August at the Delaware beaches hits different. The summer crowd’s in full swing, but there’s still that easy coastal rhythm that makes Rehoboth and Dewey special. This month, the bandstand’s got tribute bands most weekends, the Art League’s doing their big outdoor show, and if you time it right, you can catch a full moon kayak tour that’ll make you forget all about whatever stress you left back home.
Free Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Summer Concerts
The bandstand concerts are Rehoboth’s summer heartbeat. Every weekend at 8 PM, locals spread out blankets while tourists discover what we’ve known forever—there’s nothing like live music with the ocean as your backdrop. This month’s lineup leans heavy on tribute acts, which sounds cheesy until you’re singing along to Double Vision doing Foreigner classics.
What’s playing:
- August 1 (Fri) – Double Vision (Foreigner Tribute)
- August 2 (Sat) – High Noon (Southern Rock Vibes)
- August 3 (Sun) – The Heat and the Cold Sweat Horns
- August 15 (Fri) – Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute)
- August 24 (Sun) – Tim Laushey Orchestra
Art That’s Actually Good
The Art League’s outdoor show is one of those events that’s been going strong for 83 years because it just works. Two August weekends (August 2–3 & August 9–10), over 100 artists set up in the woods just off the main drag. It’s juried, so the quality’s solid—not your typical beach boardwalk stuff. Good place to find a piece that’ll remind you of this trip long after your tan fades.
Active & Community Events in Rehoboth Beach
Boardwalk Mile Swim – Sunday, August 24 at 8:00 AM The beach patrol puts this on every year to raise scholarship money. One mile in open water sounds intimidating, but the current usually helps, and there’s something satisfying about swimming past all those people just starting their beach day. Register or learn more
Son-Rise Service – Every Sunday at 8:00 AM Beach sunrise service for the spiritually inclined. Pretty peaceful way to start a Sunday, whether you’re religious or just like quiet moments before the crowds show up. Event info
Farmers Market – Every Tuesday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at Grove Park Decent produce, some crafts, and it’s something to do on a Tuesday when you’re feeling too beachy. The corn’s usually good this time of year. See what’s fresh
Other Stuff Worth Checking Out
Movies on the Beach in Dewey Monday nights at dusk (August 4, 11, 18, 25). Family-friendly movies on the sand. Bring chairs, bug spray, and lower your audio expectations—it’s the experience that counts. Full schedule
Full Moon Kayak Tours These guided paddles across Rehoboth Bay time out with the full moon, and yeah, it’s as pretty as it sounds. Book early because they fill up fast. Book your tour
Clear Space Theatre Downtown Rehoboth’s theater company runs shows all month on Baltimore Ave. Quality varies, but it’s air-conditioned and cultural, which counts for something on a hot August afternoon. Check showtimes
The Cork: Still Legendary (Mostly)
The Cork’s been calling itself the “Greatest Rock and Roll Bar in the World” for decades, and honestly? After a few beers and when the right band’s playing, you might not argue. They’ve got something going most nights this month, from country acts to tribute bands to their famous anniversary party that sells out every year.
Notable shows:
- Aug 1 (Fri) – The Bacon Brothers
- Aug 3 (Sun) – FJ (Foreigner & Journey Tribute) w/ Constantine Maroulis
- Aug 6 (Wed) – Parmalee
- Aug 7 (Thu) – Sara Evans – Unbroke Tour
- Aug 8 (Fri) – The Legwarmers
- Aug 10 (Sun) – George Birge
- Aug 13 (Wed) – Houndmouth with The Takes
- Aug 14 (Thu) – Conner Smith
- Aug 15–16 (Fri–Sat) – Anniversary Party w/ Mr. Greengenes (SOLD OUT)
- Aug 21 (Thu) – Corey Kent
- Aug 22 (Fri) – The Warped Tour Band (Pop Punk Tribute)
- Aug 24 (Sun) – Tell Me Lies – Fleetwood Mac Experience
View Bottle & Cork full lineup
Most afternoons, they’ve got jam sessions and DJs like DJ Knappy starting around 5 PM. It’s hit or miss, but the atmosphere’s usually good.
Mark Your Calendar: End of Season Party
Saturday, September 14, 2025—not August, but worth planning for. Dewey’s biggest send-off of the season gets wild in the best way. Food, drinks, music, and people dancing in the streets like summer’s never ending. More info
Look, August down here can get crowded and parking’s a nightmare, but there’s a reason people keep coming back. Maybe it’s the bandstand concerts where everyone knows the words, or those quiet moments on a moonlit kayak tour, or just dancing badly at the Cork with a hundred strangers who feel like friends. Whatever pulls you in, lean into it.
Don’t wait too long to book your stay—August fills up fast for good reason.
