Here’s the concert list for this summer

ASHEBORO — On Thursday, Downtown Asheboro Inc. (DAI) and the City of Asheboro announced the 2025 Friday Rock’n the Park and Sunday Summer Concert Series lineups, bringing live music to Bicentennial Park with nine free concerts from May 18 through Sept. 7.

The Rock’n the Park Concert Series returns on Friday nights once a month, featuring high-energy tribute bands that bring legendary music to life. 

All concerts kick off at 6:30 p.m. with an opening act scheduled by RhinoLeap Productions, followed by the tribute band performance starting at 8 p.m. Past years have featured tribute bands for The Beatles, The Eagles (twice), Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson and more.

Here’s the lineup this year:

- May 30 / Live Wire: The Ultimate AC/DC Experience

- June 27 / Fix You: International Tribute to Coldplay

- July 25 / Slippery When Wet: The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

- Aug. 15/ Chicago Rewired: The Premier Chicago Tribute Band

“We are thrilled to once again bring live music to Bicentennial Park on Friday nights through the Summer Concert Series,” said Addie Corder, Downtown Development Manager and Main Street Program Coordinator for the City of Asheboro. “This event not only creates a vibrant atmosphere for our community but also brings significant economic impact, with over 18,000 people visiting downtown Asheboro throughout the season.

Meanwhile, the City of Asheboro Summer Concert Series, now celebrating more than 20 years of free Sunday evening concerts, continues its long-standing tradition with performances on select Sundays, all beginning at 6 p.m.

- May 18 / The Entertainers

- June 8 / EnVision

- July 20 / Band of Oz

- August 10 / Special Occasion Band

- September 7 / Eric & the Chill Tones

“Both concert series would not be possible without the support of the community, our generous sponsors, and the growing number of attendees,” said Pam Hester, Sunday Summer Concert Series Organizer with the City of Asheboro. “We look forward to our best concert season yet.”

All concerts are free. Just bring your own chair and/or blanket..

For more information about the 2025 Summer Concert Series, including event details and sponsorship opportunities, visit [www.downtownasheboro.com/asheboro-summer-concert-series]www.downtownasheboro.com/asheboro-summer-concert-series.