Summer Concerts at Lubber Run Amphitheater!
Published on April 29, 2025
THE ARLINGTON PLAYER’S 75th ANNIVERSARY 2-WEEKEND RUN OF “YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN” OPENS 2025 SEASON
Celebrating their 75th Anniversary, the venerable community theater The Arlington Players open the summer season at Arlington’s Lubber Run Amphitheater with the musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” This special two weekend run kicks off the Free LUBBER RUN AMPHITHEATER Summer Concert Series, at 8:00 pm on Friday, June 6, 2025(June 6-8; and June 13-15. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2:00pm). Lubber Run Amphitheatre is located at North Columbus and 2nd St. North, Arlington, Virginia.
The remainder of the Summer Concert Series continues through August 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday family performances at 11:00 a.m. with special presentation times as listed.
The summer schedule continues on the third weekend with Elikeh (Fri., Jun 20), the tribute performance All You Need is Beatles (Sat., Jun 21), and the educational ensemble Culture Queen (Sun., Jun 12, 11am), continuing our tradition of Sunday morning performances for the whole family! The schedule continues with the majestic Arlington Philharmonic (Jun 29), and regional soul band King Soul (July 12). Enjoy jazz/cumbia ensemble Bongo District (July 18).
Since the construction of the first permanent stage in 1969, generations of Arlingtonians have enjoyed free summer cultural events at the sylvan venue nestled two blocks off Route 50, ranging from Encore Stage and Studio to bands like Eddie from Ohio, superstar Ritchie Havens and Grammy-nominee Raul Midón. The 2025 schedule is listed below. Run-times vary. Bring a picnic, some friends and enjoy the arts at Lubber Run Amphitheater!
Since 1951, The Arlington Players (TAP) has entertained over a generation with an array of musicals and plays ranging from contemporary comedy to Shakespearean classics and from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Sondheim. TAP also provides an environment for all members of the Arlington community to explore, learn, and become involved in the elements of stagecraft through arts education programs. Over the decades, the Company has garnered multiple awards and nominations from the Northern Virginia Theater Alliance Awards, the Ruby Griffith Awards, and the Washington Area Community Theater Honors Awards.
LUBBER RUN AMPHITHEATER FREE 2025 SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE
June 6, 7, 8; and June 13, 14, 15
Fri & Sat – 8:00pm; Sun –2pm – The Arlington Players present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Friday, June 20 – ELIKEH – Afro-beat
Saturday, June 21 – ALL YOU NEED IS BEATLES – Rock tribute
Sunday, June 22 – CULTURE QUEEN - Family (co-presented with Arlington Public Library)
Friday, June 27 – BOBBY THOMPSON TRIO – Blues Guitar & Vocals
Saturday, June 28 – CECILY – Soul-Jazz Vocals
Sunday, June 29* – ARLINGTON PHILHARMONIC - Orchestral (*unique 6:00 pm start time)
Friday, July 4: NO SHOW
Saturday, July 5 – 257th ARMY BAND – Orchestral/Big Band
Sunday, July 6 – MR. JON & FRIENDS – Family
Friday, July 11 – THE SIDLEYS –Pop/Rock
Saturday, July 12 – KING SOUL – Southern Soul
Sunday, July 13 – DREW BLUE SHOES - Family/magic (co-presented with Arlington Public Library)
Friday, July 18 – BONGO DISTRICT - Reggae/Cumbia
Saturday, July 19 – US NAVY COMMODORES – Orchestral/Big Band
Sunday, July 20 – THE RAINBOW ROCK BAND – Family
Friday, July 25 –– PROJECT LOCREA – Jazz Fusion
Saturday, July 26 – WANTED MAN PLAYS THE ROLLING STONES – Rock
Sunday, July 27 – Encore Stage & Studio presents A SIDEWALK STROLL – Family
Friday, August 1 – BIG HOWDY – Contemporary Bluegrass
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT RAIN-DATES, PICNICS, etc.
Lubber Run Amphitheater events are suitable for the entire family, unless noted. While ‘sensible cancelations’ in extreme weather should be anticipated (driving-rain, lightning, tropical storm warnings, etc.), in the case of drizzle or intermittent rain, the decision to cancel is made at the last possible moment. The information will be posted on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Due to the packed performance schedules of area bands, canceled performances cannot be rescheduled. For ‘Day of Event’ info, Call 703-228-1850 or visit www.arlingtonarts.org. Bring a picnic, but alcohol is prohibited in all Arlington public parks! Smoking is discouraged.
Arlington's LUBBER RUN AMPHITHEATER performance series is presented by Arlington Cultural Affairs, a Division of Arlington Economic Development, in cooperation with the Lubber Run Amphitheater Foundation (LRAF). Two special family performances are presented with Arlington Public Library. For more information about the Lubber Run Amphitheater Foundation, contact lubberrunamphitheater@gmail.com.