It's time for FREE summer concerts in Northeast Ohio! Many local communities host these events with options ranging from blues, jazz, pop, tribute bands, or classical music. The concerts provide a great opportunity to enjoy music and the great outdoors. In addition, you often get a chance to meet other families that live in your local community.

Note: We strongly advise verifying concerts before attending as all are subject to cancelation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Ashtabula County

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Cuyahoga County

Westlake – FREE Music in the Park at Crocker Park
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday evening throughout the summer. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, May 22-September 6, 2020; 6pm-8:30pm
Where: Roche Wealth Management of Raymond James Theater, Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 (located near the Cheesecake Factory)
Cost: FREE

Cleveland – FREE Lunchtime Carillon Concerts
Enjoy a Lunchtime Carillon Concert. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, May 29-November 22, 2020; 12:15pm-12:45pm
Where: The Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: FREE

Strongsville – FREE Summer Concerts –
Bring family and friends to enjoy summer concerts on the lawn. {Find Out More}
When: Select Fridays & Sundays, June 12-August 7, 2020; Varies
Where: Various
Cost: FREE

Lakewood – FREE Front Porch Concert Series
The 2020 edition of the Front Porch Concert Series will offer something for every musical taste. From rock to jazz to country, each weekly concert remains family-friendly while delving into diverse musical genres. Like a crowd-pleasing encore performance, this Lakewood summer tradition is sure to delight its audience. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, June 26-August 28, 2020; 7pm
Where: Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Geauga County

Chardon – FREE Concerts in the Park
Enjoy concerts in Chardon Square, weather permitting. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, July 3-September 4, 2020; 7pm-9pm
Where: Historic Chardon Square, OH 44024
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Lake County

Mentor – FREE Mentor Summer Concert Series: Mentor Rocks!
Enjoy live concerts on Tuesdays throughout the summer. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesdays, June 30-August 25, 2020; 7pm
Where: Mentor Civic Center Park, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060
Cost: FREE

Kirtland – FREE Concerts & More at the Glen: A Summer Evening Entertainment Series
Enjoy live entertainment at this outdoor summer series at Penitentiary Glen’s Outdoor Classroom. {Find Out More}
When: Select evenings, July 10-August 28, 2020; 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Penitentiary Glen Nature Center, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Lorain County

Elyria – FREE Summer Concert Series
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When: Thursdays, June 4-August 13, 2020; 11:30am-1pm
Where: Ely Square Gazebo, Elyria, OH 44035
Cost: FREE

Avon Lake – FREE Party in the Park Summer Concert Series
Enjoy the music followed by a beautiful sunset! Bring blankets or lawn chairs. {Find Out More}
When: Select Sundays, June 14-August 23, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: Concerts rotate between two locations:
Blesser Park, 32800 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
Miller Road Park, 33760 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
Cost: FREE

Lorain – Rockin' on the River Concert Series
Northeast Ohio’s longest-running and highest attended outdoor concert series. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and select Saturdays, July 3-September 4, 2020; 5:30pm-11pm
Where: Lorain Port Authority Black River Landing, 421 Black River Ln., Lorain, OH 44052
Cost: All shows $5 at the gate; Season Pass is available

North Ridgeville – FREE Summer Concert Series with North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation
On Sunday evenings sweet sounds of music and friendly greetings fill the air at the South Central Park Gazebo with the City of North Ridgeville Summer Concert Series. The FREE concerts have a variety of performers appropriate for all age groups. All are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this traditional summer pastime. {Find Out More
When: Select Sundays, July 5 & 19, August 16, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Mahoning County

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Medina County

Medina – FREE Medina Community Band Summer Virtual Concert Series
Medina Community Band will be unable to present live concerts on the Gazebo of Medina’s Uptown Park Square during the 2020 summer season due to the Coronavirus 19 Pandemic. However, they will be presenting virtual concerts throughout the June and July season on their website. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, June 5-July, 2020
Where: Online
Cost: FREE

Medina – FREE Jazz Under the Stars
Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) opens its 8th season of Jazz Under the Stars. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, June 6 & 20, July 11, August 1 & 22, 2020; 7pm
Where: Medina's Uptown Park, Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Portage County

Aurora – FREE Summer Music Concerts
Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks, and enjoy the sounds of summer! {Find Out More}
When: Every other Wednesday, June 10 & 24, July 15 & 29, 2020; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Plus! July 4, 2020 (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Where:
Veterans Memorial Park, 40 W. Garfield Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
Kiwanis-Moore Park, 35 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 (July 4th concert ONLY!)
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Stark County

Hartville – FREE Julian Curet LIVE at Maize Valley Winery
Julian will be playing a live acoustic set. {Find Out More}
When: June 26, July 25, August 21, October 3, 2020; 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: 6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

Hartville – FREE Live Music at Maize Valley Winery
Maize Valley offers live monthly musical entertainment. {Find Out More}
When: June 29, August 15, September 19, 2020; 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: 6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Summit County

Cuyahoga Falls – FREE Food Truck Frenzy & Concert Series at the Keyser Barn
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the music and food in a beautiful park setting! The event is free to attend; you just pay for food at one or more of the many delicious food trucks! {Find Out More}
When: Sundays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9, 2020 (Food trucks and children's activities begin at 4:30pm, Opening Act Band Performances: 5pm, Main Act Band Performances: 6pm)
Where: Keyser Barn, 851 W. Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Cost: FREE

Green – FREE Children’s Summer Entertainment Series
The Children's Summer Entertainment Series will provide children with a series of multi-cultural and interactive exposure to a variety of genres during an enjoyable summer family outing, including an optional self-brought picnic lunch and a visit to the Splash Pad. Please feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and pack a picnic lunch. {Find Out More}
When: Thursdays, July 2-30, 2020; 10am-11am
Where: Central Park Amphitheater, 1755 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: FREE

Green – FREE Live After 5
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When: Sundays, July 25 & Aug 1, 2020; 5pm
Where: Green Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Tuscarawas County

FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Wayne County

Wooster – FREE Ohio Light Opera Virtual Summer Festival
Enjoy virtual performances by the Ohio Light Opera all summer long, including a special July 4th OLO Virtual Concert. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 23-September 4, 2020; varies
Saturday, July 4, 2020; 2pm-3pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE

Doylestown – Main Street Music on the Bandstand
The 2020 Doylestown Concert Series has come together for another great year of fun, food, and entertainment. This year, welcome back a few bands from last season and welcome in a few new ones. A variety of food trucks will be available throughout the summer. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, June 5-July 31, 2020
Where: Doylestown Performing Arts, 24 S. Portage St., Doylestown, OH 44230
Cost: FREE

Wooster – FREE Wayne County Historical Society Summer Community Band Concert
The band will perform crowd classics along with marches, show tunes, patriotic songs, and many more! Spectators will need to bring their own lawn chairs. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, July 16, 2020; 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Main Street Wooster, 377 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691 (in front of Everything Rubbermaid Store)
Cost: FREE

Wooster – FREE Concert & Cruise-In
Main Street Wooster presents a family-oriented event featuring classic and street rod cars on display in Historic Downtown! The event also features live music. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, August 21, 2020; 6:30pm-9pm
Where: Main Street Wooster, 377 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: FREE

Wooster – FREE College of Wooster Pipe Band
Join Main Street Wooster for College of Wooster Pipe Band & Highland Dancers Concert. Bring your lawn chairs to sit back and enjoy! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, September 3, 2020; 7pm-8pm
Where: Main Street Wooster, 377 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691 (The performance will take place in the Everything Rubbermaid Store (official) quadrant.)
Cost: FREE

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