Fayetteville’s Free Summer Concert Series Is Back and Turning 30 This Season
Fayetteville has been doing this for 30 summers now. Lawn chairs, live music, food trucks, and no cover charge. The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series has never asked much of you. Just show up on a Thursday night and let the evening take care of itself. This summer, the city is marking 30 years of exactly that.
THE DEETS
🗓️ Thursdays, June 4, 2026 – July 9, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Kidz Night on June 18: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
📍 Gulley Park Gazebo, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville, AR
🎟️ Free, no tickets required
🔗 More info
Three Decades of Thursday Nights
The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series has been filling Thursday evenings with live music for 30 years, drawing neighbors, newcomers, and everyone in between to the Gulley Park Gazebo. For the 30th Annual edition, the City of Fayetteville is bringing together a lineup that spans singer-songwriters, acoustic acts, and crowd-favorite local bands.
Jon McLaughlin opens the season on June 4th, 2026, followed by Mae Estes, Jukeboxx, Arkansauce, Barrett Baber, and J & The Causeways closing out the series on July 9th. Every show is free. No tickets, no reservations. Just show up.
Where the Art Market Meets the Music
Running alongside each concert is the Gulley Park Art Market, where local artists and makers set up shop in the park. If you create and want a spot, applications are open through the Artist Opportunities page on the City of Fayetteville’s website.
On-site food trucks are stationed throughout the evening, with Wicked Wood Fired Pizza, Mo’s Tacos & Churros, Atomic Dog, Hugs Ice Cream, and Pedal Pops all returning this season. You’re also welcome to bring your own food and drinks, just leave the glass, styrofoam, and alcohol at home. Water refill and food waste stations are available on-site. Your dog is welcome too, as long as they stay on a leash.
Kidz Night Takes Over June 18th
The June 18th Jukeboxx concert comes with a bonus. Starting at 6:30 PM and running until 8:30 PM, Kidz Night takes over the park with obstacle course inflatables, a bounce house, face painting, and jumbo-size yard games, all free thanks to local vendors and sponsors.
Take a Piece of the 30th Home
The Parks Catalog has official 30th season merchandise available: t-shirts, posters, stickers, and hats. Place your order here before the season gets going.
One important note: the series is not a rain-or-shine event. If weather looks threatening, a cancellation call will be made by 3:00 PM and posted to social media and the Gulley Park Summer Concert Series webpage.
