Hard Rock Casino Tejon will celebrate its first anniversary in true Hard Rock style with an exclusive performance by country music star Trace Adkins on Friday, November 13, 2026.

The private concert, reserved for select members of Unity™ by Hard Rock, will take place on the Hard Rock Cafe stage on the one-year anniversary of the property’s grand opening. While the intimate performance will be reserved for invited Unity members, guests throughout the casino will be able to experience the concert through a live simulcast broadcast across the property.

Trace Adkins is one of country music’s most distinctive and enduring artists, with a career spanning more than three decades and more than 12 million albums sold. The multi-Platinum entertainer has earned numerous ACM and CMT honors, multiple GRAMMY Award nominations, and membership in the Grand Ole Opry. Trace Adkins has produced a long list of chart-topping hits including “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys” and “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.

“Celebrating our first anniversary with Trace Adkins is an incredible way to mark this milestone,” said Kathy DeGolia, Vice President of Marketing, Hard Rock Casino Tejon. “Our first year has been about creating memorable experiences, building relationships with our guests and becoming part of the fabric of this community. Trace Adkins is the perfect artist to help us celebrate one unforgettable year.”

Since opening on November 13, 2025, Hard Rock Casino Tejon has established itself as a major entertainment destination along the I-5 corridor, bringing gaming, dining, live entertainment and Hard Rock’s signature music-driven experience to the region.

The anniversary celebration continues Hard Rock Casino Tejon’s commitment to providing Unity by Hard Rock members with exclusive entertainment experiences. Previous member-only performances at the property have featured artists including Third Eye Blind, LeAnn Rimes and Gavin DeGraw, with performances also broadcast throughout the casino.

Social Contest Offers Exclusive Access

In celebration of their 1 Year Anniversary, Hard Rock Casino Tejon will host a social media contest offering select winners a VIP experience that includes dinner at the property, two tickets to the private concert, and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Trace Adkins. Users of Instagram can participate between November 9, 2026, and November 11, 2026, by following Hard Rock Casino Tejon, tagging a friend and liking the Trace Adkins contest post. Two winners will be chosen on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

About Hard Rock Casino Tejon

Since its opening, Hard Rock Casino Tejon has positioned itself as a premier entertainment destination along the I-5 corridor, just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. The property features 150,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,100 slot machines, over 60 table games, and multiple dining destinations, including the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, The Marketplace, Deep Cut Steak | Seafood and YouYu.

The entertainment venue is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield, on Tejon Indian tribal land in Mettler, situated at the southernmost tip of California’s Southern San Joaquin Valley and nestled near the base of the historic Grapevine Mountain Pass that connects Southern California to the Central Valley. This region of the San Joaquin Valley is home to one of the most productive agricultural counties in the country and is the center point of the state with access to the Central Coast and both Northern and Southern California within a couple hours’ drive.

About Hard Rock®

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 venues including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Locations and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 88,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide. 

HRI has received numerous industry, destination and workplace awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.