Soak up summer sounds as the Summer Entertainment Series returns to Fairfax County. Kick off these performances — brought to you by Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fairfax County Park Foundation — on June 24. Experience FREE live performances with family, friends, neighbors and community at 20 venues across the county.
The 2026 concert series features an expanded Arts in the Parks series with four new locations:
- Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton
- The Rooftop Park Space at Springfield Garage, 7039 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield
- Spring Hill Rec Center, 1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean
- Strawberry Park at Mosaic District, 2911 District Ave., Fairfax
Arts in the Parks also now incorporates cultural heritage nights held at Ossian Hall Park, located at 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Experience the sights, sounds and traditions from around the world. Discover the cultural heritage of Korea, Peru, Boliva, Bulgaria, Taiwan and West Africa during these performances.
All ages are invited to come out to enjoy a picnic, connect with community, and be entertained all summer long. Use the following resources to stay plugged into the series:
- Search for performances: Filter by performance type, series, venue, performer or keyword.
- Explore the Summer Entertainment Series website: Find all the details you need to know!
- Subscribe to the E-News: Select "Summer Concert Series" and share your email to get weekly updates about upcoming performances.
- See the Full Series List: See all the events with descriptions listed in chronological order.
Check out the rest of the 2026 Summer Entertainment Series and mark your calendars for must-see performances:
- Arts in the Parks (9 Locations)
- Braddock Nights (Lake Accotink Park, Royal Lake Park)
- Evenings on the Ellipse (Fairfax County Government Center)
- Franconia Nights (Franconia District Park Amphitheater)
- Hunter Mill Melodies (Frying Pan Farm Park)
- Mount Vernon Nights (Grist Mill Park, Workhouse Arts Center)
- Music at Arrowbrook Centre Park (Arrowbrook Centre Park)
- Providence Presents (Nottoway Park)
- Spotlight by Starlight (Mason District Park Amphitheater)
- Springfield Nights (Burke Lake Park)
- Starlight Cinema (Sully Historic Site)
All performances are held outdoors. Lawn chairs are welcome. In case of inclement weather, call the concert hotline at 571-202-SHOW (7469) before leaving home. Cancellations are updated online and via hotline one hour prior to the showtime.
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 that contribute to the success of these entertainment series.
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.