In a few short weeks, the Park Authority’s 35th Summer Entertainment Series returns to Fairfax County Parks! Beginning June 1, residents can enjoy 196 outdoor concerts and movies at 17 locations across the county. This year’s lineup continues a long tradition of outdoor concerts that have brought communities together for enjoyable, memorable evenings filled with entertainment and fun for the whole family.
"Last summer, more than 37,000 people attended 189 concerts across the county. They let music lift their spirits, raise their hopes, awaken their memories, forge friendship between cultures and kindle a sense of belonging," said Sousan Frankeberger, Performing Arts Production Manager for the Fairfax County Park Authority.
This summer’s schedule includes a diverse lineup of performances from classical to bluegrass and everything in between, as well as children’s performances, music and dance from around the world and drive-in movies. The Summer Entertainment Series performances are provided in partnership with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Park Foundation, and the tremendous support of individuals, businesses, corporations and volunteers who contribute to the success of these entertainment series:
- Arts in the Parks children’s entertainment series (6 locations)
- Burke Lake Park Amphitheater
- E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater
- Mason District Park Amphitheater
- Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center
- Wakefield Park
- Sully Historic Site
- Braddock Nights (Fairfax, Springfield)
- Evenings on the Ellipse (Fairfax County Government Center)
- Franconia District Nights (Franconia)
- Hunter Mill Melodies (Herndon)
- Mount Vernon Nights (Alexandria, Lorton)
- Music at Arrowbrook Centre Park (Herndon)
- Providence Presents (Vienna, Merrifield)
- Spotlight by Starlight (Annandale)
- Springfield Nights (Fairfax Station)
- Starlight Cinema Drive-in Movies (Sully)
Explore these series and the upcoming performances by visiting the Summer Entertainment Series website. We look forward to seeing you this summer and encourage you to invite friends and family to attend.
Performances and movies are held outdoors and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please call 703-324-SHOW (7469) before leaving home for inclement weather updates.
The Summer Entertainment Series is sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Foundation. The Fairfax County Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supports the Fairfax County Park Authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants, and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars to meet our community’s needs for park land, facilities, and services. Visit the Fairfax County Park Foundation website for more information or call 703-324-8582.