BY ELIZABETH CITY DOWNTOWN INC.
Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. celebrates the 16th year of the Music on the Green at Mariners’ Wharf Summer Concert Series with a solid lineup of local musicians. The annual Tuesday evening concert series is a great way for music lovers of all ages to enjoy the beautiful downtown waterfront as it comes alive with live music. Held every Tuesday evening during August and September, from 6-8 p.m., the 2025 series begins Aug. 5 (also National Night Out, celebrated by the Elizabeth City Police Department), and continues through Sept. 23. Sept. 30 will serve as a rain date.
This free, family-friendly event is part of a 16-year tradition of bringing local live music to the waterfront each summer.
The 2025 Season Lineup:
- August 5 – Bobby Plough y Dos Gringos: Original acoustic storytelling infused with Texas country and Americana.
- August 12 – The Band Ryder with CC Dozier: Funk, rock, and reggae powerhouse with roots in the Outer Banks.
- August 19 – Joel Taylor: Soulful soloist and band blending hip-hop, jazz, rock, and reggae.
- August 26 – 100 Proof: Family ensemble playing Americana, country, rock, and pop-soul.
- September 2 – John Stolarc Trio: Alternative/alt‑country originals and dynamic covers.
- September 9 – Connected: Jazz ensemble showcasing NE Albemarle’s finest jazz musicians.
- September 16 – Post‑American Gothic: Alternative rock with soulful vocals and conceptual songwriting.
- September 23 – The Bee Keepers: Folk‑alt husband‑wife duo offering original tunes and collaborative flair.
- September 30 – (Rain Date)
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and unwind on the waterfront green. Even in the heat of summer, there is almost always a nice breeze on the waterfront. Explore Downtown Elizabeth City before or after the performance and make a night of it in Downtown Elizabeth City.
Community & Visitor Information:
- Admission: Free to the public
- Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 2, 9, 16, 23 (Rain Date: September 30)
- Time: Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m.
- Location: Mariners’ Wharf Park (106 S. Water St.), Elizabeth City, NC 27909
- Details & full lineup: www.musicatmarinerswharf.com
- Contact: Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc., (252) 338‑4104