Fort Wayne, Ind. (November 7, 2025) – The Embassy Theatre is excited to announce Down the Line 20 featuring five local bands, each paying tribute to a different era of music. This signature Embassy show will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.
Down the Line was established in 2007 to offer a meaningful opportunity for local musicians to play legendary music on the renowned, historic Embassy stage. This year’s event celebrates five decades of music.
The 2026 lineup is as follows:
- The Trainhoppers (60s)
- We Are Checkmark (70s)
- Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends (80s)
- Neighborhood Strays (90s)
- Tuesday Atlas (2000s)
Tickets for this all-ages, general admission show are $20 if purchased at the box office. If purchased online, tickets are $23.50 (plus applicable convenience fees). The week of the show, ticket prices will increase to $25 at the box office and $28.50 online (plus convenience fees). Visit fwembassytheatre.org, ticketmaster.com or the STAR Bank Box Office at the Embassy (260.424.5665), located at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for general admission attendees. A limited early entry option is available for $30 at the box office or $33.50 online (plus convenience fees).
Ticketing link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500631CFEF36BF6
Sweetwater is the Artist Lounge Sponsor for Down the Line 20.
About the Embassy Theatre
Built in 1928, the Embassy Theatre is Indiana’s largest self-sustaining historic theater. Originally known as the Emboyd, with the adjoining seven-story Indiana Hotel, the majestic movie palace and vaudeville theater introduced Indiana to the biggest stars of stage and screen. Today, the Embassy is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Combining the beauty of a bygone era with the energy and diversity of today’s performers, the Embassy is the showplace of Northern Indiana. Many choose to host events and weddings at the Embassy, as it offers flexibility and a unique event experience in an iconic piece of Fort Wayne history. Visit the Embassy at fwembassytheatre.org for more information.