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FREE performances run from June through August. Fridays and Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 11. Owned a "All the world's a stage, and Lubber Run is ours."
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Arlington's cherished outdoor performance space will once again play host to great shows this summer. The Lubber Run Amphitheater Foundation was created in 2011 with donations to ensure that the amphitheater would continue to exist. We work alongside Arlington County Cultural Affairs to funding various activities and shows over the years. This year, 2022, we invested in the following:

-A grant to

the 3 theater groups to pay for the royalty fees for to be
able to perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
-The design and printing of the Guitar Fan give-away
-The ice cream social opening night for Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dream Coat (early August)

From 2011-2021 LRAF funded:

-The 2019 50th year celebration
-A $100 appreciation stipend gifted to all 25 performers from 2019 to assist them during the COVID shut-down of 2020
-Multiple performances, specifically shows for kids, and co-funded various evening performances
-Many Ice cream socials
-The children's clay art workshop after the LRAF-funded animal show including free pizza
-Guitar/schedule fans most years since 2011

LRAF thanks neighborhood lawyers for setting up the 501c3 pro bono and keeping us up to date. Thank you to all the volunteers and
to ALL who have and continue to contribute! Please Note: As a venue programmed and managed by Arlington County, Lubber Run Amphitheater Concerts may be cancelled due to inclement weather on relatively short notice, in accordance with the County’s public safety procedures. For the most up-to-date information on weather-related cancellation of postponement, please visit ArlingtonArts.org or the ArlingtonArts page.

08/03/2024

What a great season it's been!! Wrapping up with The Tone Rangers and their special guests, The Chromatics!

08/02/2024

TONIGHT is the final show of the summer!! Don’t miss The Tone Rangers and their special guests, The Chromatics, at 8pm for “You Get What You Pay For” the final show the 2024 summer concert series!

08/01/2024

CORRECTION! FINAL SHOW of the summer on FRIDAY, Aug 2nd at 8PM!! - Come see The Tone Rangers with guests The Chromatics, for “You Get What You Pay For,” an evening of a ca****la and comic wonders under the stars.

07/28/2024

Groovy Nate keeping it cool at the Lubber Run Amphitheater!

07/28/2024

It's a packed house for rock and roll!!!

07/27/2024

Don’t miss Groovy Nate tomorrow morning at 11am!! Groovy Nate offers a fun and educational show for kids and families. Combining funky grooves, exotic instruments, and comedy, his interactive performance will get everyone moving and singing.

07/27/2024

TONIGHT at 8pm, you can look forward to "Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll" A Tribute to Chuck Berry. An all-star band led by Kenny Pirog pays homage to the King of Rock n' Roll, Chuck Berry. With hits like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over Beethoven," and featuring pianist Daryl Davis, this tribute will have you rocking all night! 🎸🎶

07/27/2024

Tonight, Saturday, July 27 at 8 pm at the Lubber Run Amphitheater performing live
- Daryl Davis!

Daryl Davis is an American R&B and blues musician and activist. Known for his energetic style of boogie-woogie piano, Davis has played with such musicians as Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, B. B. King, and Bruce Hornsby.

Davis absorbed the style of blues musicians from the Mississippi Delta who had migrated north. In 1980, he earned a bachelor of music degree from Howard University, where he was a member of the Howard University Choir and Jazz Vocal Ensemble. Davis "was mentored by legendary pianists Pinetop Perkins and Johnnie Johnson, who both claimed him as their godson and praised his ability to master a piano style that was popular long before he was born", according to his Kennedy Center profile.

Davis has frequently played backup for Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. He was a friend of Muddy Waters and played piano in The Legendary Blues Band. Davis has also performed with blues icon B. B. King. He has played with artists such as Elvis Presley's Jordanaires, The Platters, The Drifters, The Coasters, Bo Diddley, Percy Sledge, and Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave).

He was awarded "Best Traditional Blues/R&B Instrumentalist" at the 2009 Washington Area Music Awards. For several years, Davis served as artistic director of the Centrum Acoustic Blues Festival.

"Davis' piano work impresses with his winning combination of technique and abandon, and his vocals are strong and assured", wrote a reviewer in Living Blues Magazine.

07/26/2024

Tonight at 8 PM, The Longtimers will be playing a unique blend of R&B, Country, Cajun, and Rock n' Roll, bringing "American Tavern Tunes" to life. Featuring members from local all-star bands, their performances are a staple at regional venues! Come check them out!

07/24/2024

Prepare for an eclectic mix of music that will keep you grooving all weekend!

🎸 Friday (7/26 @ 8pm) - The Longtimers
Playing a unique blend of R&B, Country, Cajun, and Rock n' Roll, this band brings "American Tavern Tunes" to life. Featuring members from local all-star bands, their performances are a staple at regional venues

🎹 Saturday (7/27 @ 8pm) - "Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll" A Tribute to Chuck Berry
An all-star band led by Kenny Pirog pays homage to the King of Rock n' Roll, Chuck Berry. With hits like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over Beethoven," and featuring pianist Daryl Davis, this tribute will have you rocking all night.

🎵 Sunday (7/28 @ 11am) - Groovy Nate
Groovy Nate offers a fun and educational show for kids and families. Combining funky grooves, exotic instruments, and comedy, his interactive performance will get everyone moving and singing.

07/21/2024

It's a perfect night and a packed show for Véronneau !

07/21/2024

Tomorrow morning at 11am, bring the whole family to see Mr. Jon & Friends! Parents' Choice Award-winning music for kids and families, Mr. Jon & Friends offers an interactive show filled with fun, movement, and laughter, sure to delight audiences of all ages!

07/20/2024

The talented Véronneau will be performing tonight at 8pm!
The award-winning world-jazz group, led by Lynn Veronneau and Ken Avis, blends original compositions with bossa nova, French chanson, and swing. Fresh from a European tour, their joyful performance is not to be missed!

07/19/2024

Don't miss the 257th Army Band, The Band of the Nation's Capital, performing TONIGHT at 8pm!! 🇺🇸

The official musical ambassador for the D.C. Army National Guard, this band brings a rich history and impressive performances, including presidential inaugurations and international tours.

07/19/2024

Time sure flies! The Summer of 1969 featured the first moon landing by US astronauts, the Woodstock Music and Art Festival and also significantly - the grand opening of the brand new Lubber Run Amphitheater!

This Friday marks the 55th anniversary of the official dedication ceremony for "the new Lubber Run Amphitheatre", which took place on July 19, 1969.

At the time, the dedication event was reported in the local Northern Virginia newspapers. According to news reports at that time in the Northern Virginia Sun, the Navy Band was scheduled to play at 7:30pm, followed by the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps at 8:00pm, and then the Arlington Theatre Associates Balladeers, a "well-known folk group".

You can read some of the news reports here:

https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=NVS19690710.1.4&srpos=2&e=01-07-1969-30-07-1969--en-20--1--txt-txIN-Lubber+Run-------
https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=NVS19690716.1.7&srpos=8&e=01-01-1969-30-07-1969--en-20--1--txt-txIN-Lubber+Run+amphitheatre-------

The Lubber Run Amphitheater has a rich legacy and much to celebrate.

Please join us at the Lubber Run Amphitheater Friday, July 19th at 8PM for another great military band performance - the 257th Army Band!

07/17/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music at the amphitheater!

🇺🇸 Friday (7/19 @ 8pm) - The 257th Army Band, The Band of the Nation's Capital
The official musical ambassador for the D.C. Army National Guard, this band brings a rich history and impressive performances, including presidential inaugurations and international tours.

🎷 Saturday (7/20 @ 8pm) - Veronneau
Award-winning world-jazz group led by Lynn Veronneau and Ken Avis, blending original compositions with bossa nova, French chanson, and swing. Fresh from a European tour, their joyful performance is not to be missed!

🎸 Sunday (7/21 @ 11am) - Mr. Jon & Friends
Parents' Choice Award-winning music for kids and families, Mr. Jon & Friends offers an interactive show filled with fun, movement, and laughter, sure to delight audiences of all ages!

07/14/2024

Tomorrow (7/14) at 11am- Bring the whole family for a magical morning with Wes Iseli Magician & Illusionist! This fast-paced show is packed with audience participation, comedy routines, and amazing animal effects, fun for all ages! 😀

07/13/2024

Tonight, Cumbia Heights will be performing at 8pm 💃 Their music combines classic tropical rhythms with a punk attitude, creating a unique "alt-tropical" sound that will get you moving!

Address

N Columbus Street & 2nd St N
Arlington, VA
22203

Website

https://www.razoo.com/us/story/Lubber-Run-Amphitheater-Foundation-Incorporated

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