FIRST FRIDAY
Join us in a Monthly celebration of Downtown Canton, Ohio from 5-9 for amazing entertainment, music, incredible food, extraordinary art, and great shopping.
First Friday is a walkable celebration of the arts, incorporating galleries, shopping, and dining in Downtown Canton, Ohio alongside lively entertainment at the Hall of Fame Centennial Plaza.
Mark your calendar for the First Friday of each month, January through December, rain or shine.
Presented by: Visit Canton and The Downtown Canton Partnership
THIS MONTH:
We are excited to announce our July First Friday Theme! Join us on Friday, July 3rd as we Celebrate America 250 from 5:00 pm-9:30 pm!
The First Friday Summer Concert Series presented by ArtsinStark, Visit Canton and the Downtown Canton Partnership features Monica Robins and the Ninja Cowboys at Canton Centennial Plaza!
The Kidz Zone presented by the IBEW Local 540 featuring free inflatables for our families is located on 3rd St NW outside of the Eric Snow YMCA!
The Food Truck Court will once again be located in the parking lot of the Eric Snow YMCA!
Our Community Connection Zone will be located on 3rd St NW between Court Ave and Cleveland Ave!
Nikolina from Q92 will once again be hosing her 4th St Dance Party on 4th St NW close to the Eric Snow YMCA Parking lot!
If you are planning a full evening downtown for First Friday you can always find the full list of Downtown Canton Restaurants, Galleries, & Retail Shops at www.downtowncanton.com
But we are excited to announce the 2026 First Friday Summer Concert Series presented by Visit Canton, ArtsinStark, & the Downtown Canton Partnership! The concerts will be held at Canton Centennial Plaza! The full list of shows is below!
May 1st: Lady Melma
June 5th: SpYder Stompers
JULY 3: Monica Robins & the Ninja Cowboys
AUG 7: FunkyardX
SEPT 4: Beach City Postal & Anya Van Rose
OCT 2: DJ Brandon Mickle
Save the dates for this summer’s Canton First Fridays! We look forward to seeing you here!
But we are excited to announce the 2026 First Friday Summer Concert Series presented by Visit Canton, ArtsinStark, & the Downtown Canton Partnership! The concerts will be held at Canton Centennial Plaza! The full list of shows is below!
Friday, July 3rd- Monica Robins and the Ninja Cowboys
Friday, August 7th- FunkyardX
Friday September 4th- Beach City Postal Service followed by Anya Van Rose
Friday October 2nd- DJ Brandon Mickle (Part of the 2026 Superfly Car Show)
Save the dates for this summer’s Canton First Fridays! We look forward to seeing you here!
First Friday Map
The Summer First Friday Events are here! Check out the map to view the location for your favorite vendors & the full list of entertainment!
Downtown Canton Map
Not familiar with Downtown Canton? Check out our Downtown Canton Map to help you locate all of your favorite downtown businesses!
CONTACT US
Get in touch with comments and feedback on First Friday by using the form at right or the contact info below. Have a question? Check out our FAQs page here.
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