FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in the Omaha Area 2024

SPECIAL EVENTS

Aug 27th – Tempo of Twilight Concert Series – 6:00-8:00 pm – included with garden admission, FREE for garden members

• Enjoy a harmonious blend of music and nature in the garden. The café offers dinner service starting at 5 p.m., and guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages.  Concerts are included with paid garden admission and are free for garden members. Timed tickets are not required.
  • August 27- R-Style 
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE

Aug 18th & More – Sumtur Concerts – Times Vary – FREE

• Aug 18th: The Sarpy Serenaders Salute to Barbershop (4:00pm)
• Aug 22nd: The Pluckin’ Nutz (7:00pm)
• Aug 24th: Revayah (6:30pm)
• Aug 25th: The Hynek Maneuver (4:00pm)
• Location: SumTur Amphitheater – 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion, NE

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

Select Saturdays – Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series in Aksarben Village – 7:00-10:00pm – FREE

• Join your friends every Saturday night at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village for the Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series, sponsored by Centris Federal Credit Union. The most talented bands in Omaha will entertain you, and the best part is that it’s completely free! There will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, and playground equipment for kids to play on. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, and coolers for the concerts. Please use koozies for your cans and plastic cups for other drinks, as glass is prohibited. Also, please do not bring tents, canopies, or stake anything into the ground. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy your time in Stinson Park! Aksarben Village is always buzzing with something fun to do!
  • Aug 31st: The 70’s Band
  • Sept 13th: Taxi Driver
  • Sept 29th: eNVy
• Location: Stinson Park- 2232 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE.

 
Have fun enjoying these free summer concerts!

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Past Events

May 18th – SumTur Free Family Date Night: Concert and a Movie – 7:30-10:15pm – FREE

• Gates open at 7:00pm.  Free Concert from The String Beans at 7:30pm followed by The Princess Bride at Sundown
• Location: SumTur Amphitheater – 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion, NE

May 19th – Pops Concert: Video Games Killed The Radio Star – 6:00-7:30pm – FREE, Donations

• Outdoor Pops Concert.  Full of music from your favorite bands AND video games.  Featuring music from Journey, Who, John Lennon, Rocky AND Mario, Zelda, Undertale, Skyrim.  Don’t forget a chair, and your favorite way to support Orchestra Omaha (cash/check/card all accepted) with our raffles and you could even conduct the orchestra if you win the baton!
• Location: Stinson Park – 2285 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106

May 25th – Rock the C! Community Concert – 5:00-8:00pm – FREE

• An unforgettable evening at the Rock the C Concert on Saturday, May 25th, from 5-8 pm!  Finest Hour – band, a phenomenal 9-piece band, will be rocking the stage singing a little bit of everything to have you up and dancing!  Get ready for a fantastic time with FREE live music, delicious food trucks, and family fun for everyone!  Save the date and bring your friends and family for an epic celebration! Let’s make it a night to remember!
• Location: Lake Cunningham – 8965 State St, Omaha, NE 68122

June 1st – Global Sounds Music Festival – 4:00pm – FREE

• Bring blankets, chairs, sunscreen, bug spray, food, drinks (including beer and wine*) and leashed pets!  The show will go on rain or shine.  Local food vendors are available to purchase food and drinks.
• 10:00 PM Fireworks!
• Location: Upland Park – 3104 Jefferson St, Omaha, NE 68107

June 13th – Concert in the Park at Fremont City Park – 6:30-9:00pm – FREE

• Join us for the ultimate summer soirée at John C Fremont City Park! Concert in the Park is an outdoor concert series that will elevate your Thursday night. Bring the whole family for a night of fun, starting with exciting kids’ activities at 6:30 pm, followed by the sweet sounds of live music from 7 to 9 pm.  Settle in with your chair or blanket and immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies while basking in the warm, summer evening air. Grab a bite to eat at one of the various food trucks and soak up the summer night!
• Location: John C Fremont City Park – Fremont, NE 68025

June 17th – The 484^th Army Concert Band – 7:00-8:30pm – FREE

• The Concert Band is one of the professional performing ensembles that make up the 484^th Army Band from Milwaukee, WI.  This 36 member group has delighted audiences in Germany, Romania, Belgium, Holland, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Virginia, as well as their home states of Wisconsin and Illinois since 1943.  
• Location: SumTur Amphitheater – 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion, NE

June 22nd – Midtown Mix – 4:00-8:00pm – FREE

• The debut of Midtown Crossing’s Midtown Mix!  Calling all music lovers and supporters of talented local musicians – neighborhood retailers are teaming up to bring you a vibrant evening filled with live music, great vibes, and fantastic food.  Immerse yourself in the sounds of summer as you stroll through the neighborhood, popping into each location to enjoy a cool beverage and delicious nibbles. With drink specials, eclectic performers, and a warm summer ambiance, it’s the perfect way to kick back and savor the weekend with friends and family.
• Location: Midtown Crossing – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131

June 28th – Opera Omaha Presents: Opera To-Go – FREE

• Enjoy the local arts and food market while taking in the sounds of opera. No fees and no tickets required.
• Location: Gifford Park – 520 N 33rd St, Omaha, NE 68131

June 28th – The City of Omaha Celebrates America – 5:00-10:00pm – FREE

• Memorial Park Concert and Firework Show.  Enjoy this annual celebration with a Fireworks Grand Finale at 10:00 p.m.
• Location: Memorial Park – 6005 Underwood Ave., Omaha, NE

July 2nd – Celebrate America with the USAF Heartland of America Band – 7:00-8:30pm – FREE

• The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band is a 15 – member ensemble that presents exciting and uplifting music to inspire patriotism and tell the Air Force story. From formal concerts in grand auditoriums to casual shows in the park, they demonstrate Air Force excellence and precision in every performance. A combination of two ensembles, their extensive repertoire ranges from classic to contemporary, jazz to country, and pop to rock. 
• Location: SumTur Amphitheater – 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion, NE

July 3rd – Nebraska Wind Symphony Summer Concerts – 6:00pm – FREE

• Summer Concert Schedule – Both Summer Concerts will feature the Swingtones and the NWS
  • July 4th Concert – Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 – 6:00PM – Ralston Granary Green
  • Playing with Fire free concert series to celebrate 20th anniversary with a new location at renovated Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront.  Blankets, chairs, and picnics are welcome at the all-ages event, free of charge to the public for the 20th-consecutive year.
  • July 11th (5:30 p.m.)
    • King King – British blues-rock sensation landing first show in the U.S.
    • Walter Trout – Omaha blues fan-favorite and iconic American bluesman for the ages.
    • Lachy Doley – Australian blues-rocker specializing in the Hammond B-3 organ and the whammy clavinet (keyboard-like instrument)
  • July 12th (5:30 p.m.)
    • Bywater Call – Powerhouse seven-piece Canadian blues band, back by popular demand.
    • Blackburn Brothers – Award-winning Toronto-based blues band is returning to PwF.
    • Little Joe McCarthy & Big Trouble – Popular blues-rockers making a return to PwF.
  • July 13th (4:30 p.m.)
    • Cardinal Black – Rising Welsh rock-n-blues band making their first appearance in the U.S.
    • Aynsley Lister – English blues-rocker who has been shredding since age 8 (he’s now 47) and fan-favorite finally returning to the PwF stage!
    • Kris Lager – A locally adored musician with a huge local and regional fan base, makes a repeat PwF performance.
  • Location: The Performance Pavilion at Gene Leahy Mall – 1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
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July 11-13th – Playing with Fire at The RiverFront –  4:00 Opens For Seating – FREE

July 13th, & 20th – Summer Music Series at Arbor Day Farm – 5:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Don’t let the summer slip by without taking in the Summer Music Series at Arbor Day Farm — July 6, 13, and 20. Join us for an entertaining evening of free music and yard games just outside the Apple House Market! Bring a lawn chair or grab a picnic table, and then sit back and relax.  Beer, Arbor Day Farm wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase inside the Apple House. Plus, come hungry because we’ll have Porter’s barbecue as well. Please – no outside food or beverages allowed.
  • July 13 – Evans & Moore
  • July 20 – Wildwoods
• Location: Apple House Market – 2611 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410

July 26th – La Vista Live & Local Outdoor Concerts – 5:00-9:00pm – FREE

• Enjoy a concert by a local band, immediately followed by a movie on our outdoor screen.
  • 7 p.m. – Silas Creek Band
  • 6 p.m. – Kevin Lloyd
  • 5 p.m. – Santiago’s Mexican food truck begins serving

July 27th – Centris Music Fest – 2:00-10:00pm – FREE

• Community event full of fun for the whole family to enjoy.  Face Painting, Balloon Art, Omaha Bubble Company, Yard Games, and Fireworks at 10:00pm
  • 2:00 p.m. The DiBaise Brothers
  • 3:00 p.m. Heartland Boogie Band
  • 4:15 p.m. Blue House
  • 5:30 p.m. The 402
  • 6:45 p.m. Owen Justice
  • 8:00 p.m. Wicked Fun
• Location: Stinson Park at Aksarben Village – 2285 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106

Through July 31st (Wednesdays) – Music in The Park: Bayliss Park Summer Series – 7:00-8:30pm – FREE

• Music in the Park is set to bring vibrant tunes and lively gatherings to Bayliss Park this summer, starting from June 5th until July 31st. Every Wednesday, the community is invited to enjoy an array of live music performances completely free of charge.
  • July 31st – Daddy Mac & The Flak
• Location: Bayliss Park – 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Aug 3rd – Music at Miller Park – 5:00pm (Lawn Opens), 6:30 (Pre Show), 7:30pm (Show) – FREE

• Fourth annual Music at Miller Park! This FREE community-sponsored outdoor summer concert series takes place at the Miller Park Pavilion.
  • Aug 3rd: Kathy Tyree, Ananias Montague and Friends
• Location: Miller Park Pavilion – 2707 Redick Ave, Omaha, NE

Aug 4th – Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival’s Interactive Kid’s Concert – 3:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Bring a blanket, your little ones and prepare to have a good time!  Our baby concerts are designed for both you and your kids, with a relaxing environment where participation, movement and exclamations are appreciated. Enjoy getting to know music and musicians from around the globe, as told through the story “This Love Will Go On”.  The 35-minute show is timed with 0-5 year-olds in mind, but can be enjoyed by all.
• Location: Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102