3rd Thursdays Return to Downtown Marion for 2026 Summer Concert Series

Downtown Marion, Inc. is bringing 3rd Thursdays back to downtown Marion for the 2026 summer season.

The monthly series kicks off Thursday, May 21, and continues every third Thursday through September. Each event will bring free live music, food trucks, vendors, a free Kids Play Zone, and the Downtown Marion, Inc. 50/50 raffle to the heart of downtown.

This year’s series will feature five themed evenings designed to bring the community together, support local businesses, and create more reasons for people to spend time downtown.

The 2026 3rd Thursday schedule includes:

Thursday, May 21

Cream Camino

Spring Fling

Thursday, June 18

Sneaky Pete and The PlayersArt in the Street

Thursday, July 16

Band announcement coming soon

Red, White & You: America250

Thursday, August 20

UpRising

Back to School

Thursday, September 17

Nostalgic

BBQ

Downtown Marion, Inc. is also expanding vendor opportunities for the series. Crafters, bakers, small businesses and local makers are invited to take part and showcase their work during the events.

Those interested in becoming a vendor can contact Downtown Marion, Inc. Executive Director Allen Wilson at 740-802-7329 or awilson@downtownmarion.com.

Downtown Marion, Inc. thanks the 2026 3rd Thursday sponsors for helping make this series possible:

Kin & Kilt, The Union Bank Company, CRT Mechanical and Self Storage, McDaniel GM Superstore Chevrolet, The Agency Real Estate Group, Seismic Water Well Drilling, Johnston Supply, and Verne Hart Insurance - Marion.

Mark your calendars and join Downtown Marion, Inc. for 3rd Thursdays in downtown Marion from May through September.