Big Time Rush to perform at Upstate Medical University Arena in January
University Union and Live Nation are partnering to host a Big Time Rush concert at Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. An exclusive Syracuse University student presale begins tomorrow at noon, and the general public sale begins on Oct. 24. Courtesy of University Union
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Big Time Rush will perform at Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, University Union announced Monday afternoon. The event is a partnership between UU and Live Nation.
The concert is part of BTR’s “In Real Life Worldwide Tour.” They’re expected to play all the songs from every episode of their Nickelodeon show, “Big Time Rush,” according to a press release. Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman from the show will join them on tour as well.
The band formed in 2009 with their Nickelodeon TV show of the same name. During the show’s duration, Big Time Rush released three albums and performed international tours. The show ended in 2013. In 2020, the group reunited after a seven-year hiatus.
Exclusive student presale will begin tomorrow at noon. Students will receive access via a school-wide email with a link for current students to buy tickets in designated sections for $30.
This email will also include a presale code for access to the general fan presale so students can buy seats anywhere in the venue at standard prices.
The general public sale begins on Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. All tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster.
Syracuse University’s Student Engagement will provide a limited amount of free transportation via shuttle services to and from the venue. These details will be announced to students in the future.
For questions or accommodations, contact UU Vice President Kendall Johnson at uuvicepresident@gmail.com.
