Harmony in the Park: Ann Arbor's 2026 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 2026.

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Free Summer Concerts Near You

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 2026

Most of the series listed below are outdoor concerts in 2026. 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 29-August 28
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 4 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 June 11 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 June 18 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 June 25 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 July 2 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 July 9 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 July 16 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 July 23 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 July 30 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 August 6 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 August 13 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 August 20 – Sonic Lunch
🎸 August 27 – Sonic Lunch

At a Glance

Location: Corner of Liberty & Division
Dates: Thursdays – June 4-August 27
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.

🎶 June 4 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 June 11 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 June 18 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 June 25 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 July 2 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 July 9 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 July 16 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 July 23 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
🎶 July 30 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights

At a Glance

Location: Throughout Downtown Chelsea
Dates: Thursdays June 4-July 30
Time: 6:30-8:30p

A2 Summer Streets

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

There will be music in the evenings most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. (As of April 30, only the dates are announced.

At a Glance

Location: Main Stret Area (multiple locations)
Dates: Thursdays-Sundays June 4-September 28
Times: TBA

Live from Tolan Square

Live from Tolan Square is in its 5th 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
Time: 5:30-8:30p Fridays, 5-8p Thursdays

Washtenaw Community Concert Band

Washtenaw Community Concert Band continues their 2025-2026 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 18 – Disney Magic & Pie Social - Washtenaw Community Concert Band at Morris Lawrence Building
🎺 July 23 – A Night with the Stars - Washtenaw Community Concert Band at Washtenaw Community College

At a Glance

Location: Morris Lawrence Building & German Park
Dates June 18 & July 23
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 12-Sunday, June 28.

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 12-28 Nightly except Mondays

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 17 to July 22. July 29 is reserved as a rain date.

The schedule is:

At a Glance

Location: Burns Park, 1300 Baldwin, Ann Arbor
Dates: Wednesdays, June 17-July 22 (rain date July 29)
Time: 7:30p

Salty Summer Sounds

The Salty Summer Sounds in Saline brings music to the streets of Saline on Thursdays from 7-9p. The concerts take place on South Ann Arbor St which is closed.

The series starts on June 25. As of June 7, we just see acts announced for June 25, July 2, & July 9, but the flyer says every Thursday all summer long. In the past, the series has run until mid August. We will check to see if they update the full series or just keep adding a couple of weeks at a time.

🎵 June 25 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 July 2 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 July 9 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 July 16 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 July 23 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 July 30 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 August 6 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 August 13 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 August 20 – Salty Summer Sounds
🎵 August 27 – Salty Summer Sounds

At a Glance

Location: Downtown Saline
Dates: Thursdays, June 25-“All Summer”
Times: 7-9p

Summer Carillon Concert

The UM Summer Carillon Concert Series starts on July 13 and is held weekly

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). This year’s concerts are all at the Lurie Tower on North Campus

The 2026 schedule is:

🔔 July 13 – Summer Carillon Series at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower
🔔 July 20 – Summer Carillon Series at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower
🔔 July 27 – Summer Carillon Series at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower
🔔 August 3 – Summer Carillon Series at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower

At a Glance

Location: Lurie Tower, UM North Campus
Dates: Mondays July 13-August 3
Times: 7p

Ypsilanti Jazz Festival

In 2024, Ypsilanti Jazz Festival switched to just 2 dates: Jazz in the Parking Lot at YCS Shadford Field and Ypsi Jazz Fest at Montibeller Park. For 2026, we only found a listing for Jazz in the Parking Lot. For 2026, Jazz in the Parking Lot will be on July 18.

The show schedule is:

At a Glance

Location: Shadford Field & Montibeller Park
Dates: July 18
Times: Varies

John E Lawrence Jazz Series

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.

🎺 July 31 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 7 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 14 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 21 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
🎺 August 28 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series