second update followed shortly after for guests still outside the venue: “If you have not yet entered the venue, please stay in your vehicle. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide updates on our social media channels when available.”
The X replies filled up quickly. Fans who were already inside, fans who were in the parking lot, and fans who had not yet left home all wanted the same answer: is the show happening or not? Hershey, Pennsylvania was under a severe thunderstorm watch throughout this period, and the weather showed no signs of clearing quickly enough.
The final call came with enough of the evening left that fans were not left hanging indefinitely. Hershey Entertainment Venues posted the official postponement: “SHOW UPDATE: Given the current and anticipated weather for the remainder of the evening, the Forrest Frank show has been rescheduled to tomorrow, June 15, at 7 p.m. for the safety of our guests, the artists and our team members. Safety is our top priority, and we also want everyone to be able to enjoy the full concert experience. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.”
That last line is the important one. No new ticket purchase required. No refund process to navigate. Your existing ticket gets you in tomorrow night.
SHOW UPDATE: Given the current and anticipated weather for the remainder of the evening, the Forrest Frank show has been rescheduled to tomorrow, June 15, at 7 p.m. for the safety of our guests, the artists and our team members.
— Hershey Entertainment Venues (@HersheyEnt) June 15, 2026
Who Is Forrest Frank
For anyone who purchased tickets alongside a friend or family member and is less familiar with the artist, Forrest Frank is a Christian pop musician who has built a genuine and enthusiastic following, particularly among younger audiences. His music tends toward upbeat, energetic production, and his live shows have developed a reputation for matching that energy on stage. A summer concert at Hersheypark fits his audience well, and the turnout tonight before the weather hit reflected that.
What This Means If You Were Planning to Attend
The postponement creates different situations for different guests, and it is worth being honest about both.
If you are visiting the Hershey area for the weekend and your accommodations run through Sunday, tomorrow night's rescheduled show is likely manageable. Your ticket carries over automatically, so there is nothing additional to do beyond showing up on June 15 at 7 p.m. The same logistics apply: doors open at 5:30, the venue is cashless, and bringing your ticket downloaded to a mobile device is the smoothest approach.
If you traveled specifically for tonight's show and cannot be in Hershey on June 15 due to work, travel commitments, or other obligations, the situation is less clean. The official statement covers ticket validity for the rescheduled date but does not address refund options for guests who genuinely cannot attend on the new date. The right move is to contact Hershey Entertainment Venues directly to understand what options are available for your specific situation.
For anyone who was not yet at the venue when the postponement was announced, the decision to stay home on a severe thunderstorm watch night was the right one and saved you a longer and more uncomfortable evening.
A Note on Summer Concerts at Outdoor Venues
Central Pennsylvania summers are genuinely beautiful, and Hersheypark is one of the better venues in the region for live music alongside its broader entertainment offerings. Summer concerts there are worth attending. They are also subject to the same weather realities that affect any outdoor event in the June through August window.
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms can develop quickly in this part of Pennsylvania, and the window between a clear forecast and a severe weather watch can be short. For anyone planning future visits around outdoor events at Hersheypark, following the venue's official social media accounts in the hours before an event and checking weather forecasts on the day of are habits worth building.
Hershey Entertainment handled tonight well. The shelter notices were posted quickly, guests were kept informed through each stage, and the postponement call was made before the evening stretched into a genuinely miserable waiting situation. That is how these situations should be managed, and it is worth acknowledging.
The show goes on tomorrow. If you have questions about logistics for the June 15 date or want to know about your options if you cannot make the rescheduled show, leave a comment below and we will help you sort it out.
