These free concerts in Tri-Cities TN are a great way to usher in summer weather while making unforgettable family memories.
In addition to great music, many of these events have food and craft vendors onsite. All you need to bring is some camp chairs or a picnic blanket to complete the experience!
Each event boasts different bands and styles of music including rock, bluegrass, county, jazz, blues, pop, tribute bands, and more!
Free Concerts in Tri-Cities TN
Music on the Square
Downtown Jonesborough
Friday Nights From May – September
FREE
Music stylings include Jazz, Bluegrass, Old-Time, Irish, Celtic, Blues, and Americana. There will also be delicious food trucks on-site for each show.
Twilight Alive
Broad Street, Kingsport
Fridays From Late May – Agust
FREE
Enjoy a variety of music, including some fun cover bands for Journey, Chicago, and Tom Petty! Pets and outside food are expressly prohibited at this event. Note: there will be a concert on July 4, instead of July 5.
Covered Bridge Jams
Covered Bridge Stage, Elizabethton
Mid-May – Late August
FREE
Break out those camp chairs and blankets to enjoy this fun summer concert series featuring a variety of local artists.
Lakeside Concert Series
Winged Deer Park, Johnson City
Every Thursday in June and July
FREE
Enjoy festive music from a variety of local bands while you enjoy the gorgeous view. Concessions will also be available.
Fridays After 5
King Commons, Johnson City
Fridays from June 9 – July 14
|FREE
Dance and sing along with a variety of musical acts throughout the summer. Dogs and outside food are welcomed, but no outside alcohol is permitted.
Border Bash Summer Concert Series
Downtown Bristol
Select Fridays From June – August
FREE
This free concert series continues throughout the spring and summer and boasts a variety of musical styles. Family-friendly activities are also hosted prior to the concert.
Summer Concert Series
Roan Mountain State Park
Fridays beginning in June
FREE
Enjoy a fabulous concert series with a scenic mountain view!
More Free Concerts Near Tri-Cities TN
Second Thursdays Crooked Road Music Series
SWVA Cultural Center, Abingdon
FREE
Enjoy a FREE concert featuring young artists every 2nd Thursday. These concerts are temporarily on hold. Keep an eye on the Cultural Center’s website to see when they will resume.
Lyrics on the Lawn
Dickson Williams Mansion, Greeneville
Thursday in July
FREE
Don’t forget your camp chairs for this family-friendly concert series. Even leashed pets are welcome. Food vendors will also be on site.
Pickin’ on the Porch
Bogart Bowman Cabin, Unicoi
Every Monday Night
FREE
This is a fun jam session where locals gather together for a little pickin’ in traditional Appalachian style. You can see all kinds of unusual instruments at this event.
Depending on the week, you may see spoons, saws, washtubs, and more! Come to join in, or come just to watch!
Erica has lived in East TN for over 9 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!
Thank you so much for this! We are in the tri cities area for the summer and love to adventure out to as many free events, hikes, concerts, etc. as possible. We will be sure to check out some of these events.
I hope you enjoy them 🙂