Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, local talent, and community celebration at RiverFront First Fridays’ Battle of the Bands! Experience the energy as talented bands compete for top honors while filling downtown Omaha with incredible music and excitement. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, unique local vendors, family-friendly activities, and the beautiful atmosphere of The RiverFront. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite band, discovering new artists, or simply looking for a fun summer evening with friends and family, this is an event you won’t want to miss. RiverFront First Fridays is a collaboration with Downtown Omaha Inc. and The RiverFront. Admission is free—come celebrate Omaha’s vibrant music scene where our community comes together to Live. Local. Together!
CRCC Big Dreams
Get ready, Omaha — Big Dreams is taking over Stinson Park this August! Hosted by CRCC – Connected Roots Care Center, Big Dreams is a high-energy, family-friendly festival packed with live music, hands-on fun, and community celebration. This year’s featured headliners include Peppa Pig and her brother George, along with the wildly energetic KOO KOO, bringing unforgettable entertainment to families across the region. Add in incredible local and regional performers, interactive activities, food, and community experiences, and you’ve got a day filled with big fun and even bigger dreams.
Opera Outdoors
Opera Omaha’s season kick-off concert returns in a new location – Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. Spread out your picnic blanket, kick off your shoes, and relax as the sounds of opera embrace you. This FREE, family-friendly favorite features opera’s greatest hits sung by world-class artists. Arrive early for the interactive Kids Zone, performances from local community organizations, and the joy of opera filling the park.
The RiverFront Community Concert featuring Legends of Country with the Omaha Symphony
Join for The RiverFront Community Concert Featuring the Omaha Symphony with Legends of Country at the Performance Pavilion in Gene Leahy Mall. Blankets and folding chairs are welcomed to be placed at 3:00 pm and the concert will start at 8:30 pm.
The Legends of Country, starring The X Factor finalist Rachel Potter and The Voice finalist Patrick Thomas, is a foot-stompin’, toe tappin’ tribute to the greatest names in country music, including songs by famed singers and songwriters like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill.
PACE Music in Bayliss Park: Cher and Gene Klosner Band
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) and the Omaha Musicians Association are proud to announce the return of Music in the Park 2026 at Bayliss Park. Presented by Community Foundation for Western Iowa, this free summer concert series will take place on Thursday evenings throughout June and July, following the Council Bluffs Farmers Market.
Concerts begin at 7:00PM and are free and open to all ages. Community members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, enjoy downtown Council Bluffs, and experience a wide variety of live music performances in the heart of the city.
2026 Music in the Park Lineup
July 30 — Cher and Gene Klosner Band
PACE Music in Bayliss Park: Michael Lyon Band
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) and the Omaha Musicians Association are proud to announce the return of Music in the Park 2026 at Bayliss Park. Presented by Community Foundation for Western Iowa, this free summer concert series will take place on Thursday evenings throughout June and July, following the Council Bluffs Farmers Market.
Concerts begin at 7:00PM and are free and open to all ages. Community members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, enjoy downtown Council Bluffs, and experience a wide variety of live music performances in the heart of the city.
2026 Music in the Park Lineup
July 23 — Michael Lyon Band
July 30 — Cher and Gene Klosner Band
PACE Music in Bayliss Park: On the Ledge
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) and the Omaha Musicians Association are proud to announce the return of Music in the Park 2026 at Bayliss Park. Presented by Community Foundation for Western Iowa, this free summer concert series will take place on Thursday evenings throughout June and July, following the Council Bluffs Farmers Market.
Concerts begin at 7:00PM and are free and open to all ages. Community members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, enjoy downtown Council Bluffs, and experience a wide variety of live music performances in the heart of the city.
2026 Music in the Park Lineup
July 16 — On the Ledge
July 23 — Michael Lyon Band
July 30 — Cher and Gene Klosner Band
PACE Music in Bayliss Park: Blues Agent
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) and the Omaha Musicians Association are proud to announce the return of Music in the Park 2026 at Bayliss Park. Presented by Community Foundation for Western Iowa, this free summer concert series will take place on Thursday evenings throughout June and July, following the Council Bluffs Farmers Market.
Concerts begin at 7:00PM and are free and open to all ages. Community members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, enjoy downtown Council Bluffs, and experience a wide variety of live music performances in the heart of the city.
2026 Music in the Park Lineup
July 9 — Blues Agent
July 16 — On the Ledge
July 23 — Michael Lyon Band
July 30 — Cher and Gene Klosner Band
PACE Music in Bayliss Park: Luigi, Inc
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) and the Omaha Musicians Association are proud to announce the return of Music in the Park 2026 at Bayliss Park. Presented by Community Foundation for Western Iowa, this free summer concert series will take place on Thursday evenings throughout June and July, following the Council Bluffs Farmers Market.
Concerts begin at 7:00PM and are free and open to all ages. Community members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, enjoy downtown Council Bluffs, and experience a wide variety of live music performances in the heart of the city.
2026 Music in the Park Lineup
July 2 — Luigi, Inc
July 9 — Blues Agent
July 16 — On the Ledge
July 23 — Michael Lyon Band
July 30 — Cher and Gene Klosner Band
PACE Music in Bayliss Park: Mad Honey
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) and the Omaha Musicians Association are proud to announce the return of Music in the Park 2026 at Bayliss Park. Presented by Community Foundation for Western Iowa, this free summer concert series will take place on Thursday evenings throughout June and July, following the Council Bluffs Farmers Market.
Concerts begin at 7:00PM and are free and open to all ages. Community members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, enjoy downtown Council Bluffs, and experience a wide variety of live music performances in the heart of the city.
2026 Music in the Park Lineup
June 25 — Mad Honey
July 2 — Luigi, Inc
July 9 — Blues Agent
July 16 — On the Ledge
July 23 — Michael Lyon Band
July 30 — Cher and Gene Klosner Band
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