Summer Music: 2022 Outdoor Summer Concert Series In Hampton Roads (Updated)

Summer means live music! Here is where you can bring the entire family to dance the evening away in Hampton Roads. Did we miss your favorite spot for local summer concerts? Please submit additions to this free listing HERE!

HAMPTON

Downtown Hampton Live at Mill Point Park (Hampton)
Location: Mill Point Park, Hampton, Virginia
Dates: Fridays from 5 – 9pm, beginning May 6-September 30, 2022
Description: FREE and open to the public.

• May 6 – Deloreans
• May 13 – Anthony Rosano & Rob Oliver
• May 20 – Tony Jackson
• May 27 – BJ Griffin
• June 10 – United Souls
• June 17 – Ben Phelps
• June 24 – Ra Jazz
• July 1 – Inside Out
• July 8 – Jason Cale
• July 15 – Michael Clark Band
• July 22 – Slapnation
• July 29 – Lions Bridge
• August 5 – Fuzz Band
• August 12 – Brasswind
• August 19 – Good Shot Judy
• SATURDAY, August 20 – Sundown At Mill Point with Julian Vaughn
• August 26 – MikeMickxer
• September 9 – JWX Band
• September 16 – Buckshot
• September 23 – Deloreans
• September 30 – Doby

Downtown Hampton Live at the Maritime Center (Hampton)
Location: Maritime Center, Hampton, Virginia
Dates: Saturdays from 5 – 9pm, beginning May 7-September 24, 2022
Description: FREE and open to the public.

• May 6 – Brasswind
• May 13 – Hard Times
• May 20 – RaJazz
• May 27 – Ambassadorzzz
• June 11 – Stuck On A Name
• June 18 – Sundown At The Dock with Rob Zinn
• June 25 – Brian Grilli
• July 2 – Rhondels
• July 9 – Moer Band
• July 16 – Sundown At The Dock with Jason Jackson
• July 23 – Tiki Bar Band
• July 30 – Second Rodeo
• August 6 – Trevor Daniel & The Reef
• August 13 – Paul Urban
• August 20 – 21 & Up Band
• August 27 – Bam Bam Betty
• September 10 – Blackout Band
• September 17 – Ramblin Jake
• September 24 – Kaboombox

Groovin’ by the Bay at Mill Point Park (Hampton)
Location: Mill Point Park, Hampton, Virginia
Dates: Select Sundays from 5 – 8pm
Description: FREE and open to the public.

• June 26 – The Janitors
• July 17 – Myra Smith
• July 24 – Intangible Cats
• August 21- Wonderland
• August 28 – Joselyn Best

Concerts on the Green at Peninsula Town Center (Hampton)
Location: Peninsula Town Center 1800 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, Virginia 23666
Dates: No 2022 info at this time
Description:  Kick back with FREE live music and lots of fun!. The concerts are free and open to the public. Grab a chair and a few friends and come enjoy live music from your favorite local bands at Peninsula Town Center.

Music by the Bay Summer Concerts at Continental Park, Fort Monroe (Hampton)
Location: Continental Park, Ingalls Road & Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Dates: Thursdays, June 9-July 28, 2022 from 7-8:15pm
Description: In case of inclement weather, the concert will be at the Fort Monroe Theatre located at 41 Tidball Road. FREE and open to the public.

• June 9 – Stan’s Big Band
• June 16 – US Fleet Forces Brass Band
• June 23 – York River Concert Band
• June 30 – USAF Heritage of America Concert Band
• July 7 – Hampton Roads Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet
• July 14 – US Army TRADOC Command Big Band
• July 21 – Peninsula Concert Band
• July 28 – Tidewater Concert Band

NEWPORT NEWS

Live on the Square Summer Concert Series at Port Warwick (Newport News)
Location: 3100 William Styron Sq N, Newport News, Virginia 23606
Dates: Wednesdays, 6-9pm from May 25 to August 31, 2022
Description: Enjoy the summer night air on Styron Square listening to the area’s best music. The concerts are FREE and family-friendly. Bring your own lawn chairs (no tents), blankets, food and drink.

• May 25 – Slapnation
• June 1 – Tiki Bar Band
• June 8 – Brasswind
• June 15 – The Wampler Brothers
• June 22 – Good Shot Judy
• June 29 – USAF Heritage of America Concert Band
• July 6 – Blackout
• July 13 – Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos
• July 20 – Bobby Blackhat
• July 27 – Tidewater Driver Band
• August 3 – Celeste Kellogg Band
• August 10 – Jesse Chong Band
• August 17 – Forte Jazz Band
• August 24 – Runnin’ Shine
• August 31 – Right On Band

Southeast Summer Concert at King-Lincoln Park (Newport News)
Location: King-Lincoln Park, 600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Dates: Saturdays, July 16 & August 13, 2022 from 5-7pm
Description: Live musical entertainment, food trucks and children’s activities. Free Admission. Free Parking

NORFOLK

First Fridays Downtown Street Party (Norfolk)
Locations: TCC Plaza, 300 Block of Granby Street
Dates: Downtown Norfolk Council will not be producing First Fridays in 2022.
Description: Each First Fridays event runs from 5-8:30pm and features music, drinks, and plenty of fun all in an authentic downtown setting. First Fridays is bigger and better than ever, getting the whole neighborhood in on the fun! First Fridays is now a 16-block party, and, thanks to a new ABC license, you can take that party with you throughout Downtown.

Sunsets on the River at the Hermitage Museum (Norfolk)
Location: Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23505
Dates: Thursdays, May 19 & 26, June 16 & 30, July 14 & 28 and August 11, 2022 beginning at 6pm
Cost: Admission at the door: Members & kids under 10: FREE. Non-members: $15
Description:  Our award-winning outdoor concert series returns this May. Gates open at 5:30, music starts at 6. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food. Relax on the shoreline and enjoy live music from fan favorites and some of the region’s best talent, drinks from our bar featuring craft beer and wine available for purchase, dinner from a variety of local food trucks, and admission to our summer exhibition, Roberto Lugo: Pottery with Purpose beginning June 11

• May 19 – 504 Supreme
• May 26 – Lucky 757
• June 16 – Kaboombox
• June 30 – The Fuzz Band
• July 14 – Rapjack
• July 28 – Paper Aliens
• August 11 – LADADA + Fusion Groove Band

Big Bands on the Bay Concert Series (Norfolk)
Location: Ocean View Beach Park, East Ocean View Ave, Norfolk Virginia 23502
Dates: Sundays, May 29 – September 4, 2022 from 7-9pm
Cost: FREE
Description:  Big Bands on the Bay ends the weekend with a sunset celebration on the Chesapeake Bay. Welcome the stars every Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm beginning May 29 and running through September 4, 2022. Guests are invited down to the Gazebo at Ocean View Beach Park for live Big Band music and dancing.

ZooGrooves at the Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)
Dates: Saturday, June 15, 2022 at 5:30pm

PORTSMOUTH

Sunset Thursdays at High Street Landing (Portsmouth)
Location: High Street Landing, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, VA
Dates: Thursdays, June 16 thru September 8, 2022 from 6:30-9pm
Description: This is a free concert series of summer shows. Come down to the waterfront at High Street Landing and get an early start on your weekend! Enjoy an evening of local entertainment and food vendors while relaxing along the waterfront.

• June 16 – RaJazz (R&B, Jazz)
• June 23 – Island Boy (Hard Rock, Country, Funk)
• June 30 – Slapnation (Rock, Jazz, Reggae)
• July 7 – The Original Rhondels (Beach, 70’s, 80’s)
• July 14 – Michael Clark Band (Rock, R&B, Disco)
• July 21 – BrassWind (Beach, Pop, Motown, R&B, Rock, Funk, Soul)
• July 28 – TFC Band (Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Oldies, Beach)
• August 4 – Breadwine & Blooze Band (Beach, Funk, Rock)
• August 11 – Better By Tuesday (R&B, Jazz, Funk)
• August 18 – Power Play Band (Hip Hop, 60’s 70’s, Funk, R&B, Rock)
• August 25 – J & The Band (Top 40, Classic Rock, Beach, Funk, Oldies)
• September 1 – Revelation (R&B, Rock, Funk, Reggae)
• September 8 – Hot Cakes (Country, Rock, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s)

First Fridays – Concerts in the Courtyard in Olde Towne! (Portsmouth)
Location: Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA
Dates: Fridays, April 1 thru October 7, 2022 from 5-8pm
Description: Every First Friday from April to October from 5 – 8 pm Concerts in the Courtyard brings together locals and visitors alike to enjoy great music accompanied by an art opening and free admission to the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club, the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, and Support Portsmouth Public Art.

• April 1 – Horseboy Blues
• May 6 – Chan Hall
• June 3 – Portsmouth Jazz Experience featuring Vontrelle
• July 1 – Allen Hudson & the Halfmoons
• August 5 – Don Comer & Blue Cowbell
• September 2  – The Wampler Brothers
• October 7 – Saint Juliens Creek Revival

SMITHFIELD

FREE Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)
Location: 228 Main Street, Smithfield VA
Dates: Fridays, May 27-September 2, 2022 beginning at 7pm
Description: Bring a chair or blanket and join the fun every Friday at 228 Main Street (Smithfield Times Gazebo) in downtown Smithfield.

• • • May 27 – Bobby Blackhat performs Blues music
    • June 3 – Slater Joel performs Gospel music
    • June 10 – Kim Persons & Lana Puckett perform Acoustic Americana music
    • June 17 – Flatland Band performs Bluegrass music
    • June 24 – Forte performs Jazz music
    • July 1 – York River Concert Band performs Patriotic music
    • July 8 – Summer Jones Band performs music of the 60’s & 70’s
    • July 15 – Pirate Night – Kids Show
    • July 22 – KSoul performs Motown music
    • July 29 – Angela Easterling performs upbeat Americana music
    • August 5 – Zack Salsberry Trio performs Classis Rock & Blues music
    • August 12 – Williamsburg Classic Swing Band performs Orchestra music
    • August 19 – Military Combo performs Patriotic music
    • August 26 – SLT Variety Show – show tunes
    • September 2 – Griffin Lane performs country music

SUFFOLK

TGIF Summer Concert Series (Suffolk)
Location: Constant’s Wharf (June 17 – July 22) & Bennett’s Creek Park (July 29- August 19), Suffolk, VA
Dates: Fridays, June 17-August 19, 2022 from 6-9:30pm
Description: Enjoy live music on Friday’s in Suffolk at two of our parks this summer! All concerts are free and open to the public. Each event is 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Beer and wine are available for purchase for those 21 and older.

• • • June 17 – Rajazz
    • June 24 – The Original Rhondels
    • July 8 – Good Shot Judy
    • July 15 – Tumbao Salsero
    • July 22 – The Deloreans
    • July 29 – Buckshot
    • August 5 – WOAH
    • August 12 – Rocky 7
    • August 19 – The Deloreans

VIRGINIA BEACH

Music on the Lawn Series at New Realm Brewing Co. (Virginia Beach)
Dates: Wednesdays, 6-9pm from May 25 thru June 29, 2022.
Description: Join us in the Beer Garden every Wednesday from 6-9 this summer for Music on the Lawn, a free live music series at New Realm Brewing Company! Including amazing live performances by Hampton Roads’ best local music acts and mini Pop Up Craft Markets featuring talented local vendors, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Location: New Real Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

• • • May 25 – The Deloreans
    • June 1 – Last Fair Deal (Grateful Dead Tribute)
    • June 8 – Snackbar Jones
    • June 15 – Good Shot Judy
    • June 22 – BJ Griffin
    • June 29 – Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos

YNOT Wednesdays – Free Summer Concert Series at Sandler Center Plaza (Virginia Beach)
Dates: Wednesdays, 5-9pm from June 1 – August 31, 2022.
Description: This annual free outdoor concert series will take place 5:00 – 9:00 pm on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza. Over the series, visitors will enjoy music ranging from country to rock to blues to Motown. Along with free music, visitors can purchase food and drinks while shopping and learning about our different vendors, some of which include Ynot Italian, Southern Automotive, Sinclair Communications, and many more.
Location: Sandler Center, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach Virginia 23462

Summer Concert Series at New Realm Brewing Co. (Virginia Beach)
Dates: Thursdays, 6-9pm from June 2 thru September 1, 2022.
Description: Join us every Thursday Night this summer as we welcome National Headliners to the New Realm stage! This is your chance to come see the Nation’s up-and-coming Tour Acts perform live for only $5. Children 12 and under are welcome to attend our summer concerts free of charge.
Location: New Real Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

• • • June 2 – Cowboy Mouth
    • June 9 – Sponge
    • June 16 – Pimps of Joytime
    • June 23 – Tantric
    • June 30 – Ballyhoo!
    • July 7 – Cracker
    • July 14 – Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
    • July 21 – Alana Springsteen
    • July 28 – Neal Francis
    • August 4 – Rehab
    • August 11 – Artikal Sound System
    • August 18 – Iya Terra / Mike Love
    • August 25 – Frank Ray
    • September 1 – TBA

Symphony on the Lawn at the Historic Cavalier Hotel (Virginia Beach)
Dates: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:45pm

Oceanfront Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
Dates: Select Tuesdays & Wednesdays, June 8 thru August 17, 2022 from 7-10:30pm
Description: The Oceanfront Concert Series will extend quality musical excitement across the entire summer rather than focus only on one weekend. It has taken the place of the American Music Festival. The AMF has simply evolved into a concert series more suitable for today’s music fans and resort guests. Many of the world’s foremost bands performed at AMF and that legacy will continue in the new arrangement with the Oceanfront Concert Series. Fans will enjoy national bands performing popular music of every style and genre. All shows will start with an opening act at 7:00pm. Park gates will open 30 minutes before showtime. Beach Chairs WILL NOT be allowed for this show. Bleach blankets are encouraged.
Location: 17th Street Park & 24th Street Park, Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach VA

• • • June 8 – JJ GREY & MOFRO – 17th Street Stage
    • June 15 – CARBON LEAF with special guest THE NEW RESPECTS – 24th Street Stage
    • June 21 – EVERCLEAR with special guests FASTBALL and THE NIXONS – 17th Street Stage
    • June 28 – Michael Franti & Spearhead – 24th Street Stage
    • July 6 – Big Something (with Neighbor) – 17th Street Stage
    • July 13 – Yacht Rock Revue – 24th Street Stage
    • July 20 – The Movement – 24th Street Stage
    • July 27 – WAR – 17th Street Stage
    • August 3 – The Floozies – 24th Street Stage
    • August 10 – Blanco Brown – 24th Street Stage
    • August 17 – Jefferson Starship – 24th Street Stage

Labor Day Weekend Oceanfront Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
Dates: September 2-4, 2022 from 7:30-9pm
Description: The Oceanfront Concert Series will extend quality musical excitement across the entire summer rather than focus only on one weekend. It has taken the place of the American Music Festival. The AMF has simply evolved into a concert series more suitable for today’s music fans and resort guests. Many of the world’s foremost bands performed at AMF and that legacy will continue in the new arrangement with the Oceanfront Concert Series. Fans will enjoy national bands performing popular music of every style and genre. All shows will start with an opening act at 7:00pm. Park gates will open 30 minutes before showtime. Beach Chairs WILL NOT be allowed for this show. Bleach blankets are encouraged.
Location: 17th Street Park, Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach VA

Symphony By The Sea Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
Dates: Thursdays, July 14 & 28, August 11, 18 & 25 and September 8, 2022 from 7:30-9pm
Description: The Symphony by the Sea Series presented by The Breeden Company is back for another year, and is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public, but VIP Season Memberships may be purchased for $195/person.
Location: Neptune’s Park – 31st Street / Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach VA

• • • July 14 – Virginia Symphony Orchestra
    • July 28 – Virginia Symphony Orchestra
    • August 11 – Symphonicity
    • August 18 – Virginia Symphony Orchestra
    • August 25 – Symphonicity
    • September 8 – Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Live on the Lawn: Summer Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
Dates: Fridays, Memorial Day thru Labor Day from 5:30-8pm
Description: Bring your family and lawn chairs and meet us on Shore Drive for an evening of fun at our Bayville Farms location. This weekly concert series features live music, grass-fed beef burgers and hot dogs on the grill, local craft beer and wine, and much more. Our regular café menu is also available. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, spend Fridays with us at Live on the Lawn. Music starts at 5:30pm. Admission is free.
Location: TASTE, 4097 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

Wednesday Wind Down Lawn Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
Dates: No 2022 info at this time
Description: Bring a chair or blanket and your favorite snack and relax on our lawn for Wednesday Wind Down! Take a midweek break and get a sneak peek of what our singers can do ahead of our season premiere. Wednesday Wind Down is free and open to the public. So tell your friends, grab your coworkers and join us on the lawn for Wednesday Wind Down!
Location: Virginia Opera House, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach VA 23510

WILLIAMSBURG

Sunday Sips & Sounds at The Virginia Beer Company (Williamsburg)
Dates: Sundays, 2-5pm from beginning May 1
Description: The season of Sunday strumming is here! Brewery open from 12-9 pm, with new brews flowing and a food truck dishing all day. Plus look forward to live music EVERY Sunday all spring & summer long!
Location: The Virginia Beer Company, 401 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

YORKTOWN

Yorktown Sounds of Summer Concerts (Yorktown)
Dates: Thursdays, 7-9:30pm from June 2 to August 11, 2022 (no concert July 7th)
Description: Join us on Thursdays this summer at Riverwalk Landing for free outdoor concerts by the river! Bring your lawn chairs and coolers; and stay until the sun sets! You’ll get to enjoy some of the area’s top acts playing beach favorites, Motown, disco, funk, R&B, Pop & More. Make sure you wear comfy shoes for dancing. And bring the kids. This is a fun for the whole family!
Location: Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA

• • • June 2: The Uptown Band
    • June 9: Main Event
    • June 16: Another Level
    • June 23: Cat5 Band
    • June 30: The Original Rhondels
    • July 14: The Deloreans
    • July 21: Tidewater Drive
    • July 28: The Adrian Duke Project
    • August 4: Band of Oz
    • August 11: Slapnation

Virginia Symphony Concert at Riverwalk Landing (Yorktown)
Dates: Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 7:30pm (pre-concert fun at 6pm)