The City of Springfield is excited to announce the return of its 1st Fridays event series to downtown Springfield on May 1 with a live performance by Buzzy Poole & the Department of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
This free, family-friendly event series will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of May, June, August, September, and October, bringing the community together downtown for an evening of shopping, dining, and live entertainment.
Visitors are invited to stroll through historic downtown Springfield and enjoy food trucks, a specialty vehicle cruise-in, and more than 80 local vendors featuring farmers, artists, makers, bakers, crafters, boutiques, local businesses, and downtown merchants.
“1st Fridays continue to grow each year, and we’re excited to welcome the community and visitors back to the Springfield Square for the 2026 season,” said Madie McCormick, Tourism and Main Street Coordinator for the City of Springfield. “Last year, we welcomed more than 16,000 people from 17 states, and it’s exciting to see how this event is drawing visitors to experience our downtown, support local businesses, and enjoy everything Springfield has to offer.”
Live music will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and their dancing shoes to enjoy the sounds of summer.
Live Music Lineup:
May 1, 2026 – Buzzy Poole & the Department of Rock ‘n’ Roll
June 5, 2026 – Four on the Floor
August 7, 2026 – The Band Entice
September 4, 2026 – The Bicho Brothers
October 2, 2026- Ten Year Town
“We’re excited to kick off the 1st Fridays in May and continue it through October,” said Terry Martin, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Springfield. “It’s a great opportunity for families and friends to come downtown, enjoy live music, vendors, and food while experiencing the energy of our community coming together.”
This year’s event series is made possible by these generous sponsors: United Community Bank, Springfield Chick-fil-A, The Farmers Bank, and Tennessee Events Co.