On Friday, October 23, Macon Pops invites audiences to celebrate the life, music, and enduring legacy of Tony Bennett with Tony Bennett: 100 Years, A Centennial Celebration, a special concert honoring one of America’s most beloved entertainers.

Taking place at the historic Macon City Auditorium, this centennial celebration pays tribute to Bennett’s extraordinary voice, timeless songs, and remarkable career spanning generations. From beloved standards to unforgettable classics, the evening celebrates the music and artistry that made Bennett an enduring icon of American popular music.

Frequent Macon Pops collaborator Joe Gransden will be the evening’s featured artist, bringing his acclaimed trumpet playing and distinctive vocals to Bennett’s celebrated songbook. Gransden has shared stages with Aretha Franklin and The Temptations, leads his own celebrated 16-piece orchestra, and has earned praise from Clint Eastwood, Smokey Robinson, and Freddie Cole. Gransden and Macon Pops will bring Bennett’s unforgettable songs to life for an evening celebrating a true American original.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: Tony Bennett: 100 Years, A Centennial Celebration

WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2026 - 7:30PM

Doors open at 6:30 PM; concert begins at 7:30 PM

WHERE: Macon City Auditorium

TICKETS: Table seating and full tables are available through Macon Pops, with balcony tickets available through Ticketmaster. Visit MaconPops.com for ticket links and pricing. For guests seated at tables, dinner platters from J. Reid’s Tavern are available for advance purchase through the Macon Pops website.

Following the concert, guests are invited to continue the evening at the official Macon Pops after-party at Hightales Rooftop Bar at Hotel Forty Five. Join Macon Pops co-founders Matt Catingub and Steve Moretti for live music and late-night festivities. Admission is free, and all are welcome.