Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Hampton [2026]

This summer will be filled with beach days, family fun, and live music. Come to Hampton for a fantastic selection of summer concert series for friends and family to enjoy!

Music By The Bay Summer Concerts at Fort Monroe

Thursdays June 4, July 9, & Aug 6, 2026

📍 Continental Park, Intersection of Fenwick and Ingalls Roads, Fort Monroe, VA 23651

Bring your own picnic, chairs, and blankets to enjoy summer sunsets by the Chesapeake Bay, accompanied by the sweet sounds of some of the region’s most talented performers. Large groups welcome. Drop-off at Continental Park, bus parking at Outlook Beach parking lot. Free parking onsite.

Block Party Unplugged

Select* Saturdays, June – August 2026

📍 Outdoor Dining on Queens Way in Downtown Hampton; East Queens Way East, Hampton, VA, 23669

Join us on Queens Way in Downtown Hampton for a summer-long concert series featuring some of the best local and regional bands. Nearly every Saturday, the street comes alive with music, food, and community. Bring a chair, grab your friends, and enjoy a laid-back evening filled with great tunes and even better vibes. With restaurants, bars, and shops just steps away, it’s the perfect way to experience Downtown Hampton all summer long.

*Tip: While the summer concert series is select dates, there’s usually something happening Downtown most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check their calendar for upcoming info.

Groovin By The Bay

Sundays in July & August 2026

📍 Buckroe Beach & Park, 100 S First St, Hampton, VA 23664

This summer, the “Groovin’ by the Bay” concert series makes its much-anticipated return to Buckroe Beach with an 8-week musical lineup mix of oldies, Motown, top 40, pop and rock favorites. The free, family-friendly concerts are the perfect end to a perfect weekend featuring great musical acts, dancing and local food trucks all at beautiful Buckroe Beach.

Concerts are from 5pm – 8pm. Free parking is available in all Buckroe Beach lots and any legal, on-street spaces as marked. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and their dancing shoes.