First Friday Concord

Name: First Friday Concord
Start: 2026-05-01
Location: STREET Concord, 76 N Main St

May

Date

1 May (Friday)

Time

Fri, 4 – 8 PM

Venue

STREET Concord, 76 N Main St

Concord, NH, United States

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📝 Useful Information

First Friday Concord is a free, family-friendly monthly community celebration held in downtown Concord, New Hampshire. Organized by Intown Concord, the event runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the first Friday of most months, specifically from May to November (excluding July).

For the 2026 season, the scheduled dates and specific themes are as follows:

Note: There is no First Friday event in March or July.

The event transforms the downtown area, primarily centered around City Plaza (in front of the State House), Bicentennial Square, and Eagle Square.

For the latest schedule updates and specific vendor lists, you can check the official First Friday Concord website.

Would you like to know more about parking options downtown or specific participating businesses for the upcoming May event?

2026 Event Schedule

What to Expect

•Shopping & Dining: Downtown businesses and art galleries stay open late (until 8:00 PM), often offering special discounts, sales, and wine/cheese viewings.

•Entertainment: Live music performances are typically held at City Plaza and Bicentennial Square.

•Food: Local food trucks, such as Wicked Tasty and The Gravy Train, often set up on Capitol Street.

•Activities: Each month features theme-based pop-up activities, which may include free yoga on the State House lawn, dance parties with DJs, or outdoor movies.

•Art Walk: The season culminates in November with a self-guided Art Walk featuring over a dozen stops at galleries and studios.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026