The sounds of live music return to downtown Bethesda with a series of free outdoor concerts during the summer months every Friday evening. The concerts, sponsored by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, offer a diverse range of live music including rock, blues, folk, and soul.
The concerts begin in May and take place on Friday evenings from 6–8 p.m. at the Norfolk Streetery, located at the corner of Norfolk and Del Ray Avenues. Norfolk Avenue is closed to cars from Del Ray to St. Elmo Avenue.
Residents are invited to purchase food, beer and wine from downtown Bethesda restaurants during the concert. No outside alcohol is allowed.
Schedule of Concerts
May 19
Elikeh
Afrofunk
May 26
Ocho de Bastos
Latin
June 2
Patrick Alban and Noche Latina
Latin
June 9
Jill Fulton Band
Rock
June 16
19th Street Band
Americana
CANCELED: This concert is canceled due to the rain. Check the Bethesda UP website for rescheduled date and time for the Vi-Kings.
June 23
Vi-Kings
Rock
June 30
La Unica
Latin
July 7
DC Mudd
Blues
July 14
Billy Coulter
Blues
July 21
Eric Scott
Soul
July 28
Hard Swimmin’ Fish
R&B
September 1
Soul Crackers
Soul
September 8
Kentucky Avenue
Americana
September 15
Melissa Quinn Fox
Country
Photos courtesy Bethesda Up. Scenes from Summer 2022
