Capital City Retro Fest

Capital City Retro Fest is a 3-night concert event at the Gerry Frank Amphitheater on Salem’s Riverfront Park. All ages are welcome (12 & under enter FREE!) for a summer celebration that includes a variety of food carts and a central bar serving adult beverages to 21 & over attendees.

The fest opens on Friday, August 22nd with tributes to iconic 90s acts Beastie Boys (Grand Royale), Nirvana (Nevermind), and Alice In Chains (Jar Of Lies). The Saturday and Sunday line-ups feature tributes to 70s & 80s legends, including Journey (Stone In Love), AC/DC (Shoot To Thrill), and Led Zeppelin (Ramble On) on August 23rd and Fleetwood Mac (Taken By The Sky), Eagles (Eagle Eyes), and ABBA (Band After Midnight) on August 24th.

Location: Gerry Frank Amphitheater
200 Water Street NE, Salem, OR 97301

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Starts: August 22, 2025

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