The 2018 Downtown Gastonia Summer Concert Series, presented by the Rotary Club of Gastonia East, runs every other Friday evening starting May 18th through Aug. 10th, 2018. The DJ starts at 6pm, and the band starts at 7pm.
| May 18 | Chairman of the Board - Cruise-In Give Away $1000 |
| June 1 | "Brew & Chew" - Journey Tribute Band - Local Food Trucks & Breweries |
| June 15 | Blackwater Rhythm & Blues |
| June 29 | Fantastic Shakers |
| July 13 | Jim Quick and Coastline |
| July 27 | The Entertainers - Cruise-In Give Away $1000 |
| August 10 | Eagles Tribute Band - Fireworks at 9pm |