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Summer 2025 Shows & Performances

Fredericksburg is alive with the sound of summer! From captivating theater performances to live concerts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s your guide to upcoming performances happening in and around the city this summer.

🎭 Theater & Performing Arts

Next to Normal at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the powerful and emotional story of Next to Normal, a Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that delves into a suburban family’s struggle with mental illness. Starring husband and wife duo Adrianne Hick and Andrew Foote, this production promises to be both moving and thought-provoking.

CYT Fredericksburg Summer Shows

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Fredericksburg presents family-friendly productions.

🎶 Live Music & Concerts

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Enjoy free live music every Friday evening from June 6 to August 29 in Market Square, hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Each week features talented local and regional bands across various genres.

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  • Location: Market Square, Downtown Fredericksburg

  • Admission: Free

  • Tip: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere.

Man singing into a microphone on steps to a crowd of people sitting on a lawn.Music on the Steps – 40th Anniversary Season

Celebrate the 40th year of this beloved free concert series held every Monday evening from June through August on the front steps of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Fredericksburg Branch. Enjoy a diverse lineup of musical performances that reflect Fredericksburg’s dynamic music scene.

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Location: 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA

  • Admission: Free

  • Note: Bring your own chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the library’s theater.

For a complete list of events and updates, visit our events page.

Updated 7/8/2025