Outdoor music concerts in Gaston County, NC 2025
- Melissa McCauley
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We are excited to share our outdoor evening concert series taking place on the main streets and in our downtowns of Gaston County this summer. Check out our FREE music concerts going on this spring, summer and into the fall. Couple these events with a unique dining experience and/or shopping and you will have a night to remember.
Gastonia Concert Series
The music concerts in Gastonia take place at the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Gastonia. DJ starts at 6 pm and live music starts at 7:30 pm.
May 1 | Spring Fever The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
May 29 | Summer Blast Off Gabriel Sanchez presents The Prince Experience
September 18 | Southern September Tom Petty Rewind
October 30 | Monster Mash 90's Kids
Belmont Friday Night Live
The Friday Night Live Concerts in Belmont are either on Main Street or at Stowe Park. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs.
May 2 | on Main Street Night Years | 6 pm - 10 pm
May 16 | on Main Street 20 Ride | 6 pm - 10 pm
May 30 | Jon Main Street Java Band | 6 pm - 10 pm
June 13 | on Main Street On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute | 6 pm - 10 pm
July 4 | at Stowe Park Red White and Belmont | 80z Nation | 6 pm - 10 pm
Mount Holly Nights
The Mount Holly Nights are fun nights with live music, food trucks, a kids zone, shopping and a beer garden. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs. Concert from 6 pm to 10 pm.
May 9 | 80z Nation (Carolinas Premiere 80's Pop Tribute Band)
June 6 | Shot Thru the Heart (The Bon Jovi Experience)
June 26 | Coming Up Brass (Fireworks Celebration)
August 8 | Chris Taylor and The Rumor (Pop Variety)
September 12 | Buffett and Beyond (Jimmy Buffett and more Tribute)
October 10 | On The Border (The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band)
Cramerton Concert Series
These are FREE community events you won't want to miss! Bring your friends and family for a night of fantastic live music under the stars. Music starts at 6 pm at the Centennial Center.
March 28 | Small Town Sunday
May 23 | Chairmen of the Board
June 28 | Kids in America Totally 80's Tribute Band
August 15 | Rick Hubbard's Great American Kid's Show at 5 pm
August 15 | Caleb Davis at 6 pm
September 27 | Next Level Band
October 25 | Coming Up Brass
November 15 | 90's Superfly Tribute and Y2K Kids Tribute
Cherryville
Grab your favorite people and head to Gazebo Mini-Park in downtown Cherryville for these FREE outdoor live music concerts!
April 25 | Cherry Blossom Festival Black Water Band | 10 am - 4 pm
July 3 | Independence Day Celebration
DJ Johnny B | 6-10 pm
Bessemer City Alive!
Bessemer City Alive Concert & Cruise-In Series is a concert series and classic car cruise-in. Join us in downtown Centennial Park in Bessemer City for live music, festivals and family fun.
Music starts at 6 pm.
April 26 | Concert with Cruise- In Too Much Sylvia with Cruise-In
May 9 | Down Home Festival Julio and the Saltines
May 10 | Down Home Festival @ 4 PM Bailey Marie/ @ 7 PM The Tonez
May 24 | Concert with Cruise- In Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
June 13 | Juneteenth Festival
“Song”Bird
June 27 | Fourth of July Celebration) with Fireworks Show Chris Taylor and The Rumor
July 26 | The Extrordinaires
August 30 | Kids in America
October 4 | Brew & Que
Live Music at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain
Bring your favorite people and lawn chair to the Liberty Falls Amphitheater at Patriots Park in Downtown Kings Mountain to enjoy live music at 6 pm for their Patriots Park Concert Series and other festivals in 2025 by Kings Mountain Special Events.
May 3 | Patriots Park Concert Series
6 pm | Bantum Rooster
June 7 | Patriots Park Concert Series 6 pm | Departure The Journey Tribute Band
August 22 & 23 | NC Beach Blast Festival Multiple Bands
September 6 | Patriots Park Concert Series 6 pm | Rivermist
October 11 Mountaineer Days 2:15 pm | Special Performance from Kings Mountain High School's Kings Revue
12:30 pm | Casey Ray Band
3:00 pm | Harvest
5:00 pm| Megan Doss Band
7:00 pm | Ryan Perry
Town of Dallas Concert Series
Bring your favorite people and lawn chair to Downtown Dallas to enjoy our live music and food vendors.
May 10 | The Ultimate Eagles Tribute - On The Border
July 4 | Chris Taylor & The Rumor at Cloniger Park
September 13 | Summer Concert Cruise In with Daniel Jeffers
Lowell Music In The Park
Live Music is coming to Downtown Lowell, NC. Bring a chair and your family and enjoy a night of free entertainment with the locals. 6-9 pm at McCord Family Park.
June 7 | Ace Party Band
July 12 | Bailey Marie Band
August 2 | Chris Taylor and the Rumor
Coolin' Out Concerts on Main in Stanley
Live Music on Main Street in downtown Stanley, NC. Bring a chair and your family and enjoy a night of free entertainment with the locals. DJ at 6 pm and concert at 7 pm.
May 31 | The Pink Slips Band
Milltown Nights in Ranlo
Kicking off the 2025 series at the Ranlo Ballpark. Each month brings a new theme—from celebrating summer break in June, to country music and patriotism in July, to Carolina Shag Dancing in August. It’s all leading up to our beloved Fall Festival in September.
Friday, June 20 – 5:00pm–9:00pm
Friday, July 18 – 5:00pm–9:00pm
Saturday, July 26 – July Celebration – 3:00pm–9:30pm
Friday, August 15 – 5:00pm–9:00pm
September, 19–20 – Fall Festival – Friday 6:00pm–9:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm–9:00pm
