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 2026 (Date TBD)
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–October 2026 (Fridays) Dates TBD
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 23–25, 2026
RiversEdge at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
30+ 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 2, 9, 16, 23; July 7, 14, 21, 26; August 4, 11, 2026 (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
Line Up
June 2 – Jump ‘N Jive Band
June 9 – Miami U Steel Band
June 16 – Wyoming Winds
June 23 – Monday Night Big Band
July 7 – Sound Body Jazz Orchestra
July 14 – Sycamore Community Band
July 21 – Cincinnati Brass Band
July 28 – Cincinnati Tranait Authority
Aug 4 – Procter & Gamle Big Band
Aug 11 – Saffire Express
Blues and Brews (CENTRAL)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; May 7, 14 , and 21, 2026
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 2–3, 2026
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 5, 2026 (TO BE CONFIRMED)
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)
September 5 & 6, 2026
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and food celebrating African American culture
Concerts in the Park (EAST)
June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026; 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 17; July 1 and 22; August 19; September 2 and 16, 2026
Delhi Park Performance Pavilion at 5125 Foley Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Food and drinks available; 7pm–9:30pm
Line Up:
June 17–Cincinnati Transit Authority
July 1–Bronson Arroyo Band
July 22–The Remains
Aug 19–The Menus
Sept 2–Forever Diamond
Sept 16–Michelle Robinson Band
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
Line Up:
June 13 – DV8
July 18 – Vinyl Countdown
August 15 – Michelle Robinson Band
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 9–September 5, 2026 (Saturdays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert time! 7pm–10pm
Fifth and Vinyl (CENTRAL)
November 19–December 17, 2026 (Thursdays) TO BE CONFIRMED
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Festive beats with a live DJ!
Fountain Bar Concerts (CENTRAL)
April 11, 18, & 25, 2026 (Saturdays)
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 29; June 5, 12, 19 & 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; Aug 7, 14, 21 & 28; Sept 4, 2026 (Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts; 6pm–10pm
Fridays By The Lake (NORTH)
June 12, July 10, and August 14, 2026
Marsh Lake at 6440 River Rd., Fairfield OH
6pm free concerts; live acoustic music, food and drinks
German Biergarten Experience (WEST)
May 23 & 30; June 27; July 18 & 25, 2026
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 6, 13, 20, and 27; July 11, 18 and 25, 2026
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 27–September 2, 2026
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 28; June 4, 11, 18 & 25; July 2, 9, 16, & 23; Aug 6; Sept 3, 2026
Village Green Park at 310 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music, food trucks; Thursday concerts begin at 7pm
Line Up:
May 28 – Kanin Wren
June 4 – Talkbox Comes Alive
June 11 – 7 Bridges
June 18 – A1A (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)
June 25 –JC Cole & Folson ’68
July 2 – Tramps Like Us
July 9 – Michelle Robinson Band
July 16 – Face 2 Face
July 23 – Who’s Bad
Aug 6 – 10,000 Maniacs
Sept 3 – The British Invasion
Hamler CountryFest (NORTH)
May 15–16, 2026
Hamler Park at 100 S. First St., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Music festival
Hard Rock Casino (CENTRAL)
2026 Date TBD
Outside Venue at 1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Harrison Summer Concerts (WEST)
June 2 and 16; July 14 and 28, 2026
Harrison Community Center at 300 George Street, Harrison, Ohio 45030
7–9:30pm
Line Up:
June 2 – Modest Charisma
June 16 – Don’t Tell Steve
July 14 – Zak Attack
July 28 – DV8
Havana Night (EAST)
May 16, 2026
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Latin rhythms will light up the evening!
I Hear Music at the Fountain (CENTRAL)
April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 6, 2026
520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
2pm–6pm Sunday afternoons
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
Jazz at Cincinnati Lager House (CENTRAL)
April 19, 2026
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Old Green Eyes Quartet; 4pm–7:30pm
Jingle Jams (CENTRAL)
November –December 2026 (various days) Dates TBD
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 Country Music Festival (NORTH)
June 12–13, 2026
Lebanon, Ohio
Bands, vendors, fun!
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 on the Green Concerts (CENTRAL)
June 4 and 27,; July 9, 16, 18, 23; Aug 1, 2026
Wyoming Village Green at 412 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, OH 45215
Line Up:
June 4 – No Guarantees
June 27 – Cincinnati Opera
July 9 – Moonshine Drive
July 16 – Evan Matthews
July 18 – P&G Big Band
July 23 – Meaghan Richardson
Aug 1 – P&G Concert Band
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–August 2026 dates TBD
Mt. Healthy City Park, 1541 Hill Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Music at Elm Street Plaza’s Pavilion (CENTRAL)
April 1–May 23, 2026 (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)
150 W 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–8pm
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
Line Up
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, and 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 7–8, 2026
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5:30pm–10pm; free!
The Park Pour Fridays Concerts (EAST)
June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 2026
Blue Ash Square at 9520 Town Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm free concerts; DORA; bring a lawn chair
Line Up:
June 5 – Dat Band
June 12 – Forever Diamond
June 19 – Netherton Varner Band
July 10 – The Remains
July 17 – Bluewater Kings Band
July 24 – Soul Pocket
July 13 – HiFi Honey
Aug 7 – Michelle Robinson
Aug 14 – Catalina Wine Mixer
Party in the Park (EAST)
May 16 & 30; June 13 & 27; and July 1 & 25; Aug 7, 8, 16; Sep 19, 2026
Chamberlin Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, Ohio 45236
Line Up:
May 16 – Under the Sun
May 30 – Frog Man
June 13 – Scott Luck Band
June 27 – The Remains
July 1 – Gee Your Band Smells Terrific
July 25 – The Gamur
Aug 7 – Billy Rock (Days in the Park Festival)
Aug 8 – The Cassette Junkies (Days in the Park Festival)
Aug 16 – Jump-n-Jive Big Band
Sep 19 – Don’t Tell Steve
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 21–September 10, 2026 (Thursdays)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy the music:
May 21 – Floyd and the Walkmen
May 28 – Gina and Johnny
June 4 – Michelle Robinson Band –
June 11 – 4th Day Echo
June 18 – 2nd Wind
June 25 – Vinyl Countdown
July 2 – Noah Wotherspoon
July 9 – Monkey’s Uncle
July 16 – Buzz Bins
July 23 – P Anne Everson Price and the All Stars
July 30 – School of Rock
Aug 6 – The Foles
Aug 13 – Run Katie Run
Aug 20 – Zack Attackbell
Aug 27 – Casette Junkies
Sept 3 – Strange Love
Sept 10 – Noah Smith
Rock the Hill Music Festival (WEST)
September 2026 (Date TBD)
St. William at 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
May 28; June 4, 11, 18 & 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27; Sep 3, 2026 (Thursdays )
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bluegrass concerts; 7pm–9pm
Line Up:
May 28 – Sam Hibbard & David Faul Band
June 4 – Matt Wabnitz & Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
June 11 – Megan Bee & Jordan Wilson Coalition
June 18 – Ray Vietti & Ma Crow
June 25 – Maria Carelli & The Tillers
July 2 – Casey Campbell & Ruby Vielos
July 9 – Evan McMillian & Sam and Drew Hibbard
July 16 – Casey Campbell & Tye Dye
July 23 – Mike Oberst & Midlife
July 30 – Ben Turner & Casey Campbell Band
Aug 6 – Matt Wabnitz & Blue Rock Boys
Aug 13 – Sonya Moomaw & Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle
Aug 20 – Megan Bee & Jeremy Short
Aug 27 – Ray Vietti & Teddy and the Rough Riders
Sep 3 – Ben Turner & Wabs and Friends
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 13, 2026
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 28, 2026; June 11 and 25; July 3 & 16, 2026
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
Line Up:
June 11 – The Eagles Project
June 18 – Comet Bluegrass All Stars
June 25 – Under the Sun
July 16 – Shakespeare in the Park
July 28 – Cincinnati Pops
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 23 & 30 June 27; July 18 & 25, 2026
Germania Society at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and beer; 5pm–10pm
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)
May 16; June 13 and 20; July 11, 25, & 29; August 15, & 29, 2026
Evendale Pavilion at 10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Free concerts; various start times
Line Up:
May 16 – The Whammies
June 13 – Michelle Robinson Band
June 20 – Recipe Family
July 11 – Buzz Bin
July 25 – The Belair Show Band
Aug 15 – The Sunburners
Aug 29 – HiFi Honey
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 21 & 28, 2026 (+June 4, 11, 18 & 25) NEED TO CONFIRM
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 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, 2026
Westwood Town Hall Park at 3019 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
7pm–10pm; free concert
Line Up
May 23 – Krystal Peterson
June 27 – Young Heirlooms
July 25 – Jake Speed & the Freddies
Aug 22 – The Tillers
Outdoor Concerts in Northern Kentucky
Band Shell Beats
June – July 2026 (Dates TBD)
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 –August 2026 (dates TBD)
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–August 2026 (dates TBD)
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
7pm free concerts
Music@BCM
June–August, 2026 (dates TBD)
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 11, 2026 – Gee Your Band Smells Terrific
June 25, 2026 – Floyd and the Walkmen
July 9, 2026 – Lunchbox
July 23, 2026 – 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
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
June 26, 2026
629 Greenup St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Bring chairs and blankets; free
Outdoor Concerts Near Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
June 21 & 27; July 18 & 26; Aug 6; Sept 23, 2026
Dominick Lofino Park Amphitheater, 640 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45430
Varioua locations:
Warllinger Barn, 3080 Kemp Rd.
Beavercreek Golf. Club at 2800 New Germany Trebein Rd.
Southern Ohio Brewing at 818 Factory Rd.
Line Up
June 21 – Band 5 (Dominick Lofino Park)
June 27 – Vu-Do Swing (Warllinger Barn 3)
July 18 – DJ OhK (Beavercreek Golf Club)
July 26 – Smithville South Band (Dominick Lofino Park)
Aug 6 – Backyard Party at SOB (S. Ohio Brewing)
Sept 23 – Jukebox Apolcalypse (Beavercreek Golf Club)
Boomer Fest at St. Leonard
August 8, 2026
St. Leonard at 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458
12pm –10pm; music, food
BoroFest at North Park
September 2026 (Date TBD)
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 13, 2026
Tipp City Park at 35 Parkwood Dr., Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Food trucks; free concert from 5pm–11pm
Centerville Party in the Park
June 12, July 10 , & August 14, 2026
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd, Centerville, Ohio 45458
5:30pm–9pm
June 12 – Turn to Stone: An ELO Tribute
July 10 – Stranger and The Fries Band
Aug 14 – Twist on Taylor
Centerville Summer Concert Series
June 7, 14, 21 & 28; July 5, 12, 19, 24 & 26; August 2 & 9, 2026
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd, Centerville, Ohio 45458
Free music concerts; 7pm–9pm
2026 Line Up
June 7 – Hotel California
June 14 – The Prince Project
June 21 – McGuffey Lane
June 28 – The Bon Jovi Experience
July 5 – The Menus
July 12 – A Tribute to Billy Joel
July 19 – The Ultimate Garth Brooks
July 24 – Centerville Pops
July 26 – Landslide: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Aug 2 – Genesis Retouched: A Tribute to the Phil
Aug 9 – Live From Earth: Pat Benatar and Beyond
Cornerstone Music Series
May 1 & 15; June 5, & 19; July 17; August 7 & 21; Sept 4 & 18, 2026
Cornerstone Park Pavilion at 5210 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville, Ohio 45420
8:30pm free concerts; bring lawn chairs
Country Concert 2026
July 19–11, 2026
7103 SR 66, Ft. Loramie, Ohio (one-hour drive from Dayton) 45845
30 bands; camping
Dayton Music Fest
September 2026 (dates TBD)
The Trolley Stop, Yellow Cab, The Brightside and Blind Bob’s
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio. 45402
Deed Carillon Concerts
April 5–December 7, 2026
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Listen to the 51 bells
Fraze All Star Concerts
June 12–August 21, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
2026 Line Up
June 12 – Warrant, FireHouse, Bullet Boys
July 9 – Mick Dolenz
July 10 – Pop 2000 Tour
July 19 – Harry Connick, Jr.
July 31 – Anne Wilson
Aug 5 – For King + Country
Aug 12 – Get the Led Out
Aug 21 – That Arena Rock Show
FromOhio Music Festival
May 29–30, 2026
102 W. Columbia St., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Festival showcasing local talent; craft brews
Kettering Civic Band Summer Concerts
June 11, July 4, July 9, & August 13, 2026
Polen Farm at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, Ohio 45440
Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–8:30pm
Levitt Pavilion Dayton/Eichelberger Free Concert Series
Apri l 30, 2026 (concerts thru Sept 2026)
Dave Hall Plaza on 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
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April 30 – Carnival on the Lawn
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
June 6–September 19, 2026
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a chair and blanket. Beer garden. 6pm–9pm
2026 Line Up
June 6 – Party Punch
June 27 – Retrobution
July 11 – 24Seven
July 25 – Hindsight
July 31 – Britches Down
Aug 1 – The Hathaways
Aug 8 – Spungewurthy
Aug 29 – Stranger
Sept 5 – Classic Jam
Sep 19 – Liars for Hire
Madison Park Live Concert Series
June 26, July 11, & August 8, 2026
Madison Park at 301 S. Broadway St., Trotwood, Ohio 45426
6pm–9pm; free concerts
Mammoth Music and Arts Festival
October 4, 2026
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
(See Springboro Summer Concerts)
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 7, 13, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28; July 4, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 25, 28, & 31, 2026
North Park at 195, Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
7/4 concert at Springboro High School
Bring lawn chairs; Tuesday/Sunday concerts 7pm; Sunday concerts: 7:30pm
Line Up:
June 7 – Springboro Wind Symphony
June 13 – Larger Than Life
June 14 – The Sly Band
June 19 – E5C4P3 – Journey Tribute
June 21 – Dulahan – Contemporary Celtic music
June 26 – Fleetwood Gold – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
June 28 – The Kim Kelly Orchestra – Big Band
July 4 – The Kim Kelly Orchestra – Big Band
July 7 – Big Little Lions – Folk rock duo
July 10 – Parrots of the Caribbean -Jimmy Buffett Tribute
July 14 – Brass Tracks Band – Chicago and more Tribute Show
July 17 – Outlaw State of Mind – the Premier Chris Stapleton Tribute
July 21 – Buzz Bin – ’90s cover band
July 24 – The Best of Times – Styx Tribute
July 25 – The Little Mermen – Disney Favorites
July 28 – 24Seven – Top 40 hits from the ’70s, ’80s
July 31 – Hotel California – the Original Eagles Tribute Band
Springfield Summer Arts Festival
June 11–July 12, 2026
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 7–July 31, 2026
Food trucks; bring chairs
Line Up
June 7 – Springboro Wind Symphony
June 13 – Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute)
June 14 – Sly Band (Motown, Pop, Rock)
June 19 – E5C4P3 (Journey Tribute)
June 21 – Dulahan – Celtic music
June 26 – Fleetwood Gold (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
June 28 – Kim Kelly Orchestra Big Band
July 4 – AMerica 250 Celebration (Springboro High School)
July 7 – Big Little Lions (Folk rock)
July 10 – Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffet Tribute)
July 14 – Brass Tacks
July 17 – Outlaw State of Mind
July 21 – Buzz Bin (90s cover band)
July 24 – The Best Times (Styx Tribute)
July 25 – Little Mermen – Disney Favorites
July 28 – 24Seven (Top 40 hits of 70s & 80s)
July 31 – Hotel California (Eagles Tribute)
Star City Concert Series
May 22; June 13 & 26; July 10 & 24; Aug 14 & 28, 2026
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
7pm–10pm
Line Up
May 22 – The Prince Experience
June 5 – The Dave Matthews Tribute
June 12 – Brass Tacks
June 26 – World Turning (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
July 10 – Uncaged (Zac Brown Band Tribute)
July 24 – Parrots of the Caribbean
Aug 14 – Midnight Blue (Foreigner Tribute)
Aug 28 – David Mayfield Parade
Treasure Island Park Concerts
June 20, July 4 & August 1, 2026
409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Free concerts
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series
June 18, July 11, & August 20, 2026
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 2026
September 25–26, 2026
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Beer garden, food trucks, car show
Music on the River
June 4–August 27, 2026 (Thursdays except July 4th week)
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
7–9pm; bring chairs and blankets
Line Up:
June 4 – Motory CIty
June 11 – Crybaby
June 18 – MJ The Illusion
June 25 – Liberty on the River
July 9 – American Ride
July 16 – Gee Your Band Smells Terrific
July 23 – The Police Academy
July 30 – Boys in the Band
Aug 6 – Michelle Robinson Band
Aug 13 – Dukes of Country
Aug 20 – Gone to Paradise (Jimmy Buffett experience)
Aug 27 – Eagles Project
Music on the Square
June–September 2026 (dates TBD)
Versailles, Indiana 47042
Music in the Park
June 12, July 10, & August 14, 2026
Bicentennial Park at 106 Vaughn Dr., Madison, Ohio 47250
6pm–8pm; bring a lawn chair
Rooster Music Festival (Madison Regatta)
July 2–4, 2026
Bicentennial Park at 201 E Vaughn Dr, Madison, Indiana, 47250
Whiskey City Summer Fest
August 2026 (date TBD)
Civic Park, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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