After thirty seasons of Friday evening concerts from Memorial Day to Labor Day, The Summer Concert Series is woven into the fabric of the Smithfield community. The concerts are free; bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy an eclectic mix of music and musicians.
Unless noted otherwise, concerts are presented Friday, 8 PM, on the Smithfield Times Lawn at 228 Main Street in the Historic District.
The Summer Concert Series is presented in sponsorship with The Smithfield Times.
The 2017 Summer Concert Series Our 31st season
May 19 Please note: 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Smithfield High School Smithfield High School Spring Concert Award-winning SHS Band presents its spring concert at the school
May 26 Forte Smithfield’s renown jazz band opens the Summer Gazebo Series
June 2 Bobby BlackHat Bobby “Black Hat” Walters personafies the best in blues
Look for corner jazz groups from SHS around the Historic District
June 9 Please note: Begins at 7 p.m. for the little ones Pirate Night A rip-roaring evening just for the kids
June 16 Thunder Creek David Joyner’s bluegrass/country band is back together at more than a decade.
June 23 Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the request of our Tourism team Ocean Breeze Oldie and Beach Music.
June 30 York River Band Our annual patriotic tribute to the upcoming Independence Day celebration
July 7 Higher Ground The sounds of jazz from Liberty Baptist Church returns to Smithfield
July 14 Kim Persons and Lana Puckett This popular country duet are longtime Concert series supporters.
July 21 Williamsburg Swing Band Dru Stowe swing band will bring alive the big band era under the stars
July 28 A military rock band combo has been requested for this date
August 4 Hard Knox This bluegrass combo has been a longtime series favorite
August 11 A military Brass Band has been requested
August 18 Summer Jones Band An eclectic mix of jazz and popular hits
August 25 Nancy & Clay Griffin Nancy and Clay’s country combo has a huge Isle of Wight following
September 1 SLT Variety Show The Smithfield Little Theatre presents musical hits from past, present and future shows
