Events & Festivals
Summer Concert Series
Posted on May 23
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 and local band to attend any night of the week over the summer. Grab your friends and family, and get ready for a good time.
Concerts are weather-permitting.
Dates, times, and performances are subject to change.
1. Live After Five
Where: Liberty Center | 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township OH
Photo Credit : Liberty Center
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.
- June 5: The Chuck Taylors
- June 12: Zack Attack
- June 19: Celebrate Juneteenth with the P. Ann Everson-Price All Star Band
- June 26: 2nd Wind Band
- July 3: Life's a Beach (Buffet Tribute)
- July 10: Stranger
- July 17: Naked Karate Girls
- July 24: Bourbon Road Band
- July 31: Michelle Robinson Band
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.
- May 31: Little Texas and 90 Proof Twang
- June 6: Clay Street Unit and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
- June 13: The Sinseers and The Altons
- June 19: Genesis Retouched
- June 27: Back in Black and Archers Gate
- July 4: That Arena Rock Show and Dangerous Jim & The Slims
- July 11: Paul McDonald and Bee Taylor
- July 18-19: David Shaw's Big River Get Down (Paid Admission)
- July 24: Jeremie Albino and CFG & The Family
- July 31: Queen Legacy and The Wonderlands
- August 7: The Eagles Project
- August 16: Neal Francis Crowe Boys
- August 22: Wannabe (Spice Girls Tribute) and Kanin Wren
- August 28: Improvement Movement and Magoo
- September 5-6: Whimmydiddle (Paid Admission)
- September 11: Scotty Bratcher and Johnny Mullenax
- September 26: 512: Selena Experience and Heather Redman & The Reputation
- September 27: Signs of Life
3. The Takeover at the Square
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.
- May 22: Naked Karate Girls
- May 29: The Whammies
- June 5: Red (A Taylor Swift Tribute)
- June 12: 2nd Wind
- June 19: Anywhere Like Heaven: The Music of James Taylor
- June 26: Cassette Junkies
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. There will be a talented lineup of musicians each week, ranging from local favorites to regional talent.
- May 29: Motown Sounds of Touch
- June 5: Dead Revival Band, Grateful Dead Tribute Band
- June 12: Miami University Steel Band / Tribute to Rush
- June 19: Vu Skeen & Nextfazze
- June 26: Butler Philharmonic Orchestra
- July 10: John Kogge & The Lonesome Strangers
- July 17: Oxford Folk Jazz
- July 24: Lisa Biales
- July 31: Jim Burns Band
- August 7: Air Force Band of Flight
- August 14: White Lighter
5. Keehner Park Concert Series
Where: Keehner Park | 7211 Barret Road, West Chester OH
Photo Credit : West Chester Township
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.
- May 31: New Horizons
- June 7: Southwestern Ohio Symphonic
- June 14: Miami University Steel Drum Band
- June 21: UC Community Band
- June 28: West Chester Symphony Orchestra
- July 12: Strings Attached Band
- July 19: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company- A Mid Summer Night's Dream
- July 26: Monday Night Big Band
- August 16: Title 14
- August 23: Bluestone Ivory
- September 1: West Chester Symphony Orchestra
6. Groovin' on the Green
Where: Village Green Park | 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield OH
Photo Credit : City of Fairfield Parks
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.
- May 29: The Fortunate Sons - The World’s Premier Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
- June 5: Frontiers- The World’s Number One Tribute to Journey
- June 12: Tom the Torpedoes- The Music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
- June 19: Kevin McCoy Band- Country
- June 26: Raise Your Glass- The Ultimate P!nk Tribute Experience
- July 10: Face 2 Face- Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
- July 17: Fleetwood Gold- America's Fleetwood Mac Experience
- July 24: Trippin' Billies- The Dave Mathews Tribute Band
- August 7: The Remains- Hits from the '60s through today
- September 4: Come Together- A Rooftop Beatles Tribute
7. Sounds at Sunset
Where: Sunset Park | 200 Kenwood Dr, Middletown OH
Enjoy live music and food trucks at Sunset Park every other Thursday from 6-9pm during the summer!
- May 29: The Dallas Moore Band with The Filthy Heathens
- June 12: The Finnigan-Denson Incident with Heather Redman and The Reputation
- June 26: Noah Wotherspoon Band with The Gina & Johnny Band
- July 17: Dat Band with Miss Jacque
- July 31: Dayton Funk Allstars with Freekbass
8. Fridays by the Lake
Where: Marsh Lake | 6440 River Rd, Fairfield OH
Enjoy acoustic music, local food trucks and adult beverages from 6pm - 8pm at this concert series in Fairfield!
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June 20: Jordon Frank
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July 18: Keaton Eckhoff
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August 15: Heather Roush