Summer in the City 2026 Returns to Downtown Lufkin with Eight Weeks of Free Community Events
LUFKIN, TX - Summer evenings in Downtown Lufkin are set to come alive once again as Summer in the City 2026 returns to Cotton Square Park from June 6 through August 1. This free, family-friendly event series will feature eight consecutive Saturdays of live music, movies, interactive activities, and community entertainment.
Hosted in the heart of downtown, Summer in the City brings together residents and visitors for unforgettable nights filled with food trucks, live performances, and engaging activities for all ages. Food and drink sales begin at 7:00 PM, with featured events starting at 8:00 PM each Saturday.
2026 Event Lineup:

- June 6: Let’s Roll – Roller Skate & Mini Golf Night (Sponsored by Skate Ranch and Hijinx Trampoline Park)
- June 13: Latin Mix DJ Dance Party featuring DJ Rule FX
- June 20: Two Tons of Steel Rockabilly Concert
- June 27: Family Movie Night at the Square (Presented by Angelina Arts Alliance)
- July 4: City of Lufkin July 4th Celebration at Ellen Trout Zoo

- July 11: Keyun & The Zydeco Masters Concert
- July 18: Music Mingle (Presented by the Lufkin Limners)
- July 25: Silent Disco (Presented by Lufkin Parks & Recreation)
- August 1: ZooDust 90’s Party Band Concert
Summer in the City continues to be a cornerstone of community engagement and downtown revitalization, offering a welcoming space for families, friends, and visitors to gather and experience the vibrant culture of Lufkin.
Sponsors
This event series is made possible through the generous support of local sponsors:
- Brookshire Brothers
- Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
- Kimberly Eakin Kia
- Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company
- Lufkin Parks & Recreation
- Angelina Arts Alliance
- Lufkin Creative
- Skate Ranch
- Hijinx Trampoline Park
- A-1 Party Rentals of Lufkin
- Sleep Inn
- Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites
- Lufkin Limners
- Sound Techs
- Real Graphics
- Lufkin Jewelry
Their contributions help ensure that Summer in the City remains a free and accessible event for the entire community.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow Visit Lufkin on social media and mark themselves as “Going” on the official Facebook event page to receive updates and reminders throughout the summer.
For more information about Summer in the City and other events in Lufkin, visit Visit Lufkin online.
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