Chubby Checker

Chubby Checker lands at The Avalon Theatre, Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls on March 11, 2026. Born Ernest Evans in South Carolina and raised in Philadelphia, he set off a global dance wave at the start of the 1960s with his version of The Twist, then kept the groove going with Let’s Twist Again, Pony Time and Limbo Party. His songs are built for movement: brisk tempos, catchy refrains, simple structures that pull the crowd in.

On stage, he revisits the catalogue that turned social dances into hits, blending early rock and roll with upbeat R&B and pop. The set moves from twist to limbo to shuffling rhythms, tight and unpretentious, with a band that keeps the pulse steady. Decades later, these tracks still breathe; he stretches them, plays with breaks, and brings the room along step by step. Whether you’re into the first wave of rock and roll or just want a night centered on dance-ready tunes, Chubby Checker offers a live snapshot of how a song can turn into a movement and still make sense in the present.