- June 27, 2025 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- July 4, 2025 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- July 11, 2025 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- July 18, 2025 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- July 25, 2025 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
A Southern Maryland tradition, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor's Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development will again be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (grounds opening at 5 p.m.) from June 27 through July 25. Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public.
For the July 4 concert, once again a fireworks show will commence at the end of the concert!
2025 Program:
June 27
A Moment for our Thoughts
Selections by John Williams, Arthur Honegger, Florent Schmitt, Gabriel Fauré
July 4
A Swingin' Singin' 4th with Sara Jones
"Quiet Night and Quiet Stars"
Morton Gould, Ellington Strings and more
FIREWORKS AFTER THE SHOW
July 11
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Featuring José Cueto, violin
Music selections of Felix Mendelssohn
July 18
Everything Old is New Again
Music selections of Ottorino Respighi's "Ancient Airs and Dances" plus Igor Stravinsky's "Pulcinella"
July 25
Rhapsody in Blue!
Featuring Thomas Pandolfi, piano soloist
Music by George Gershwin and Maurice Ravel
The River Concert Series and the appearances of The Chesapeake Orchestra are made possible by the generous contributions of sponsors, individual donations, The Maryland State Arts Council, The St. Mary’s County Arts Council and Commissioners of St. Mary's County.