Sargent's Announces Smooth Summer Nights Lineup for 2026

I promise summer is around the corner, and when it finally arrives, Sargent's is ready with a fun, annual event.

Sargent's in Rochester has officially announced their dates and lineup for Smooth Summer Nights. It's a free concert series that features artists from Minnesota.

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Sargent's Smooth Summer Nights 2026

Sargent's has been doing this event for a few years now. It's at their north location from 5-8 PM, it's free to attend, and they always have food and beverage trucks on site so you can get something to eat and sip while listening to great music.

In the past, there have been multiple food trucks that line up at Smooth Summer Nights, plus, Thesis has been there serving beer.

It's hosted the second Tuesday of June, July, and August, so for 2026, that would be Tuesday, June 9th, Tuesday, July 14th, and Tuesday, August 11th.

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What about the performers?

Kicking off the 2026 Smooth Summer Nights, on June 9th, is Good Morning Bedlam, a folk-rock duo from Minneapolis.

On July 14th, Root River Jam, a country, rock, blues, and jazz inspired group from Rochester, will take the stage.

And finishing out the 2026 Smooth Summer Nights on August 11th is Clay Fulton and the Lost Forty, a roots rock band from Rochester.

Things to Know Before Going to Sargent's Smooth Summer Nights

Some things to know before going to check out Smooth Summer Nights.

Do you need to bring your own chairs? - They will have about 150 chairs set out each night, but Sargent's warns that they fill up fast, so feel free to bring your own chairs.

Can you bring your own food and drinks? - You are allowed to bring your own food and drink (NO outside adult beverages are allowed) but, of course, supporting whatever local food truck is there is even better.

What if there's bad weather? - If bad weather strikes and the concert can't happen, it will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday.