Outdoor concerts in Northern Virginia begin in May and continue to offer free, family-friendly outdoor entertainment throughout the summer season. Happily, most of the free outdoor concerts are back this year. Bookmark this round-up of more than 35 places to enjoy Northern Virginia outdoor concerts in 2021. You’ll find evening concerts in a variety of musical styles, and a collection of kid-friendly morning concerts perfect for the little ones.
Our listing includes concert series in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties plus independent cities including Fairfax, Falls Church, and Great Falls. You’ll find concert dates and locations below, along with links to more information.
2021 outdoor concerts in Northern Virginia are listed in order of weekday, then alphabetical by city, to make planning easy. Morning concerts for kids are listed last.
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 definitely check the rules before bringing a pet along. Some 2021 outdoor concerts in Northern Virginia are pet friendly, but many do not allow pets, even on a leash.
Find more free fun: Outdoor Movies in Northern Virginia.
Tuesday Night Outdoor Concerts
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Acoustic Tuesdays, 7:00
May 11 – September 14
Harris Pavillion, Old Town Manassas
Wednesday Night Outdoor Concerts
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
July 7 – August 25
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Rutherford Park, Fairfax *New location
Braddock Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 5 – August 23
4710 Guinea Road, Fairfax
Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station
Springfield Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
July 7 – August 25
7315 Ok Road, Fairfax Station
Lee District Park, Franconia
Lee District Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 7 – August 25
6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia
Thursday Night Outdoor Concerts
Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax
Evenings on the Ellipse, 5:30 – 7:00
July 8 – August 26
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 17 – July 29
312 Park Ave, Falls Church
Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon
Hunter Mill Melodies, 7:30 – 8:30
July 8 – August 26
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Take a Break Concert Series, 7:00 – 9:00
June 3 – September 22
11404 Washington Plaza W., Reston
Reston Town Center, Reston
Lunchtime with the Arts at Mason, 12:30 – 1:30
Jun 3 – 24
Reston Town Square Park, Reston
Cascades Overlook, Sterling
Meet Me in the Plaza, 6:00 – 9:00
May 6 – September 30
21453 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling
Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 8:30
TBA
18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle
The Boro, Tysons
Summer Live Music Series, 5:30 – 8:00
June 3 – August 26
Upper Promenade near Boro Park, Tysons
The Boro, Tysons
Nottoway Park, Vienna
Nottoway Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 8 – August 26
9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna
Friday Night Outdoor Concerts
Grist Mill Park, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 9 – August 27
4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
July 9 – August 27
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 9, September 3
43004 Waxpool Road, Ashburn
Old Town Square, Fairfax
Rock the Block Concerts, 6:30 – 9:30
May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22
10415 North Street, Fairfax
Royal Lake, Fairfax
Braddock Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 9 – August 27
5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax
Friday Night Live!, Herndon
Friday Night Live!, 6:30 – 10:30
TBA
777 Lynn Street, Herndon
River Mill Park, Occoquan
Music on the Mill, 6:00 – 8:00
May 15, June 19, July 17, August 6, August 21
458 Mill Street, Occoquan
Wiehle-Reston East Metro Plaza, Reston
Summerbration Fab Fridays, 7:00 – 9:00
June 4 – September 3
Reston Station Boulevard, Reston
Town Green, South Riding
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 9:30
June 25 – August 20
Town Green, 43050 Center Street, South Riding
Tysons Corner Center Plaza, Tysons Corner
Summerfest, 6:30 – 7:30
TBA
Tysons Corner Plaza
Vienna Town Green, Vienna
Summer on the Green, 6:30
June 4 – August 13
144 Maple Avenue, Vienna
Church Street, Vienna
Chillin on Church, 6:30 – 9:30
June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17
Church Street, Vienna
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge
Summer Concerts, 8:00 – 10:00
June 11 – August 13, every two weeks
15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
Saturday Night Outdoor Concerts
Ossian Hill Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
July 10 – August 28
7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale
Arrowbrook Park, Herndon
Music at Arrowbrook Park, 7:30 – 8:30
July 10 – August 28
2351 Field Point Road, Herndon
Leesburg Town Green, Leesburg
Acoustic on the Green, 7:00 – 8:30
June 5 – August 28
25 West Market Street, Leesburg
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
July 10 – August 28
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Summer Sounds Concerts, 6:30
July 31, August 28, September 25
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
River Mill Park, Occoquan
Music on Mill, 6:00 – 8:00
May 15, June 19, July 17, August 6 + 21
458 Mill Street, Occoquan
Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Reston Concerts on the Town, 7:30 – 10:00
CANCELED for 2021
11900 Market Street, Reston
Sunday Night Outdoor Concerts
Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Sunday Funday Concerts, 3:00
June 13 + 20, August 21 + 22, September 5
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas
Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
July 11 – August 22
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Great Falls Village Centre, Great Falls
Concerts on the Green, 6:00 – 8:00
TBA
776 Walker Road, Great Falls
Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Sunday Art in the Park, 7:00 – 8:00
June 13 – August 29
Corner of Market and Explorer St., Reston
2021 Outdoor Concerts for Kids
Arts in the Park
Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:00 – 11:00
July 7 – August 28
- 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 19 – August 7
Corner of Market and Explorer St., Reston
Kids on the Green, Town Green, Vienna
Tuesday morning, 10:00 – 11:00
TBA
144 Maple Ave E., Vienna
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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. 🙂