Friday Cheers will take a break in 2026 for Brown's Island Improvement Plan Construction. Friday Cheers will return May 2027!
Friday Cheers
Downtown Richmond's summer concert series that brings the best music at the best price to Brown's Island Friday's in May and June.
Summer in RVA starts with Friday Cheers!
Friday Cheers in Downtown Richmond is back to bring you the best music at the best price on Brown's Island!
Friday Cheers is a weekly summer concert series that brings some of the biggest up-and-coming artists to Brown’s Island along Downtown Richmond's riverfront every Friday in May and June at the best price for a family-friendly night of live music. Fun for all ages!
Presented by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Friday Cheers returns for its 40th season as Richmond’s longest running concert series showcasing some of the nation’s hottest touring bands and all-time regional favorites.
The first summer concert series held along the James River, Friday Cheers draws Richmonders to picturesque Brown’s Island every Friday in May and June. Over the years, Friday Cheers has hosted popular groups such as the Zac Brown Band, Tyler Childers, Snarky Puppy, The Head & the Heart and hundreds of others. Friday Cheers showcases emerging headliners - some of the best bands that you may not have heard of yet and attracts a wide-ranging audience from the very young to the young at heart. Twenty-something’s looking to mingle, young families and older adults all find common ground at Friday Cheers. This family-friendly event has been named Best Concert Series by Style Weekly and Richmond Magazine for many, many years running.
Friday Cheers is produced by Venture Richmond Events, LLC, a subsidiary of Venture Richmond, Inc.
Friday Cheers Ticket Information:
Individual show tickets are $10 in advance and available for purchase on TicketstoBuy.com, and at Plan 9 Music in Carytown. Fees apply.
Individual show tickets are $15 at any of the event entrances day of (Credit/Debit Only).
Children 12 & under are FREE!
Season passes are ONLY $65.
This event is rain or shine. In the event state mandates cause this event to be cancelled, tickets will be refunded for the face value within (14) business days of the cancellation notice.
Tickets are available for purchase at Plan 9 Music in Carytown during regular business hours.
Friday Cheers Start and End Time:
Doors open and entry to Brown's Island starts at 6:00 PM
Entry points for ticket holders include the 5th Street Bridge, the T. Tyler Potterfield Bridge, and the Canal Walk
Season Pass holders may use all entrances, except the 5th Street Bridge entrance.
Will Call entry points are the 7th Street Bridge and the T. Tyler Potterfield Bridge.
NO CASH sales on site – credit/debit only.
Various food vendors will be spaced around the island. Be sure to check our Instagram for weekly vendors. Food vendors subject to change at any time.
You are permitted to bring one sealed water bottle per person.
Concertgoers are invited to bring bags, blankets and chairs into the venue.
Ponchos and small, personal umbrellas are permitted in the case of rain.
You may not bring in any outside food, drink or coolers.
There are no tents, staking or canopies allowed.
Alcohol may not be brought into the event.
Absolutely no illegal substances, illicit goods, fireworks, weapons, guns, knives or laser pointers will be permitted at the event and violators will be held accountable and prosecuted by state and federal law.
No pets are allowed.
Portable restrooms are available on site. Sanitizer will be available for use.
The City of Richmond provides three mobile payment apps, Passport Parking, Parkmobile, and Pay-By-Phone. Each allows motorists to pay for parking through their phones.
