Summer Concerts & Live Music in the Triad (2026 Guide)
Summer in the Triad means sunshine, longer evenings, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy live music outdoors with family and friends. From free summer concert series in local parks to lively downtown music events, there are so many ways to experience the best live music in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and surrounding Triad communities.
Whether you love beach music, country, rock, jazz, tribute bands, or family-friendly concerts under the stars, the Triad has something happening almost every week throughout the summer. Many of these summer concerts are completely free, making them one of the best affordable family activities in the Triad.
Pack your lawn chairs. Bring a picnic blanket. Grab dinner from a local food truck. Then sit back and enjoy a fun night of outdoor entertainment.
Below, you’ll find the best summer concert series and live music events in the Triad, organized by city to help you easily find concerts near you. If we missed one, please email us and let us know!
Greensboro Area Summer Concerts
Dunleath Porchfest
Website: Dunleath Porchfest — Dunleath Historic District
Address: Dunleath Historic Neighborhood, Greensboro, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Date: June 13, 2026
Music for a sunday evening in the park (MUSEP)
Website: Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park (MUSEP) | Greensboro, NC
Address: Locations vary
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Date: June 14 – August 23, 2026
- June 14 – Greensboro Big Band (Lindley Park)
- June 28 – Greensboro Concert Band (LeBauer Park)
- July 19 – The SongBird Raven and the Nest (Barber Park)
- August 9 – West End Mambo (Hester Park)
- August 23 – Africa Unplugged (Country Park)
TowneBank Summer Concert Series
Website: TowneBank Summer Concert Series | Events | Downtown Greensboro
Address: First National Bank Field, Greensboro, NC
Cost: $15 adults, $10 children 11 – 18 years old, FREE children 10 & under
Showtimes: Gates open 5:30 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM
Date: April 30 – June 25, 2026
- April 30 – Chairmen of the Board
- May 14 – Camel City Yacht Club
- June 4 – The Shakedown
- June 18 – Sleeping Booty
- June 25 – The Finns
Summer Sunset Series
Website: (7) Sunset Series | Facebook
Address: Lake Brandt, Greensboro, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: June 23 – August 25, 2026
- June 23
- July 28
- August 25
Summer Children’s Concert Series
Website: SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS – The Music Academy of North Carolina
Address: Locations vary
Cost: Free
Showtimes: Times vary
Date: June 6 – August 8, 2026
- June 6 – Fiddle Fun
- July 25 – Up, Up, and Away!
- August 8 – Up, Up, and Away!
Burlington Area Summer Concerts
Concerts in the park
Website: Concerts in the Park | Burlington, NC – Official Website
Address: Jimmy Combs Stage, Burlington City Park, Burlington, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: June 12 – August 14, 2026
- June 12 – Nomads Band
- July 10 – Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot
- August 14 – The Magnificents Band
Kinfolk Concert Series & Car Cruise-In
Website: (7) Facebook
Address: Graham Amphitheater, Graham, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: Cruise-In starts at 4:00 PM, Concert begins at 7:00 PM
Date: April 18 – October 17, 2026
- April 18 – 30 Is Dead/Dr. Captain & The Fleet
- May 16 – Julian Doby & The Cornbread Cowboyz
- June 20 – Southern Vibes
- July 18 – Mason Lovette
- August 15 – Favored Band
- September 19 – Aaron Silver
- October 17 – Dalton Davis
High Point Area Summer Concerts
Summer Sounds
Website: SummerSounds Concert Series | Free Live Music in High Point
Address: Locations vary
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Date: June 5 – September 17, 2026
- June 5 – Hwy 42 (Jamestown Wrenn Miller Park)
- June 12 – Yacht Rock Radio (High Point City Lake Park)
- June 26 – Carolina Soul Band (High Point Washington Terrace Park)
- July 10 – Gavin Maestro (High Point Mendenhall Transportation Terminal)
- September 17 – Titus Gant Jazz Quartet (Centennial Station Arts Center)
Kernersville Area Summer Concerts
Music at Twilight
Website: Events – Kernersville Chamber of Commerce
Address: Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Date: June 25 & September 24, 2026
Music in the Park
Website: 2026 Music in the Park – Town of Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Address: Oak Ridge Town Park Amphitheater
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: April 11 – September 10, 2026
- April 11 – Back Porch Orchestra
- May 9 – Blacklight Idols
- June 13 – Dear Sister
- July 11 – Special Occasion Band
- August 8 – Radio Revolver
- September 10 – Bandemic
Winston-Salem Area Summer Concerts
2026 Salem Band Summer Concert Series
Website: Free Concerts in Winston-Salem | Salem Band
Address: Locations vary
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:30 PM
Date: May 26 – August 4, 2026
- May 26, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Salem Square (Rain date June 2)
- June 30, Stars & Stripes, King, NC
- July 4, Stars & Stripes, Salem Square
- July 7, Stars & Stripes, Clemmons First Baptist Church
- August 4, Super Heroes Film Fest!, Salem Square
2026 Salem Swing Band Summer Concert Series
Website: Salem Swing Band | Salem Band
Address: Locations vary
Cost: All free (except August 22)
Showtimes: Times vary (see below)
Date: June 28 – August 28, 2026
- Sunday, June 28, 6 pm — Salem Swing Band Indoor Concert, Sherwood Forest UMC (formerly Burkhead UMC), FREE
- Saturday, July 11, 10 am — Swing Dance Lesson with dance instructors The Cats Pajamas and your Salem Swing Band, MAW Community Center in Lewisville, FREE
- Saturday, August 22, 7:30 pm — Swing Dance with Piedmont Swing Dance Society, Kernersville VFW
- Friday, August 28, 7 pm — Swing Dance with Salem Swing Band, MAW Community Center, Lewisville, FREE
Coal Pit Live
Website: Instagram
Address: The Coal Pit in Innovation Quartet, Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM
Date: May 30 – June 27, 2026
- May 30, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen
- June 13, The Vagabond Saints Society
- June 27, Hot Fuss
Park Hangs
Website: Park Hangs
Address: Bailey Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: Doors will open with food truck service at 5 pm. Music starts at 6 pm and lasts until 8 pm.
Date: April 24 – October 16, 2026
- April 24 – Blue Cactus
- May 29 – Tre. Charles
- June 26 – Cosmic Collective
- July 24 – Kenny Wavinson
- August 21 – Kenny Wavinson
- September 25 – Kit McKay
- October 16 – Real Companion
Summer on Fourth
Website: Summer On Fourth – The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership
Address: 4th St. in front of Foothills Brewing (638 W. 4th St.), Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Date: June 13 – September 5, 2026
- June 13: Phase Band (R&B/Funk/Soul)
- July 11: Westend Mambo (Latin Dance)
- August 1: Chloe and the Country Crawdads (Country Line Dance)
- August 22: Camel City Yacht Club (Yacht Rock)
- September 5: The Vagabond Saints’ Society: Prince Tribute (Pop Rock)
Downtown Jazz
Website: Downtown Jazz – The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership
Address: Corpening Plaza (237 W. 1st Street), Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Date: June 26 – August 28, 2026
- June 26: Alex Bugnon // Opening Artist: Titus Gant
- July 10: Willie Bradley // Opening Artist: Karlton Jones
- July 24: Dee Lucas // Opening Artist: Brandon Robertson
- August 14: Regan Whiteside // Opening Artist: Vincent Crenshaw
- August 28: Terence Young // Opening Artist: Saundra Ross
Back to Trade
Website: Back To Trade – The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership
Address: Arts District at the intersection of 6th & Trade St., Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Date: June 19: Moxie (Check back for more dates)
Winston-Salem Community Band
Website: NEXT CONCERT: SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM AT MILLER PARK AMPHITHEATER | Winston-Salem Community Band
Address: Miller Park Amphitheater, Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 6:30 PM
Date: July 12 & August 30, 2026
Lewisville Live!
Website: Lewisville Special Events | Town of Lewisville, NC
Address: Shallowford Square, Lewisville, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (except Oct 3 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Date: July 11 – October 3, 2026
- July 11 – Camel City Yacht Club
- July 25 – Crystal Aria Band
- August 15 – Black Pearl Band
- September 12 – Gump Fiction
- October 3 – The Local Boys
Special Independence Day Tribute Concert
Website: Lewisville Special Events | Town of Lewisville, NC
Address: Shallowford Square, Lewisville, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: June 27, 2026 – On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Lyrics by the Lake
Website: Lyrics By the Lake
Address: The Hanes Brand Theater, Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: $24 – $54
Showtimes: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: May 15 – August 14, 2026
- May 15
- June 19
- July 10
- August 14
Sounds of Salem
Website: Sounds of Salem – Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Address: Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor’s Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Cost: $10
Showtimes: 2:00 PM
Date: June 13 – July 18, 2026
- June 13 – In Honor of Peter Oliver
- June 27 – Moravian Chamber Music
- July 4 – Independence Day: Psalm of Joy
- July 18 – Evolution of the American Keyboard
Surrounding Areas Summer Concerts
2026 Concerts in the Park
Website: 2026 Concerts in the Park Series | Davie County, NC – Official Website
Address: Davie County Community Park, Outdoor Amphitheater, 151 Southwood Dr, Mocksville, NC
Cost: Free
Showtimes: 7:00 PM
Date: June 6 – August 1, 2026
- June 6 – Clay Walker, Carolina Clay
- July 4 – Chris Taylor & The Rumor, The Resistance
- August 1 – Paul Wall, Quad City DJ’s
Why Families Love Summer Concerts in the Triad
Outdoor concerts are one of the easiest ways to enjoy summer evenings without spending a fortune. Many Triad summer concert series feature:
- Free admission
- Family-friendly environments
- Food trucks and local vendors
- Kid-friendly activities
- Beer gardens and outdoor dining
- Beautiful parks and downtown venues
They’re perfect for date nights, family outings, girls’ nights, or simply relaxing outside after a long day.
What to Know Before You Go to a Summer Concert
Before heading out to a Triad summer concert, here are a few helpful tips:
Bring Lawn Chairs or Blankets
Most outdoor concerts have open seating on grass areas.
Arrive Early for Parking
Popular concerts can fill up quickly, especially free community events.
Check the Weather
Summer storms can pop up fast. Always verify event updates before leaving home.
Bring Cash or Cards for Food Trucks
Many concerts feature local food trucks, dessert vendors, and drink stations.
Know the Venue Rules
Some locations allow coolers and outside food, while others do not.
Don’t Forget Bug Spray
Especially for concerts held near parks, lakes, or wooded areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Concerts in the Triad
Are Triad summer concerts free?
Many summer concert series throughout the Triad are completely free to attend, though some special events or festivals may require tickets.
Are these concerts family-friendly?
Most outdoor summer concerts in the Triad are designed for families and welcome kids of all ages.
What should I bring to an outdoor concert?
Lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, bug spray, water, and cash for food vendors are always good ideas.
Are pets allowed at summer concerts?
Pet policies vary by venue, so check event details before bringing your dog.
Where can I find more family-friendly events in the Triad?
Be sure to check the Triad Moms on Main events calendar for upcoming family events, festivals, concerts, and seasonal activities happening throughout the Triad.
Final Thoughts
There’s nothing quite like listening to live music on a warm summer evening. Whether you’re planning a family night out, a casual date night, or simply looking for free things to do in the Triad this summer, these summer concert series are the perfect way to make lasting memories.
Keep checking back as new concerts and live music events are added throughout the season.
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