The Airmen of Note comes to The Clyde Theatre on November 11, 2026, for a free Veterans Day concert.
Clyde Theatre news release:
The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note Plays a Free Veterans Day Concert at The Clyde Theatre
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 12th, 2026) – The Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force, comes to The Clyde Theatre on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, for a free Veterans Day concert. The show runs from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM with doors opening at 6:00 PM.
Admission is free, and a reserved spot is required for entry. Fans can reserve their seats now at clydetheatre.com.A Big Band With Glenn Miller Roots
The Airmen of Note was formed in 1950 to carry on the legacy of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces dance band. More than 75 years later, the ensemble still swings through the big band standards that made Miller a household name, alongside contemporary jazz written for the group.
The Airmen of Note is one of six performing ensembles within The United States Air Force Band, the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., the band honors those who have served, inspires Americans toward patriotism and service, and connects with communities around the world on behalf of the U.S. Air Force.
“Our community relations tours are a highlight of the year for us,” said Master Sergeant Bradley Robinson of The United States Air Force Band.
The Fort Wayne date is part of a community relations tour through Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, with every performance free to the public.How to Reserve
The concert is free, but every guest needs a reserved spot. Seats can be reserved online at ticketleap.com. Event details are also listed at clydetheatre.com.
Airmen of Note Big Band – Veterans Day at Clyde Theatre Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. Admission: Free, reservation required
About Clyde Theatre
Clyde Theatre is Northeast Indiana’s leading concert, live entertainment, and event venue located in Fort Wayne, Indiana accommodating up to 2,300 fans. Having staged over 300 concerts and events from internationally renowned touring artists and entertained over 300,000 fans from all 50 states and dozens of other countries since opening in 2018, Clyde Theatre is recognized and celebrated as a favorite venue of both artists and fans alike.
Clyde Theatre was originally built as the region’s movie house in 1951 but stood vacant from the early 1990s until being purchased in 2012. With funding from Sweetwater Sound founder Chuck Surack and his wife Lisa and additional support from other community partners, Clyde Theatre initially underwent a $9+ million dollar transformation and opened in May of 2018. Since then, it has received continuous upgrades to enhance artist performances as well as the fan experience.Clyde Theatre features a 21,000 square foot main performance hall, 10,400 square foot lobby, plus a second floor Premier Experience gallery with suites, tables and box seating available for every show. Artist amenities include 7,000 square feet of dressing rooms, a stage extension and backstage production loading docks. The venue boasts world-class sound and lighting systems powered by Sweetwater and hosts live concerts, entertainment acts and corporate and private events with free, convenient parking. For more information visit www.clydetheatre.com.
Adjacent to the theatre, The Club Room at The Clyde is a 420-seat restaurant & live music venue serving lunch, dinner, pre-show dining and late night menus with live music featuring local and regional acts six nights a week. For more information visit www.clydeclubroom.com.
Just next door, Crescendo Coffee & More is the neighborhood’s go-to coffee shop, cafe & gathering place open 7 days a week, morning, noon & night. For more information visit www.crescendocoffeeandmore.com.
Following in the Clyde’s tradition of hosting unique and memorable events, Quimby Hall is the area’s unparalleled catering facility for stylish weddings, receptions, reunions, celebrations, meetings and corporate events for up to 200 people, with catering and bar service provided by The Club Room at The Clyde. For more information visit www.quimbyhall.com.
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