Capital City Retro Fest

Capital City Retro Fest returns August 14–16, 2026, to the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater in Salem’s Riverfront Park for a weekend celebrating multiple eras of popular music.

The all-ages festival features three nights of tribute band performances honoring artists from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

• Friday (August 14) includes Red Not Chili Peppers [Red Hot Chili Peppers], Fighting Foos [Foo Fighters], and Infatuation Junkie [Alanis Morissette].
• Saturday (August 15) features Hysteria [Def Leppard], Wild Boys [Duran Duran], and TribU2 [U2].
• Sunday (August 16) closes the weekend with Taken By The Sky [Fleetwood Mac], Petty Fever [Tom Petty], and Hall & Bros [Hall & Oates + The Doobie Brothers].

The festival is family-friendly, located in the heart of downtown Salem, and includes food, beverages, and a community-focused atmosphere. Capital City Retro Fest received the 2025 Oregon Festivals & Events Association Ovation Award for “Music Festival of the Year.”