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PACE Music in Bayliss Park: Group Sax

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 18 — Group Sax
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

Tunes on Town Square: Taxi Driver

Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of music downtown with friends and family every 3rd Thursday from 6 to 8PM, May through September.

Bands
September 17 – Taxi Driver
(September 17’s event is part of the Heartland Plein Air Festival’s Paint Around Ralston Night! Come and watch professional artists at work!)

Tunes on Town Square: One 2 Go

Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of music downtown with friends and family every 3rd Thursday from 6 to 8PM, May through September.

Bands
August 20 – One 2 Go
September 17 – Taxi Driver
(September 17’s event is part of the Heartland Plein Air Festival’s Paint Around Ralston Night! Come and watch professional artists at work!)

Tunes on Town Square: The Day Traders

Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of music downtown with friends and family every 3rd Thursday from 6 to 8PM, May through September.

Bands
July 23 – The Day Traders
August 20 – One 2 Go
September 17 – Taxi Driver
(September 17’s event is part of the Heartland Plein Air Festival’s Paint Around Ralston Night! Come and watch professional artists at work!)

Tunes on Town Square: Back Alley

Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of music downtown with friends and family every 3rd Thursday from 6 to 8PM, May through September.

Bands
June 18 – Back Alley
July 23 – The Day Traders
August 20 – One 2 Go
September 17 – Taxi Driver
(September 17’s event is part of the Heartland Plein Air Festival’s Paint Around Ralston Night! Come and watch professional artists at work!)

Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival: Heart to Heart at BLUEBARN

Join at Omaha’s beloved BLUEBARN Theatre for an evening of love songs, our annual Heart to Heart performance featuring a revue of the festival’s artists performing in an intimate setting for a cozy evening of music of all kinds.

Seating for this performance will be on the BLUEBARN Outdoor Greenspace, please bring your own chairs and blankets. Please contact the BLUEBARN prior to the event if you have any access needs for the show. Drinks will be available for purchase at the BLUEBARN bar.

Expected run time: 90 minutes

La Vista End of Summer Celebration

Close out summer with an evening full of music, food and fun!

Join at Southport West (in the parking lot area in front of Cabela’s) for the End of Summer Celebration, featuring:

  • Live music performances from Cover Me Badd (opener) and Whiskey River (headliner),
  • Yard games for all ages
  • Variety of local food trucks

Bring your friends, family and lawn chairs and let’s say goodbye to the season with a relaxed night under the summer sky.

Omaha Street Percussion

These amazing drummers can make music out of anything! Come be inspired!  All ages invited. No library card or registration required.  Bring chairs or a blanket. This event takes place at the Gretna Crossing Park Amphitheater.  Please dress for the weather.  Rain location is Gretna United Methodist Church, 11457 S. 204th St.

SumTur Free Movie Series: A Minecraft Movie & True Blues

Enjoy FREE popular family movies under the stars in June. Gates and concessions open at 7:30 pm. This season bands from the Omaha Blues Society Blues Education Program will provide preshow music. Movies and dates are subject to change.

This Week’s Movie, SumTur Free Movie Series: A Minecraft Movie with the opening band True Blues.