Cincinnati is home to an amazing art community including the art of music. With some of the best bands in the tri-state, grab the family for a free summer concert or two.
Here are the best spots to jam at a Free Concert in Summer 2026:
Groovin on the Green at the Fairfield Village Green Park
Village Green Park | Thursdays | 7pm | Website
- May 28: Kanin Wren – The Taylor Swift Experience
- June 4: Talkbox Comes Alive – Performing the iconic “Frampton Come Alive!” album in concert
- June 11: 7 Bridges – The Ultimate Eagles Experience
- June 18: A1A – The official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
- June 25: JC Cole & Folson ’68 – The Definitive Johnny Cash Tribute
- July 2: Tramps Like Us – The #1 Bruce Springsteen Tribute. America 250 Special Edition
- July 9: Michelle Robinson Band – Country
- July 16: Face 2 Face – Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
- July 23: Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
- August 6: 10,000 Maniacs – American Alternative Rock Band
- September 3: The British Invasion – The Ultimate Tribute to 60’s British Rock
Rockin’ the Roebling at Smale Riverfront Park
Smale Riverfront Park | Thursdays | Website
- May 21: Floyd and the Walkman
- 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
- August 6: The Foles
- August 13: Run Katie Run
- August 20: Zack Attackbell
- August 27: Casette Junkies
- September 3: Strange Love
- September 10: Noah Smith
Music at the Esplanade
Castellini Esplanade at Smale River Park | Saturdays | 5pm – 7pm | Website
- June 6: Joanie Whittaker/Sweet Peas/Miss Joanie
- June 13: The Foles
- June 20: Acoustic Abuse
- June 27: Tracy Walker
- July 11: Vudu Childe
- July 18: Chris Caporale
- July 25: Push Play
- August 1: Knowrulz
- August 15: Alex Scheft
- August 22: Deej
- August 29: Temani
Wednesday in the Woods
Burnet Woods Bandstand | Wednesdays | 7pm- 9pm | Website
- June 3: Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, Sustainability & Conservation Night
- June 10: SUN.DYLE
- June 17: Anna Applegate
- June 24: Boy Clothes
- July 1: Marsha, Queer Support Night
- July 8: Somos Música Y Sabor, Immigrant & Refugee Solidarity
- July 15: Jake Speed & The Freddies
- July 22: The Hot Magnolias
- July 29: TBD
- August 5: Jess Lamb & The Factory
- August 12: The Screamers, The Seasons, & Disability Visibility
Saturdays in the Park
Inwood Park | 2nd Saturday | 10am – 12pm | Website
- May 16: Summermusik (Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra)
- June 20: Push Play
- July 18: Ethan Mills & The Lowdowns
- August 15: Jump ‘N Jive Big Band
Ault Park Summer Music Festivals and Picnic Performances
Ault Park Pavillion | 6pm – 10pm | Website
- May 29: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (Picnic Performance)
- June 18: The Menus
- July 16: Mojo Rizin
- August 14: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
- August 20: The Remains
- September 17: DJ JonJon
Concert in the Park
Loveland City Hall Lawn | Last Sunday | 6pm- 8pm | Website
- May 31: Harmonics
- June 28: TBD
- July 26: ASTROVAN
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park | Mondays | 6pm-9pm | Website
- May 4: Estrada do Sol
- May 11: Love of Country Jazz Quintet Plays Cowboy Bossa Nova
- May 18: Brent Gallaher Quintet
- May 25: Mambo Combo
- June 1: Sophia Troyer
- June 8: Faux Frenchmen
- June 15: Ricky Nye Inc.
- June 22: Pamela Mallory Quartet
- June 29: Little Saudade
- July 6: Mandy Gaines & Brad Myers
- July 13: Jim Connerley Quartet
- July 20: Camille Saba Smith
- July 27: Bacchanal Steel Band
- August 3: Marc Fields
- August 10: Keigo Hirakawa Trio
- August 17: Lili Shires & Steve Schmidt
- August 24: Hank Stephens & Erwin Stuckey
- August 31: Five Little Bears
- September 7: Phil DeGreg Trio
- September 14: Retro Nouveau, ft. Jack Garrett
- September 21: Noisepolice
- September 28: Paul Hawthorne
- October 5: Jordan Pollard Trio
- October 12: Queen City Cabaret
- October 19: Daniel Bennett & the Dirty Shirleys
- October 26: Dixie Karas
Roots Revival Summer Concerts
Washington Park | Thursdays | 7pm – 9pm | Website
- 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 Andrew Hibbard
- July 16: Casey Campbell & Tye Dye
- July 23: Mike Oberst & Midlife
- July 30: Ben Turner & Casey Campbell Band
- August 6: Matt Wabnitz & Blue Rock Boys
- August 13: Sonya Moomaw & Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle
- August 20: Megan Bee & Jeremy Short
- August 27: Ray Vietti & Teddy and the Rough Riders
- September 3: Ben Turner & Wabs and Friends
Blue Ash Tuesday Concerts in the Nature Park
Blue Ash Nature Park | Tuesdays | 7pm- 9pm | Website
- June 2: Jump n’ Jive
- June 9: Miami University 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 Transit Authority
- August 4: Procter & Gamble Big Band
- August 11: Saffire Express
The Park Pour Friday Concerts
Towne Square | Fridays | 8pm – 10pm | Website
- June 5: Dat Band
- June 12: Forever Diamond
- June 19: Under the Sun
- June 26: Netherton Varner Band
- July 10: The Remains
- July 17: Bluewater Kings Band
- July 24: Soul Pocket
- July 31: HiFi Honey
- August 7: Michelle Robinson
- August 14: Catalina Wine Mixer
The Takeover Summer Concert Series
The Square @ Union Centre | Thursdays | 6pm-9pm | Website
- Dates Coming Soon!
