Free Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks

Description

Enjoy a free outdoor summer concert at the Ballard Locks at 2 pm on the lawn of the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Chairs are not provided so bring your own chairs or a blanket. Bring a picnic too or buy food across the street at Pagliacci Pizza.

Starting on May 30, 2026 and going until September 7 (Labor Day). The Carl S. English Garden at the Ballard Locks will host at least 20 more family-oriented free concerts. Concerts take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m..

• Exception dates:  Labor Day, September 7 (Monday)

Note: Schedules are subject to change, so check back to confirm before coming. In case of heavy rain, call the Visitor Center at 206-783-7059.

Full line up:

• Saturday, May 30: Boeing Employees Concert Band (Opening Day)
• Sunday, May 31: Northwest Swing
• Saturday, June 6: Eastside Modern Jazz Orchestra
• Sunday, June 7: Ballard Brass
• Saturday, June 13: Woodinville Community Band
• Sunday, June 14: Around the Sound Community Band
• Saturday, June 20: Poker Club Brass Ensemble & The Usual Suspects
• Sunday, June 21: Elliott Bay Pipe Band (Father's Day)
• Saturday, June 27: Kirkland Civic Orchestra
• Sunday, June 28: 85th Street Big Band
• Saturday, July 4: Seattle Civic Band (Fourth of July Performance)
• Sunday, July 5: Cascadia Big Band
• Saturday, July 11: Tutti Flutti Flute Ensemble
• Sunday, July 12: Coal Creek Jazz Band
• Saturday, July 18: Greenwood Concert Band
• Sunday, July 19: West Seattle Big Band
• Saturday, July 25: Phinney Ridge Steel Band
• Sunday, July 26: STRUM (Seattle's Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians)
• Saturday, August 1: Centerpiece Jazz Band
• Sunday, August 2: Pacific Cascade Big Band
• Saturday, August 8: Batucada
• Sunday, August 9: Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band
• Saturday, August 15: Mach One Jazz Orchestra
• Sunday, August 16: Pacifica Big Band
• Saturday, August 22: StageOne
• Sunday, August 23: HyperResonance Sax Ensemble
• Saturday, August 29: Musica Molida
• Sunday, August 30: Lynnwood Community Band
• Saturday, September 5: Washington State Letter Carriers Band
• Sunday, September 6: Third Harbour
• Monday, September 7: Moondance, Van Morrison Band (Labor Day)

See the full summer concert schedule at Ballard Locks HERE

Dates/Times:

| May 30 - September 7, 2026 | 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Ballard Locks | Saturdays/Sundays/Bonus Show: Labor Day Monday | Free |

Cost:

Concerts are free but donations are suggested. 100% of donations go to help pay for volunteer performances, garden upkeep and educational programs at the Locks.

Find out about more 2026 Summer Concerts for Kids throughout the Puget Sound region  HERE.