Joe Mantegna Pulls Out of National Memorial Day Concert 2026 Last Minute Again
Just Jared • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Joe Mantegna, who has co-hosted the National Memorial Day Concert since 2006, has withdrawn from co-hosting the 2026 event for the second consecutive year due to unforeseen circumstances requiring him to stay in Los Angeles.
- Mary McCormack will replace Mantegna as co-host alongside Gary Sinise for the concert airing live on May 24 on PBS, honoring service members and paying tribute to those who have died in service.
- Mantegna expressed his regret at missing the event but emphasized his continued support for the concert’s mission of remembering and honoring military service and sacrifice.
- The concert’s lineup includes appearances by Noah Wyle, Melissa Leo, and Jonathan Banks, with musical performances by Alan Jackson, Andy Grammer, Mickey Guyton, Jamey Johnson, Laura Osnes, and Blessing Offor, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra.
- The event will be broadcast live on PBS and American Forces Network, streamed on YouTube and PBS’s website, and available on demand from May 24 to June 7.