Rock the Block in Duluth: live music by Lilac Wine, playing cover hits

Duluth will host Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays on Friday nights in June, July, and August in 2026.

The events take place on the Town Green from 6 to 9 p.m.
They are all FREE to attend.

On these evenings, the Town Green will transform into the ultimate outdoor concert experience.

Whether you’re into rock, pop, country, blues, or something else, there will be a different sound each week.

Bring your blankets and chairs!

And don’t forget about the Duluth Summer Stage Concert on August 8, 2026!

You may also be interested in these recurring summer events in Duluth:
♦ Flicks on the Bricks

Browse our big list of FREE outdoor movies and our complete guide to FREE outdoor concerts this season!

2026 Rock the Block schedule

All dates are Friday nights.
Not all acts have been announced yet. 
Check back later for more details, or click thru the link for each event to get more info as the date approaches.

• June 5 
• June 12 — in tandem with Flicks on the Bricks
• June 19 — Juneteenth Celebration, featuring Ebony & Ivory: The Band
• June 26 — Pride Celebration, featuring Candace Devaney & Reign
• July 10 — in tandem with Flicks on the Bricks
• July 17 — Gimme Springsteen (tribute to The Boss!)
• July 24— Mary Kate Farmer Band
• July 31 — Casual Cadenza
• August 7 — Chequered Blue
• August 14 — in tandem with Flicks on the Bricks — live music by Jeremy Keen, screening of Monsters University 
• August 21 — Lilac Wine (cover band)
• AUGUST 28 — Multicultural Week celebration instead of Rock the Block

About the August 14th event

Double Feature: Rock the Block PLUS Flicks on the Bricks
6 to 9 p.m. — Food trucks
6 p.m. — Live music 
7:15 p.m. — Movie: Monsters University

Test your skills with Monster Bingo, enjoy a performance by Cherish Dance, DIY Monsters University student IDs, an interactive performance by Liquid Sky, monster crafts, giant bubbles, a Find Mike scavenger hunt, food vendors and more!

Parsons Alley will also feature free face painting and live music by Jeremy Keen from 6–9 p.m.
More info — find a list of food vendors, musical acts, and special activities here, the week before the event. 

Downtown Duluth’s open container policy

Duluth has a liberal alcohol policy with an open container policy.
During special events, you can carry an alcoholic beverage with you, as long as it was purchased from licensed downtown merchant. So swing by a local restaurant and grab a cocktail when you arrive!
You cannot bring outside alcohol into an event. 

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• Enjoy a night under the stars: free outdoor movies
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• 4th of July fireworks and celebrations