MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) is turning up the volume for summer 2026 with the return of the Final Friday Concert Series — bringing live music, community energy, and downtown vibrancy to the Carrousel Properties’ Brickyard Stage all season long.
This year’s lineup introduces nine new acts to the Final Friday stage, keeping the series fresh while continuing to spotlight the talent audiences have come to love.
“This year’s lineup is a mix of returning favorites and new acts we’ve been watching for a while,” said Jennifer Kime, chief executive officer of Downtown Mansfield, Inc. “Some came through community recommendations, others we’ve discovered by spending time listening to artists across the region.
“We’re always looking to keep the series fresh while delivering a great experience for the audience — and we think this lineup does exactly that.”
The series kicks off Friday, May 29 and continues monthly through September, with music beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the headlining act taking the stage at 8:30 p.m.
Live band lineup
May 29: Brooke Yonut | Jazz Connection | Rare Vintage.
June 26: Sorelle | Jevan Cole Band | Master TC & The Visitors.
July 31: Damien Lucio | The Thirsty Travelers | Red Ball Jets.
Aug. 28: Ben Dunn | Nate Williams Band | Zack Attack.
Sept. 25: Jody & Najee | Frank Boyd Jr. | Austin & The Syd Experience.
“Many of this season’s new acts have been on our radar for some time,” Kime said. “We also pay attention to what audiences respond to and what’s happening across the regional music scene.
“It’s a balance of familiarity and discovery — bringing in new energy while keeping the quality high.”
Each Final Friday Concert is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of music, connection, and downtown atmosphere.
Refreshments will be available for purchase, and a lineup of food trucks will be on-site serving crowd favorites, including Bytchn Kitchen, Deja Food, Fry Guys (and Fry Guys Lemonade), Panchos Tacos, and The Food Tour.
The concert series takes place at the Brickyard Stage and is made possible thanks to the generous support of BlueScope Recycling, The Ideal Electric Company, Ohio Eye Associates, Phoenix Brewing Company, Purdy Construction, and Spherion MidOhio.
The first Final Friday concert took place in 2007, featuring Michael Kelsey, and included just three shows with one act each.
Nearly 20 years later, the series has grown into five shows per season, with three acts each night, and has become a signature part of summer in downtown Mansfield.
For more information, contact Downtown Mansfield, Inc. at 419-522-0099 or info@downtownmansfield.com.
Downtown Mansfield, Inc.
Downtown Mansfield, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to stimulate economic development, improve the appearance, and create a positive image of downtown as a desirable place to work, live, shop, and invest.