Events

Downtown White Plains Rock the Block 2026

Rock the Block

Event Details

  • Upcoming Dates:
    • Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
    • Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
    • Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
    • Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Mamaroneck Ave. (between E. Post Rd. and Maple Ave.)

Rock the Block is back for its third year! Join us every third Wednesday from May through August for an evening of live music, outdoor dining, and family-friendly fun in the heart of downtown White Plains.

Last summer, Rock the Block brought thousands of residents and visitors to Mamaroneck Avenue for four nights of great food, live music, and an unforgettable downtown atmosphere. With restaurants expanding into the street, families enjoying games and activities, and the avenue filled with energy, Rock the Block quickly became one of White Plains’ favorite summer traditions.

For these special nights, Mamaroneck Avenue will be closed to cars, transforming it into White Plains’ premier “Str”eat”ery with expanded outdoor dining, entertainment, games, and more!

Best of all, this event is FREE to attend.

What to Expect

Enjoy a fun and lively evening featuring:

  • Expanded outdoor dining along Mamaroneck Avenue
  • Live music performances
  • Mini golf and lawn games (including cornhole)
  • A family-friendly atmosphere for all ages

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

— Wednesday, May 20th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm —

The Experience Band and Show

Shad Deso

Rock the Block The Experience Band and Show, Shad Deso

THE EXPERIENCE BAND AND SHOW led by the visionary TromboneKing, a night of phenomenal funk, Go-go, and plenty more from a band dubbed “The People’s Band” out of the Washington DC area.

SHAD DESO is a genre breaking, fierce guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, from SUNY Purchase’s Music Conservatory.


— Wednesday, June 17th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm —

Spanglish Fly

Olivia K and The Parkers

Rock the Block: Spanglish Fly, Olivia K

SPANGLISH FLY is almost single handedly reviving and refreshing 1960’s Boogaloo with their brass heavy Latin Funk. 

OLIVIA K AND THE PARKERS turns a crowd into their congregation with their distinctive brand of soul, gospel and jazz.


— Wednesday, July 15th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm —

Slap Dragon

Rae the Band

Rock the Block: Slap Dragon, Rae the Band

SLAP DRAGON fresh, funky, irresistibly joyful; uniquely equal parts bluegrass, disco, and R&B, out of Nashville.

RAE THE BAND soulful, funky, and blues influenced blending sounds of 60s soul, electric blues, and classic rock with their knock-you-out frontwoman.


— Wednesday, August 19th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm —

The Band Memo

Brass Queens

Rock the Block: The Band Memo, Brass Queens

THE BAND MEMO indie/alt rock, jam band that burst on the NYC scene last year with their virtuosic musicianship, thoughtful, tightly crafted songwriting, soaring, guitar-driven peaks and psychedelic dance breaks with moments of raw self-reflection.

BRASS QUEENS an all female brass band deeply inspired by the New Orleans tradition.


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