Summer Nights Start Here: 2026 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series Returns to Culpeper Downtown

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.

June 18: Deadman’s Hand, delivering modern country with a classic twist, perfect for sing-along anthems that transform summer nights into weekends.

July 16: The Reflex will take you back to the 80s with big hits and catchy hooks, inviting everyone to dance the night away.

August 20: The Original Moonlighters, who will bring smooth harmonies and irresistible grooves, turning the Depot District into one giant dance party.

Sept 17: En’Novation Band will kick things off with a genre-blending party of country grooves, funky rhythms, and soulful vocals.

Tickets for the 2026 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series 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 June 18th.

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. They will also be available at the entry gates.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing sponsors this season!

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🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉

Join Culpeper Renaissance Inc. TODAY, Saturday, June 20rh at the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market for our BIGGEST Customer Appreciation celebration yet! Come shop from all our amazing local vendors and enjoy FREE family activities all morning long! 🌾

✨ FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES:
🏀 Bounce house – let the kids bounce out that energy!
🎨 Face painting – get creative with Sandy's Face Painting
🎯 Farmers Market Bingo – play while you shop
🎁 Raffle drawing – enter to WIN a gift basket packed with local goodies & gift cards!
🎵 Live music by Anna Price
👶 Check out the first-ever Kids Markets in the grassy area behind the market – young entrepreneurs ages 5–17 selling their own products!

Support local, have fun, and celebrate our amazing community! The whole family will have a blast! 💚

📅 TODAY, Saturday, June 20 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market (318 S. West Street)

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