Member presale December 4; on sale to the general public Friday, December 5 at 10AM

Twisted Sister

The band that gave the world “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” has confirmed they will storm stages worldwide in 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary with the Twisted Forever, Forever Twisted tour. The lineup features founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French, lead guitarist Eddie Ojeda, frontman Dee Snider, drummer Joe “Seven” Franco and bassist Russell Pzütto.

Twisted Sister played their first show on February 2, 1976, at The Turtleneck Inn in Hunter Mountain, New York. Over the next decade, they became a dominant live act throughout the Tri-State area club scene, setting attendance records and becoming the only unsigned band to twice sell out New York City’s historic Palladium Theater. Their rise to international stardom followed in 1984 with the release of Stay Hungry, the multi-platinum album that produced two of the most licensed songs in heavy metal history.

Across their career, Twisted Sister has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and earned 31 Silver, Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum certifications across eight countries. Their music videos became MTV staples, and “We’re Not Gonna Take It” was ranked #3 on NPR’s 2018 list of “Songs That Unite Us.”

The band has toured and headlined in over 40 countries and has been recognized with multiple honors, including induction into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in its inaugural 2006 class and the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame in 2023.

Five decades after their first gig, Twisted Sister remains one of heavy metal’s most iconic and influential bands, returning to the stage to celebrate a legacy built on head-banging anthems, outrageous costumes and rock and roll rebellion.

Theatre and Ticket Info

Arrive early to make it through the security scan into the Borealis Theatre, please read our bag policy here. Concert ticket prices do not include Fair admission. Convenience fees apply. Babes-in-arms (2 & under) are admitted for free to the concert; children aged 3 and up must have a concert ticket. There are no refunds or exchange on concert tickets. During the Fair, concert tickets may also be purchased on the fairgrounds at the Borealis Box Office, across from the Borealis Theatre. The ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre is an open-air theatre; shows take place rain or shine. Both entrance gates open approximately one hour prior to the show. Personal chairs, professional grade cameras, cameras with detachable lenses and recording devices are strictly prohibited. There are 2 entry gates to the theatre; a “wet” gate directly into the alcohol consumption areas and a “dry” gate accessible by all ages. If you enter through the “dry” gate, you may cross into the “wet” area once you’re inside the theatre. To access any area with alcohol consumption, including entering through the “wet” gate, you must be 21 or over and present a valid photo ID, or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and present a valid photo ID.

Concert Seating Map

There are “wet” (alcohol consumption permitted) and “dry” (no alcohol) areas. To enter the “wet” area, you must be aged 21 or older and present a valid photo ID, or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and present a valid photo ID. Wheelchair accessible seating areas are available in both the reserved and lawn areas. Some concerts have chairs in the reserved area. There are no chairs in the lawn area. Limited bleacher seating is available on the “wet” side of the lawn area. Please check each concert page for more information.