Younts Center to Host “Slippery When Wet” for One-Night Bon Jovi Tribute
May 3, 2026
Arena-rock nostalgia is headed to the Golden Strip this summer. The Younts Center for Performing Arts has officially opened ticket sales for a one-night-only engagement with Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute, scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026.
The performance aims to recreate the high-octane energy of a classic Bon Jovi concert, featuring the anthems that defined the 1980s and 90s.
A Masterclass in Tribute
Slippery When Wet has earned a national reputation for its “stunning accuracy” in both sound and stage presence. Fans can expect a setlist packed with multi-platinum hits, including:
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“Livin’ on a Prayer”
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“Wanted Dead or Alive”
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“You Give Love a Bad Name”
Organizers emphasize that the show is built on more than just nostalgia; it features top-tier musicianship and soaring vocals designed to have the entire theater singing along.
Strengthening the Local Arts Scene
The booking of such a high-energy tribute act highlights the Younts Center’s ongoing mission to provide diverse cultural entertainment to the Fountain Inn and Simpsonville areas. By bringing arena-style rock to an intimate theater setting, the venue offers residents a professional concert experience without the hassle of traveling to larger metropolitan arenas.
Ticket Information
Given the popularity of 80s rock tributes in the Upstate, theater officials anticipate a swift sell-out. Attendees are encouraged to “secure their seats now” to ensure the best views of the electrifying stage show.
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Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
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Time: 7:30 PM
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Location: Younts Center for Performing Arts, Fountain Inn, SC
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Tickets: Available online at www.yountscenter.org or by calling the box office at 864-409-1050.
Whether you’re an original Bon Jovi fan or a newcomer to the era of big anthems and soaring guitar solos, the evening promises a “rocking night of music you won’t forget.”
