Updated on June 1, 2026 by Julie McCool
2026 outdoor concerts in Northern Virginia begin in May and offer free, family-friendly outdoor entertainment throughout the summer season. There are evening concerts in a variety of musical styles, plus a collection of kid-friendly morning shows. Bookmark this article of more than 40 places to enjoy Northern Virginia outdoor concerts all season long.
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.
These Northern Virginia concerts are listed in order of weekday, then alphabetically by city, to make planning easy. Morning concerts for kids are listed last. Follow the links for performer details and weather and pet policies (many do not allow pets, even on a leash).
Tuesday Night Outdoor Concerts
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Acoustic Tuesdays, 7:00
May 5-September 8
Harris Pavillion, Old Town Manassas
Wednesday Night Outdoor Concerts
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 26-August 21
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station
Springfield Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
June 24-August 12
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax StationLee District Park, Franconia
Franconia Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 1-August 19
6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia
Lake Anne Concerts, Reston
Lake Anne Evening Concerts, 7:00 – 8:00
June 24-August 22
Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston
Prefer a movie under the stars? Check out our guide to Outdoor Movies in Northern Virginia. And inspire your next outing in the Best Outdoor Activities in Northern VA.
Thursday Night Outdoor Concerts
Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax
Evenings on the Ellipse, 5:30 – 7:00
July 2-August 13
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 11-30
312 Park Ave, Falls Church
Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon
Hunter Mill Melodies, 7:30 – 8:30
July 2-August 13
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
Metro Plaza at Reston Station, Reston
Fab Fridays Live Music, 7:00 – 8:30
May 29-September 4
Weihle-Reston Metro Station, Reston
Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 8:30
Jun 9, 18, Jul 2, 30, Aug 20, 27
18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle
Nottoway Park, Vienna
Providence Presents, 7:30 – 8:30
July 2-August 20
9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna
Friday Night Outdoor Concerts
Grist Mill Park, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
June 26-August 21
4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 26-August 21
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Hillside Park, Broadlands, Ashburn
Broadlands Live, 6:00 – 9:30
August 7, September 4, October 2
43004 Waxpool Road, Ashburn
Old Town Square, Fairfax
Rock the Block Concerts, 6:30 – 9:30
May-October, 4th Fridays
10415 North Street, Fairfax
Royal Lake, Fairfax
Braddock Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
June 26-August 21
5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax
Friday Night Live!, Herndon
Friday Night Live!, 6:30 – 10:00
May 22-September 4
777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Fresh Music Fridays, 7:00
June 26, July 17
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
River Mill Park, Occoquan
Music on the Mill, 7:00 – 9:00
June 27 + festival days
458 Mill Street, Occoquan
Town Green, South Riding
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 9:30
June 5-August 28
Town Green, 43050 Center Street, South Riding
Lake Accotink Park, Springfield
Braddock Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
June 26-August 21
7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield
Vienna Town Green, Vienna
Summer on the Green, 6:30
June 5-September 14
144 Maple Avenue, Vienna
Church Street, Vienna
Chillin on Church, 6:30 – 9:30
June 12, July 17, August 14, September 18
Church Street, Vienna
Saturday Night Outdoor Concerts
Ossian Hill Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 26-August 121
7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale
Mosaic District, Fairfax
Providence Presents at Mosaic District, 6:00 – 7:30
July 2-August 20
Strawberry Lane, Fairfax
Arrowbrook Park, Herndon
Music at Arrowbrook Park, 7:30 – 8:30
July 11-August 29
2351 Field Point Road, Herndon
Leesburg Town Green, Leesburg
Summer Jams, 7:00 – 8:30
June 6-August 22
25 West Market Street, Leesburg
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
July 11-August 21
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Summer Sounds Concerts, 6:30
May 30-September 12
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Reston Concerts on the Town, 7:30 – 10:00
May 16-August 22
11900 Market Street, Reston
Tysons Corner Center Plaza, Tysons Corner
Concerts on the Plaza, 7:00 – 9:00
TBA
Tysons Corner Plaza
Sunday Night Outdoor Concerts
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Sunday Funday Concerts, 3:00
July 5,12,19, August 25, September 20
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
Jun 26-August 21
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Great Falls Village Centre, Great Falls
Concerts on the Green, 6:00 – 8:00
May-August (select weeks)
776 Walker Road, Great Falls
2026 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.
Arts in the Park
Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:00 – 11:00
June 24-August 9
- 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
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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