It’s time to head outdoors and listen to some tunes. We have a list of places to go in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana, Dayton and Springfield, Ohio! Some are free and some have a fee. Enjoy the music!
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Outdoor Concerts Near Cincinnati
Acoustic Jam (NORTH)
May–October 2026 (first Sunday of the month)
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester Twp., Ohio 45069
3pm–5pm
Acoustic Salsa (CENTRAL)
April 2–30 , 2026 (Thursdays)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–8pm; salsa tunes!
All American Bash (NORTH)
July 3–4, 2026
National Voice of America Museum Live music, food trucks; Fireworks on July 4 at 10pm
Alms Bluegrass & BBQ (EAST)
September 26, 2025
Alms Park at 710 Tusculum Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Music, food truck cuisine; lawn games; 6pm–9pm
Anderson Concerts in the Park (EAST)
June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2026; July 2 and 9, 2026
Beech Acres Amphitheater at 6915 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
7pm
Artists on Tap Music Series (WEST)
June 19, July 10 & 17, 2026
Springfield Community Arts Center (rear side of building) at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (7pm–10pm)
Autumn Acoustics (CENTRAL)
September 5–October 31, 2025 (Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Live music on the porch; 6pm–9pm
Big River Get Down (NORTH)
July 18–19, 2025
RiversEdge at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
33 performances
Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Concert (EAST)
May 25, 2026 (+July 3, Sept 6 )
Various locations in Blue Ash and Montgomery Ohio 45242
Blue Ash Nature Park Concerts (EAST)
June 3–August 12, 2025 (Tuesdays)
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Outdoor concerts to enjoy from 7pm–9pm; Bring a chair or blanket
Blues and Brews (CENTRAL)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 (+May 7, 14 , 21)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–9pm
Cincinnati Music Festival (CENTRAL)
July 23–25, 2026
Paycom Stadium
Charlie Wilson, Mary J Blige. Nelly and more artists!
Cincy Blues Fest (NORTH)
July 11–12, 2026
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music along with food and drinks; bring a lawn chair
Cincy Cinco Latino Festival (CENTRAL)
May 3–4, 2025
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, dance and food
Cincy Fringe Theatre Festival (CENTRAL)
May 29–June 13, 2026
Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Various venues
Cincy Music Jerk Festival (CENTRAL)
September 6, 2025
Washington Park at 120 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
DJs, musicians play R&B as well as Caribbean; food vendors
Cincy Soul Fest (CENTRAL)
July 26–27, 2025
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and food celebrating African American culture
Clifton Cultural Arts Center Concerts (CENTRAL)
June 4, 11, 18, & 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; August 6, 2025
CCAC at 3412 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Clifton Plaza Summer Music Series (CENTRAL)
June 6 and 13, 2025
Plaza on Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
7:30pm–9:30pm
Concerts at Riverfront (CENTRAL)
May 23–September 5, 2025
Free concerts at various venues by the river
Concerts in the Park (EAST)
June 4, 11, 18 & 25; July 2 & 9, 2026
Beech Acres Park at 6910 Salem Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Bring a blanket or chair; 7pm–9pm
Concerts in the Park – Loveland (EAST)
May 31, June 28 and July 26, 2026
Nisbet Park Amphitheater at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Bring a blanket or chair; 7pm–9pm
Concerts in the Park – Colerain (WEST)
June 19 & 26; August 7, 14, 21 & 28; September 4, 2026
Colerain Park Amphitheater at 4725 Springdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm concert
Country Music Festival (NORTH)
June 13–14, 2026
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Delhi Parks Summer Concerts (WEST)
June 4 and 18; July 23; August 6 and 20; September 3, 2025
Delhi Park Performance Pavilion at 5125 Foley Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Food and drinks available; 7pm
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District at Deerfield Park (NORTH)
June 13, July 18, and August 15, 2026
District Deerfield Park: Parkway Dr/Wilkens Blvd., Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040
Local bands play
District at Deerfield Park Acoustic Nights
June 3 – September 23, 2026 (Wednesdays)
District Deerfield Park: Parkway Dr/Wilkens Blvd., Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040
2026 Line Up:
June 3 – Stephanie Coffey
June 10 – Ashley Watts
June 17 – Daybreak Duo
June 24 – Brandon Jones
July 1 – Ashley Watts
July 8 – Stephanie Coffey
July 15 – Nick Heffron
July 22 – Daybreak Duo
July 29 – Brandon Jones
Aug 5 – Ashley Watts
Aug 12 – Stephanie Coffey
Aug 19 – Nick Heffron
Aug 26 – Daybreak Duo
Sep 2 – Brandon Jones
Sep 9 – Ashley Watts
Sep 16 – Stephanie Coffey
Sep 23 – Acoustic MD
Festival in Sycamore (EAST)
July 17–18, 2026
Bechtold Park at 4312 Sycamore Rd., Sycamore Township, Ohio
Live music and fun
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
May 3–August 30, 2025 (Saturdays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert time! 7pm–10pm
Fifth and Vinyl (CENTRAL)
November 20–December 18, 2025 (Thursdays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Festive beats with a live DJ!
Fountain Blues (CENTRAL)
April 2–August 27, 2025 (+Wednesdays)
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
5pm–8pm; Specials at the Fountain Bar
Getting to the Point (CENTRAL)
May 8–July 24, 2026
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 815 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm free concerts; food and drinks
2026 Line Up:
May 8 – Dave Cahill – The Dreaded Mids, Jimmy Clepper, Xander Wells
May 22 – Dearest, The Grove
June 5 – National Barks, Watch Frog
June 26 – Michael Moeller, Stone & Snow
July 10 – Steve Covington and the Humble Strays, The Foles
July 24 – Saturdays Children, The Inturns
Glimpse (CENTRAL)
September 5–October 31, 2025 (Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dynamic light projections and live music
Friday Night Flow (CENTRAL)
May 30; June 6, 13, 20 & 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025 (Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts; 6pm–10pm
Fridays By The Lake (NORTH)
June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2025
Marsh Lake at 6440 River Rd., Fairfield OH
6pm free concerts; live acoustic music, food and drinks
German Biergarten Experience (WEST)
May 16 & 30, 2026 (+June 20/27, July 18/25) – NEED TO CONFIRM
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
German food, beer and music
Gettin’ To The Pointe Concert Series (CENTRAL)
May 8 and 22; June 5 and 26; July 10 and 24, 2026 (Fridays)
Schott Amphitheater at Sawyer Point, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–10pm; food and drinks
Glendale Summer Concerts (WEST)
June 7, 14, 21, and 28; July 5, 19 and 26, 2025
Peter J. Gruber Pavilion at 205 E. Sharon Rd., Glendale, Ohio
6pm–9pm; bring your own picnic or enjoy the concessions
Great American Ball Park Stadium (CENTRAL)
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Jon Pardi – July 8, 2026
Marshmello – July 31, 2026
Rick Ross – August 14, 2026
Ludacris – September 4, 2026
Greenhills Concert Series on the Commons (WEST)
May 28–September 3, 2025 (no concert Aug 27)
Corner of Winton and Farragut in Greenhills, Ohio
7pm–9pm
Green Township Concerts (WEST)
June 12, July 3, July 17, & August 14, 2026
Kuglia Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd., Green Township
6:30pm; free outdoor concerts
Groovin’ on the Green (NORTH)
May 29, 2025 (+June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24; Aug 7; Sept 4)
Village Green Park at 310 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music, food trucks; Thursday concerts begin at 7pm
Hamler CountryFest (NORTH)
May 15–16, 2026
Hamler Park at 100 S. First St., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Music festival
Hard Rock Casino (CENTRAL)
May 10–August 30, 2025 (various dates and times)
Outside Venue at 1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Frankie Valli, The Four Season, JJ Grey, Marshall Tucker Band, Trace Adkins, Young the Giant. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ying Yang Twins, Jake Owen
Harrison Summer Concerts (WEST)
June 10 and 25; July 15 and 22, 2025
Harrison Community Center at 300 George Street, Harrison, OH 45030
7pm
Havana Night (EAST)
May 16, 2026
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Latin rhythms will light up the evening!
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
May 4, October 26, 2026 (Mondays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concerts with regional jazz acts
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
April 7–May 19, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–8pm concerts; local and regional acts
The Jazz Series at Moerlain Lager House (CENTRAL)
April 6, and 20; May 18; June 15; July 20; August 10, 2025
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The Old Green Eyes Quartet will be playing; 4pm–7:30pm
Jingle Jams (CENTRAL)
November 28–December 20, 2025 (various days)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Live holiday music and festive vibes
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
May 23–September 5, 2026 (Select Saturdays)
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069
7pm–9pm, bring chairs/blankets
Lebanon Blues Festival (NORTH)
July 31–August 1, 2026
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Music and beer gardens; 150 classic cars
Lebanon Rotary Club Concerts in the Park (NORTH)
June 5–August 28, 2025 (Thursdays)
Lane Memorial Stage at Bicentennial Park (Cherry St and Mulberry St), downtown Lebanon, Ohio
7pm concerts
Live After Five (NORTH)
June 4–July 30, 2026 (various dates)
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio
Free concerts begin at 6pm; DORA drinking
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Live Music at the Fountain Bar (CENTRAL)
April 3–26, 2025 (various dates)
Fountain Square at E. Fifth and Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5–8pm; music from local artists
Live on the Green Concerts (CENTRAL)
June 5 and 28, 2025; July 24 and 26, 2025
Wyoming Village Green at 412 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, OH 45215
Loveland Concerts in the Park (EAST)
May 31, June 28, & July 26, 2026
City Hall Lawn at 120 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland, Ohio 45140
Bring your chairs and blankets for this free concert. 6pm–8pm
MadTree Red, White & Blue Ash (EAST)
July 4, 2026
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Starts at 4pm; fireworks, games, food; concert
Mt. Healthy Summer Concerts in the Park (WEST)
June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025; July 3, 11, 18 and 25, 2025; August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025
Mt. Healthy City Park, 1541 Hill Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Music at the Esplanade (CENTRAL)
June 6, 13, 20, & 27; July 11, 18, & 25; August 1, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 (Saturdays)
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–7pm; food trucks; free concerts
6/6/2026: Joanie Wittaker/Sweet Peas/Miss Joanie
6/13/2026: The Foles
6/20/2026: Acoustic Abuse
6/27/2026: Tracy Walker
7/11/2026: Vudu Childe
7/18/2026: Chris Caporale
7/25/2026: Push Play
8/1/2026: Knowrulz
8/15/2026: Alex Scheft
8/22/2026: Deej
8/29/2026: Temani
Music at the Porch (CENTRAL)
April 3, 10, 17, 2and 24, 2026 (+May 1, 8, 15 and 22)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
6pm–9pm;
Music in Mason (NORTH)
June 5, 12, 19, and 26; July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2026
Mason’s downtown plaza at 101 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
6pm; food trucks, beverages; kids’ activities
On Point Music Festival (CENTRAL)
August 1–2, 2025
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5:30pm–10pm; free!
OTR Performs (CENTRAL)
June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025 (+Sundays through August 31)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Jazz concerts (and other performances such as dance)
The Park Pour Fridays Concerts (EAST)
June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 2025
Blue Ash Square at 9520 Town Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm free concerts; DORA; bring a lawn chair
Party in the Park (EAST)
May 31, June 14, June 28, and July 12, 2025
Chamberlin Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, Ohio 45236
Pavilion Series in Evendale (EAST)
June 14, 21, & 24; July 19 & 26; August 16, 23, & 27; September 6, 2025
10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
7pm concerts; food trucks
Paycor Stadium (CENTRAL)
1 Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Music Festival – July 23–25, 2026 (Mary J. Blige and Charlie Wilson)
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show – August 1, 2026
Picnic Performance (EAST)
May 29, 2026
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Upper Green location; evening of symphonic music with CSO; bring chairs, blankets & picnic baskets
Queen City Keyed Up (CENTRAL)
May 9–August 29, 2025 (Fridays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dueling pianos and a fun interactive show
Riverbend Music Center (EAST) aka PNC Pavilion
May–September 2026
6295 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Various concerts throughout spring and summer. Country, folk, rock and roll!
RiversEdge Summer Concerts (NORTH)
May 21–September 26, 2026
116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Free admission except for Big River Get Down
2026 Line Up:
May 21 – The Landsharks
May 28 – The Band Feel
June 4 – The Rush Experience
June 11 – Mountain Grass Unit
June 18 – The Record Company
July 4 – Mr Speed
July 9 – Lamont Landers
July 17 – Eddie 9V
July 23–25 – Big River Get Down
Aug 7 – Ozzmosis
Aug 14–15 – Whimmydiddle
Aug 20 – Sensamotion
Sept 5 – Shovels & Rope
Sept 11 – The Eagles Project
Sept 26 – Signs of Life
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
May 14–September 3, 2026 (Thursdays) Unconfirmed
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy the music:
5/15/2025: Floyd and the Walkman
5/22/2025: Noah Smith
5/29/2025: This Must be the Party with Reilly and Sons
6/5/2025: Naked Karate Girls
6/5/2025: Noah Wotherspoon
6/19/2025: Ernie Johnson from Detroit
6/26/2025: Zack Attack
7/3/2025: Natural Progression
7/10/2025: DV8
7/17/2025: July for Kings
7/24/2025: Run Katie Run
7/31/2025: School of Rock
8/7/2025: The Menus
8/14/2025: Buzz Bins
8/28/2025: Cassette Junkies
9/4/2025: Monkey’s Uncle
Rock the Hill Music Festival (WEST)
September 27, 2025
St. William at 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
May 29–August 28, 2025 (Thursdays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bluegrass concerts; 7pm–9pm
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
May 7–October 1, 2026 (Thursdays)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Saturdays in the Park (CENTRAL)
May 16–August 15, 2026 (Saturdays)
Inwood Park at 2308 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (Clifton)
Bring your own brunch; 10am–12pm
Sayler Park Sustains (WEST)
June 14, 2025
Nelson Sayler Memorial Park, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Music and bands performs; food trucks, vendors
Second Sunday Summer Concerts (WEST)
June 14, July 12, & August 9, 2026
Arlington Cemetery at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, 7pm–9pm
Sizzling Summer Series Concerts in Colerain Township (WEST)
June 19 and 26; July 3; August 7, 14, 21, 28; September 4, 2026
Colerain Park at 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy the music; 7:00pm
Sounds at Sunset (NORTH)
May 29, 2025; June 12 and 26, 2025
Sunset Park at 2698 Milton Rd., Middletown, Ohio 45042
6pm–9pm free concerts
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Sounds of Deerfield (NORTH)
June 11, 18 and 25, 2026 (+July 16 and 28)
Cottrell Park at 5847 Irwin Simpson Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
7pm–10pm; free concerts; bring chairs and blankets; food trucks
Southern Sessions at Fountain Square (CENTRAL)
April 1–May 20, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Fountain Square at E. Fifth and Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
4–6pm; Enjoy live folk, roots, and Americana music
St. Antonius Music Festival (WEST)
June 5–7, 2026
5425 Julmar Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Music, food, games
Stereo 26 DJ Fest
May 30, 2026
Sawyer Point at 705 E. Peter Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A celebration of DJs and electronic music from 12pm–10pm; food
Summer Bier Gartens (WEST)
May 17 & 31; June 21 & 28; July 19 & 26, 2025
Germania Society at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and beer; 5pm–10pm
Summer Concerts (WEST)
June 18 and July 10, 2025
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
June: Yesterday Once More – Music of the Carpenters; 7pm–9pm
July: The Remains; 7pm–9pm
Summer Music Festival at Ault Park (EAST)
June 18, July 16, August 20, & September 17, 2026
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
6pm–10pm; inflatables and games; food and drink
Summer Pavilion Concerts in Evendale (EAST)
June 14, and 21; July 19 & 26; August 16, 23, & 27; September 6, 2025
Evendale Pavilion at 10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Free concerts; various start times
The Eagles Project Concert (WEST)
July 17, 2026
Kuliga Park Pavilion at 6717 Bridgetown Rd, Green Township
Free outdoor concert begins at 7pm
The Takeover (NORTH)
May 22 & 29, 2025 (+June 5, 12, 19 & 26)
The Square @ Union Centre at 9285 Centre Pointe Dr., West Chester, Ohio
6pm–9pm outdoor concert series
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
June 19, July 17, & August 21, 2026
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Free concert 5pm–11pm
Tunes and Blooms (CENTRAL)
April 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026
Cincinnati Zoo at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Admission is free after 5pm; Music begins at 6pm
Uptown Music Concert Series in Oxford, Ohio (NORTH)
June 4–August 20, 2026 (Thursdays)
Oxford Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio
7pm; free concerts; Facebook
Vernon Fest (NORTH)
August 1, 2026
Famous Old Time Music Company at 1196 Ross Millville Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Regional bluegrass bands perform
Voices of America Country Music Fest (NORTH)
August 6–9, 2026
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Jordan Davis and more
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
June 3–August 12, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
7pm–9pm; Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
West Chester Symphony Orchestra (NORTH)
June 27 & September 5, 2026
Keehner Park Amphitheater at 7411 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
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Westwood Town Hall Live (WEST)
May 24, June 27, July 26, August 16, & September 12, 2025
Westwood Town Hall Park at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
7pm–10pm; free concert
Outdoor Concerts in Northern Kentucky
Band Shell Beats
August 24, 2025
Devou Park at 1201 Park Dr., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Pack your lawn chairs, rally your friends and settle in for a night of live music, tasty bites from local food trucks and unbeatable park views.
Edgewood Summer Concerts
June 16, 23 & 30; July 7, 14, 21, & 28; August 4 & 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Presidents Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
7pm–9pm concerts
Florence Community Band Concert
July 31, 2026
General Ormsby Mitchel Park 261 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
7:30pm–8:30pm; bring chairs and blankets
Fort Mitchell Summer Concerts
July 2 –August 14, 2026
General Ormsby Mitchell Park at 263 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
7pm–10pm; bring blankets and chairs; food trucks available
The Whammies – July 2, 2026
The Drysdales – July 17, 2026
The Florence Community Band – July 31, 2026
The Derek Alan Band – August 14, 2026
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
July 12 & 13; August 2, 3, 30 & 31, 2025
Saturday concerts: Devou Park (Amphitheater) at 1201 Park Dr., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Sunday concerts: Fort Thomas Tower Park at 900 S Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Live on the Levee
June 5, 12, 19, & 26; July 10, 17, 24, & 31; August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
7pm free concerts
Music@BCM
June 5, 12, 19 & 26; July 10, 17, 24,& 31; August 7 & 14, 2025
Behringer-Crawford Museum at Devou Park at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky 45011
Concerts to enjoy. Food trucks; Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–9pm; $7
Party at the Park
June 12, 2025 – Doghouse
June 26, 2025 – Gee Your Band Smells Terrific
July 10, 2025 – Lunchbox
July 24, 2025 – Michelle Robinson
Memorial Park Amphitheater at 2001 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky 41051
6pm concerts; food vendors; bring your own cooler
Summer Concerts – Edgewood
June 16–August 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Presidents Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Crestview Hills Summer Concert
June 5, 2026
Thomas More University parking lot near the stadium at 333 Thomas More Pkwy, Crestview Hills, KY 41017
6:30pm–10pm; Forever Seger – The Silver Bullet Experience
Florence Concert
July 3, 2025
Florence Government Center at 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence, Kentucky 41042
Merchants and Music Festival
September 19, 2026
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Enjoy the music
Music in the Gardens
July 18, 2025
629 Greenup St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Bring chairs and blankets; free
Outdoor Concerts Near Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
June 1–July 27, 2025 (no concert on 7/6)
Dominick Lofino Park Amphitheater, 640 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45430
Free Sunday evening concerts; 7pm–8pm; bring chairs and blankets
Boomer Fest at St. Leonard
August 16, 2025
St. Leonard at 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458
12pm –10pm
BoroFest at North Park
September 20, 2025
195 Tamarack Traio, Springboro, Ohio 45066
12pm–4pm; Pop, rock and R&B music; vendors market; food trucks; activities for kids
Canal Music Fest
June 14, 2025
Tipp City Park at 35 Parkwood Dr., Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Food trucks; free concert from 5pm–11pm
Carillon Park Band Performance Concerts
April 20–October 19, 2025
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Caesar Ford Summer Fest
July 25, 2025
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Concert with 4 bands
Centerville Summer Party in The Park
June 13, July 11, & August 8, 2025
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458
Concerts being at 5:30pm; food trucks and beer sales
Centerville Summer Concerts
June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025; July 6, 13, 20, 25 and 27, 2025
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458
Concerts being at 7pm; food trucks and beer sales
Centerville Uptown Music Series
June 14 & 27; July 12 & 26; August 9, 2025
Main and Franklin Streets, Centerville, Ohio 45458
Free music concerts; 6:30pm–8:30pm
Cornerstone Music Series
June 1, 8, 15 22, and 29; July 6, 13, 20, 25, and 27, 2025
Cornerstone Park Pavilion at 5210 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville, Ohio 45420
8:30pm free concerts; bring lawn chairs
Country Concert 2025
July 10–12, 2025
7103 SR 66, Ft. Loramie, Ohio (one-hour drive from Dayton) 45845
30 bands; camping
Dayton Music Fest
September 5–6, 2025
The Trolley Stop, Yellow Cab, The Brightside and Blind Bob’s
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio. 45402
Deeds Carillon Concerts
April 20–December 7, 2025 (Sundays)
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Listen to the 51 bells
Fraze All Star Concerts
Summer 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard , Kettering, Ohio 45429
Kettering Civic Band Summer Concerts
June 12, July 4, July 10, & August 14, 2025
Polen Farm at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, Ohio 45440
Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–8:30pm
Levitt Pavilion Dayton/Eichelberger Free Concert Series
May 31, 2025; June 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 28; July 3–5, 10–12, 17–19, 26, 31; August 1–2, 7–9, 14–16, 21–22, 30; September 4–6, 13
Dave Hall Plaza on 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
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Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
May 31, 2025; June 7, 21, & 28, 2025; July 12 & 26, 2025; August 2, 9 & 30, 2025; Sept 13, 2025)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a chair and blanket. Beer garden.
Lunch on the Lawn
July 25; August 1, 8, and 15, 2025
Springfield Museum of Art at 107 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Symphonic concerts
Madison Park Live Concert Series
June 28, July 12, & August 16, 2025
Madison Park at 301 S. Broadway St., Trotwood, Ohio 45426
6pm–10pm; free concerts
Mammoth Music and Arts Festival
October 5, 2025
E. 6th St. between Monmouth and Saratoga, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Live music, food and drinks
North Park Summer Concerts
June–July 2026
195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Centerville Summer Concert Series
June 7, 12, 14, 21 & 28; July 5, 10, 12, 19, 24 & 26; Aug 2, 9, & 14, 2026
Stubbs Park at 255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45458
7pm; 7/10 concert begins at 6pm; food trucks; 7/24 concert at Sinclair Centerville
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2026 Line Up:
June 7 – Hotel California A Tribute to the Eagles
June 12 – Turn To Stone: An ELO Tribute
June 14 – The Prince Project: Prince Tribute Band
June 21 – McGuffey Lane
June 28 – Crush: The Bon Jovi Experience
July 5 – The Menus
July 10 – Stranger and the Fries
July 12 – Turnstiles: Tribute to Billy Joel
July 19 – Shawn Gerard: Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
July 24 – Centerville Pops (indoor performane at Sinclair Centerville)
Aug 2 – Genesis Retouched – Tribute to Phil Collins
Aug 9 – Live From Earth – Pat Benatar and Beyond
Aug 14 – Twist on Taylor: Taylor Swift Tribute
RiverScape MetroPark Summer Music Series
May 30; June 5, 12, & 26; July 10, 17, & 31; August 7, 14, 21 & 28; Sept 4, 2026
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
2026 Line Up
May 30 – Bourbon Revival
June 5 – Cassette Junkies
June 12 – Central Jazz Big Band
June 26 – Zack Attack
July 10 – Kim Kelly Orchestra
July 17 – Brass Tracks (Chicago Tribute)
July 31 – The Motown Sounds of Touch
Aug 7 – The Menus
Aug 14 – Dayton Jazz Orchestra
Aug 21 – Poets & Pirates (Kenny Chesney Tribute)
Aug 28 – Let’s Groove Tonight (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute)
Sept 4 – Retrobution (80s music)
Riverside Jaycees Music Festival
June 20, 2026
1213 Harshman Rd., Riverside, Ohio 45431
Music, food trucks and beer garden
Rock Piqua Food Truck & Music Festival
September 19, 2026
Downtown Piqua, Ohio 45356
Concerts and food trucks; car show
Rose Music Center at the Heights
April 25–August 27, 2026
6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concerts throughout the summer
2026 Line Up
April 26 – Alice Cooper
May 15 – Brit Floyd
May 16 – Geoff Tat’s Operation: Mindcrime The Final Chapter
May 22 – George Thorogood & The Destroyers
June 9 – David Lee Roth
June 20 – Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country & Marty Stuart
June 30 – Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge
July 16 – Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour
July 17 – Trampled By Turtles
July 24 – Brit Floyd
July 25 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Aug 10 – The Stray Cats US Tour
Aug 11 – Joe Bonamassa & Gov’t Mule
Aug 12 – Goo Goo Dolls: Summer 2026
Aug 22 – Happy Together Tour 2026
Aug 27 – The Rock Orchestra
Springboro Concerts in the Park
June 20, 22, 27, & 29; July 1, 4, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 22, & 25; September 20, 2025
North Park at 195, Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Bring lawn chairs; Tuesday/Sunday concerts 7pm; Sunday concerts: 7:30pm
Springfield Summer Arts Festival
June 12–July 12, 2025
Veteran’s Park Amphitheatre at 250 Cliff Road, Springfield, Ohio 45504
Springboro Concerts in the Park
North Park Amphitheater at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
June 20–September 20, 2025
Tribute to the Eagles – June 20, 2025
Tom Daugherty Orchestra – June 22, 2025
Tribute to Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars – June 27, 2025
Kim Kelly Orchestra – June 29, 2025
White Knuckle Weekend – July 1, 2025
Brass Tracks Band – July 8, 2025
Tribute to Hall & Oates – July 11, 2025
A Vicious Circle – July 15, 2025
7Summers – Tribute to Morgan Wallen – July 18, 2025
ThunderBeard – Tribute to ZZ Top – July 22, 2025
E5C4P3 – Journey Tribute – July 25, 2025
Reel2Reel – September 20, 2025
Star City Concert Series
June 1, 15, 27; July 11, 20, 25; August 15 & 22 2025 (Fridays & Sundays)
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave,, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
7pm–9pm
Treasure Island Park Concerts
June 21, July 4 & August 2, 2025
409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Free concerts
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series
June 12, 2025 (+dates through August – TBD)
W. Carrollton Centre (across from Fire Station 56), 300 E. Central Ave, W. Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Concert at 7pm; food trucks
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Outdoor Concerts in Southeastern Indiana
Lawrenceburg Fall Music Fest 2025
September 19–20, 2025
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Music on the River
June 5–August 28, 2025 (Thursdays; no 7/4)
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
7–9pm; bring chairs and blankets
Music on the Square
June 14, July 12, August 9, & September 13, 2025
Versailles, Indiana 47042
Music in the Park
June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, 2025
Bicentennial Park at 106 Vaughn Dr., Madison, Ohio 47250
6pm–8pm; bring a lawn chair
Rooster Music Festival (Madison Regatta)
July 4–6, 2025
Bicentennial Park at 201 E Vaughn Dr, Madison, Indiana, 47250
Whiskey City Summer Fest
August 16, 2025
Civic Park, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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