May 13, 2026, HOPE, AR — Get ready for another season of music, community, and downtown fun as Hope Downtown Network (HDN), in partnership with the Klipsch Museum of Audio History, proudly presents the 2026 Summer Sounds Downtown concert series at The HUB in Pavilion Park in historic downtown Hope.

The free outdoor concert series will take place on the fourth Thursday night of May, June, and July from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Community members are encouraged to shop and dine downtown before gathering at The HUB for evenings filled with live music, fellowship, and summer fun.

This year’s lineup includes:

· May 28 — COVIE
Night of Praise & Worship

· June 25 — Hazy Jayne
Unforgettable Country with a Twist of Rock

· July 23 — Trey Johnson & Friends
High Energy / Cool Sounds

Adding to the festive atmosphere, Sweet Escape Arkansas will be onsite all three nights selling specialty drinks and shaved iced for concertgoers to enjoy throughout the evening.

“We are excited to, once again, bring the community together through music in downtown Hope,” said Beckie Moore, Executive Director of Hope Downtown Network. “We hope that Summer Sounds Downtown will become a wonderful tradition that encourages people to experience our downtown businesses while enjoying live entertainment in a welcoming outdoor setting.”

The concert series is made possible through the support of generous local sponsors.

Pavilion Park Music Sponsors

· South Arkansas Recycling

· Brentwood Industries

Downtown Tones Sponsor

· The First National Bank of Tom Bean

HUB Notes Sponsors

· Farmers Bank & Trust

· Caney Creek Estates Mobile Home Park

· Bobcat Freight

· Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home

· Diamond Bank

· Webb’s Surveying

Hope Downtown Network and the Klipsch Museum of Audio History invite the public to bring lawn chairs, gather with friends and family, and enjoy evenings of music and community spirit in historic downtown Hope.

For additional information about Summer Sounds Downtown, sponsorship opportunities, or downtown initiatives, contact Beckie Moore at Hope Downtown Network at [email protected].