Are you looking for free, outdoor summer concerts near me? We’ve got the details on the Ann Arbor Free Summer Concert Series 2025.
We are currently updating this list for 2025.
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 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
π€ May 30 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ June 6 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ June 13 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ June 20 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ June 27 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ July 4 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ July 11 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ July 18 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ July 25 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ August 1 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ August 8 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ August 15 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ August 22 – Dexter Summer Music Series
π€ August 29 – Dexter Summer Music Series
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.
πΈ June 12 – Sonic Lunch - The Accidentals with Maddy Ringo
πΈ June 19 – Sonic Lunch - Al Bettis with Ark Laci
πΈ June 26 – Sonic Lunch - Michigander with Jake Lemond
πΈ July 3 – Sonic Lunch - Laith Al-Saadi with Judy Banker
πΈ July 10 – Sonic Lunch - May Erlewine with The Rebel Eves
πΈ July 24 – Sonic Lunch - The Record Company with Chloe Kimes
πΈ July 31 – Sonic Lunch - Phillip Phillips with Ben Goldsmith
πΈ August 7 – Sonic Lunch - Andrew Horowitz & Friends with Casey Shea & More
πΈ August 14 – Sonic Lunch - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe with Ki5
πΈ August 21 – Sonic Lunch - Near Francis with Rabbitology
πΈ 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.
πΆ June 12 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
πΆ June 19 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
πΆ June 26 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
πΆ July 3 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
πΆ July 10 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
πΆ July 17 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
πΆ July 24 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
πΆ July 25 – Sounds & Sights Festival
πΆ July 26 – Sounds & Sights Festival
πΆ July 31 – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
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.
πΆ June 13 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ June 19 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ June 20 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ June 27 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ July 11 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ July 17 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ July 18 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ July 25 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ August 1 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ August 8 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ August 15 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ August 21 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ August 22 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ August 29 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ September 5 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ September 12 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ September 18 – Live from Tolan Square
πΆ September 19 – Live from Tolan Square
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:
πΊ 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.
π€ June 14 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 15 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 17 – Top of the Park KidZone - Instrument Petting Zoo
π€ June 17 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 18 – CANCELED - Top of the Park Music
π€ June 18 – Japan Week | Sakura Instrumental Group
π€ June 19 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 20 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 20 – Brouhaha: Squonk
π€ June 20 – Brouhaha: Squonk
π€ June 21 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 21 – Brouhaha: Squonk
π€ June 21 – Brouhaha: Squonk
π€ June 22 – Brouhaha: Squonk
π€ June 22 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 22 – Brouhaha: Squonk
π€ June 24 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 25 – Top of the Park Annex - A2's Neutral Zone
π€ June 25 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 26 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 27 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 28 – Top of the Park Music
π€ June 29 – Top of the Park Music
At a Glance
Location: Ingalls Mall
Dates: June 13-29

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:
πΆ June 25 – A Little Bit of This... Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
πΆ July 2 – United We Stand - Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
πΆ July 9 – Sing, Sing, Sing Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
πΆ July 16 – Oh The Places You'll Go - Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert
πΆ 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.
πΊ August 8 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
πΊ August 15 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
πΊ August 22 – John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
πΊ 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
No 2025 Details Yet
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,
π΅ June 20 – Salty Summer Sounds
π΅ June 27 – Salty Summer Sounds
π΅ July 11 – Salty Summer Sounds
π΅ July 18 – Salty Summer Sounds
π΅ August 1 – Salty Summer Sounds
π΅ August 8 – Salty Summer Sounds
π΅ 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:
π July 22 – Summer Carillon Series at University of Michigan North Campus
π July 29 – Summer Carillon Series at Ingalls Mall
π August 5 – Summer Carillon Series at Ingalls Mall
π 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:
At a Glance
Location: Shadford Field & Montibeller Park
Dates: July 20 & 27
Times: Varies
Manchester Gazebo Concerts
The Manchester Gazebo Concerts typically announced their season late – June 24 in 2024.
They have not updated their Facebook page since 2021.
They have a rain location of Emanuel Church (324 W. Main St)
Schedule:
π» June 27 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
π» July 4 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
π» July 11 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
π» July 18 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
π» July 25 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
π» August 1 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
π» August 8 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
π» August 15 – Manchester Gazebo Concert
At a Glance
Address: Wurster Park – 215 W Main St, Manchester, MI
Dates: Thursdays June 20-August 5
Time: 7:30p
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