Zoso’s Led Zeppelin Tribute Brings Generations Together At The Queen Theatre

Formed more than 30 years ago, Zoso has performed more than 4,800 shows worldwide, earning a reputation as the closest experience to seeing Led Zeppelin live.

Sharing Zeppelin with your grown kids at the Queen is a tradition!

WILMINGTON — For families looking to reconnect with their teens or returning college students this holiday season, Friday night’s performance by Zoso at The Queen Theatre offers a rare chance to share one of rock’s most enduring musical legacies across generations.

Zoso, widely considered one of the most authentic tributes to Led Zeppelin, performs Friday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. at The Queen. The all-ages show aims to recreate the power, mystique and full-throttle atmosphere that made the original band an era-defining force in rock history.

For many parents, the concert is more than a night out — it’s an introduction. Led Zeppelin’s influence touches everything from guitar-driven rock to modern metal, and Zoso has spent three decades recreating the band’s signature sound with vintage instruments, meticulous musicianship and the swagger of a 1970s arena show.

“Sharing Zeppelin with your kids is almost a rite of passage,” one longtime fan said in a post promoting the tour. “It’s the music that shaped rock. And hearing it live — even through the best tribute act in the world — brings the generations together.”

A holiday homecoming with a soundtrack

The timing of the show makes it an ideal outing for families welcoming college students home for break or looking for an activity that pulls teenagers away from screens and into a shared cultural experience.

Zoso’s setlist routinely includes staples like Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Kashmir and Ramble On — songs that remain familiar to young listeners through film, TV, video games and social media. For older fans, it’s a vivid reminder of what made Zeppelin foundational to rock music: towering vocals, thunderous drums, and guitar riffs that still define the genre.

Parents attending with younger generations often describe the show as a “bridge” performance — one where classic rock becomes newly alive and relevant.

“These concerts give us something to talk about on the ride home,” said a father who attended Zoso’s 2024 show with his sons. “It’s not just nostalgia. It’s connection.”

About Zoso

Formed more than 30 years ago, Zoso has performed more than 4,800 shows worldwide, earning a reputation as the closest experience to seeing Led Zeppelin live. Founders Matt Jernigan and Adam Sandling built the group around capturing the tone, stage presence and improvisational energy of Zeppelin’s legendary concerts.

The band’s attention to detail — from vintage guitars to period-accurate attire — has won praise from critics and fans alike for creating a concert environment that feels both timeless and immersive.

If You Go

Date: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.)
Location: The Queen Theatre, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington
Tickets: Starting at $29.70
Age Policy: All ages welcome
Camera Policy: Personal cameras permitted; no flash or video recording

Why this show matters

Led Zeppelin remains one of the most influential bands in rock history, helping define hard rock and heavy metal while setting the standard for album-oriented rock and arena-level performance. Their music continues to echo across generations — which is why a Zoso show resonates so deeply with families.

In a season centred on gathering, reflection and shared experiences, Friday night’s performance offers something rare: a musical homecoming where parents and kids stand side by side, singing the same songs, swept up in the same electric moment.