The City of Erlanger has officially announced the lineup for its 2026 Summer Sendoff celebration, presented by Arlinghaus. As the City’s largest annual event, Summer Sendoff has become a signature community gathering, often described by attendees as a “block party–style festival” featuring live music, food trucks, family-friendly entertainment, and a fireworks show. Following a record-breaking turnout of more than 6,000 guests in 2025, City staff are committed to enhancing the experience in 2026 with additional activities and free entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
This year’s main event will take place at Silverlake Park on September 19 from 4-10 p.m., preceded by the event 5K, presented by Silverlake, from 8-10 a.m. The main event will showcase an exciting mix of regional talent. Indianapolis-based band Dream Slice will open the evening, followed by Nashville-based headliner Brother Maven.
Brother Maven is an American rock and soul band, emerging as one of the most exciting new artists from Nashville’s diverse music scene. Known for soaring vocals, powerful grooves, and memorable melodies, their sound pays homage to classic hitmakers while carving out a distinct place in modern music. The band features Daniel Mason (vocals & guitar), JP Presley (lead guitar & vocals), Jeremy McCoy (bass & vocals), and Joel Burns (drums & percussion). Formed through a mix of shared musical passions and Music City networking, Brother Maven has since electrified audiences across Nashville and beyond. In November 2021, Brother Maven released their debut full-length album, Twenty Twenty One, and they continue to drop new original singles, like Dark Side, released April 10, 2026, live performance clips, and covers regularly.
Dream Slice, based in Indianapolis, brings an energetic mix of original alternative rock and pop, along with crowd-favorite covers spanning the past six decades. The band has performed at a variety of venues and events throughout the region, building a reputation for engaging live performances.
In addition to live bands, the event will feature music from Northern Kentucky DJ The Music Concierge, adding to the festival atmosphere throughout the evening.
For more information about the 2026 Summer Sendoff, visit https://erlangerky.gov/event-info/ or contact Community Engagement Coordinator Lauryn Groce at lauryn.groce@cityoferlanger.com.