Twice as Nice: The Troubadour Project and Radio 80s Band Double the First Friday fun this June!

May 29, 2025

No, that's not a typo; there really are two First Friday concerts happening in Downtown Canton this June! Mother Nature had other plans in May, when rain postponed the much-anticipated season-debut performance by Radio 80s Band. Instead of canceling, the City of Canton added them to the June lineup, following the incredible Troubadour Project, giving us two unforgettable evenings in Downtown Canton to look forward to.

What are First Fridays?

If you're new around here, First Fridays mean that it's officially summer in Canton. Join us each month for the ultimate street party that turns Downtown into an open-air concert venue. East Main Street is closed to traffic as the community and live music take over Cannon Park. Come early and grab dinner at one of Downtown Canton's acclaimed restaurants, or stay close to the action with a bite from some of the hottest the local food trucks lined along East Main. Classic car enthusiasts will also want to check out the car cruise-in, featuring vintage rides and meticulous restorations.

First Fridays are all about bringing the community together to kick off the weekend and they're completely free to attend. As always, parking in Downtown Canton is also free. View the Downtown Parking Map here. You can also park for free at The Mill on Etowah and take the complimentary shuttle to the event. Shuttle pickup is located next to Community Burger at the flagpole.

June 6: The Troubadour Project

The Troubadour Project is clearly doing something right, because by popular demand, they're back for the third First Friday season in a row! Combining their unique spin on some of the biggest hits from the 70s with electric stage presence and crowd interaction, this First Friday favorite will have you singing and dancing along to all the essentials from Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, ELO, and so much more.

If you're looking for classic rock done right, you don't want to miss The Troubadour Project!

June 27: Radio 80s Band

Let's try this again... After the cancellation of May's First Friday debut due to severe weather, Radio 80s Band will officially make it to Downtown Canton on the last Friday in June (and the wait is so worth it!) This nationally touring band is bringing the best of the 80s to Cannon Park, ranging from the arena-filling choruses of Bon Jovi and Journey to deeper cuts from Mr. Mister and Toto.

To make the night even more fun, we encourage you to come dressed in your favorite 80s movie look, band-inspired outfit, or just throw on your best retro gear.

Know before you go

Here's the rundown of everything you need to know before you get here:

📍First Friday events take place at Cannon Park and along East Main Street in Historic Downtown Canton (130 East Main St., Canton, GA.)

⌚ The festivities kick off at 6 p.m., but we encourage you to arrive early to experience everything Downtown Canton has to offer!

🚗While street parking on East Main St. is unavailable during First Friday events, there is plenty of free parking just a few steps away. Be sure to check out our Downtown parking map HERE for more information. Alternatively, catch the free park & ride shuttle from The Mill on Etowah (the pickup point is at the flag pole adjacent to Community Burger and Rock N Roll Sushi.)

🪑Lawn chairs are welcome, but please do not set them out before 7 a.m. on the day of the show - they will be subject to removal. For everyone's safety, we also ask that walkways are kept clear at all times.

See You Downtown

With two chances this June to experience the energy of First Friday, there's no better time to plan your visit to Historic Downtown Canton. Be sure to share your pictures of First Friday or any other adventures you have in Canton by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram, or using the hashtag #ExploreCantonGA!

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Michael Loizou

Digital Content Specialist; City of Canton, GA

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