Music and Concerts


Mini Bluegrass festival at Pocahontas State Park

Music series events are happening at Virginia State Parks this spring and summer. It's a perfect way to be outdoors with friends and family and enjoy a casual evening of music. You'll have your choice of bluegrass, jazz, gospel, country, rock and roll, symphony, and contemporary – there should be a little something for everyone.

Be sure to check out our other concerts and festivals that feature music!


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Upcoming Events


Pocahontas location

Pocahontas State Park

Chesterfield
Pocahontas Premieres: Carrie Brockwell with Hazi
May 10, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas Premieres: The Deloreans
May 16, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas Premieres: The Richmond Symphony
June 7, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Pocahontas Premieres: Mini Bluegrass Festival
July 19, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas Premieres: Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience
Aug. 2, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas Premieres: ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience with Hold The Line RVA
Sept. 6, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas Premieres: The Richmond Symphony
Sept. 27, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Pocahontas Premieres: Brooke McBride with Jimmy Fitch
Oct. 4, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Belle Isle location

Belle Isle State Park

Lancaster

Music by the River
June 14, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music by the River
June 21, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music by the River
July 12, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music by the River
July 19, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music by the River
Aug. 9, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music by the River
Aug. 16, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Caledon location

Caledon State Park

King George
Songs in the Woods: Featured Artists’ Night with Darcy Dawn
June 14, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Songs in the Woods: Featured Artists’ Night with Laurie & Peter
July 12, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Songs in the Woods: Featured Artists’ Night with Emily Woodhull
Aug. 9, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Hungry Mother location

Hungry Mother State Park

Marion
Music in the Park
May 23, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
May 30, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
June 6, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
June 13, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
June 20, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
June 27, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
July 4, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
July 11, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
July 25, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
Aug. 1, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
Aug. 8, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
Aug. 15, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
Aug. 22, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
Aug. 29, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Occoneechee State Park location

Occoneechee State Park

Clarksville
Music in the Park: Open Mic
May 24, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music in the Park: Local Area Pickers
June 28, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Machicomoco location

Machicomoco State Park

Hayes
Music in the Park
May 31, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Music in the Park
Sept. 13, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Fairy Stone location

Fairy Stone State Park

Stuart
Live Bluegrass Music Featuring the Kitchen Pickers
May 24, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Douthat location

Douthat State Park

Millboro
Saturday Evening Showcase
July 5, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Evening Showcase
July 19, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Evening Showcase
Aug. 2, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Evening Showcase
Aug. 23, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Smith Mountain Lake location

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Moneta
Judd's Music in the Park: "The Boomer Band"
May 9, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Judd's Music in the Park: "The Friday Nite Band"
June 28, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Judd’s Music in the Park: "Two Young, Two Old"
July 26, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Westmoreland location

Westmoreland State Park

Montross
Music on the Cliffs with Faron Hamblin
June 21, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music on the Cliffs with Sally and Brian
July 19, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music on the Cliffs with Haze and Dacey Trio
Aug. 16, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music on the Cliffs with Hard to Tell
Sept. 20, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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More Music Events

Gathering in the Gap
Southwest Virginia Museum
May 24, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Claytor Lake Festival & National Get Outside Day
Claytor Lake State Park
June 14, 2025. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Batteaux & Banjos Music Concert
James River State Park
June 14, 2025 10:00 a.m. - June 15, 2025 4:00 p.m.

Native American Cultural Drum Dance
James River State Park
Aug. 30, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wilderness Road Heritage Festival
Wilderness Road State Park
Oct. 11, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.