Published Aug 11, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
Navy Announces Free Concerts at 50 Installations With Teddy Swims, Miranda Lambert and Shaq
Sailors and military families will find free country, pop and electronic performances at nearby installations into 2027.
Sailors and military families at dozens of Navy installations will get free concerts from Teddy Swims, Miranda Lambert, Fitz and The Tantrums and Shaquille O’Neal over the coming months as the service expands its Operation MWR entertainment series through spring 2027. Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation announced Friday that Operation MWR will bring free live entertainment to 50 Navy installations around the world through April 2027. The next concert is Saturday at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington, where Fitz and The Tantrums will perform with country singer Alana Springsteen. The tour continues Sunday at Naval Base Kitsap with Fitz and The Tantrums and Parmalee. One of the biggest shows on the schedule follows Aug. 29 at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, where Teddy Swims will headline with Miranda Lambert as a special guest and DJ Vito opening. Other confirmed dates include Preston James and Band at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana on Sept. 11 and comedian and magician Michael Kent at Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs in New York on Oct. 2. Then, on Oct. 17, former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal will trade the basketball court for the DJ booth when his electronic music alter ego, DJ Diesel, performs at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois. Artists have not yet been announced for an Oct. 10 event at Naval Base San Diego or an April 30, 2027, show at Naval Air Station Panama City in Florida. The Navy said more performers, locations and dates will be announced as the series continues.
