Enjoy a variety of FREE Summer Concerts in the Omaha Area, perfect for relaxing on a warm summer evening!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Junior Jams Kids’ Concert: The String Beans at Shadow Lake – Saturday, June 18 (11 a.m.), FREE
- The String Beans return to the SprayGround at Shadow Lake Towne Center for this family show.
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, Hy-Vee Amphitheater, 72nd St. & Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.
Belles’ Play Garden Grand Opening – June 26 (6 p.m.), FREE
- This free event will be fun for the whole family featuring children’s games, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, Disney princesses & Marvel characters, plus an Imagination Movers concert and an outdoor movie!
- Location: River’s Edge Park, 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA.
Summerfest at River’s Edge – July 9, FREE
- Music, activities, prizes, and fun for the whole family!
- Location: Hanafan Park, 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluff, IA.
The City of Omaha Celebrates America – Friday, July 22 (6 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy this annual celebration with a Fireworks Grand Finale at 10:00 p.m.
- Location: Memorial Park, 6005 Underwood Ave., Omaha, NE.
High Heel Concert at Shadow Lake – Friday, July 29 (6:30 p.m.), FREE
- High Heel performs live at Shadow Lake Towne Center for this family show.
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, Hy-Vee Amphitheater, 72nd St. & Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.
Jimmy Buffett/Johnny Cash Tribute Show at Shadow Lake – Friday, Aug. 5 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.), FREE
- The Dustin West band takes the stage at the Shadow Lake Concert Series to perform two of their hugely popular tribute shows.
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, Hy-Vee Amphitheater, 72nd St. & Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.
Block Party in Bayliss Park – Aug. 27, FREE
- A free kid’s concert with food trucks, face painting, balloon art, games, and more!
- Location: Hanafan Park, 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluff, IA.
Concert on the Patio at Inner Rail Food Hall – TBA for 2022
- Location: Inner Rail Food Hall at Aksarben Village, 1911 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE.
Sumtur Summer Unplugged – TBA for 2022
- Enjoy live music by the Papillon Area Concert Band.
- Location: SumTur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion, NE.
WEDNESDAYS
Music in Bayliss Park – TBA for 2022
- Location: Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.
THURSDAYS
Music in the Parks, Bellevue – Thursdays, June 2 – July 28 (7 p.m.), FREE
- Location: Washington Park, 20th St. & Franklin St., Bellevue, NE.
Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing – Thursdays, July 7-August 11 (Pre-show: 6:30 p.m., Music Starts: 7:30 p.m.), FREE
- Get ready to wrap yourself in another season of Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing, presented by Omaha Performing Arts.
- Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
Vibes at Village Pointe – TBA for 2022
- Blankets and chairs are encouraged.
- Location: Amphitheater at Village Pointe Shopping Center, 17305 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
FRIDAYS
Music & Memories Concert Series at Shadow Lake – Fridays, June 3 – August 12 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.), FREE.
- Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a night out with family and friends.
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, Hy-Vee Amphitheater, 72nd St. & Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.
La Vista Outdoor Concerts & Movies – June 24, July 8 & 29 (7 p.m.), FREE
Location: Central Park Lakes, 7702 Edgewood Blvd., La Vista, NE.
Playing with Fire at Midtown Crossing – Fridays, July 15 & August 12 (5:30 p.m.), FREE
- Free, live music concerts presented by brilliant worldwide musicians.
- Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
Friday Night Concert Series in Rockbrook Village – TBA for 2022
- Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a delightful evening with the whole family.
- Location: Rockbrook Village, 108th & Center, Omaha, NE.
Live on the Lake Summer Concert Series – TBA for 2022
- Family-friendly event featuring live local Omaha bands, a variety of food trucks, adult beverages, and Omaha Parks & Recreation giveaways.
- Location: Zorinsky Lake, 156th St. and F St., Omaha, NE.
SATURDAYS
Saturdays @ Stinson in Aksarben Village – Select Saturdays, May 7 – Aug. 27 (7 – 10 p.m.), FREE
- The most talented bands in Omaha will entertain you during these free concert nights! Plus, there will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, and the kids can play on the playground equipment.
- Location: Stinson Park, 2232 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE.
Playing with Fire at Midtown Crossing – Saturdays, July 16 & August 13 (4:30 p.m.), FREE
- Free, live music concerts presented by brilliant worldwide musicians.
- Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
SUNDAYS
Nebraska Wind Symphony Summer Concerts – June 12 & July 3 (6 p.m.), FREE
- Bring a folding chair and/or a blanket and enjoy some great music this summer.
- June 12 Location: St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 11802 Pacific St., Omaha, NE.
- July 3 Location: The Granary District, 7401 Main St., Ralston, NE.
Have fun enjoying these free summer concerts!
Past Events We Hope to See Again Soon:
Bridge Beats Friday Night Music Series – CANCELED FOR 2021
- Due to construction on the Riverfront, the city is unable to host Bridge Beats.
Narrows River Park: Free Summer Concert Series – TBA (4 p.m.), FREE (Park permit required.)
- Attendees must purchase a $3 per vehicle daily entrance pass or have a membership to the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation to attend these events. Daily entrance passes may be purchased with exact change or check at the front gate & may be purchased the day of the event. There is no additional fee to attend these events, free-will donations are welcome.
- Location: Narrows River Park, 2500 N. 25th St., Council Bluffs, IA, & Hitchcock Nature Center.
