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
Declaration of Dependence Tour
This year, to honor Americaβs 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.
A Night on Elm
a Halloween experience for the kids, families AND adults! π 505 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, Virginia π Saturday, October 31, 2026 β° 4 PM β 10 PM π§πΎπ§οΏ½...
Life Essentials Pop-Up
Free event offering essential items and cold lunches. Items include hygiene products, blankets, socks, and hats. The Life Essential Pop-up Tent will a...
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.
