Six Sundays in Spring is a free concert series at Joyner Park in Wake Forest, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. six Sundays from late April through May.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts come from the Town of Wake Forest’s Six Sundays in Spring page and its Joyner Park page. This page is updated each spring at the same address.

Six Sundays in Spring is Wake Forest’s free evening concert series at the E. Carroll Joyner Park amphitheater: six Sundays in a row from late April through May, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The 2026 series ran April 26 to May 31. The town had not posted the 2027 dates or lineup when we checked; we will add them here when it does.

Know before you go

  • When: six Sundays in a row, late April through May, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road
  • Cost: free; bring a picnic or buy from food trucks
  • Parking: Joyner Park’s own lot
  • Organizer: ARTS Wake Forest and the Town of Wake Forest; town switchboard 919-435-9400, series page

What it is

ARTS Wake Forest sponsors the series with the town, and the bands range across big band, R&B, beach music and jazz, the town’s Friday Night on White page says. People spread blankets and lawn chairs on the grass in front of the amphitheater, bring the children and a picnic, and stay for the two-hour show.

The 2026 lineup

Date Band
Sunday, April 26 Beatlesque
Sunday, May 3 The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra
Sunday, May 10 The Tams
Sunday, May 17 Marcel Portilla Band
Sunday, May 24 Blackwater Band
Sunday, May 31 Snapback

Parking and getting there

Joyner Park is at 701 Harris Road. The town asks concertgoers to park in the park’s designated lot. The town lists no street closures for the series.

What to know

  • Rain or shine. Setting up the stage takes a crew most of the day, so the town works to hold every concert. If severe weather threatens beforehand, it decides by noon whether the show goes on. If storms arrive during a concert, listen for announcements from the stage.
  • Weather updates go on the series page, the town’s Facebook page and as push alerts in the Town of Wake Forest app.
  • No alcohol and no smoking anywhere in Joyner Park.
  • Unleashed pets are prohibited in Joyner Park.
  • Food: pack a picnic, or buy from the food trucks parked at each concert.
  • Sensory support: noise-canceling headphones and other sensory items can be borrowed from the Wake Forest Information Tent inside the amphitheater, with a photo ID held until you return them. Questions go to Recreation Program Manager Monica Lileton, mlileton@wakeforestnc.gov.

The town’s other free concerts are Friday Night on White downtown and the July 3 fireworks show; see our Fourth of July fireworks, parks and trails and free things to do guides.

Frequently asked questions

When is Six Sundays in Spring in Wake Forest?

Six straight Sundays in late April and May, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. In 2026 the series ran April 26 to May 31. The town had not posted 2027 dates on Oct. 12, 2026.

Where is Six Sundays in Spring?

At the amphitheater in E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. Park in Joyner Park’s own lot.

Is Six Sundays in Spring free?

Yes. The concerts are free. Bring a picnic, or buy from the food trucks on site.

Can I bring alcohol or my dog to Six Sundays in Spring?

Alcohol and smoking are prohibited at Joyner Park, and unleashed pets are not allowed, the town says.

Is Six Sundays in Spring canceled for rain?

The concerts are scheduled rain or shine. If severe weather threatens before a show, the town announces by noon whether it will go ahead.