Enjoy a variety of FREE Summer Concerts in the Omaha Area, perfect for relaxing on a warm summer evening!
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PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to change during this time, it is always a good idea to verify details before attending.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Opera To-Go at River’s Edge – June 5 (3 p.m.), FREE
- This free outdoor concert will feature live performances with local artists in bite-size pieces.
- Location: 4141 River’s Edge Parkway, Council Bluff, IA.
Outdoor Concert with Omaha Symphony at Joslyn – June 6 (2 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
- The Art Deco facade of Joslyn’s Memorial building sets the stage for a pop-up chamber music performance by Omaha Symphony musicians.
- Pre-registration required, beginning May 23.
- Location: 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.
Omaha Symphony Ensemble at River’s Edge – June 16 (6 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy live music, activities, prizes, and more!
- Location: 4141 River’s Edge Parkway, Council Bluff, IA.
Zydeco Festival at Midtown Crossing – June 26 (4 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- Regional music festival, featuring musical artists from the New Orleans, LA region.
- Location: Turner Park, Farnam Patio, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing – July 8, 15, 22, 29 (Pre-show: 6:30 p.m., Show: 7 p.m.), FREE
- Warm nights. Cool grooves.
- Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
Opera Outdoors at Midtown Crossing – Aug. 20 (7 p.m.), FREE
- A free, family-friendly opera concert.
- Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
The City of Omaha Celebrates America – Saturday, Aug. 28 (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.
Love of Art Music Festival at Midtown Crossing – Sept. 4, FREE
- Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
THURSDAYS
Music in the Parks, Bellevue – Thursdays, June 3 – July 29 (7 p.m.), FREE
- Location: Washington Park, 20th St. & Franklin St., Bellevue.
FRIDAYS
Bring the Music Back Pop-Up Performances at Midtown Crossing – Select Fridays, May 14 – Sept. 17 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy and unplug with live pop-up music performances.
- Location: Farnam Court, Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
Live on the Lake Summer Concert Series – July 9 – 30 (6 – 9 p.m.), FREE
- 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.
Music & Memories Concert Series at Shadow Lake – Fridays, beginning June 4 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.), FREE [TENTATIVE].
- Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a night out with family and friends.
- NOTE: This music series is tentative and could be rescheduled or canceled.
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, Hy-Vee Amphitheater, 72nd St. & Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.
Friday Night Concert Series in Rockbrook Village – Fridays, June 4 – Aug. 27 (7 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a delightful evening with the whole family.
- Location: Rockbrook Village, 108th & Center, Omaha, NE.
SATURDAYS
Saturdays @ Stinson in Aksarben Village – Saturdays, June 5 – Aug. 21 (7 – 10 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy face painting, balloon artists, and the kids will play in the fountain and on the playground equipment. Bring chairs or blankets. Food and drink vendors.
- Location: Stinson Park, 2232 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE.
SUNDAYS
Have fun enjoying these free Summer Concerts!
Past events we hope to see again soon:
Music in Bayliss Park – TBA
- Free music is presented Wednesdays, and free movies are screened on Fridays.
- Location: Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Playing With Fire at Midtown Crossing – TBA
- Enjoy incendiary blues, rock, funk, R&B, and soul.
- Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
LoessFest at River’s Edge Park, Council Bluffs – CANCELED FOR 2021
- Loessfest includes concerts, fireworks, movies, and more!
- Location: River’s Edge Park, Council Bluffs, located at the foot of the Iowa side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
- The amazing line up of events for Loessfest is all free and open to the public.
Vibes at Village Pointe – TBA
- Blankets and chairs encouraged.
- Location: Amphitheater at Village Pointe Shopping Center, 17305 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
La Vista Concerts & Movies – TBA
Location: La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE.
- Friday, TBA: TBA
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.
