The best kid-friendly concerts in Seattle this summer (2026)

All hail Seattle summer concerts in the park — one of the sweetest and simplest joys of the season.

From major shows like ZooTunes and Chateau Ste. Michlelle’s concert series to the smaller, laid-back performances in local neighborhoods, there’s something for every family. The best part? Many local concerts are free, family-friendly, and easy to drop into after dinner or on a whim.

Spread out a blanket, say hi to familiar faces, and let the kids burn off energy dancing near the stage. Meanwhile, you can relax with a picnic or grab something tasty from a nearby food truck. It’s easy, low-stress summer fun — and it might become your new favorite summertime tradition.

May 2026

Seattle

Honk! Fest West | May 29-31 | Georgetown, Columbia City and Pratt Park | The annual free, three-day, community-supported music festival is happening in three neighborhoods.  The music ranges from New Orleans second line brass bands, punk rock marching bands, European Klezmer, Balkan and Romani music, Samba, Maracatu, as well as the passion and spirit of Mardi Gras and Carnival.

Summer Concerts at the Locks | May 31 – September 1 | Ballard Locks | Free | Every Saturday and Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. Full lineup here, May shows below.

• May 30: Boeing Employees Concert Band (Opening Day)
• May 31: Northwest Swing

June 2026

Seattle

Columbia City Beatwalk | June 7- September 13 | Various locations | 4 p.m. to midnight | Free | Line up here. June line-up below.

• June 7: Pride Beatwalk
• June 14: American Roots
• June 25: Ferdinand Festival Street Block Party

Zootunes | June 14- August 20 | Woodland Park Zoo | | Tickets $75+ | ZooTunes is more than music. It’s not just a concert series. Every ticket helps fund Woodland Park Zoo’s exemplary animal care. June line-up below.

• June 4: Yacht Rock Revue
• June 14: Belle and Sebastian (sold out)

Summer Concerts at the Locks | May 30 – September 7 | Ballard Locks | Free concerts every Saturday and Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. Full lineup here, June shows below.

• June 6: Eastside Modern Jazz Orchestra
• June 7: Ballard Brass
• June 13: Woodinville Community Band
• June 14: Around the Sound Community Band
• June 20: Poker Club Brass Ensemble and the Usual Suspects
• June 21: Elliot Bay Pipe Band
• June 27: Kirkland Civic Orchestra
• June 29: 85th Street Big Band

The Concert Truck Seattle Chamber Music Society | June 18 – July 6 | Multiple locations | Free | Experience the magic and excitement of Seattle Chamber Music Society concerts put on wheels. SCMS musicians will join Concert Truck artists to play a series of concerts throughout the region, free and open to the public in neighborhoods, parks, and markets near you! Check their 2026 dates and locations here.

Seattle Center Artists at the Center | June 20-September 26 | Mural Ampitheater, Cornish Playhouse Courtyard and Upper NW Courtyard | Times vary | Free | This summer Seattle Center runs its most ambitious free outdoor programming in years, anchored by the FIFA World Cup fan celebration (June 11–July 19) but packed with music all season. June dates below.

• June 20: Experience Education @ Mural Amphitheatre
• June 21: SanArte @ Mural Amphitheatre
• June 30: Scope Screenings @ Mural Amphitheatre

East of Seattle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series | June 14 – August 20 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Times vary | Cost: $79.29+, tickets | June lineup below.

• June 25: All the Feelings Tour
• June 26: Rhiannon Giddens presents American Tunes with Mary Chapin Carpenter
• June 26: Dierks Bentley, Off the Map Tour

North of Seattle

Concerts at Legion Park | June 13–September 12 | Legion Park in Downtown Arlington | Free | 6–7:30 p.m. | June shows below.

• June 13: Mattlock and the Keys
• June 20: Super Tonix
• June 27: Island Comfort Band

Concerts at Smokey Point Park | May 29-September 4 | Smokey Point Park, Arlington | 6 p.m. | Free | June shows below.

• June 5: Circle of Starz

July 2026

Seattle

Columbia City Beatwalk | June 7- September 13 | Various locations | 4 p.m. to midnight | July line up below.

• July 12: R&B, Funk & Hip Hop

Zootunes | June 14 – August 20 | Woodland Park Zoo | | Tickets $75+ | ZooTunes is more than music. Every ticket helps fund Woodland Park Zoo’s exemplary animal care. July line up below.

• July 1: The Revivalists
• July 19: Pavement (sold out)
• July 23: Maren Morris

Spotlight on the Waterfront | July 23-Sept. 24 | Pier 58/Salish Steps | Every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. July shows below.

• July 23: Seattle Theater Group: More Music (Pier 58)
• July 30: Theater Off Jackson (Salish Steps)

Summer Concerts at the Locks | May 31 – September 1 | Ballard Locks | Free concerts every Saturday and Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. July shows below.

• July 4: Seattle Civic Band
• July 5: Cascadia Big Band
• July 11: Tutti Flutti Flute Ensemble, Centerpiece Jazz Band
• July 12: Coal Creek Jazz Band
• July 18: Greenwood Concert Band
• July 18: Greenwood Concert Band
• July 19: West Seattle Big Band
• July 25: Phinney Ridge Steel Band
• July 26: STRUM

Seattle Center Artists at the Center | June 20-September 26 | Mural Ampitheater, Cornish Playhouse Courtyard and Upper NW Courtyard | Times vary | Free | This summer Seattle Center runs its most ambitious free outdoor programming in years, anchored by the FIFA World Cup fan celebration (June 11–July 19) but packed with music all season. July dates below.

• July 2: Shelby Natasha @ 6 pm, Mural Amphitheatre

Summer Series at the Volunteer Park | July 10 – August 14 | Tickets here | Every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for free concerts. Food trucks will be on site. July shows below.

• July 9: Eldridge Gravy, McTuff
• July 16: The Paperboys, Phinney Ridge Steel Band
• July 23: Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band, LeRoy Bell and his Only Friends
• July 30: Beatle Concert. Zje Mongol

Summer at SAM: Concert Night | July 19-30 | Free | Olympic Sculpture Park | Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for free concerts for all ages. Each event will have music, art activities, and food trucks. See the website for more details. July line-up below.

• Thursday, July 7: Kenshi Killzzz, i///u
• Thursday, July 16: Shelby Natasha, RUB
• Thursday, July 23: somesurprises, Mt. Fog
• Thursday, July 30: Passenger String Quartet

 

Downtown Summer Sounds | July 9 – TBD | Hours vary | Multiple Parks in Seattle | Free | Join this free concert series in the Seattle area with multiple locations. See the full lineup here.
The first concert will be on July 9 at 6 p.m. in Westlake Park. The rest of the schedule is TBD.

U Village Concert Series | July 16 – August 20 | Village Green at U Village | Free | Every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. July shows below.

• Jul 15 – Queen Mother
• Jul 22 – Petty Fever
• Jul 29 – Wild Rumours

East of Seattle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series | June 14 – August 20 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Times vary | Cost: $79.29+, Tickets | July lineup below.

• July 1: Ziggy Marley
• July 2: Turnpike Troubadours
• July 3: Kaleo, Way Down We Go Tour
• July 21: The Frey, Summer of Light Tour
• July 24: Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge, Raised on Radio Tour
• July 25: Boyz II Men
• July 26: Fitz and the Tantrums, Man on the Moon Tour

Music in the Mountains | July 4 – September 5 | Summit West, Snoqualmie Mountain | Every Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m., join Snoqualmie Summit and enjoy free live music. July lineup below.

• July 4: The High Seagrass
• July 11: Godinez, Shook and Farko
• July 14: Dry Goods
• July 23: Brittany Collins Trio

Kirkland Summer Kids Concerts | July 14-21 & August 4-11 | Juanita Park | Free | Join on select Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. and sing-along or dance-along to family-friendly music. Lineup TBD.

Lunch Concert Series | July 7 – September 11 | Multiple locations in Bellevue | Free | Happen on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 12 to 1 p.m. and multiple locations in Bellevue. Food trucks will be on site. July shows below.

• July 7: Bryan John Appleby@ Key Center
• July 8: EntreMundos Quarteto @ City Center Plaza
• July 9: Naomi Wachira @ The Meadow
• July 10: The South End Boys @ Bellevue Square Fountain Court
• July 13: Branco Cumic @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• July 13: Kim Archer & Renee LeMesnager @Bellefield Office Park
• July 14: Sonado @ West Main
• July 15: Tim Lerch Trio @ City Center Plaza
• July 16: Joel Astley @ The Meadow
• July 17: Ian McFeron & Alisa Milner @ Bellevue Square Fountain Court
• July 20: Arden Fijiwara @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• July 21: Matney Cook @ Soma Towers
• July 22: Brittany Collins @ City Center Plaza
• July 23: Champagne Honeybee @ The Meadow
• July 27: Brendan Wires @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• July 28: Larry Murante & Natalie Popova @ Symetra Center
• July 29: Elias Kauhane @ City Center Plaza
• July 30: Annie Eastwood & Billie Stapleton Duo @ The Meadow
• July 31: Adrian Xavier @ Bellevue Square Fountain Court

Celebrate Woodinville Summer Concerts | July 8-29 | Wilmot Gateway Park | Free | Every Wednesday night from 6:30-8 p.m. free concerts, local vendors, food trucks and a beer/wine garden onsite. July shows below.

• July 8: Harmonious Funk
• July 15: Brian James
• July 22: The Dog Tones
• July 29: 90s Rewind

Rock the Village Series Kirkland | July 8 – August 19 | Village in Totem Lake | Free | Every Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m., on the green near Cinemark. July shows below.

• July 8: Nite Wave (80s)
• July 15: Good Day Sunshine (Beatles Cover)
• July 22: 90s Rewind
• July 29: Wheels in the Sky (Journey Cover)

Pine Lake Outdoor Concerts | July 9 – August 13 | Pine Lake Park, Sammamish | Free| Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. Local food truck vendors onsite. July shows below.

• July 9: Cody Beebe & The Crooks
• July 16: Ron Gatey Brick House
• July 23: West Coast Feed
• July 30: Brittany Collins Band

Kirkland Evening Concerts | July 9-September 3 | Marina Park, Kirkland | Free | Every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. July shows below.

• July 9: Eden
• July 16: Groove Nation
• July 23: Herding Cats
• July 30: Laurel Canyon

City of Mercer Island | July 16 – August 20 | Mercerdale Park | Free | Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m., enjoy concerts for the whole family. Food trucks will be on site each week, as well as hands-on arts and crafts for kids. July shows below.

• July 16 – Harmony of Rock
• July 23 – 90s Rewind
• July 30 – ABBAgraphs

Lake Boren Concert in the Park | July 22 – August 12 | Lake Boren Park | Free | Every Wednesday from 6-8:30 p.m. July shows below.

• July 22: The Profits
• July 29: Engage

Rockin’ on the River | July 30, Aug 13 & 20 | Redmond City Hall | Free | On select Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30 p.m., Full line up here, July shows below.

• July 30: Stonesy

South of Seattle

Concerts at the Arboretum | July 7 – September 8 | Lake Wilderness Arboretum, Maple Valley | Free | Every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m., featuring local musicians, singers, songwriters, and spoken words.

Kent Picnic Performances | July 8 – August 5 | West Fenwick Park, Kent | Free | Every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. featuring kid-friendly performances, as well as water games, carnival-style activities, sno cones, and sports. July shows below.

• July 8: Ants Ants Ants
• July 15: Mister G
• July 22: Harmonica Pocket
• July 29: Fyatch

Kent Summer Sounds | July 8 – August 5 | Kent Station | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. July shows below.

• July 8: Darren Motamedy
• July 15: Nite Wave – 80’s Nite
• July 22: Oncore Featuring the Platinum Trombones
• July 29: Slim Wizzy

Kent Music in the Meadow | July 9 – August 13 | Morill Meadows Park | Free | Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m., featuring refreshments each night by the Swaggin Wagon & KONA Ice of Maple Valley. July shows below.

• July 9: Taken by the Sky
• July 16: Code Beebe & The Crooks
• July 23: Paperback Writer
• July 30: West Coast Feed

Auburn Kids Summerstage | July 9 – August 13 | Les Gove Park | Free | Every Wednesday afternoon from 12-1 p.m., in the shelter beside Discovery Playground. Hot day? Head to Rotary Spray Park before or after the show. If there is rain, concerts will be moved indoors. July shows below.

• July 15: Alex Zerbe The Professional Zaniac
• July 22: The Magic of Louie Foxx
• July 29: Mikey the Rad Scientist

Auburn Summer Sounds | July 15 – August 12 | Les Gove Park | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8 p.m., family-friendly concert series. July shows below.

• July 15: The Fabulous Murphtones (Rock ‘n Roll hits)
• July 22: America’s 1st Corps Rock Band
• July 29:Mariachi Mexico (the finest mariachi music)

Bonney Lake Kids Club | July 14 – August 18 | Allan York Park | Free | Every Monday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. They will have music, entertainment and reptiles. July lineup below.

• July 13: The Cowboy Buck Show
• July 20: Highlight Quartet
• July 27:The Gumballs

Des Moines Summer Concert Series | July 15 – August 19 | Des Moines Beach Park | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 7 – 8:30 p.m., enjoy concerts at the waterfront beach park. Food trucks will be on-site. July shows below.

• July 15: Spike and the Impalers
• July 22: Kitty Mae Country Cover Band
• July 29: Nite wave, 80s New Wave

North of Seattle

Edmonds Summer Concerts in the Parks | July 19 – August 16 | Edmonds Hazel Miller Plaza and City Park | Free | Sundays & Thursdays | Times vary | Free summer concerts featuring a variety of musical stylings from Puget Sound area groups and ensembles. July shows below.

Sundays at City Park 3-4 p.m.

• July 19: Sturtz – Contemporary Folk Quartet
• July 26: Umami Jazz Fusion

Thursdays at Hazel Miller Plaza 4:30-6 p.m.

• July 9: Jean Lenke – Acoustic Jazz/Folk/Blues
• July 16: Third Harbour – Celtic
• July 23: Nick Drummond – Indie Rock
• July 30: Those Guys – Acoustic Pop

Concerts at Legion Park | June 13–September 12 | Legion Park in Downtown Arlington | Free | 6–7:30 p.m. | July shows below.

• July 11: Johnny Green Band
• July 18: Mister Canoe
• July 25: Stilly River Lockdown

Concerts at Smokey Point Park | May 29-September 4 | Smokey Point Park, Arlington | 6 p.m. | Free | July shows below.

• July 3: Line dance with South Fork Country Kickers

Mill Creek Town Center | July 8-September 23 | The Forum, Mill Creek | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m., showcasing a line-up of jazz, R&B, rock and more. July shows below.

• July 8: The Infinity Project- Journey Tribute
• July 15: Wild Rumors- Fleetwood Mac Tribute
• July 22: Cherry Cherry- Neil Diamond Tribute
• July 29: Paperback Writer- Beatles Tribute

Music at the Marina | July 2 – August 27 | Port Gardner Landing, Everett | Free | Every Thursday evening from 5-9 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the food trucks while you listen to the music. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. July shows below.

• July 2: Cloud Cover, 80s &90s Alt Rock Tribute
• July 9: Nite Wave, 80s New Wave Tribute
• July 16: Santa Poco, Twang & Country
• July 23: The Little Lies, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
• July 30: Moxie, Feel Good Funk

Kenmore Summer Concerts | July 16, 30 & Aug 13, 27 | Saint Edwards State Park | Free | On select Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., enjoy a night of live music, delicious food, and fun activities. This event is free (offers a free shuttle service), or if you plan to park, you must have a Discover Pass. July shows below.

• July 16: Fire Marshall Ventura, Jamaican Rocksteady
• July 30: Caleb Klauder &Reed Willms Country Band

Summer Nights in Bothell | July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21 | Bothell Landing Park | Free | Select Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. with live music and food trucks. July lineup below:

• July 10: Laurel Canyon Legacy
• July 24:Santa Poco Band

Summer Nights at the Bay | July 7–August 11 | Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, Poulsbo | Free | Free Tuesday evening concerts at Poulsbo’s waterfront park with stunning views of Liberty Bay. Families bring picnics, and kids run on the grass while live music plays from 6–8 p.m. July schedule below.

• July 4: TBD
• July 7: Navy Band Northwest
• July 14: Great American Trainwreck
• July 21: Merge
• July 28: Deseo Carmin

August 2026

Seattle

Columbia City Beatwalk | June 7- September 13 | Various locations | 4 p.m. to midnight | Free | August lineup below.

• August 9: World Beats & Rhythms

Zootunes | June 14 – August 20 | Woodland Park Zoo | Tickets $75+ | ZooTunes is more than music. Every ticket helps fund Woodland Park Zoo’s exemplary animal care. August line-up below.

• August 2: Annie DeFranco
• August 6: Suki Waterhouse (sold out)
• August 9: The Mountain Goats
• August 11: Jesse Welles (sold out)
• August 13: Jason Isbelle (sold out)
• August 16: The Beths/Beach Bunny (sold out)
• August 18: Courtney Barnett (sold out)
• August 20: The Breeders with Team Dresch

Music in the Arboretum | August 5 & 19 | 6-8 p.m. | The performances will take place on the Visitors Center terrace. Please bring your own folding chair, cushion, or blanket, as only a limited number of chairs will be provided.

• August 5: Jovino SantosNeto Quintet
• August 19: Stephanie Anne Johnson

Summer Concerts at the Locks | May 30 – September 7 | Ballard Locks | Free concerts every Saturday and Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. August shows below.

• August 1: Centerpiece Jazz Band
• August 2: Pacific Cascade Big Band Jazz Orchestra
• August 8: Batucada
• August 9: Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band
• August 15: Mach One Jazz Orchestra
• August 16: Pacifica Big Band
• August 22: StageOne
• August 23: HyperResonance Sax Ensemble
• August 29: Music Molida
• August 30:Lynnwood Community Band

Seattle Center Artists at the Center | June 20-September 26 | Mural Ampitheater, Cornish Playhouse Courtyard and Upper NW Courtyard | Times vary | Free | This summer, Seattle Center runs its most ambitious free outdoor programming in years, anchored by the FIFA World Cup fan celebration (June 11–July 19) but packed with music all season. August dates below.

• August 13: hi hi hi @ Mural Amphitheatre
• August 30: notmilky @ Upper NW Courtyard

U Village Concert Series | July 15 – August 19 | Village Green at U Village | Free | Every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. August shows below.

• August 5: Nite Wave
• August 12: Kalimba
• August 19: Hit Explosion

Spotlight on the Waterfront | July 3-17 & July 31-Sept 25 | Pier 58/Salish Steps | Every Thursday from 6-8 p.m., free live performances set on the city’s scenic locations, Pier 62. August shows below.

• August 6: Skylit Design Showcasing MENA Heritage (Pier 58)
• August 13: Seattle Jazz Fellowship (Pier 58)
• August 20: Seattle Qabila Project (Salish Steps)
• August 27: 206 Zulu’s 15th Annual Beat Competition (Pier 58)

Summer Series at the Volunteer Park | July 9 – August 13 | Every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for free concerts. Food trucks will be on site. August shows below.

• August 6: March Fourth, Dance Church
• August 13: Nite Wave, ABBAgraphs

Music in the Park| August 6-27 | Madison Park, Seattle | Free | Every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your picnic blanket, your delicious food, and your dancing shoes to the Madison Park playground. 2026 lineup here. August shows:

• August 6: The Dadzz Band
• August 13: Neon Rain
• August 20: Blue Velvet Groove
• August 27: The Jewel Tones

East of Seattle

Chateau Ste Michelle Summer Concert Series | June 14 – August 20 | Chateau Ste Michelle, Woodinville | Times vary | Cost $79.29+ | August lineup below.

• August 2: The Australian Pink Floyd Tour
• August 3: Lindsay Stirling, the Duality Untamed Tour
• August 4 & 5: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Future Soul
• August 7: Dark Star Orchestra
• August 8 & 9: Sara McLauchlan, Better Broken Tour
• August 18: O.A.R., Three Decades Tour
• August 21: Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

Lunch Concert Series | July 7 – September 11 | Multiple locations in Bellevue | Free | Happens on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 12 to 1 p.m. and multiple locations in Bellevue. Food trucks will be on site. August shows below.

• August 3: Mark Hillard Wilson @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• August 3: Lady A @ Bellefield Office Park
• August 4: Warren Dunes @ The Eight
• August 5: Tekla Waterfiels @ City Center Plaza
• August 6: Fern Spores @ The Meadow
• August 7: Aaron Crawford @ Bellevue Square Fountain Court
• August 10: Lucas Victor @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• August 11: Miller Campbell @ Symetra Center
• August 12: Reggie Garret & Christine Gunn @ City Center Plaza
• August 13: The W Lovers @ The Meadow
• August 14: Sam Parker @ Bellevue Square Fountain Court
• August 17: Brian T Lally @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• August 18: Tambor e Cordas @ West Main
• August 19: Alma Villegas Latin Jazz @ City Center Plaza
• August 20: Sheryl Wiser @ The Meadow
• August 21: Katie Wade @ Bellevue Square Fountain Court
  August 24: Stephen Howland @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• August 25: New Age Flamenco @ One Twelfth@ Twelfth
• August 26: The New Triumph @ City Center Plaza
• August 27: Super Sones @ The Meadow
• August 28: Andre Feriante @ Bellevue LibraryAugust 31:
• Jesse James & The Mob @ Bellefield Office Park
• August 31: Nate Jasenski @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza

Music in the Mountains | July 4 – September 5 | Summit West, Snoqualmie Mountain | Every Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m., join Snoqualmie Summit and enjoy free live music.

• August 1: Jimmy James Trio
• August 8: VibeMind
• August 15: Serious Goose
• August 22: McNamee & Michaud
• August 29: Anthony Brock Group

Kirkland Summer Kids Concerts | July 14-21 & August 4-11 | Juanita Park | Free | Join on select Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. and sing-along or dance-along to family-friendly music. August shows below.

• August 4: Harmonica Pocket
• August 11: Ian Dobson

Lake Boren Concert in the Park | July 22 – August 12 | Lake Boren Park | Free | Every Wednesday from 6-8:30 p.m. August shows below.

• August 5: Global Heat
• August 12: Free Rain

Rock the Village Series Kirkland | July 8 – August 19 | Village in Totem Lake | Free | Every Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m., on the green near Cinemark.

• August 5: The Beat Project (40s/70s/Party Mix)
• August 12: Stonsey (Rolling Stones Cover)
• August 19: The Jewel Tones (Motown)

Pine Lake Outdoor Concerts | July 9 – August 13 | Pine Lake Park, Sammamish | Free| Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. Local food truck vendors onsite. August shows below.

• August 6: Brohamm
• August 13: Eden

Kirkland Evening Concerts | July 9- September 3 | Marina Park, Kirkland | Free | Every Thursday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. August shows below.

• August 6: The Hipsters
• August 13: Christie Huff
• August 20: Good Day Sunshine
• August 27: One Hit Wonders

City of Mercer Island | July 16-August 20 | Mercerdale Park | Free | Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m., enjoy concerts for the whole family. Food trucks will be on site each week, as well as hands-on arts and crafts for kids. August shows below.

• August 6: Prom Date Mixtape
• August 13: Mr. Pink
• August 20: Diamond Star Halo

Rockin’ on the River | August 5- 19 | Redmond City Hall | Free | On select Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30 p.m.

• August 5: Chicago Transit Experience
• August 12: Laurel Canyon Legacy
• August 19: Prom

South of Seattle

Concerts at the Arboretum | July 7- September 8 | Lake Wilderness Arboretum, Maple Valley | Free | Every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m., featuring local musicians, singers, songwriters, and spoken words.

Kent Picnic Performances | July 8-August 5 | West Fenwick Park, Kent | Free | Every Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. featuring kid-friendly performances, as well as water games, carnival-style activities, sno cones, and sports. August show below.

• August 5: 123 Andres

Kent Summer Sounds | July 8 – August 5 | Kent Station | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Full lineup here, August shows below.

• August 5: School of Rock Kent

Kent Music in the Meadow | July 9 – August 13 | Morill Meadows Park | Free | Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m., featuring refreshments each night by the Swaggin Wagon & KONA Ice of Maple Valley. August line-up below.

• August 6: Hell’s Belles: World Famous All Female AC/DC Tribute Band
• August 13: The Scunchies

Auburn Kids Summerstage | July 15 – August 12 | Les Gove Park | Free | Every Wednesday afternoon from 12-1 p.m., in the shelter beside Discovery Playground. Hot day? Head to Rotary Spray Park before or after the show. If it rains, concerts will be moved indoors. August shows below.

• August 5: Eric Herman and the Puppy Dog (kiddy rock)
• August 12:Recess Monkey (kiddy rock)

Auburn Summer Sounds | July 15 – August 12 | Les Gove Park | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8 p.m., family-friendly concert series. August shows below.

• August 5: The Elevators (Classic Rock)
• August 12: Darren Motamedy (Contemporary Jazz)

Bonney Lake Kids Club | July 13 – August 17 | Allan York Park | Free | Every Monday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. They will have music, entertainment, and reptiles. Check the website for event updates before attending! See the August lineup:

• August 3:Eric Herman
• August 10: Red Yarn
• August 17: Reptileman

Des Moines Summer Concert Series | July 15 – August 19 | Des Moines Beach Park | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 7 – 8:30 p.m., enjoy concerts at the waterfront beach park. Food trucks will be on-site. August dates below.

• August 5: ABBAgraphs
• August 12: Stevie and the Blue Flames
• August 19: Power of Love: Huey Lewis Tribute Band

North of Seattle

Concerts at Legion Park | June 13–September 12 | Legion Park in Downtown Arlington | Free | 6–7:30 p.m. | August shows below.

• August 1: Souled Out Funk
• August 8: Harvey Creek Band
• August 15: Kategory 7
• August 22: Bayha Boys
• August 29: Jesse Taylor

Concerts at Smokey Point Park | May 29-September 4 | Smokey Point Park, Arlington | 6 p.m. | Free | August shows below.

• August 7: The Pilchuck Boyz

Edmonds Summer Concerts in the Park | July 19 – August 16 | Edmonds Hazel Miller Plaza and City Park | Free | Sundays & Thursdays | Times vary | Free summer concerts featuring a variety of musical stylings from Puget Sound area groups and ensembles. August shows below.

Sundays at City Park 3-4 p.m.

• August 2: CHIKIRI and The School of Taiko Drums
• August 9: Clave Gringa – Cuban Ensemble
• August 16: Brother John and the Surrogates – Indie/Americana

Thursdays at Hazel Miller Plaza 4:30-6 p.m.

• August 6: Sheryl Wiser – Americana/Blues
• August 13:Maya Soleil Traditions – African
• August 20: Eli Rosenblatt – World Beat Trio
• August 27: Z Jones & Omega Band – Neo-Soul, R&B

Mill Creek Town Center | July 8-September 23 | The Forum, Mill Creek | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m., showcasing a line-up of jazz, R&B, rock and more. August shows below.

• August 5: Hair Nation 80s Hair Rock
• August 12: Good Times Roll The Cars Tribute
• August 19: Cloud Cover Alt Rock Classics
• August 26: Sly Mr. Y Classic Hits

Music at the Marina | July 2 – August 27 | Port Gardner Landing, Everett | Free | Every Thursday evening from 5-9 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the food trucks while you listen to the music. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.  August shows below.

• August 6: Point of Sail, Yacht Rock
• August 13: Victims of Love, A Tribute to The Eagles
• August 20: Antwayne Tyler, Country from the PNW
• August 27: Queen Mother, A Tribute to the Music of Queen

Kenmore Summer Concerts | July 16, 30 & Aug 13, 27 | Saint Edwards State Park | Free | On select Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., enjoy a night of live music, delicious food, and fun activities. This event is free (offers a free shuttle service), or if you plan to park, you must have a Discover Pass. August shows below.

• August 13: George Kahumoku Jr & Daniel Ho, Hawaiian Slack Guitar
• August 27: Stephanie Anne Johnson, Americana, Blues, Rock

Summer Nights in Bothell | July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21 | Bothell Landing Park | Free | Select Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. with live music and food trucks. August lineup below:

• August 7: Heart by Heart
• August 21: Nite Wave

Summer Nights at the Bay (Poulsbo) | July 7–August 11 | Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, Poulsbo | Free | Free Tuesday evening concerts at Poulsbo’s waterfront park with stunning views of Liberty Bay. Families bring picnics, and kids run on the grass while live music plays from 6–8 p.m. August schedule below.

• August 4: Kara Hesse
• August 11: Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth, Wind, and Fire

September 2026

Seattle

Columbia City Beatwalk | June 7- September 13 | Various locations | 4 p.m. to midnight | Free | September lineup below.

• September 13: Anything Goes

Summer Concerts at the Locks | May 30 – September 7 | Ballard Locks | Free | Every Saturday and Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. September show below.

• September 5: Washington State Letter Carriers Band
• September 6: Third Harbour
• September 7: Moondance, Van Morrison Band (Labor Day)

Spotlight on the Waterfront | July 23-Sept 24 | Pier 58/Salish Steps | Every Thursday from 6-8 p.m., free live performances set on the city’s scenic waterfront location, with a mix of music, dance, and art performances. September shows below.

• September 3: Daybreak Star Radio (Pier 58)
• September 10: WOW Women on the Waterfront (Salish
• Steps)September 17: La Quemada: Nocha de Cultura (Salish Steps)
• September 24: Northwest Folklife (Salish Steps)

East of Seattle

Chateau Ste Michelle Summer Concert Series | June 14 – August 20 | Chateau Ste Michelle, Woodinville | Times vary | Cost $79.29+ | September lineup below.

• September 2: Tori Amos, In Time of Dragons Tour
• September 18: Beck, Ride Lonesome Tour
• September 27: Hermanos Gutierrez

Lunch Concert Series | July 7 – September 11 | Multiple locations in Bellevue | Free | Happens on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 12 to 1 p.m. and multiple locations in Bellevue. Food trucks will be on site. September shows below.

• September 1: Chris Eger @ The Eight
• September 2: Jenny & Birch @ City Center Plaza
• September 3: Duende Libre @ The Meadow
• September 4: Jed Crisologo @ Skyline Tower
• September 8: Jordan Dodson @ Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza
• September 8: Jovino Santos Neto Trio @ West Main
• September 9: D’Vonne Lewis 3 @ City Center Plaza
• September 10: Massy Ferguson @ The Meadow
• September 11: Savanna Woods @ Summit

Kirkland Evening Concerts | July 9- September 3 | Marina Park, Kirkland | Free | Every Thursday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. September shows below.

• September 3: Prom Date Mixtape

Music in the Mountains | July 4 – September 5 | Summit West, Snoqualmie Mountain | Every Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m., join Snoqualmie Summit and enjoy free live music.

• September 5: The Panda Conspiracy

South of Seattle

Concerts at the Arboretum | July 7- September 8 | Lake Wilderness Arboretum, Maple Valley | Free | Every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m., featuring local musicians, singers, songwriters, and spoken words.

North of Seattle

Concerts at Legion Park | June 13–September 12 | Legion Park in Downtown Arlington | Free | 6–7:30 p.m. | September shows below.

• September 5: Under the Puddle
• September 12: Moon Fleur – Soul of Santana

Concerts at Smokey Point Park | May 29-September 4 | Smokey Point Park, Arlington | 6 p.m. | Free | September shows below.

• September 4: Mister Canoe

Mill Creek Town Center | July 8-September 23 | The Forum, Mill Creek | Free | Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m., showcasing a line-up of jazz, R&B, rock and more. September shows below.

• September 2: Hell on Heels Queens of Country
• September 9: Point of Sail Yacht Rock
• September 16: The Davanos Classic Rock
• September 23: Heart by Heart Original Members of Heart