One of the most popular summer traditions in Fredericksburg comes dancing back on Friday, May 1. Downtown Sounds, previously known as Sounds of Summer, returns to Market Square outside Fredericksburg Area Museum, and is free to the public.
The concert series is extending its run this year, now beginning in May and running through September. The series will start off with Heavy Horn Funk Band, Elby Brass, and will continue with different local music artists every Friday evening through September 25 at 6:30pm.
The 2026 line-up:
- May 1: Elby Brass
- May 8: The Unsuitables
- May 15: Trash Rocket
- May 22: The N2N Band
- May 29: The Spanglish Latin American Band
- June 5: 44 Diesel
- June 12: The Cassaday Collection
- June 19: Juneteenth Celebration
- June 26: Goodtime Alibi
- July 4 Special Concert: Ladia
- August : Brisk
- August 14: Hot Buttered Elvis
- August 21: Swamp Trash Band
- August 28: Virginia Green Band
- September 4: 1996
- September 11: The Fredericksburg Big Band
- September 18: Cactus Jack
- September 25: The Don Brown Project
Make it a whole evening in Downtown FXBG:
Take a ride on the Around the Town Trolley Shuttle before the concert.
Have a late dinner or night cap at one of our downtown eateries.
There is no better way to enjoy the season than live music, so head over to Market Square for Friday Fun! Downtown Sounds is hosted by Fredericksburg Area Museum. Follow them on Facebook.
Updated April 22,2026.