Elmwood Park Amphitheater Events
Elmwood is the main outdoor stage downtown, right off Jefferson Street. It holds over 4,000 people on an awesome sloped and terraced lawn with good sight lines pretty much everywhere. This is where the bigger free concert series, festivals, and symphony events land in the summer. When something's going on and the weather cooperates, the whole place fills in.
2026 Concerts & Events Schedule
Elmwood Park Amphitheater is downtown Roanoke's primary outdoor music venue, hosting major concerts, free weekly summer shows, and signature city festivals throughout the season. The 2026 lineup includes Festival in the Park over Memorial Day weekend, the free Delta Dental Party in Elmwood Friday concert series, Darius Rucker, the Budweiser Summer Concert Series, and more. Find upcoming concert dates, the Party in Elmwood lineup, ticket links, and event details below.
Upcoming Events at Elmwood Park
Party in Elmwood
Music - Summer Series on Thursdays between May-August
SWVA Bee Festival
Educational Festival that showcases vendors and pollinator education as well as native plants.
2026 Roanoke Taco Fest
Roanoke Taco Fest provides an unforgettable culinary experience, featuring a delectable selection of tacos crafted by local food trucks and restaurant...
The Avett Brothers at Elmwood Park
Broadberry Entertainment Group in partnership with Bowery Presents, announcing The Avett Brothers at Elmwood Park on September 5, 2026. Gates open at ...
Remember The Times 90s and 2000s Party in the Park
90s and 00s themed festival. This is our 3rd year with bands, vendors, trucks, and fun!
Symphony Under the Stars
Free Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Concert at Elmwood Park Amphitheater
Unity In The Community
Unity In The Community is a free, family friendly community gospel event presented by MPact Your Life Ministries, Inc. The event is designed to bring ...
35th Annual Henry Street Heritage Festival
The Harrison Museum of African American Culture Presents the Henry Street Heritage Festival Featuring the Family Reunion Experience Hosted by Not Your...
Violent Femmes Concert
This is a concert for Violent Femmes at Elmwood Park on Sept 22, 2026.
Budweiser Summer Series - 311
Budweiser Summer Concert Series
2026 PA Day Community Health Fair
The 2026 PA Day Community Health Fair is a free public event hosted by the Capt. Sean Grimes PA Student Society at Radford University Carilion. The pu...
Declaration of Dependence Tour
This year, to honor America’s 250th Anniversary, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is holding an original 13 Colony Prayer Tour this fa...
Roanoke GO Outside Festival
Roanoke GO Outside Festival - Annual Festival with Music, Food, and Events Themed around Outdoor Recreation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What concerts are coming to Elmwood Park Amphitheater in 2026?
The 2026 season at Elmwood Park includes Festival in the Park (Memorial Day weekend), the weekly Delta Dental Party in Elmwood free concert series, R&B Is For Lovers, Darius Rucker, and the Budweiser Summer Concert Series. See the full schedule below.
Where is Elmwood Park Amphitheater?
Elmwood Park Amphitheater sits in downtown Roanoke, VA, just south of the public library and within walking distance of Market Square and the main downtown restaurants and hotels. It is one of the city's primary outdoor music venues.
When is Party in Elmwood 2026?
Party in Elmwood (also called Delta Dental Party in Elmwood and The REMIX) runs as a weekly Friday concert series through the summer. Each show starts around 5:30 PM with a different band. The full 2026 schedule is on this page.
When is Festival in the Park 2026?
Festival in the Park is held over Memorial Day weekend at Elmwood Park, featuring multi-night concerts plus daytime arts and crafts vendors. The 2026 headliners are listed in the schedule below.
Is Party in Elmwood free?
Yes - the Delta Dental Party in Elmwood Friday concert series is free and open to the public. Other ticketed events (Festival in the Park, Budweiser Summer Series, Darius Rucker, etc.) have their own pricing and ticket links on each event page.
About Elmwood Park Amphitheater
Elmwood Park sits at the south end of downtown Roanoke, next to the main public library and within walking distance of the Roanoke Market, Center in the Square, and most downtown restaurants and hotels. The amphitheater hosts the city's biggest outdoor shows - from free community concert series to ticketed touring acts - and is the main venue for Festival in the Park, the annual Memorial Day weekend celebration that kicks off the summer season.
If you're planning a trip to Roanoke for a show at Elmwood Park, downtown parking decks are an easy walk, and the venue is close to the Hotel Roanoke, the Liberty Trust, and the rest of downtown's hotels and Airbnbs. The free Friday Party in Elmwood shows are family-friendly; the larger ticketed concerts vary by event - check the individual event page for age and food/drink policies.
