Jacksonville Main Street Announces Summer Concert Lineup

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Jacksonville Main Street has announced the schedule for its 2026 Downtown Concert Series, which will feature a variety of musical acts performing free concerts every Friday from May 29 to July 31, with the exception of July 3 and July 10. The lineup includes tribute bands, blues and country musicians, and more.

Why it matters

The annual concert series is a long-standing tradition that brings the community together and supports local businesses in downtown Jacksonville. The diverse lineup of musical acts is expected to draw large crowds and boost foot traffic to the area during the summer months.

The details

The concert series will kick off on May 29 with a performance by the Memphis, Tennessee-based Elton John tribute band Almost Elton John. Other acts scheduled to perform include the electric-folk, Americana, world rock ensemble HuDost; the 90's Kids Superfly Tribute Band; blues musician Maurice John Vaughn; country artist Tege Holt and the Lonesome Pines; the Champ Jaxon Band; the disco band Shagadelics; and the Southern rock and country group Clay Clear Band.

• The concert series will run every Friday from May 29 to July 31, 2026.
• The series will take a break on July 3 and July 10 for the Fourth of July weekend and the Morgan County Fair, respectively.
• All concerts will begin at 6 p.m.

What’s next

The concert series is expected to draw large crowds and boost foot traffic to the downtown area during the summer months.