Free, family-friendly outdoor concerts will feature an array of musical talents, artists, and genres.

Fort Smith, ARK—  Get ready to groove by the river! The countdown is on for an unforgettable season of free concerts along the Arkansas River, and the Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series is kicking off with a bang this Friday, August 30, with soul singer Nadjah Nicole. Running every Friday through September 27 at 6 PM, the Riverfront Amphitheater will come alive with incredible live music. So, gather your family, friends, and neighbors, and join us as we celebrate the power of music to bring our community together!

Sponsored in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a social impact funder supporting nonprofits nationwide at the intersection of music, public space, and community building, the Levitt AMP Music Series injects new life into underused public spaces through free, outdoor concerts across the nation.

The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series will present five free, family-friendly concerts to the public for the fall series at the Riverfront Amphitheater, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith. The series will feature a diverse lineup of high-caliber talent spanning genres including Soul, Tejano, Country, Rock, and Folk. 

Kicking off the fall series at 6 pm on August 30 is opener Keylyme followed by headliner Nadajah Nicole. Don’t miss Nadjah Nicole’s dynamic sound as she brings the power of soul music to the stage.  

Fall music series line-up includes:

  • August 30th: Nadjah Nicole
  • September 6th: Eric Johanson
  • September 13th: LA 45 
  • September 20th: Lola Kirke
  • September 27th: Larry & Joe

The public is invited to bring their own picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to the concerts. There will be food/drink vendors, a KidsZone, and a vendor Marketplace. Pets are welcome. Admission is free. 

This music series is made possible through the generosity of the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation as well as sponsors, the City of Fort Smith and Dream Alliance Foundation. Main Street Fort Smith hopes to embody the spirit of the Levitt Foundation by “creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life”.  

Visit www.mainstreetfs.org/levitt-amp-music-series for a full schedule of concerts, directions and information on parking and wheelchair accessibility.

About Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Learn more at levitt.org

About Main Street Fort Smith

Main Street Fort Smith is a nonprofit organization committed to creating vibrant spaces in downtown Fort Smith through business development, arts and culture, special events, and the promotion of attractive amenities. We are dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of downtown Fort Smith and fostering a strong, united community. Learn more at mainstreetfs.org


For further inquiries or to schedule an interview, please contact Amanda Hager at 479.462.9132 or director@mainstreetfs.org.