Morgantown free summer concert series to feature Hinder, Village People, Hoobastank
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The City of Morgantown announced the lineup for the 2025 Ruby Summer Concert Series, and it has something for everyone.
All 12 concerts are at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Amphitheater and are free and open to the public. Each concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday nights.
The 2025 lineup is as follows:
America's AC/DC Tribute – Thunderstruck with The Delaneys – June 6
Hinder with Gene The Werewolf – June 13
Chase Matthew with Huey Mack- June 20
Los Lonely Boys with Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns – June 27
Huey Lewis Tribute- Heart of Rock & Roll with Rick K. – July 11
Dasha with The Bennett Hall Band – July 18
Village People with Eli & The Mojo Kings – July 25
Jimmy Buffett Tribute – Changes in Latitude with Steel Away – Aug. 1
Sierra Hull with The WVU Bluegrass Band – Aug. 8
Deana Carter with Melissa Quinn Fox – Aug. 15
Hoobastank with Corduroy Brown – Aug. 22
Maddie & Tae with The Hobbs Sisters – Aug. 29
Food and beverage vendors will be available. People will be able to come and set up their own chairs starting at 5 p.m.
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'We are very proud to have over 40,000 visitors, from West Virginia and surrounding states, attend our events each year, making the Ruby Summer Concerts the crown jewel of Morgantown! Thank you to the City of Morgantown, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust and all our incredible sponsors and grant makers who make it possible for us to provide unmatched entertainment free to residents and visitors alike,' Vincent Kitch, Director of the Arts and Cultural Development Department, said in a press release.
Parking will be available at Wharf Street Parking, Pleasant & Chestnut Street Parking, University Avenue & Chestnut Street, and Spruce Street Parking garages.
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