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Celebrate the sounds of summer with these free outdoor concerts around Winston-Salem

Nothing says summer in the Twin City like swaying to the beats of live music at open-air venues.

May 27, 2025 • 
Kellina Wanteu
WStoday: Downtown Jazz in Winston-Salem showcasing man playing the guitar infront of the crowd and another man dancing next to him

Dance to the tune of the music this summer.

Photo by Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership + City of Winston-Salem

Free concerts? That’s our jam.

From symphony-serenaded picnics to garden gigs and skyline views, these recurring live music programs around the Twin City will provide the soundtrack for your summer.

Pro tip: check the weather and event pages for changes before you attend.

Downtown Jazz | Fridays (June 20, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 + Aug. 22) | Corpening Plaza | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Free | Bring a lawn chair or blanket and soak in Jazz tunes featuring artists like Alyson Williams, Melvin Miller, and Kirby Hamilton.

Summer on Fourth | Saturdays ( Jun. 14, Jun. 28, July 26, Aug. 2 + Aug. 30) | Downtown Foothills Brewing | Free | Hear from beloved bands like SoulJam, Envision, and The Vagabond Saints’ Society. Think ’70, ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s hits.

Coalpit Live | Saturdays (June 14 + June 21) | The Coalpit | Free | Watch The Bills and The Jets perform the ultimate Billy Joel and Elton John experience, plus the Winston-Salem Symphony String Quartet will rock out the following weekend.

WStoday: summer concert series in downtown Winston-Salem

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair and blankets to these outdoor concerts.

Photo by Downtown WS Partnership + City of Winston-Salem

3rd Street Soundwaves | Friday, June 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Kaleideum | Free+ | As part of First Fridays, join this outdoor concert in front of Kaleideum with food, beer, and wine available for purchase.

2025 Lewisville Concert Series | Saturdays (June 28, July 12, Sept. 6) | Shallowford Square, Lewisville | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Camel City Yacht Club will return with the finest smooth rock of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Local band Landslide will take fans through Fleetwood Mac’s music journey. Note: No pets or alcohol permitted in the Square.

Bailey Beats | Saturday, May 31 | Bailey Park | 5 p.m. | Free | Hear North Carolina native Katie Blvd perform early hip hop-inspired music. Note: Outside alcohol is not allowed.

Salem Swing Band 2025 Concert Series | Sunday, June 8, Saturday, June 14 + Friday, August 15 | Location varies | Times vary | Free | The band plays swing-era favorites by artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman.

2025 Salem Band Concert Series | Tuesday, June 17, Friday, July 4, Tuesday, Aug. 5 + Tuesday, Aug. 12 | Salem Square | 7:30 p.m. | Hear the oldest continuous mixed wind ensemble in the US perform themed repertoires. Note: The Paperhand Puppet Intervention has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments below.