Harmony in the Park: Ann Arbor's 2025 Free Summer Concerts

Are you looking for free, outdoor summer concerts near me? We’ve got the details on the Ann Arbor Free Summer Concert Series 2025.

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Are you looking for a list of Free Summer Concerts Near Me? If you’re in the Ann Arbor area, we’ve got you covered.

Ann Arbor Concerts 2025

Most of the series listed below are outdoor concerts in 2025. What better way to listen to music on a summer evening than hanging out outside.

Dexter Summer Music Series at Monument Park

The Dexter Summer Music Series is held on Fridays at Monument Park.

They have a varied lineup from rock tribute bands to Jazz, Blues, and more

At a Glance

Location: Monument Park, Dexter
Dates: Fridays May 23-August 29 (No Show August 8)
Time: 6:30p

Sonic Lunch

Ann Arbor’s Sonic Lunch sponsored by Bank of Ann Arbor runs all summer. It starts the last week of May and goes through the end of August, except Art Fair week (July 17).

Each week features a different opening act and a headline performer.

🎸 June 5 – Sonic Lunch - Mike Posner with Joe Hertler
🎸 June 12 – Sonic Lunch - The Accidentals with Maddy Ringo
🎸 June 19 – Sonic Lunch - Al Bettis with Ark Laci
🎸 June 26 – Sonic Lunch - Michigander with Jake Lemond
🎸 July 3 – Sonic Lunch - Laith Al-Saadi with Judy Banker
🎸 July 10 – Sonic Lunch - May Erlewine with The Rebel Eves
🎸 July 24 – Sonic Lunch - The Record Company with Chloe Kimes
🎸 July 31 – Sonic Lunch - Phillip Phillips with Ben Goldsmith
🎸 August 7 – Sonic Lunch - Andrew Horowitz & Friends with Casey Shea & More
🎸 August 14 – Sonic Lunch - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe with Ki5
🎸 August 21 – Sonic Lunch - Near Francis with Rabbitology
🎸 August 28 – Sonic Lunch - Jr Jr with Absofacto

At a Glance

Location: Corner of Liberty & Division
Dates: Thursdays – June 5-August 28
Times: 11:30a

Chelsea Sounds & Sights

Chelsea’s Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights runs in June and July with performances throughout downtown. Don’t miss the How to Chalk stage and kid friendly acts like magicians and balloon artists.

The series crescendos with the Sounds & Sights Festival on Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26.

At a Glance

Location: Throughout Downtown Chelsea
Dates: Thursdays June 5-July 31 & July 25 & 26
Time: 6:30-8:30p

A2 Summer Streets

Ann Arbor Summer Streets returns on June 5, 2025. Streets will be closed from Thursday at 4p through Sunday each week.

There will be music in the evenings most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

At a Glance

Location: Main Stret Area (multiple locations)
Dates: Thursdays-Sundays June 5-August 31,
Times: TBA

Live from Tolan Square

Live from Tolan Square is in its 4th year highlighting regional bands in Milan’s Tolan Square. Bring chairs or a blanket and grab food and drinks from local eateries for a fun evening.

At a Glance

Location: Tolan Square, Milan
Dates: Fridays June 6-September 19, plus 3rd Thursdays in June-September
Time: 6:30-8:30p

Washtenaw Community Concert Band

Washtenaw Community Concert Band continues their 2024-2025 season into July. The June Concert is indoors at WCC’s Morris Lawrence Building. Their July concert moves outdoors to German Park.

The show schedule is:

🎺 June 12 – Heat - Washtenaw Community Concert Band at Morris Lawrence Building
🎺 July 17 – Honor (Patriotic & Summer Music) - Washtenaw Community Concert Band at German Park

At a Glance

Location: Morris Lawrence Building & German Park
Dates June 12 & July 17
Times: 7:30p

Top of the Park – Ann Arbor Summer Festival

Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park is my favorite outdoor concert event. It runs nightly except Mondays from Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 29.

There is nightly music typically starting at 5p on the Grove Stage and at 7p on the Main Stage. There are also the kids tents, movies on select nights, Annex and Retreat activities, plus food tents and the beer garden.

At a Glance

Location: Ingalls Mall
Dates: June 13-29

Ann Arbor Top of the Park Family Guide - Images clockwise from top left - Inflatable movie screen showing Minions, , Kids Zone tent, Instrument Petting Zoo, Culinary Row Food Tents, Tent setup on Ingalls Mall, Girl eating ice cream in front of Culinary Row

Top of the Park Movies by Moonlight - People sitting in front of the Bell Tower watching a movie

Ann Arbor Civic Band Concerts

Ann Arbor Civic Band holds a series of concerts on Wednesday evenings in the summer at Burns Park.

Traditionally concerts have been held at the West Park Bandshell at 8p. However, structural issues were found in early summer 2021 and it cannot be used. The concerts have been relocated to Burns Park since then – and now start 30 minutes earlier at 7:30p.

Concerts run from June 18 to July 23.

The schedule is:

🎶 June 18 – Just Released - Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
🎶 June 25 – A Little Bit of This... Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
🎶 July 2 – United We Stand - Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
🎶 July 9 – Sing, Sing, Sing Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
🎶 July 16 – Oh The Places You'll Go - Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
🎶 July 23 – Celebrating John Philip Sousa - Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert

At a Glance

Location: Burns Park, 1300 Baldwin, Ann Arbor
Dates: Wednesdays, June 18-July 23
Time: 7:30p

John E Lawrence Jazz Series

For 2025, the John E Lawrence Jazz Series celebrates it’s 5th anniversary. It was previously at the

In 2021 and prior years, this was the Frog Island Jazz Series. But, an increase in popularity meant it outgrew the Frog Island location. With the new location it was also renamed for local jazz artist, John E. Lawrence.

🎺 August 1 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 8 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 15 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 22 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 29 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series

At a Glance

Location: Ford Lake Park, Ypsilanti
Dates: Fridays July 5-August 23
Times: 7-9p
Cost: $20/parking fee

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The following Concert Series have not yet made an announcement. We will keep watching for those that haven’t updated yet

Salty Summer Sounds – No 2025 Information

The Salty Summer Sounds in Saline returns this summer. Every Thursday is music in the Streets starting at 7p. The concerts take place on South Ann Arbor St which is closed.

The series starts on June 13 and runs through August 15 with no concert on July 4 or 25,

🎵 June 13 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 June 20 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 June 27 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 July 11 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 July 18 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 August 1 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 August 8 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 August 15 – Salty Summer Sounds

At a Glance

Location: Downtown Saline
Dates: Thursdays, June 13-August 15 (No Show July 4 or 25)
Times: 7-9p

Summer Carillon Concert

The University of Michigan holds a Summer Carillon Concert Series with performances at both bell towers. UM has two bell towers – Burton Tower (Bell Tower on Ingalls Mall) and Lurie Tower (on North Campus). They are on Mondays at 7p. They typically announce the series close to the start.

The 2024 schedule was:

🔔 July 15 – Summer Carillon Series at University of Michigan North Campus
🔔 July 22 – Summer Carillon Series at University of Michigan North Campus
🔔 July 29 – Summer Carillon Series at Ingalls Mall
🔔 August 5 – Summer Carillon Series at Ingalls Mall
🔔 August 12 – Summer Carillon Series at Ingalls Mall

At a Glance

Location: Ingalls Mall, Burton Tower, Ann Arbor
Dates: Mondays July 15-August 12
Times: 7p

Ypsilanti Jazz Festival

In 2024, Ypsilanti Jazz Festival switched to just 2 dates: Jazz in the Parking Lot on July 20 at YCS Shadford Field and Ypsi Jazz Fest on July 27 at Montibeller Park. No

The show schedule is:

🎺 July 27 – Ypsilanti Jazz Festival