CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) is inviting the public to attend A Cappella & Unplugged 2026 at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, and doors open at 7 p.m.
“This is the 12th year of A Cappella & Unplugged, and once again, the level of talent is incredible,” said Evan Crider, who coordinates the Franklin County Visitors Bureau’s annual talent competition and is a former participant.
Each year, FCVB sponsors a series of open mic performances throughout Franklin County. Performers may be any age, and acts can be solo or group performances featuring vocals or unplugged instruments. Participants simply must be able to carry their instruments onstage. FCVB looks for lively and engaging performers who inspire energy from the audience.
Coming out of four open mic events are 21 acts: Hunter Daugherty, Felisha Dimoff, Dog Sons, Thelma Edun, Hopeless Semantics, Alex Humphrey, Jack’s Back, Jenni Joy, Josh & Chris, Brandon Lee, Tammy Lowans, Alivia Martz, Michael McKenzie, Noah Mellott, Leslie Metz, Neath, Suzanna Painter, Rhema Sirac, Scott Snyder, Lily Snowberger and Mikela Wilsonne.
The IceFest open mic at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center kicked off this year’s event, followed by open mics at Triggers Table and Taproom in February, Hidden Key Brewing Co. in April and Berg Brewing in May. The open mic events attract performers from Franklin, Adams and Cumberland counties, as well as the tri-state area, showcasing regional talent and music’s ability to bring people together.
In Round 1, a panel of judges evaluates and scores all acts. The top six performers advance to the finals. The audience also selects a People’s Choice winner, who receives $100 and advances to the finals.
On July 18, during the evening of 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth, finalists will perform live on the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse, where the public will vote for its favorite act. The top vote-getter will receive $500 and the title of “A Cappella & Unplugged Champion.”
For more information about the A Cappella & Unplugged, visit explorefranklincountypa.com or call 866-646-8060.
