TONIGHT'S PERFORMANCE HAS MOVED INDOORS TO THE LIBRARY'S LARGE ROOM.

Seating for 160 is available, first come first served. All members of your party must be present to be seated. Thank you for your understanding. 

The Lewes Public Library presents SummerScape 2026, featuring twelve live performances in our outdoor pavilion beginning June 3rd. All events start at 7:00 PM.

Tonight's performance is From the Fields to the City: A Blues Journey.

SummerScape 2025 crowd favorite Linda Harris returns to the stage with David Cole and Main Street Blues! Presented as a living history of blues artistry, this engaging show takes the audience on a journey through the evolution of blues music from its rural Southern roots to its electric and urban transformation.

Renowned throughout the Delmarva region, the performers look to spread joy and connection with everyone they meet through sound and storytelling. A powerful, engaging, and entertaining evening!

This program is part of Lewes 250, a commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, honoring our town’s rich past and bright future. Lewes 250 brings neighbors, visitors, and local organizations together in celebration of the “First Town in the First State.”

In case of inclement weather, the performance will be in the large meeting room of the library. That decision will be made by 1:00 PM the day of the scheduled event and posted on the library’s website and social media (Facebook and Instagram). Seating in the large meeting room will be first-come, first seated in chairs we will provide.

SummerScape 2026 Schedule

Wednesday, June 3 | Between the Earth and Sky: Irish Songs, Stories, and Dances
Wednesday, June 10 | From the Fields to the City: A Blues Journey 
Wednesday, June 17 | Soul of Langston: An Evening with Langston Hughes
Thursday, June 18 | Singers+Songwriters Presents Bruce Songs
Wednesday, June 24 | Singers+Songwriters Presents I’ve Lived Country Music Featuring Bobby Tomberlin
Wednesday, July 8 | The Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe 
Wednesday, July 15 | Delaware Shakespeare Presents Embers of Freedom: Independence through the Eyes of Many
Wednesday, July 22 | Jake’s Americana Bluegrass Band
Wednesday, July 29 | African Drum Circle with Mister Boom Boom
Wednesday, August 5 | Singers+Songwriters Presents America Sings Broadway
Wednesday, August 12 | A Spanish Evening with SonDeBaril Flamenco
Saturday, August 22 | First State Ballet 

Thank you to the generous sponsors who made this series possible:

Jack Lingo, REALTOR and Browseabout Books
LPL Braithwaite Endowment Fund and M&T Charitable Foundation
The Inn at Canal Square and Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA)

DDOA is a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.