Free Outdoor Concerts in Northern Virginia

Updated on June 8, 2025 by Julie McCool

2025 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.

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2025 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. Find concert dates and locations below. Follow the links for performer details and weather and pet policies. Some venues 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 6-September 9
Harris Pavillion, Old Town Manassas

Wednesday Night Outdoor Concerts

Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 14-August 28
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale

Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station
Springfield Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
June 25-August 20
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station

Lee District Park, Franconia
Franconia Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 2-August 20
6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia

Lake Anne Concerts, Reston
Lake Anne Evening Concerts, 7:00 – 8:00
June 11-August 13
Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston

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Thursday Night Outdoor Concerts

Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax
Evenings on the Ellipse, 5:30 – 7:00
July 13-August 14
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 19-31
312 Park Ave, Falls Church

Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon
Hunter Mill Melodies, 7:30 – 8:30
July 3-August 14
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon

Metro Plaza at Reston Station, Reston
Fab Fridays Live Music, 7:00 – 8:30
May 30-September 19
Weihle-Reston Metro Station, Reston

Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 8:30
Jun 26, Jul 3, 24, Aug 7, 21, 28
18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle

Nottoway Park, Vienna
Providence Presents, 7:30 – 8:30
July 3-August 14
9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna

Stonebridge at Potomac Center, Woodbridge
Summer Concert Series, 8:00 – 10:00
May 8-September 25 every two weeks
15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge

Friday Night Outdoor Concerts

Grist Mill Park, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
June 6-August 29
4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria

Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 20-August 17
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale

Crystal City Water Park, Arlington
Friday Night Concert Series, 5:00 – 8:00
April 25-June 27
1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington

Hillside Park, Broadlands, Ashburn
Broadlands Live, 6:00 – 9:30
August 1, September 5, October 3
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
July 11-August 15
5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax

Friday Night Live!, Herndon
Friday Night Live!, 6:30 – 10:00
May 2-August 22
777 Lynn Street, Herndon

Plaza Party, Village at Leesburg
Plaza Party, 6:00 – 9:00
May 23-August 30 (Friday + Saturday)
1610 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg

Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Fresh Music Fridays, 7:00
August 8
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas

River Mill Park, Occoquan
Music on the Mill, 7:00 – 9:00
July 12 + festival days
458 Mill Street, Occoquan

Halley Rise (near Wegmans), Reston
Fab Fridays Live Music, 7:00 – 9:00
May 30-August 19
Reston Station Boulevard, Reston

Town Green, South Riding
Summer Concert Series, 7:00 – 9:30
June 13-August 22
Town Green, 43050 Center Street, South Riding

Lake Accotink Park, Springfield
Braddock Nights, 7:30 – 8:30
July 11-August 15
7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield

Vienna Town Green, Vienna
Summer on the Green, 6:30
June 6-September 19
144 Maple Avenue, Vienna

Church Street, Vienna
Chillin on Church, 6:30 – 9:30
June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19
Church Street, Vienna

Saturday Night Outdoor Concerts

Ossian Hill Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
June 14-August 16
7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale

Mosaic District, Fairfax
Providence Presents at Mosaic District, 6:00 – 7:30
June 14-August 16
Strawberry Lane, Fairfax

Arrowbrook Park, Herndon
Music at Arrowbrook Park, 7:30 – 8:30
July 12-August 30
2351 Field Point Road, Herndon

Leesburg Town Green, Leesburg
Summer Jams, 7:00 – 8:30
June 7-August 23
25 West Market Street, Leesburg

Plaza Party, Village at Leesburg
Plaza Party, 5:00 – 9:00
May 23-August 30
1610 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg

Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
Mount Vernon Nights, 7:00 – 8:00
June 7-August 30
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton

Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Summer Sounds Concerts, 6:30
May 6-September 9
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas

Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Reston Concerts on the Town, 7:30 – 10:00
May 17-August 23
11900 Market Street, Reston

Tysons Corner Center Plaza, Tysons Corner
Concerts on the Plaza, 7:00 – 9:00
Jul 26
Tysons Corner Plaza

Sunday Night Outdoor Concerts

Harris Pavilion, Manassas
Sunday Funday Concerts, 3:00
August 3, 24
Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas

Mason District Park, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight, 7:30
Jun 22-August 17
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale

Great Falls Village Centre, Great Falls
Concerts on the Green, 6:00 – 8:00
May-October (select weeks)
776 Walker Road, Great Falls

Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Sunday Art in the Park, 7:00 – 8:00
June 8-August 24
Corner of Market and Explorer St., Reston

2025 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 3-August 26
144 Maple Ave E., Vienna

Arts in the Park, Multiple Parks
Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:00 – 11:00
June 14-August 16

  • 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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