Updated for Summer 2025
The return of live music is back in full force in Fairfax County! There are hundreds of upcoming shows happening this summer that are perfect for a girl’s getaway, a fun family outing, a couples vacation, or just a nice way to spend time with friends.
And while you can still catch big-ticket performances at renowned performing arts venues like Wolf Trap, Jammin’ Java, George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, Capital One Hall, and others, you can’t beat free or minimally priced shows in a warm, outdoor setting on most nights of the week.
Here is where to find the music – there is bound to be a series happening near you. Use the navigation below to jump to a certain neighborhood in Fairfax County, or just scroll to see the full array of options!
Annandale | Centreville | Chantilly | Clifton | Fairfax | Fairfax Station/Burke | Falls Church | Great Falls | Herndon | Merrifield | McLean | Mount Vernon/Lorton | Reston | Springfield | Tysons | Vienna
Annandale
Image courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority
@ Mason District Park
6621 Columbia Pk, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight
Fridays and Sundays at 7:30pm
June 20 - August 17
A lineup of free performances ranging from Folk to R&B to Salsa to Blues, plus tribute bands and chamber music, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. Performances subject to change.
Arts in the Parks: Children’s Shows
Saturdays at 10am
June 14 – August 16
A free children’s entertainment series featuring puppetry, sing-along music, magic, and more, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. Performances subject to change.
@ Ossian Hall Park
7900 Heritage Dr, Annandale
Spotlight by Starlight: Music and Dance from Around the World
Saturdays at 7:30pm
June 14 – August 16
A lineup of international-themed concerts as part of the Spotlight by Starlight series that highlights a variety of cultural heritage nights from countries such as Bolivia, Taiwan, West Africa, and more. This series is part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. Performances subject to change.
@ Wakefield Park
8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale
Arts in the Parks: Children’s Shows
Saturdays at 10am
June 14 – August 16
A free children’s entertainment series featuring puppetry, sing-along music, magic, and more, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. Performances subject to change.
Note: All of these performances in Annandale are part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series and are subject to change. See full lineups for all of these events and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Centreville
@ The Winery at Bull Run
15950 Lee Hwy, Centreville
Live Music Weekends
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Enjoy a wine tasting, a bottle, and/or a tour of the historic grounds at this working farm vineyard while listening to an array of live music every weekend, all year long. Keep tabs on the artists and food truck options at wineryatbullrun.com.
Chantilly
@ E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater
5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly
Arts in the Parks: Children’s Shows
Saturdays at 10am
June 14 – August 16
A free children’s entertainment series featuring puppetry, sing-along music, magic, and more.
@ Sully Historic Site
3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly
Arts in the Parks: Children’s Shows (Movie at Dark at 6pm)
Saturday evenings at 7pm
August 2 - August 23
A free children’s entertainment series featuring puppetry, sing-along music, magic, and more.
Note: All of these performances in Chantilly are part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series and are subject to change. See full lineups for all of these events and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Clifton
@ Paradise Springs Winery
13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton
Live Music Weekends
Saturdays, 1-5pm
Ongoing
Enjoy a wine tasting, a bottle, and/or a tour of the bucolic grounds at Fairfax County’s first vineyard while listening to an array of live music every weekend. Live music happens all year long. Performances will be announced at paradisespringswinery.com.
Fairfax
@ Royal Lake Park
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax
Braddock Nights
Fridays at 7:30pm
July 11 – August 15
Enjoy free performances ranging from Country, Funk, Folk, Rock, Blues, and Salsa.
@ Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax
Evenings on the Ellipse
Thursdays at 5:30pm
July 3 – August 14
A lineup of free performances ranging from Merengue to Roots to Country and Rock.
Note: Both of these events in Fairfax are part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series and are subject to change. See full lineups for all of these events and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
@ City of Fairfax’s Old Town Square
10415 North St, Fairfax City
Rock the Block Concert Series
Fourth Friday of each month at 6:30pm
May - October
Each month, jam to a new band at the City of Fairfax’s popular summer and fall concert series and dine on delectable food from area vendors and restaurants. Alcohol can be purchased on-site and the schedule is subject to change. See schedule here.
Fairfax Station/Burke
@ Burke Lake Park Amphitheater
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Arts in the Parks: Children’s Shows
Saturdays at 10am
June 14 – August 16
A free children’s entertainment series featuring puppetry, sing-along music, magic, and more, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series.
Springfield Nights
Wednesdays at 7pm
June 25 – August 20
A lineup of free performances ranging from Americana to Blues Rock to Party Bands and more, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. Beer sales available by 2 Silos Brewing Company and eats from local food trucks.
Note: Both of these events in Burke are part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series and are subject to change. See full lineups for all of these events and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Falls Church
@ Cherry Hill Park
312 Park Ave, Falls Church
Concerts in the Park Summer Series
Thursdays at 7pm
June 19 – July 31
Celebrating 33 years of live music, Falls Church’s Summer Concerts in the Park Series highlights a variety of musical genres including Rock, Funk, Bluegrass, and more at Cherry Hill Park. Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy the night! See lineup and parking info here.
Great Falls
@Village Centre Green
Sunday Concerts on the Green
Sundays at 6pm
May 25 – August 31
Enjoy these free community events from a variety of musical artists at Great Falls Village Centre. Full schedule here.
Herndon
@ Frying Pan Farm Park Kidwell Farm
2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon
Hunter Mill Melodies
Thursdays at 7:30pm
July 3 – August 14
A lineup of free performances ranging from Folkloric music and dance to Jazz to Bluegrass and Pop/Rock.
@ Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center Pavilion
2739 West Ox Rd, Herndon
Arts in the Parks: Children’s Shows
Wednesdays at 10am
June 18 – August 13
A free children’s entertainment series featuring puppetry, sing-along music, magic, and more.
@ Arrowbrook Centre Park
2351 Field Point Rd, Herndon
Music at Arrowbrook Park
Saturdays at 7:30pm
July 12 – August 30
A lineup of free performances ranging from Jazz to R&B to Funk and Bluegrass.
Note: These three events in Herndon are part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series and are subject to change. See full lineups for all of these events and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
@ Herndon Town Green
777 Lynn St, Herndon
Friday Night Live!
Fridays at 6:00pm
May 2 – August 22
This free outdoor concert series produced by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Town of Herndon features the most popular local acts from up and down the East Coast, from rock and roll cover bands to classic and modern rock tunes. Food from local restaurants will be available for purchase as well as a variety of draft beers. Performance schedule subject to change. Check out the lineup here.
McLean
@ Lewinsville Park
1659 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
Summer Concerts in the Park
Thursdays, 7pm
June 19 - July 31
Summer Concerts in the Park, hosted by the McLean Community Center, features a variety of artists that kids and parents will jam out to each Sunday. Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic for a memorable evening. More details here.
Merrifield
@ Mosaic District
Strawberry Lane
Mosaic Live! at Mosaic District
Saturdays, 6pm
June 14 - August 16
The Mosaic Live! series is back at Mosaic District bringing everything from Filipino performances to a live 90s cover band to Strawberry Lane. With so many amazing restaurants just a couple of steps away, it's the perfect way to grab dinner and enjoy the musical stylings of local artists. See the lineup here.
Mount Vernon/Lorton
@ Grist Mill Park
4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Nights
Fridays at 7:30pm
June 6 – August 29
@ Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Rd, Lorton
Mount Vernon Nights
Saturdays at 7:30pm
June 7 – August 30
Both of these locations offer lineups of free performances ranging from Roots Rock to String Bands to Salsa music to Ethiopian music, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. Be on the lookout for wine, beer, and other snack sales at both locations. Performances subject to change. See lineup here and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Reston
@ Reston Station
1901 Reston Metro Plz, Reston
Summerbration Fab Fridays Live Music
Fridays at 7pm
May 30 – September 19
Enjoy Summerbration's Fab Fridays! Free parking in the ParkX garage for up to three hours with validation.
@ Reston Town Center
Pavilion, 1818 Discovery Street
Reston Concerts on the Town
Saturdays at 7:30
May 17 - August 23
From folk-rock to reggae, from vocalists to jazz, enjoy free concerts at the Pavilion at Reston Town Center. Free garage parking onsite. Get the schedule here.
Reston Town Center Square Park, 11900 Market St
Happy Hour with Darden and Friends
Fridays at 5:30pm
Through June 27
Enjoy jazz music to end your work week at the Reston Town Square Park.
Sunday Art in the Park
Sundays at 7pm
June 8 – August 24
On Sundays we pack a picnic and join the renowned Shenandoah Conservatory. Lineup can be seen here. (Use the calendar filters to search for this Series.)
@Lake Anne
Sunset Concerts at Lake Anne Plaza
Wednesdays at 7pm
June 11 - August 13
This lakeside location gives a different sort of ambiance to your live music setting. Enjoy pre- or post-show drinks and nibbles from the Plaza tenants. Get the lineup here.
@ Halley Rise
2025 Fulton Pl, Reston, VA 20191
Take a Break Concert Series
Thursdays at 7pm
June 5 - August 28
This newer series takes place in the park near the Wegmans Reston and offers something for all musical tastes.
Note: Schedules for all of these events are subject to change. Lineups can be seen here. (Use the calendar filters to search for this Series.)
Springfield
@ Franconia District Park
6432 Bowie Dr, Springfield
Franconia Nights
Wednesdays at 7:30pm
July 2 – August 20
A lineup of free performances ranging from Indian dance and music to Blues to Go-Go, and Jazz.
@Springfield Overlook
7039 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield (rooftop)
NEW! Kid's Concerts on the Green
Saturdays at 10am
June 14-21
Check out the new rooftop at Springfield Overlook for a couple weekends of Kid's Concerts with area favorites!
@Lake Accotink Park
7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield
Braddock Nights
Fridays at 7:30pm
July 11 – August 15
Enjoy free performances from Zydeco, Bomba, Folk, Irish music, Rock, Blues, and Salsa.
Note: Both of these events in Springfield are part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series and are subject to change. See full lineups for all of these events and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Tysons
@ The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons
Summer Concert: White Ford Bronco
July 26
Live Acoustic Music
Every other Friday, May 30 - August 29 from 4-6pm
Dueling Pianos
June 20, July 18, August 15 from 5-8pm
Find live music and family fun on PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center.
@ Starr Hill Biergarten and Brewpub
1805 Capital One Center Dr, Tysons
Live Entertainment
Tuesdays - Sundays
All summer
In another corner of Tysons, guests will find live performances at Starr Hill Biergarten and the newly opened Brewpub, hosting live concerts from Tuesday to Sunday! Groove to the beats of pop punk, blues/roots, or hip-hop. Check out their events calendar for further details.
Vienna
@ Nottoway Park
9601 Courthouse Rd, Vienna
Nottoway Nights
Thursdays at 7:30pm
July 3 – August 14
A lineup of free performances ranging from Bluegrass to Blues, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. Performances subject to change. See lineup here and more summer park performances at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
@ Vienna Town Green
144 Maple Ave, E, Vienna
Summer on the Green Concert Series
Fridays at 6:30pm
June 6 – September 19
A local favorite of Vienna residents, the free Summer on the Green Concert Series features a wide range of musical genres, from military bands to women who rock, plus gospel music and classic rock. Pull up a chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of the season. Schedule subject to change. More info here.
@ Church Street
Vienna Town Green, Vienna
Chillin’ on Church
Every third Friday, June - September at 6:30pm
June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19
Vienna’s happening block party returns! This event includes live music, food, local beer and wine, and other family-friendly activities for a fun and free Friday night. Learn more here.
Where will you take in free or affordable live music this summer? Did we miss an awesome concert series you know about? Tell us in the comments below! And don't forget to share your photos and experiences on social with us at @VisitFairfax and #FXVA!
