Shine A Light on 1986

Let's rock 1986!

Dust off your denim jackets and crank up the volume-- Shine A Light on 1986 is gonna be totally righteous. We’re bringing together 60+ of the area’s most epic musicians to throw down the biggest chart-toppers of ’86 in one high-energy, blow-the-roof-off night. And it’s not just a killer party; it’s all to support music education for underserved Delaware youth, helping the next generation find their sound.

We sell out every year, so don’t snooze! Score your tickets and get ready for a night that’s totally unforgettable and completely electric. Rock on!

Changing Lives Through Music

Shine A Light is an annual benefit concert that has been held in Wilmington since 2012. One of the hottest nights of the year, this fundraiser features 60-70 of the area's best musicians performing a night of fan-favorite songs from a featured theme. All ticket sales directly support grant funding initiatives from The Light Up the Queen Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting high-quality music education programs for Delaware's underserved youth. In 2025, The Light Up the Queen Foundation was able to grant $75,000 for music education programs at seven local nonprofit organizations.

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Enjoy the show with premium amenities! The basic VIP package includes:

• Early access to the venue
• 2-hour exclusive pre-party
• Complementary champagne at check in
• Dedicated VIP coat check
• Heavy hors d'oeuvres
• Open bar all night
• Balcony access and direct-from-the-balcony access to the exclusive VIP pit in front of the stage

Seating is not included with the basic VIP package. For those wanting reserved seats, an upgraded Seated VIP package is available.

The Queen offers a seated, wheelchair-accessible ADA section during the show. Before purchasing tickets, please call the venue directly to discuss the accommodations you need and how to check in the night of the show. The box office is open Wednesdays from 2-6pm and can be reached at 302-400-7020.

Have as much fun as you want without having to worry about getting home at the end of the night. Two wonderful local hotels are offering hotel blocks for Shine A Light attendees.

Hotel DuPont

$309 plus taxes and fees (applies to 3/7/26 only)

Contact Alison Walter to reserve at 302-425-9696 or [email protected]

The DoubleTree Downtown Legal District

$114 for queen double and $99 for king rooms plus taxes and fees

Must book by 2/7/26

Click here to book

Please note: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds are donated to the Foundation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Queen, 500 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States

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