The Academy Is
The Academy Is... Almost Here. 20th Anniversary Tour
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 • 10:00 PM
The Academy Is
The Academy Is... is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. The band is composed of William Beckett (vocals), Adam Siska (bass), Mike Carden (guitar), and Andy Mrotek (drums). In 2004, they were signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. The band has released four studio albums: Almost Here (2005), Santi (2007), Fast Times at Barrington High (2008), and Almost There (2026), along with four EPs. They temporarily disbanded in 2011.
About This Event
The Academy Is will be performing at The Ritz Ybor on Saturday, April 18. This event is All Ages. Doors open at 6:00 PM, Show starts at 7:00 PM.
All support acts are subject to change without notice. This event is rain or shine.