We are always looking for an opportunity to enjoy the arts and the community where we live. There is no better way than to attend a local public concert! Have you attended any of these local music series events?
These diverse performances are typically outside and feature everything from classical to bluegrass, to Irish, to reggae, to pop rock to blues and jazz.. Almost all of them are FREE to attend and family friendly, with vendors, food, and sometimes, have adult beverages.
Below is a list of music series you may want to stop by on an evening in your town.
Alexandria
The AFTER-WORK Concert Series – 2nd Friday of the month, all year long, from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Murray-Dick-Fawcett House in Old Town Alexandria
Arlington
Free Concert Series at Lubber Run Amphitheater – Fridays through Sundays, from June 15 through September 16, 2018, evenings and day times vary. Visit for a complete listing: https://arts.arlingtonva.us/lubber-run/
Ashburn
Loudon Station Summer Concert Series – Saturdays, June 2 through August 25, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at District Park
Crystal City
Fridays at the Fountain – Every Friday, July 20 through August 3, 5:00PM – 9:00PM at Crystal City Water Park
Fairfax City
Hometown Thursdays – 3rd Thursdays in May, June, August & September, from 6:30PM – 8:30PM in the Fairfax Old Town Square
Fairfax County
There is a nightly concert series for nearly every district in Fairfax County including Braddock Nights, Hunter Mill Nights, Lee District Nights, Mt. Vernon Nights, Music at Arrowbrook Park, Nottoway Nights, Spotlight by Starlight, Springfield Nights, and Starlight Cinema. A complete listing can be found here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances
Here is a unique opportunity for the kiddos, too:
Arts in the Parks is every Wednesday and Saturday mornings, June 23 through August 22 at 10AM in four districts: Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater, Mason District Park Amphitheater, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center.
Herndon
Friday Night Live – Fridays, May 4 through August 24, from 6:30PM – 10:30PM on the Herndon Town Green
Leesburg & Loudon County
Tarara Summer Concert Series – Saturdays, May 26 through September 29, 2018 6:00PM – 9:30PM. This is a ticketed event.**
Occoquan
Music on the Mill – 1st & 3rd Fridays, May through September, from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at River Mill Park
Reston, Virginia
Reston Concerts on the Town – Saturdays, June 2 – August 25, from 7:30PM-10:00PM at The Reston Town Center Pavillion
Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring Summer Concert Series – Thursdays, June 21 through August 9, from 7:00PM – 9:00PM at Veterans Plaza
Vienna, Virginia
Summer Concerts on the Green: Fridays, June 1 through August 17, and September 21 at 6:30PM
Washington D.C.
Lunch & Live Music in the Plaza – Mondays, July 30 through September 28, from 12:00 – 1:00PM at Wilson Plaza
This region is one of the most diverse and culturally rich on the coast. When you are ready to love where you live, give us a call. We can help you find the home you are looking for, where you are looking for it. Visit TalktoRay.com or call 571-992-0700.
