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We are happy to announce the remaining shows and lineup for our 2025 Summer Concert Series.

The Music Center Summer Concerts are held on Saturday evenings from 7-9 pm in our outdoor amphitheater at the base of Fisher Peak on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 213) just south of Galax, VA, just east of Sparta, NC, and just north of Mount Airy, NC. The concert series begins on Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th) and finishes on Labor Day Weekend (August 30th).

We are grateful to our Season Sponsors for their partnership and support of our 2025 Concert Series: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Blue Ridge Parkway/ National Park Service, WLA, Inc. (WLA Trucking), Yadkin Arts Council and Cultural Center, National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), 88.5 WFDD.

Advance tickets and Season Passes can be purchased through our website at the links below
www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/concert-calendar/concert-calendar/?category=28
www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/concert-calendar/season-passes/

Summer 2025 Outdoor Amphitheater Concert Series:
June 21 – Sierra Green & The Giants
July 12 – Lorena GuillenTango Ensemble
July 26 – Jeff Little Trio
August 2 – Donna the Buffalo
August 16 – Sister Sadie
August 23 – Paul Thorn

Grayson County VA Tourism
Galax City Tourism Center
Alleghany Arts Council – Sparta, N.C.
Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
Blue Ridge Parkway Association
Virginia Welcome Center at Lambsburg
Northwest North Carolina Visitor Center
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The Cold Stares play tonight! See you soon!Music TONIGHT AT THE REX! 7pm
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In light of the Spring season approaching, The City of Galax is putting on a FREE SHOW for the public at the Rex Theater! Come celebrate the return of warmer weather with us by spending a lovely evening downtown!

🎟️ FREE SHOW: Gap Civil – Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m.

FREE GENERAL ADMISSION: www.eventbrite.com/e/gap-civil-tickets-1216602042459?aff=oddtdtcreator

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🎉 Coming Thursday to The Rex Theater:
The Cold Stares
Show starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6.
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#rextheater #galaxva #downtowngalax #MountainMadeGalax🎉 Coming Thursday to The Rex Theater:

The Cold Stares
Show starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6.
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It’s Thursday night which means there is jamming at The Historic Fries Theatre! Bring your guitar or banjo and join in the fun! … See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

🎤 Chris Jones & The Night Drivers are bringing their distinctive brand of bluegrass to The Rex Theater on Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m. ! Get your tickets before they’re gone!

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Drumroll….Are you ready to explore Galax's brand NEW Visitors Guide? Integrated with interactive links, animations and sounds, we are very excited to announce that it is now LIVE! Be one of the first to see it online! visitgalax.com/galax-visitor-guide/

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Catch The Georgia Thunderbolts at the Rex Theater on March 1st!

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