Updated on April 17, 2024 by Julie McCool
2024 Outdoor concerts in Northern Virginia begin in May and offer free, family-friendly outdoor entertainment throughout the summer season. Happily, most of the annual free outdoor concert series return in 2024.
Some 2024 concert schedules have not been announced. Check back for more updates.
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Bookmark this article of more than 40 places to enjoy Northern Virginia outdoor concerts all season long. You'll find evening concerts in a variety of musical styles, plus a collection of kid-friendly morning concerts perfect for little ones.
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Our listing includes concert series in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties plus independent cities including Fairfax, Falls Church, and Great Falls. We also list outdoor concert series at urban parks throughout Northern Virginia.
2024 outdoor concerts in Northern Virginia are listed in order of weekday, then alphabetically by city, to make planning easy. Morning concerts for kids are listed last. You'll find concert dates and locations below, along with links to more information.
Click the links to find performer details, rules, reservation and ticket requirements, and inclement weather policies. A few of the outdoor concert venues are covered, and those concerts are held rain or shine. But most of the summer concerts feature lawn seating, so rain and thunderstorms can lead to cancellations.
You should check the rules before bringing a pet along. Some 2023 outdoor concerts in Northern Virginia are pet friendly, but many do not allow pets, even on a leash.
Tuesday Night Outdoor Concerts
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Acoustic Tuesdays, 7:00
May 7 – September 3
Harris Pavillion, Old Town Manassas
Wednesday Night Outdoor Concerts
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 16 – August 18
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station
Springfield Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
June 28 – August 23
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Lee District Park, Franconia
Lee District Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 5 – August 23
6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia
Lake Anne Concerts, Reston
Lake Anne Evening Concerts, 7:00 – 8:00
June 12 – August 14
Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston
Thursday Night Outdoor Concerts
Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax
Evenings on the Ellipse, 5:30 – 7:00
July 6 – August 17
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Concert is held in the Government Center if it rains.
Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church
Concerts in the Park, 7:00
June 20 – August 8
312 Park Ave, Falls Church
Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon
Hunter Mill Melodies, 7:30 – 8:30
July 6 – August 17
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
Metro Plaza at Reston Station, Reston
Fab Fridays Live Music, 7:00 – 8:30
May 31 – August 23
Weihle-Reston Metro Station, Reston
Cascades Overlook, Sterling
Meet Me in the Plaza, 6:00 – 9:00
May 11 – September 7
21453 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling
Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 8:30
June – August select days
18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle
The Boro, Tysons
Summer Live Music Series, 5:30 – 8:00
May 30 – September 12
Upper Promenade near Boro Park, Tysons
Nottoway Park, Vienna
Nottoway Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 6 – August 24
9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna
Friday Night Outdoor Concerts
Grist Mill Park, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
June 2 – August 25
4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 16 – August 18
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Crystal City Water Park, Arlington
Fridays at the Fountain, 5:00 – 8:00
June – October
1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington
Hillside Park, Broadlands, Ashburn
Broadlands Live, 6:00 – 9:30
August 2, September 6, October 4
43004 Waxpool Road, Ashburn
Old Town Square, Fairfax
Rock the Block Concerts, 6:30 – 9:30
May – October
10415 North Street, Fairfax
Royal Lake, Fairfax
Braddock Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 7 – August 18
5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax
Mosaic District, Fairfax
Mosaic Live at Mosaic District, 6:00 – 7:30
June 24 – August 19
Strawberry Lane, Fairfax
Friday Night Live!, Herndon
Friday Night Live!, 6:30 – 10:00
May 5 – August 25
777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Plaza Party, Village at Leesburg
Plaza Party, 6:00 – 9:00
May 19 – September 2 (Friday + Saturday)
1610 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Fresh Music Fridays, 7:00
June 21 – August 23
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
River Mill Park, Occoquan
Music on the Mill, 7:00 – 9:00
May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17 + festival days
458 Mill Street, Occoquan
Location TBA, Reston
Take a Break Concerts, 7:00 – 9:00
May 31 – August 23
Reston Station Boulevard, Reston
Town Green, South Riding
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 9:30
June 7 – August 23 (every 2 weeks)
Town Green, 43050 Center Street, South Riding
Lake Accotink Park, Springfield
Braddock Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 7 – August 18
7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield
Tysons Corner Center Plaza, Tysons Corner
Music and Dance on the Plaza, 6:00 – 8:00
May 5 – August 11, first two Fridays of the month
Tysons Corner Plaza
Vienna Town Green, Vienna
Summer on the Green, 6:30
June 7 – September 20
144 Maple Avenue, Vienna
Church Street, Vienna
Chillin on Church, 6:30 – 9:30
June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20
Church Street, Vienna
Saturday Night Outdoor Concerts
Ossian Hill Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 17 – August 19
7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale
Arrowbrook Park, Herndon
Music at Arrowbrook Park, 7:30 – 8:30
July 8 – August 26
2351 Field Point Road, Herndon
Leesburg Town Green, Leesburg
Summer Jams, 7:00 – 8:30
June 8 – August 17
25 West Market Street, Leesburg
Plaza Party, Village at Leesburg
Plaza Party, 5:00 – 9:00
May – September (Friday + Saturday)
1610 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
June 3 – August 26
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Summer Sounds Concerts, 6:30
July 13 + 20, August 17 + 24
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Saturday Night Concerts, 7:00
June 8 + 22, August 3 + 10, September 14
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Reston Concerts on the Town, 7:30 – 10:00
Mar 18 – August 24
11900 Market Street, Reston
Tysons Corner Center Plaza, Tysons Corner
Concerts on the Plaza, 7:00 – 9:00
June 17, July 15, August 19
Tysons Corner Plaza
Sunday Night Outdoor Concerts
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Sunday Funday Concerts, 3:00
June 23 – August 25
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
May 21 – August 20
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Great Falls Village Centre, Great Falls
Concerts on the Green, 6:00 – 8:00
May 28 – October 21 (select weeks)
776 Walker Road, Great Falls
Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Sunday Art in the Park, 7:00 – 8:00
June 9 – August 25
Corner of Market and Explorer St., Reston
2023 Outdoor Concerts for Kids
These free morning concerts are some of the best things to do with kids on weekends in Northern Virginia. Follow the links to see which fun and family-friendly entertainers are performing each week.
Kids on the Green, Town Green, Vienna
Tuesday morning, 10:00 – 11:00
June 4 – August 27
144 Maple Ave E., Vienna
Arts in the Park
Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:00 – 11:00
June 18 – August 27
- Mason District Park, Annandale
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale - Wakefield Park, Annandale
8100 Braddock Road, Annandale - E. C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly
5040 Walney Road, Chantilly - Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station - Frying Pan Park, Herndon
West Ox Road, Herndon
Family Fun Entertainment, Reston Town Center
Saturday mornings, 10:00 – 10:45 am
June 17 – August 5
Corner of Market and Explorer St., Reston
Whether you pick a favorite or explore them all, there are free concerts in Northern Virginia for every age and musical preference.
Find more family fun in our guide: 21 Family Friendly Parks in Northern Virginia.
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Hi all!
Thanks for letting people know about the return to normal summer concerts.
Fairfax County Park Authority is holding 134 concerts, children shows, and movies this summer. There are some updates to your information that are available on our website http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Our Friday night concert at Lake Accotink Park is moved to Rutherford Park on Wednesday evenings this year only.
A new Arts in the Parks children’s series will be held at Wakefield Park outside Audrey Moore Rereation Center in Annandale on Saturday mornings at 10 AM.
Specific concert and movie information will be posted on our website no later than June 1.
Social distancing restrictions will be in place this summer and details will be available on our website which is the best source for the most current information.
Thank you for the updates! It’s wonderful to see concerts are back this year. 🙂