Summer in Cincinnati is a beautiful time of year! The sunny season boasts backyards BBQs, pool days and lots of FREE activities for families! We have your 2015 guide to movies, now we’d like to share free concerts for the season. Grab a blanket and maybe a ice cold beverage and enjoy the sounds of summer.
What concerts did we miss? Help us out!
Washington Park Bandstand Bluegrass
Washington Park’s FREE Thursday night Bluegrass concerts are back! Enjoy BBQ and Bluegrass at one of Cincinnait’s favorite parks. Check out the full schedule here.
Thursday, May 28
7:00pm: The Mamadrones
Thursday, June 4
7:00pm: Mustered Courage
8:30pm: Blair Crimmins
Thursday, June 11
7:00pm: Willow Tree Carolers
Thursday, June 18
7:00pm: Jake Book
8:30pm: New Country Rehab
Thursday, June 25
7:00pm: Woody Pines
8:00pm: Barefoot Movement
Thursday, July 2
7:00pm: Casey Campbell
8:00pm: Charlie Parr
Thursday, July 9
7:00pm: Mipso
8:30pm: Railsplitters
Thursday, July 16
7:00pm: Appleseed Collective
8:30pm: The Tillers
Thursday, July 23
7:00pm: Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle
Thursday, July 30
7:00pm: Red Cedars
8:30pm: Blue Rock Boys
August 6: NO CONCERT
Thursday, August 13
7:00pm: Hu Town Holler
8:00pm: Town Mountain
Thursday, August 20
7:00pm: Mike Oberst
8:30pm: My Brother’s Keepers
Thursday, August 27
7:00pm: Comet Bluegrass All Stars
Thursday, September 3
7:00pm: Al Scorch & Friends
DBL Law OTR Performs – Washington Park
OTR Performs returns this summer! Every Sunday from 6–8 pm, enjoy an evening of FREE arts programming in the Park that is sure to please the whole family. There are a few concerts mixed in with other performances.
Sunday, May 31: Playhouse in the Park presents King Records
Sunday, June 7: Cincinnati Opera in the Park
Sunday, June 14: Young Professionals Choral Collective
Sunday, June 21: Exhale Dance Tribe
Sunday, June 28: Noa (Achinoam Nini) with special guest Mira Awad
Sunday, July 5: TBD
Sunday, July 12: Sunday Sings with the Rock My Soul Tour
Sunday, July 19: TBD
Sunday, July 26: Elementz featuring Concert Nova
Sunday, August 2: Shakespeare in the Park
Sunday, August 9: LumenoCity
Sunday, August 16: The Frank Simon Band
Sunday, August 23: Shakespeare in the Park
Sunday, August 30: TBD
Smale Riverfront Park Concert Series
This summer bring the whole family to Smale Riverfront Park for free family fun! It’s a great way to kick off an evening of enjoyment for you and your loved ones. Remember to bring a chair or blanket!
Summer Concerts Symmes Township
Home of the Brave Park
Symmes Day in the Park events all day 2-10pm
2pm Food and Kids Activities open
3-6pm Car and Motorcycle Cruise In
6pm Ping Pong Ball Drop – Prizes Galore!
7pm Rusty Griswolds perform
Dark Fireworks
Symmes Park 6:30pm
7/19 Social Hermits
9/13 Big Trouble Blues
More information http://www.symmestownship.org/
After-Hours on The Square at Union Centre
Grab your friends and family and head to this free event and kick the weekend off early! Great bands, beer and food are featured every week from 6–9 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 – After Midnight
Thursday, May 28 – Color Blind
Thursday, June 4 – Zack Attack
Thursday, June 11 – SWAGG
Thursday, June 18 – Lt. Dan’s New Legs
Thursday, June 25 – The Personnel
Thursday, July 2 – Full Tilt
Thursday, July 9 – DV8
Thursday, July 16 – Naked Karate Girls
Thursday, July 30 – Pistol Holler
Thursday, August 6 – Color Blind
Thursday, August 13 – 17th Floor
Thursday, August 20 – Bad Medicine
Thursday, August 27 – Britney’s Lipstick
Saturday Sounds at the Taft Museum of Art
Museum founders Anna and Charles Taft were devoted supporters of music in the community. The Taft Museum of Art continues that tradition with a variety of concerts throughout the year. Saturday Sounds is back for the summer and is FREE and open to the public!
Saturday, May 16 –Full Moon Ranch
Saturday, May 23 – The Verbs
Saturday, May 30 – John Ford
Smale Riverfront Park Concert Series
This summer bring the whole family to Smale Riverfront Park for FREE FAMILY FUN! It’s a great way to kick off an evening of enjoyment for you and your loved ones. Concerts are scheduled from 4–7 p.m. Check out the full summer schedule from Cincinnati parks here.
Sunday, May 17 – TBD
Sunday, June 14 – TBD
Tuesday, June 23 – TBD
Sunday, July 19 – TBD
Tuesday, July 28 – TBD
Sunday, August 9 – TBD
Tuesday, August 17 – TBD
Sunday, September 13 – TBD
It’s Commonly Jazz – Seasongood Pavilion
Cincinnati’s oldest and most celebrated free summer Jazz concert series is back for the season! Enjoy smooth jazz in picturesque Eden Park every Thursday in August, 6–8 p.m.
Thursday, August 6 – TBD
Thursday, August 13 – TBD
Thursday, August 20 – TBD
Thursday, August 27 – TBD
Clifton Cultural Arts Center’s Wednesdays on the Green
This summer Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) hosts Wednesdays on the Green—weekly free evening concerts, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Enjoy 11 weeks of musical performances, including a performance by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company! Learn more
June 3 The Comet Bluegrass Allstars Food Vendors: Kaimelsky’s & Dojo Gelato, plus a special bake sale of treats by the FCGLS Baseball team- June 10 YOLO featuring Anita Blue Food Vendors: Bistro de Mohr & Dojo Gelato June 17 Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle Food Vendors: EAT! Mobile Dining & Dojo Gelato
- June 24 Queen City Sisters and Sound Body Jazz Orchestra (concert starts at 6:30pm!) Food Vendors: Remi J’s Barbeque & Dojo Gelato
- July 1 The SunBurners Steel Drum Band Food Vendors: Bistro de Mohr & streetpops
- July 8 Clave Son Food Vendors: Kaimelsky’s & streetpops
- July 15 Young Heirlooms Food Vendors: EAT! Mobile Dining, Remi J’s Barbeque, & streetpops June 10 YOLO featuring Anita Blue Food Vendors: Bistro de Mohr & Dojo Gelato
- July 22 Under New Order Food Vendors: Habañero Burrito Truck & Graeter’s June 17 Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle Food Vendors: EAT! Mobile Dining & Dojo Gelato
- July 29 Jake Speed & The Freddies Food Vendors: Bistro de Mohr, Empanadas Aqui, & Graeter’s
- August 5 Cincinnati Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet Food Vendors: Kaimelsky’s, Habañero Burrito Truck, & Graeter’s
- August 12 Saffire Express Food Vendors: TBA July 8 Clave Son Food Vendors: Kaimelsky’s & streetpops
American Roots
Today’s contemporary country and rock music has its roots in many traditional American forms, from bluegrass and folk to rockabilly and honky tonk. Visit Fountain Square each Tuesday and get in touch with your American roots. American Roots is part of the 2015 PNC Summer of Series at Fountain Square.
Thursday, May 26
8:30pm: American Aquarium
7:00pm: Ben Knight and the Well Diggers
Thursday, June 2
8:30pm: Buffalo Wabs
7:00pm: Wild Carrot
Thursday, June 9
8:30pm: Chicago Farmer
7:00pm: Shiny and the Spoon
Thursday, June 16
8:30pm: Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys
7:00pm: Jeremy Pinnell
Thursday, June 23
8:30pm: The Shook Twins
7:00pm: G. Burton
Thursday, June 30
8:30pm: The Quebe Sisters
7:00pm: Howlin’ Brothers
Thursday, July 7
8:30pm: Dale Watson
7:00pm: Straw Boss
Thursday, July 14
8:30pm: TBD
7:00pm: TBD
Thursday, July 21
8:30pm: Quiet Life
7:00pm: Crow Moses
Thursday, July 28
8:30pm: The Brothers Landreth
7:00pm: Josh Eagle and Harvest City
Thursday, August 4
8:30pm: Arlo Mckinley
7:00pm: Wilder
Thursday, August 11
8:30pm: Young Heirlooms
7:00pm: The Hiders
Thursday, August 18
8:30pm: Bulletville
7:00pm: Noah Smith
Thursday, August 25
8:30pm: Elk Creek
7:00pm: Frontier Folk Nebraska
Thursday, September 1
8:30pm: Dallas Moore
7:00pm: Pure Grain
Reggae Wednesdays
Take a mid-week break and enjoy “island time” on Wednesday evenings this summer. Reggae bands take the stage as we cruise into the weekend. Reggae Wednesdays are part of the 2015 PNC Summer of Series.
Wednesday, May 27: Areesaa Iyah & The Eastwind Band
Wednesday, June 3: Taj Weeks & Adowa
Wednesday, June 10: Yabba Griffiths & Traxx
Wednesday, June 17: Ras Bonghi Allstars
Wednesday, June 24: Positive Mental Attitude
Wednesday, July 1: The Flex Crew
Wednesday, July 8: The Ark Band
Wednesday, July 15: The Cliftones
Wednesday, July 22: Gizzae
Wednesday, July 29: ORieL & The Revoluters
Wednesday, August 5: New Kingston
Wednesday, August 12: The UKOMBOZI Band
Wednesday, August 19: All Star Jammerz
Wednesday, August 26: Jah Messengers Reggae Band
Wednesday, September 2: Anthem Band
2015 Great Parks Summer Concert Series
Things are heating up this summer at the return of the Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Concert Series! Concerts are held on Saturdays and Thursdays at different Great Parks. The series features talented bands from the Cincinnati area. Food and beverage will be available at all concert locations.
Saturday, June 13, 7-9 p.m. – American Graffiti at Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor Point
Saturday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. – Sunburners at Fernbank Park
Thursday, June 25, 6-9 p.m. – Ms. Jaz at Glenwood Gardens Great Lawn
Saturday, July 4, 7-9 p.m. – BandKamp at Winton Woods Harbor Amphitheater
Saturday, July 18, 7-9 p.m. – UC Community Band at Winton Woods Harbor Amphitheater
Thursday, July 23, 6-9 p.m. – Hank Stephens Experience at Glenwood Gardens Great Lawn
Saturday, August 1, 2-4 p.m. – Cincinnati Brass Band at Winton Woods Harbor Amphitheater
Saturday, August 1, 7-9 p.m. – The Mistics at Winton Woods Harbor Amphitheater
Saturday, August 1, 7-9 p.m. – Robin Lacy and DeZydeco at Fernbank Park
Saturday, August 15, 7-9 p.m. – Six Pac at Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor Point
Thursday, August 27, 6-9 p.m. – Natural Progression at Glenwood Gardens Great Lawn
Saturday, September 5, 7-9 p.m. – All Systems Go and Prism Brass Bands, US Air Force
Sounds of Summer Music Event at Crestview Hills Town Center
This summer the City of Crestview Hills is partnering with the Town Center to bring a concert series to the community! Every month this summer, there will be a FREE concert from 8pm-11pm in the Joseph Beth parking lot. Bring lawn chairs for seating!
Friday, June 12 – DV8 Band
Friday, July 24 – Soul Pocket
Friday, August 14 – Luk Nichols and Jamison Road
Concerts at Creekside
Boone County Parks & the Boone County Public Library invite you to the 2015 Summer Concert Series! Concerts are held on Saturdays from 7 – 8:30 PM at the Creekside Stage in Boone Woods Park! Remember to bring chairs, blankets, and refreshments. If it rains contact the Rain Out Hotline at (859) 334-2283 – if rain persists, the concert will be moved to the Boone County Public Library Main Branch on Rt. 18 in Burlington. For more information, click here.
Saturday, June 6 – Swingtime
Saturday, June 13 – Forever Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute Band)
Saturday, July 11 – Blue Chip City Big Band
Saturday, July 25 – Elvis Tribute, featuring Kavan & Third Degree Sideburn
Saturday, August 8 – Florence Community Band
Saturday, August 22 – The Leroy Ellington Band
We will update this list throughout summer, please share any concerts we missed!
Just emailed you the listing of FREE concerts in Symmes Twp. Thanks for putting together this great list
Great list!!!~ Thanks
No Bluebirds??
WHAT??!!?? No Modulators?????
What, No Tickled Pink or Balderdash?