Your Summertime Guide at Flagship City District
UPDATED MAY 21ST
Think about the last time you visited a downtown environment (but not Downtown Erie). You probably enjoyed great food, strolled along vibrant sidewalks, and most likely heard music pouring out of restaurants and businesses.
This summer, we are dedicated to creating a similar atmosphere right here in Downtown Erie by partnering with the Erie Downtown Partnership to create fantastic live music opportunities that you can’t find anywhere else in Erie County. By working together, we are introducing 32 live music events in Perry Square and the immediate surrounding area, representing the highest concentration of free live music events in Erie County this year.
429 State Alley Parties
You may not believe it, but this venue takes place in a trash alley. WAIT... it’s not what you think. We take this trash alley and transform it into a great place for food, art, shopping, and music.
Edison lights are strung between the historic brick walls, the dumpsters are pushed off-site, Luminary sets up a tent to sell their beverages, and a Food Hall kitchen will be there to take orders for some food. Did we just take a trash alley and turn it into a sick live music spot? You bet we did.
WHERE: Alleyway next to 10 East 5th Street in Downtown Erie
WHEN: 6-8PM on select Friday nights
Luminary Cocktails & Bottle Shop Patio Shows
Just down the sidewalk from the famous Flagship City Food Hall is a charming bottle shop owned and operated by the iconic and talented folks of Luminary Distilling. This shop is proudly called Luminary Cocktails & Bottle Shop. This is the place where you get to have a familiar Luminary experience but in an urban setting.
This summer, the drinks will be cold, the company will be great, and the music will be plentiful. Appropriately called the Patio Shows, these live music acts will occur outside on the sidewalk next to Luminary, encouraging guests to pour out onto the sidewalk.
WHERE: Luminary Cocktails & Bottle Shop at 36 North Park Row in Downtown Erie
WHEN: 6-8PM on select Saturday nights
Live Music at Flagship City Food Hall
Ever since the Flagship City Food Hall opened its doors to the public in November of 2021, providing local live music has always been at the forefront and an important part of creating a community.
This summer, we are celebrating local talent and showcasing their talents in a way that we’ve never done before. Just like the wide variety of food you can eat, we are offering an even wider variety of music to listen to. On Wednesday nights, the Food Hall walls will reverberate with music, offering everything from R&B to island tunes.
WHERE: Flagship City Food Hall at 22 North Park Row in Downtown Erie
WHEN: 6-8PM on Wednesday nights
Perry Square Summer Concert Series
The Erie Downtown Partnership is bringing back their iconic Perry Square Concert Series!
Dave Tamulonis and the amazing team at the Erie Downtown Partnership are once again providing free live music concerts right in the heart of Downtown Erie. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of tunes fit for any musical taste.
Speaking of taste, Flagship City Food Hall will be joining in on the fun by popping up in the Food Hall Snack Shack to provide fantastic local flavors to compliment the incredible local talents up on stage!
WHERE: Perry Square Stage in Downtown Erie
WHEN: 7-10PM on Thursdays nights
MORE INFO: www.eriedowntown.com/events
MAKE A DAY OF YOUR VISIT TO DOWNTOWN ERIE
Making a day out of your Downtown Erie experience is what we’re all about! Enjoy a car show with your family, get a climbing session in at ASCEND Erie, pop into any of the locally-owned shops along State Street, or join your friends in a friendly game of kickball in Perry Square.
ASCEND Climbing Pass
$15 climb including shoes and chalk. Simply mention to the front desk that you are checking out a live music concert for the deal!
Classic Car Shows
June 14 and August 9 from 5-7PM
Takes place during two 429 State Alley Parties.
Boutique Nights
An evolved version of Boutique Nights will be part of the 429 State Alley Parties, offering live art demonstrations in the Shops at 5th and State.
Explore Brig Cigar Lounge, Bricks American Steakhouse, Dollhouse at Pointe Foure, Primo Tailoring, City Supply, and Glass Growers Gallery.
Kickball League
Join your friends on Mondays or Fridays for a competitive game of kickball in Perry Square!
This is quite the lineup of activities, isn’t it? From live music to artist demonstrations and just about everything in between, we are beyond thrilled to be partnering with so many talented people to make the summer of 2024 unforgettable. We hope you are as excited as we are and look forward to seeing you downtown soon!
-Ryan