Downtown Gastonia Concerts
Free Summer Concerts in Downtown Gastonia
Gastonia East Rotary and the City of Gastonia present 4 downtown concert events on select Fridays from May through September 2023. Live music at the Gastonia Rotary Pavilion includes funk, soul, rock, and pop hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.
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New in 2023!
Proceeds from adult beverage sales support local charities. Water is available free of charge. No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted within the concert perimeter. We check ALL IDs for any adult beverage sales.
Gastonia Concerts Lineup
May 19: On the Border with Special Guest, Garrett Huffman
Sponsored by Tindol Ford, Subaru, Roush
On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
7:30 pm
On the Border treats fans to an authentic concert experience while journeying through The Eagles songbook. The band covers every big hit, from ballads such as “Desperado” and “Lyin’ Eyes” to rockin’ hits such as “Life in the Fast Lane” and “Heartache Tonight” with such accuracy, that listeners may permanently confuse “On the Border” with the real Eagles! It’s truly a masterful sound to witness for yourself.
June 23: The Voltage Brothers with Special Guest, Emerald Empire
Summer SOUL-stice
The Voltage Brothers
7:30 pm
“Electric” is just one way of describing America’s #1 show band: The Voltage Brothers. Performing top hits from every genre, The Voltage Brothers’ repertoire consists of your favorite R&B, Swing, Carolina Beach, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Pop, and even Classic Rock hits. There’s something for everyone to enjoy out on the dance floor at a Voltage Brothers show!
August 11: Caleb Davis with Special Guest, Tangerine Trees
Sponsored by Sundrop Citrus Soda
September 15: Kids in America with Special Guest, Akita
80’s Night Live at the Pavilion
Kids in America
7:30 pm
Ready to be blasted into the past? Kids in America is a high-energy, power-packed, ultra fun, 6 piece band paying tribute to the totally awesome 1980s. Kids in America covers all genres from this timeless decade. From new wave, pop, dance, rock, hair metal, and sing along iconic ballads. Kids in America specializes in recreating the 80s visually and musically by delivering authentic sound with a vivid show for your favorite 80s hits.