Did you know Rod Stewart first lit up the PPL Center stage in Allentown back on August 3, 2018 with a show that still has fans talking? From the very first note of “You Wear It Well,” you could feel the energy ripple through the crowd. Rod, in his leopard-print jacket, prowled the checkered stage like a rock-and-roll tiger, with violins, guitars and a full band adding layers of sound that kept the audience on their feet.
There is something about Rod’s voice that balances strength and tenderness all at once. In “You Wear It Well,” he sings with the kind of confidence that makes the lyrics almost conversational, like he is sharing a story just with you. The contrast between the upbeat rock rhythm and the moments where he leans into a lyric gives the song a pulse that makes it impossible not to sway along, caught up in both nostalgia and excitement.
“You Wear It Well” Rod Stewart PPL Center Allentown, PA 8/3/18
Fans could not stop cheering. One viewer wrote that hearing him live felt like stepping back into the golden age of rock while still catching the spark of something new. There was applause after every chorus and whistles that mingled with laughter and proving that the connection between Rod and his audience.
As the night moved from the reflective energy of, “You Wear It Well” into the playful swagger of “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” the stage transformed. The crowd anticipation built into a new kind of joy almost like the first song was a warm up for the party that was about to begin. This transition mirrored what fans can expect when Rod returns in March 2026, bringing that same intimacy and high energy fun to the PPL Center.
“Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” Rod Stewart PPL Center Allentown, PA 8/3/18
Rod unleashed every ounce of charm on “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” as the band drove the rhythm hard and bright lights swept across the stage. The audience could not help but move, clapping and singing along as he twirled his microphone stand and winked at the crowd. The violinists in gold dresses punctuated the hooks with flair, while Rod’s charisma made every lyric land like a personal invitation to dance and celebrate together.
His upcoming 2026 show at the PPL Center promises to continue that tradition. Follow Rod Stewart on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to catch every tour update, behind-the-scenes moments and live performance magic and get ready to be part of the next unforgettable night with one of rock’s greatest icons.