Nothing says summer quite like relaxing outdoors with great live music🎶
Families across Nova area can enjoy dozens of free concerts this summer, featuring everything from rock and blues to jazz, Americana, children's entertainment, and cultural performances.
🎶Falls Church Concerts in the Park🎶
The City of Falls Church's beloved Concerts in the Park series returns beginning June 11. Hosted by the Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS) and the City's Recreation & Parks Department, the free concerts take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Cherry Hill Park. Bring your own beer and wine (BYOB) will be permitted at the Concert in the Park series in 2026 for those ages 21 and older. No hard spirts or liquor will be permitted at this event.
2026 highlights include:
• June 11 – Tinner Hill Music Concert featuring Bushmaster Band with Gary Brown (Soulful Blues & Funk)
• June 18 – Falls Church Concert Band
• June 25 – Valeria Stewart (Latin & American Roots)
• July 2 – Big Tow (Rock & Blues)
• July 9 – Andrew Acosta String Band (American Roots)
• July 16 – Avenue 66 (Rock & Funk)
• July 23 – Sirsy (Pop, Rock & Folk)
🎶Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series🎶
The Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series runs from June 24 through August 29 and features more than 100 performances at parks throughout the county.
Popular series include:
• Providence Presents (Vienna)
• Spotlight by Starlight (Annandale)
• Braddock Nights (Annandale, Springfield, Fairfax)
• Franconia Nights
• Mount Vernon Nights
• Springfield Nights
• Music at Arrowbrook Centre Park
• Evenings on the Ellipse
• Starlight Cinema outdoor movie nights
🎶Rock the Block in Fairfax City🎶
Fairfax City's Rock the Block concert series takes over Old Town Square on the fourth Friday of each month from May through October.
- Friday, June 26, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Friday, July 24, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Friday, August 28, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Friday, September 25, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Friday, October 23, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Mosaic Summer Music Series is a free, outdoor, all-ages summer concert series presented in partnership with Providence District.
Event starts with 6-7 PM for a “Local Talent Showcase”, followed by live music starting at 7PM.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Hijinx
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Cassaday Concoction
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 8 Track Jones
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Ocho de Bastos
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Pebble to Pearl
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Buena Vista
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Munit Mesfin
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Proverbs Reggae Band
🎶Summer Concert Series in Chantilly🎶
Join us for tune-filled evenings and enjoy a fun, relaxing night under the sky.
Admission is FREE, so grab your blanket, gather your friends and family, and come ready to rock!
Make it a full evening of food, music, and summer vibes!
Friday, June 12 - Chris Ryan Band (Country)
*Thursday, June 18 - U2 Tribute Band (Alternative Rock)
Friday, July 10 - Cargo and Company (Blues and Rock)
Friday, July 24 - Chesapeake Sons (Southern Rock)
Friday, August 7th - DYER Consequences (Old School Rock)
Friday, August 28 - US Navy Band "The Cruisers" (Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock, Pop)
🎶Chillin' on Church🎶
Chillin’ on Church is the hottest block party around and fun for the whole town! Held every third Friday, July through September on historic Church Street, the event includes food, local beer and wine, music, and family-friendly activities.
- Friday, August 21, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Friday, September 18, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, VA
Check event websites before attending for weather updates and schedule changes, and don't forget your lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes💛
