2026 Summer Arts Festival Friday Night Outdoor Concert with Root Down
Venue: Henderson Lawn, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Root Down, Summer Arts Festival
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free
Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg’s 2026 Summer Arts Festival proudly presents Root Down in concert on the Henderson Lawn in downtown Blacksburg, VA on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Root Down is a jazz band based in Blacksburg, VA that often diverges into funk, blues, soul featuring talented local musicians including Justin Craig.
Known for their soulful grooves, tight interplay, and fresh takes on jazz standards, this dynamic local trio brings an inviting, laid-back energy. Whether you're a longtime jazz lover or just looking for the perfect midweek vibe, Root Down Trio sets the tone with smooth melodies, deep rhythms, and plenty of improvisational flair.
Link: https://www.instagram.com/root_down_music/
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and settle in for an evening of live music.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Friday Night Outdoor Concerts on Henderson Lawn are presented by Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg as part of the 2026 Summer Arts Festival.
The lawn surrounds Henderson Hall, which houses the School of Performing Arts, on the Virginia Tech campus and is across from The Lyric in downtown
To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/sD6P5C36/702410685-1634725995328032-3463518580457548355-n.jpg.
For more information, visit: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05/aad-summerartsfestival2026.html or https://sopa.vt.edu/events.html or https://www.facebook.com/VTperformingarts.
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