Thunder Over Evans 2026
May 16, 2026 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Evans Towne Center Park
Thunder Over Evans
Evans Towne Center Park
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Gates open at 5:30
Thunder Over Evans is a celebration for Armed Forces Day. The event is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy a military salute, live music, and the South’s most exciting fireworks display.
The event kicks off with a military salute, followed by live music by Red Hot Revolution and a Verge Aero Drone Show. The night will wrap up with an extreme pyrotechnics display. Red Hot Revolution will return to the stage after the fireworks for an after-party.
Event Schedule
- 6 p.m. – Military Salute
- 7:15 p.m. – Red Hot Revolution takes the stage
- 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks display
- 9:45 p.m. – After party with Red Hot Revolution
Things to bring:
- Chairs
- Blankets
- Ear protection
- Sunglasses/eye protection (for possible debris)
Attendees are asked NOT to bring tents, canopies, pets, or coolers. There is a clear bag only policy. And 4 minors for 1 adult per entry.
Food vendors will be available for guests to purchase food.
Those suffering from PTSD or who have negative reactions to loud sounds or bright flashes of light may want to exit prior to 9:15 p.m.
Suggested public parking is in the government building parking lots and the area behind the Meybohm building.
The event is rain or shine.
Get more information HERE.
About The Lineup:
The Military Salute kicks off the event at 6 p.m. with the Posting of the Colors. This will be followed up with a message from the Fort Gordon Command, a Veteran’s Procession, and the National Anthem.
Red Hot Revolution delivers the energy of a stadium headline act — with the intimacy and precision of a live band. Every set is a carefully crafted show: multi-generational mashups woven with EDM production, built around your crowd and your moment.
Verge Aero is a group from Pennsylvania that choreographs hundreds of illuminated drones in a fascinating display. This group also won Simon’s golden buzzer on America’s Got Talent.
The Extreme Fireworks Display is unlike anything else you’ll see in the CSRA. You will not only see it, but you’ll feel it. You’ll want to bring eye protection and ear protection. It’s one of the South’s largest fireworks shows.
The After Party will start after the fireworks. At this time, Red Hot Revolution will return to the stage for another hour to host a dance party for those waiting out the post-firework traffic.
