Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series- August 20

Name: Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series- August 20
Start: 2026-08-20T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-20T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 111 Commerce St, Culpeper, VA 22701-3007, United States

Schedule

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

111 Commerce St, Culpeper, VA 22701-3007, United States | Culpeper, VA

Get ready to groove, Culpeper! Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) is thrilled to announce the return of the 23rd annual 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, bringing you four unforgettable nights of live music, delicious food, craft beer, and vibrant community spirit.
Join us at The Depot, located at 111 Commerce Street, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for an evening filled with energy and fun! Whether you’re dancing up front, catching up with friends, or enjoying a family outing, these evenings promise to lift your spirits and create lasting memories. As one of CRI’s biggest annual fundraisers, the 3rd Thursday series supports our efforts to keep Culpeper Downtown vibrant, welcoming, and thriving.
Each concert night features incredible bands that will have you on your feet, along with a kids area to keep the little ones entertained. Satisfy your cravings with a diverse food court, enjoy refreshing beverages from Virginia Eagle Distributing, and explore local downtown merchants who will be set up for you to shop and support! Lawn chairs encouraged. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please no pets, coolers or solicitation.
The concert lineup is set to dazzle: on May 21, the En’Novation Band will kick things off with a genre-blending party of country grooves, funky rhythms, and soulful vocals. June 18 brings Deadman’s Hand, delivering modern country with a classic twist, perfect for sing-along anthems that transform summer nights into weekends. On July 16, The Reflex will take you back to the 80s with big hits and catchy hooks, inviting everyone to dance the night away. Finally, close out the series on August 20 with The Original Moonlighters, who will bring smooth harmonies and irresistible grooves, turning the Depot District into one giant dance party.
Tickets for the 2026 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series go on sale Monday, April 13 and are just $10 for a single concert, or you can grab a limited-time $20 season pass, that’s four concerts for the price of two! Be sure to get your tickets early, especially for the discounted season pass available from April 13th to May 21st. Tickets can be purchased in advance at local outlets, including Culpeper Artisan Collective located at 201 Waters Place Suite 110 and Oak View National Bank-Culpeper located at 450 James Madison Hwy, or online at www.culpeperdowntown.com. They will also be available at the entry gates.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing sponsors this season, including Country Chevrolet, Appleton Campbell, Maloney & Ward, Be A Culpeper Local, 103.1 WJMA Classic Hits 105.5 & 95.3 Sam-FM, Peak Roofing, UVA Community Credit Union, Kid Central, Hook-N-Up Towing, Kelly Duckett Re/Max Gateway, Amtrak Virginia, Virginia Eagle Distributing, YHB, Brickhammer Hobbies, Xpress Copy & Graphics, Fraternal Order of Eagles #4551, Culpeper Times, Culpeper Media Network, Cintas, Prince Michel, Able Heating & Air, Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, Town of Culpeper, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Blue Moon Pool Service, Collage Spa, and Grill 309.
Don’t miss out on the summer’s best nights! For more information, visit www.culpeperdowntown.com or contact us at [email protected] or 540-825-4416.
Gather your friends and family, and let’s make this summer unforgettable!