We are lucky to have so many great free outdoor summer concerts in Cincinnati! You can enjoy live music on just about every day of the week this summer.
We personally enjoy these free and cheap nights out around town. It’s a fun way to spend an evening with friends, it’s great for all ages, and it’s easy on the wallet!
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Monday Outdoor Concerts:
Jazz Attack at Washington Park
Local jazz acts perform at the Washington Park Porch
Mondays, May 1 – Oct. 30, 2023 (no concerts on July 3 or Sept. 4)
6-9pm
watch for weather updates here
Tuesday Outdoor Concert Series:
Blue Ash Summer Concert Series at Blue Ash Nature Park
They’ll have a variety of musical acts including the Ohio Military Band, Cincinnati Brass Band, and more
Tuesdays, June 6 – August 15, 2023 (no concert here on July 4 due to Red, White and Blue Ash)
Starting at 7pm
Site says “rain or shine”; watch for weather updates here
Jazz at the Square / Fountain Square
Enjoy live Jazz from local and regional acts at our beautiful Fountain Square
Tuesdays, May 2 – Sept. 26, 2023 (no concerts on July 4)
6-9pm
watch for weather updates here
Wednesday Outdoor Concert Series:
Acoustic Lunch Series at Piatt Park
Enjoy some relazing music from Cincinnati based duos and soloists as you enjoy your lunch
Wednesdays and Fridays, June 2 – August 30, 2023
11am – 1pm
watch for weather updates here
Greenhills Concert Series on the Commons
Corner of Winton and Farragut Roads in Greenhills, Ohio
Wednesdays, May 31 – August 30, 2023
7-9pm
Reggae Unplugged at Washington Park
Reggae Unplugged, an acoustic concert series, is on the Washington Park Porch
Wednesdays, April 5 – May 17, 2023
7-9pm
watch for weather updates here
Reggae Wednesday at Washington Park
This series starts after Reggae Unplugged (see above) and continues all summer
Every two weeks on Wednesdays; dates: 5-24, 6-14, 6-28, 7-12, 7-26, 8-9, 8-23
6-10pm
watch for weather updates here
Wednesdays in the Woods at Burnet Woods
Live music from a variety of great local bands, free artmaking for kids
Wednesdays, May 31 – August 9, 2023
7-9pm
watch for weather updates here
Thursday Outdoor Concert Series:
Concert in the Park at Beech Acres Park (Anderson Twp.)
6910 Salem Rd., Cincinnati 45230
They’ll have free music at the ampitheater. Musical acts include Vinyl Countdown, Marsha Brady, and more.
Thursdays, June 8 – July 13, 2023
Live on the Levee / Newport on the Levee
Groove to the sounds of your favorite local bands as they play on the Plaza (moves indoors if it rains)
Thursdays, June 1 – August 31, 2023
7-9pm
Rockin’ the Roebling / Schmiddlapp Event Lawn at Smale Riverfront Park
Enjoy some music from a DJ from 6-7pm and then bands starting at 7pm
Thursdays, May 18 – August 31, 2023
6-10pm
The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre
9285 Centre Point Dr.
Start your weekend off right with free live music, enjoy food trucks and brews from DogBerry and Grainworks
Thursdays, June 1 – August 24, 2023 (no concert on Aug. 10)
6-9pm
watch for weather updates here
Salsa on the Square / Fountain Square
This event features live music from Lation bands; basic and intermediate Latin dancing classes too!
Thursdays, May 4 – Sept. 28, 2023
7-10pm
watch for weather updates here
Summer Concert Series at Liberty Center
They’ll have a new band each week on The Square at Liberty Center
Thursdays, June 1 – Sept. 28, 2023
6-9pm
Concerts are weather permitting. Dates and times subject to change.
Groovin’ on the Green Concert Series in Fairfield
This series happens every other week. See dates below.
Thursdays: June 8 and 22, July 6 and 20, August 3, 17, and 31
Food, giveaways, and activities from 6 – 9 pm
Music starts at 7pm
Friday Outdoor Concert Series:
Acoustic Lunch Series at Piatt Park
Enjoy some relazing music from Cincinnati based duos and soloists as you enjoy your lunch
Wednesdays and Fridays, June 2 – August 30, 2023
11am – 1pm
watch for weather updates here
Indie Friday at Fountain Square
Enjoy live music from a variety of up-and-coming artists and bands.
Fridays, May 12 – Sept. 29, 2023
7-10pm
watch for weather updates here
Sizzling Summer Entertainment Series* at Colerain Park
Colerain Park will alternate between live music and movies on Fridays this summer.
*Concerts are on select Fridays: June 2, 16 and July 7, 21 and August 4, 2023
Starting at 7pm
Saturday Outdoor Concert Series:
Fifth and Vine Live at Fountain Square
Dance and sing along to fan favorites from bands across the region
Saturdays, May 13 – Oct. 7, 2023
7-10pm
watch for weather updates here
Music at the Esplanade / Smale Riverfront Park
Enjoy live music from a mix of Cincinnati bands at the Castellini Esplanade section of Smale Riverfront Park
Saturdays, June 3 – August 26, 2023
5-7pm
watch for weather updates here
Saturdays in the Park / Inwood Park
Enjoy a free family-friendly concert featuring everything from big band swing to children’s music
104 Wellington Place, Clifton
June 3 – July 22, 2023
10am – noon
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series*
Head to Sawyer Point for some of the best bands, food, and games
*FIRST Saturdays only; dates include: June 3, July 1, and August 5
4-10pm
watch for weather updates here
Summer Concert Series at Boone Woods Park (Ky)
Boone County Parks and the Boone County Library have paired up to bring us a great summer music line-up. Click the link above and scroll to page 4 for the band list.
Select Saturdays including: June 3, 10, 17 and July 1, 8, 22 and August 12, 19
7-8:30pm
Rain site is the Boone County Main Library
Westwood Live! A Town Hall Concert Series*
*FOURTH Saturday of the month only: June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28
6-9pm