Tech Center Research Park Launches Free Summer Concert Series in Newport News
April 25, 2025
There’s nothing quite like live music under an open sky — and starting this May, Newport News locals and visitors alike can look forward to exactly that, thanks to the brand-new Tech Center Summer Concert Series!
Held at the beautiful Drillfield Plaza within the Tech Center Research Park, this free concert series is presented in partnership with the Virginia Arts Festival, the City of Newport News, and Tech Center Research Park. It’s the perfect recipe for community spirit: a great venue, diverse musical acts, food trucks, and the kind of summer nights you’ll want to bottle up and keep forever.
🎶 The Lineup
This year’s lineup is a fantastic mix of soul, rock, indie, Americana, reggae, and more. With eight shows stretching from May through early October, the series brings something fresh to the city’s music scene:
June 5: Driftwood July 3: Pressing Strings July 31: Cristina Vane August 14: Yam Yam September 4: Jenny Don’t and the Spurs September 18: Yellow Dubmarine October 2: Kevin Burt and Big Medicine
🍔 Come Hungry, Leave Happy
Starting at 5 PM, you’ll find a rotating lineup of food trucks and beer vendors ready to serve up local bites and brews. Bring a lawn chair, grab a plate, and settle in — music kicks off at 6 PM.
🎟️ Event Details
Admission: Free and open to the public When: Concerts begin at 6 PM, food trucks open at 5 PM Where: Tech Center Drillfield Plaza, 880 Tech Center Parkway, Newport News, VA Parking: Free parking available at 700 & 800 Tech Center Parkway Entrance: Via Jefferson Avenue What to Bring: Lawn chairs (no outside alcohol, please)
🌟 Thanks to the Sponsors
A big thank you goes out to TowneBank, W.M. Jordan Company, and Newport News for helping make this concert series a reality. Their support is keeping the arts alive — and accessible — for our community.
🗓️ For the latest updates, weather alerts, and future event info, visit: https://innovateattechcenterva.com/events/
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Hope to see you out there grooving to the music this summer!