Posted on May 1
Enjoy your summer nights with the help of these free concert series!
Warm summer nights are perfect for kicking back to relax and enjoying a good show. Below you can find a variety of live music, local bands and theatre performances to attend any night of the week over the summer. Grab your friends and family, and get ready for a good time.
1. Liberty Center Concerts
Where: Liberty Center | 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township OH
Photo Credit : Todd Joyce
Enjoy live music every Thursday night with Liberty Center's Summer Concert Series. The concerts are free to attend from 6-9PM, and don't forget to grab your favorite DORA beverage to sit back and relax. Here's the upcoming music lineup:
- June 1st: 3 Piece Revival
- June 8th: The Lifters
- June 15th: The Chuck Taylors
- June 22nd: 90 Proof
- June 29th: Sunburners
- July 6th: Red Idle Rejects
- July 13th: Revival
- July 20th: Lady Joya
- July 27th: Rolled in Stone
- August 3rd: Michelle Robinson Band
- August 10th: Billy Rock Band
- August 17th: Final Order
- August 24th: Zack Attack
- August 31st: Blue Leafs/Turn to Stone
- September 7th: Naked Karate Girls
- September 14th: The Whammies
- September 21st: Bourbon Road
- September 28th: Saffire Express
Concerts are weather-permitting. Dates, times, and performances are subject to change.
2. RiversEdge Concerts
Where: RiversEdge Amphitheater | 116 Dayton Street, Hamilton OH
RiversEdge Park & Amphitheater is a beautiful place for a summer concert, located right along the banks of the Great Miami River. They host a variety of performers and live concerts all summer long. All of the shows are free unless stated otherwise, and VIP tickets are available as well.
- Thursday, May 25th: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, Eggy
- Thursday, June 1st: Zach Top, 90 Proof Twang
- Thursday, June 8th: Veronica Lewis, Eddie 9V
- Thursday, June 15th: Gyasi, Led Zeppelin
- Thursday, June 29th: Buffalo Nichols, The Harlem Gospel Travelers
- Tuesday, July 4th: The Classic Rock Experience, That Arena Show
- Saturday, July 8th: Rachel Holt, Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience
- Thursday, July 13th: Nirvani, Fooz Fighters
- Saturday, July 22nd: Gina & Johnny Band, CFG & the Family
- Thursday, August 3rd: Sweet Sister Mercy, Back in Black
- Thursday, August 10th: Theatre of Crue, Nightrain
- Thursday, August 17th: Duane Betts & Palmetto Hotel, Scotty Bratcher, Cordovas
- Thursday, August 24th: Cristina Vane, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
- Thursday, August 31st: The Billy Rock Band, Satisfaction: A Tribute to the Rolling Stones
- Saturday, September 16th: Signs of Life the American Pink Floyd
3. The Takeover Summer Concerts
Where: The Square at Union Centre | 9285 Centre Point Drive, West Chester OH
It's a party at The Square on Thursday nights this summer; live bands will be performing from 6-9PM. Food trucks will be there and local breweries like Grainworks will be there to supply beer! Grab some of your family and friends to enjoy a beautiful night filled with a variety of good music.
- June 1st: The Remains
- June 8th: DV8
- June 15th: Abe's Lincoln
- June 22nd: Soul Pocket
- June 29th: The Naked Karate Girls
- July 6th: Thunderstruck and Classic Rock Experience
- July 13th: Michelle Robinson Band
- July 20th: Lt. Dan's New Legs
- July 27th: Pandora Effect
- August 3rd: Dancing Queen; an ABBA Salute
- August 17th: 90 Proof Twang
- August 24th: The Whammies
4. Uptown Oxford Music Series
Where: Oxford Memorial Park | 2 East High Street, Oxford, OH
Photo Credit : Enjoy Oxford
Take on summer with Oxford's Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from 7-9:30PM for a free show (August 24th concert starts at 7:30 pm). There will be a talented lineup of musicians each week, ranging from local favorites to regional talent.
- June 1st: Tom the Torpedoes, The Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
- June 8th: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute in Concert
- June 15th: The Lady Joya Band
- June 22nd: Miami University Steel Band
- July 1st: Michelle Robinson Band
- July 6th: Mark Joshua
- July 13th: John Kogge and the Lonesome Strangers
- July 20th: DAT Band
- July 27th: Lisa Biales
- August 3rd: The Belairs
- August 10th: Linus Tate
- August 17th: The United States Air Force Band of Flight: Spirit of Freedom
- August 24th: Butler Philharmonic Orchestra
- August 31st: Tyler Michael Walton and the Mayflower Satchel
5. Keehner Park Concert Series
Where: Keehner Park | 7211 Barret Road, West Chester OH
Head over to Keehner Park's amphitheater this summer on select Saturdays from 7-9PM for live music, theatre performances, and a perfect family-fun evening. Stay tuned for the lineup!
- June 3rd: West Chester Symphony Orchestra + Ice Cream Social
- June 10th: New Horizons
- June 17th: Miami University Steel Drum Band
- June 24th: The Gamut
- July 8th: River's Edge Brass Band
- July 15th: Monday Night Big Band
- July 22nd: University of Cincinnati Community Band
- July 29th: Shakespeare in the Park
- August 19th: Penthouse Dogs
- August 26th: Bluestone Ivory
- September 4th: West Chester Symphony Orchestra
6. Groovin' on the Green
Where: Village Green Park | 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield OH
Get ready to vibe in the village with Fairfield's concerts on the green! It's always a great summer night filled with good music, local food trucks, and family fun. All of the concerts are on Thursdays and start at 7PM.
- June 8th: Thompson Square
- June 22nd: Cassette Junkies
- July 6: Cumberland Run
- July 20th: Crash Test Dummies
- August 3rd: Forever Diamond
- August 17th: Steven Page, Formerly of Barenaked Ladies
- August 31st: The Fortunate Sons
