Schedule of Events

See what is happening throughout the evening, from live music to the fireworks finale

Pops on the River event schedule with blue-red stars and times for gates, music, food, and fireworks

Schedule of Events


5 p.m.

Gates open, free admission. Open amphitheater seating is available, but limited. You can purchase reserved seating here for $15 per seat in advance online. No coolers or outside food or drinks. No pets or fireworks allowed. Children's pavilions open including food trucks.

5 - 8:30 p.m.

When the gates open at 5pm, the first 100 active or retired military members will receive free reserved seating in the amphitheater.

6:30 p.m.

Kemistri featuring Nicky Parrish

7:30 p.m.

Rodney Block

9:30 p.m.

Fireworks, Celebrate our nation’s independence with the Pops on the River Fireworks finale shot over the Main Street Bridge and visible all over downtown Little Rock.

Nighttime Little Rock festival scene with red-lit stage and text: “If you’re big on family fun, you’re big on Little Rock.”