St. Louis-area rock fans, get ready for a blockbuster summer night under the stars. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater will host a high-voltage double bill featuring El Monstero, the definitive U.S. Pink Floyd tribute experience, alongside hard-rock legends Night Ranger.
Born right here in St. Louis in 1999, El Monstero was founded. Originally performing under the playful name “El Monstero Y Los Masked Avengers,” the band quickly zeroed in on Pink Floyd’s catalog and evolved into a full-scale theatrical production. Today, billed as “The Definitive U.S. Pink Floyd Experience,” the group features a powerhouse lineup including Mark Thomas Quinn on vocals and guitar, Jimmy Griffin on vocals and guitar, Bryan Greene on guitar, Kevin Gagnepain on bass, John Pessoni on drums, Bill Reiter and Jake Elking on keyboards, and a rotating cast of background vocalists.
What sets El Monstero apart is their commitment to authenticity and spectacle. Their shows recreate the sonic and visual majesty of Pink Floyd classics — from The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here to The Wall and Animals — complete with state-of-the-art lighting, video projections, lasers, and iconic props like the flying inflatable pig. A longtime holiday tradition with multiple sold-out runs each December at The Pageant, El Monstero has also brought their massive productions to the amphitheater stage in past summers. This July return feels like a hometown victory lap for one of the Midwest’s most beloved tribute acts.
Sharing the bill are Night Ranger, the San Francisco-bred band that helped define the 1980s hard-rock sound. Formed in 1982, the group has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide, racked up multi-platinum releases like Dawn Patrol, Midnight Madness, and 7 Wishes, and logged over 4,000 live performances. Their music has permeated pop culture — appearing in films (Boogie Nights, Sixteen Candles), TV shows (Glee, Grey’s Anatomy), video games, and even Broadway’s Rock of Ages.
Fans can expect the band’s signature anthems: the heartfelt power ballad “Sister Christian,” the fist-pumping “(You Can Still) Rock In America,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” and more. The current lineup — anchored by originals Jack Blades (bass, vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals), and Brad Gillis (lead guitar), joined by Eric Levy on keyboards and Keri Kelli on guitar — continues to deliver high-octane live shows. Their recent symphonic collaboration on the live album 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra proves the band remains as vital and creative as ever.
Pairing El Monstero’s immersive, mind-expanding Floyd journey with Night Ranger’s straight-ahead, sing-along rock anthems creates a dream lineup for fans of classic and progressive rock alike.
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. A special Night Ranger presale begins Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. Best of all, fans can snag $35 “all-in” lawn tickets and select reserved seats during the presale period through Friday, March 27 at 10 p.m. General on-sale follows shortly after. Early purchase is strongly recommended — these shows tend to sell quickly.
For full details, ticket links, and venue information (including parking and accessibility), visit Ticketmaster.com or the official Hollywood Casino Amphitheater site.
Whether you grew up blasting Pink Floyd on vinyl or cranking Night Ranger on the radio, July 18, 2026, promises to be a memorable night of rock history, hometown pride, and pure summer entertainment at one of the region’s premier outdoor venues. Don’t miss it — this is the kind of show that becomes legendary in St. Louis music lore.
