Local Spins’ updated roster of Michigan acts playing more than 100 communities across the state includes schedules for Grand Haven, Hudsonville, Elk Rapids, Middleville and more.
Michigan’s Summertime Musical Fun: Grand Haven hosts one of more than 100 summertime concert series across the state. (Photo/Chelsea Whitaker)
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A sure sign of impending summer: The announcement of outdoor summer concerts taking place almost every day of the week in more than 100 communities across Michigan.
These free shows attract hordes of lawnchair-toting fans of all ages for performances by local and regional acts in parks, gazebos, beaches and waterfront locations in cities big and small.
For years, Local Spins has compiled the most comprehensive schedules for these summer attractions from Ada to Zeeland, Kalamazoo to Elk Rapids and beyond. View the full 2026 guide to see when and where your favorite bands are performing online here.
Today’s update of fresh listings announced in recent weeks includes Grand Rapids’ super-popular Food Truck Fridays schedule for Riverside Park, with the second show in this series taking place this Friday (May 22) with a performance by Latin rock’s Cabildo, and the West Michigan Jazz Society’s weekly jazz concerts in Walker’s Millennium Park. The shows in both series continue into August.
In addition, check out schedules for outdoor concerts in Holland, Grand Haven, Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Hudsonville, Cedar Springs, Middleville, Baldwin, Lake Orion and Williamston, with the complete guide online here.
BALDWIN: ECHO THROUGH THE TIMBER
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Wenger Pavilion, 888 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
LINEUP:
June 17 – Sears n Sears Quintet
June 24 – Cat Daddy
July 1 – Truck Driver Bingo
July 8 – The Greg Nagy Band
July 15 – Northern Michigan College Community Big Band
July 22 – Mustang Band
July 29 – Roger That
August 5 – Nick Veine Band
August 12 – The Schrock Brothers
August 19 – General Assembly Big Band
August 26 – ArtSauce Quintet
BALDWIN: FOLK FRIDAYS CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Lake County Historical Museum, 915 N. Michigan, Baldwin
LINEUP:
July 31 – Chris Vallillo (Power of Song in Democracy)
August 7 – Lee Murdoch (“A Land of Shining Waters “a Celebration in Song)
August 14 – Rev. Robert Jones (An Evening of Lead Belly)
August 22 – B-Growlers (Two Tappin’ American Music)
BALDWIN: SOUNDS OF THE FOREST
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Wenger Pavilion, 888 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
LINEUP:
June 20 – Big L and Code Blue (Rock, funk, pop, jazzy soul)
June 27 – The Ivas John Band (River blues, folk, roots harmonies)
July 4 – Rodney Whitaker Ensemble (World-renowned jazz bassist and bandleader)
July 11 – The Schleppinbop Kids (Soul, blues, jazz, funk)
July 18 – East Bay Drive (Classic and contemporary jazz with funky pop and rock)
July 25 – The Seth Bernard Quartet (Genre-defying troubadour brilliance)
August 1 – The Fabulous Horn Dogs (Danceable jazz and blues grooves)
Aug. 8 – Da’Veonce & DaFunk Gang (High-energy hip-hop, harmony, and funk)
Aug. 15 – Planet D Nonet (Award-winning Detroit swing and blues)
Aug. 22 – The Charlie Millard Band (Heartfelt genre-bending originals)
Aug. 29 – Metro Soul Band (Authentic Motown, funk, pop, and rock)
September 5– Manitou Trucking Company (A Classic Grateful Dead Experience)
CEDAR SPRINGS: MUSIC IN THE HEART CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Heart of Cedar Springs Park, 37 W. Maple St., Cedar Springs
LINEUP:
June 17 – Taylor & DeMar (Harmony)
June 24 – Project 87 (80s, 90s Music)
July 1 – Sundogs (Americana)
July 8 – The Gitchel Family (Bluegrass)
July 15 – Selkie (Celtic)
July 22 – Klay N’ the Mud (Rock)
July 29 – The Clean Cuts (Psychedelic Rock)
August 5 – The Reason ((90s covers)
August 12- The American Heartbreakers (A Tribute to the Songs of Tom Petty)
CEDAR SPRINGS: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Solon Township Velzy Park, 15176 Algoma Ave NE, Cedar Springs
LINEUP:
June 11 – Stranded Hobos
July 9 – Rhythm Masters
July 23 – Turn up Greens
Aug 13 – Monique Doolittle
ELK RAPIDS: EVENING ON RIVER STREET
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: River Street, Elk Rapids
LINEUP:
July 1 – J. Hobbs
July 8 – Little Dippers
July 15 – Nick Vasquez
July 22nd – Dags und Timmah
July 29 – Sweetwater Blues Band
August 5 – Jelly Roll Blues Band
ELK RAPIDS: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ THE HARBOR
When: 7 p.m. Sundays
Where: Cedar Street, Elk Rapids
LINEUP:
June 29 – The Rupple Brothers
July 5 – Hannah Rose Graves
July 19 – Eric Engblade
August 2 – Chirp
August 16 – Ted Bounty and the Bounty Hunters
FENNVILLE: CITY MUSIC HALL SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: City Square Park Amphitheater, 116 S Maple St.
LINEUP:
July 2 – Sweet Dee & the Wild Honeys
July 9 -The Rebel Eves
July 16 – Red Sea Pedestrians
July 23 – The Rough & Tumble/Flagship Romance
July 30 – MOLLY
August 6 – Djangophonique
August 13 – Caitlin Cusack
August 20 – Reverend Jesse Ray
August 27 – The Cornfed Girls
GRAND HAVEN: FREE FRIDAY NIGHT WATERFRONT CONCERTS
When: 6:15 p.m. Fridays
Where: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven
LINEUP:
July 3 – The Insiders – Tom Petty Tribute Band
July 10 – Molly
July 17 – Crazy Hearse – A Neil Young Tribute
July 7 – Asamu Johnson and The Associates of The Blues
August 14 – Roosevelt Diggs
August 21 – Full Cord
GRAND RAPIDS: CELADON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Celadon Outdoor Amphitheater, 2050 Celadon Dr. NE, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
June 18 – Serita’s Black Rose
July 9 – Whiskey Bound
July 30 – MOXIE
August 27 – On the Fly
GRAND RAPIDS: FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
When: 5:30 pm Fridays
Where: Riverside Park 2001 Monroe AVE NW
Dance-Inspiring Sets: Cabildo (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
May 15 – Harry Dean and the Dusty Boys (Country Good Time Jam)
May 22– Cabildo (Latin Collective)
May 29 – Out of Favor Boys (Blues, Funk, Soul)
June 5 – Karl Holmes (Country, Pop)
June 12 – Alli Garland (50s to today)
June 19- Chris Canas Band (Jazz, Funk, Soul)
June 26 – Universal Xpression (Reggae, Soca)
July 3 – JP Energy (Pop Rock)
July 10 – Karaoke Night
July 17 – 56 Tornados (Jump Blues)
July 24 – Sounds Familiar (Classic Rock)
July 31 – School of Rock GR (Local Student Band)
August 7 – Vineyard Chicks (Modern Rock)
August 14 – Skeletones (R&B, Soul, Motown)
HOLLAND: SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Dr., Holland
LINEUP:
June 12 – PAR-LLO
June 19 – BBOP
June 26 – Izzy Joy
July 10 – Under the Covers
July 17 – Grupo Bengala
July 24 – Toppermost (BeatlesTribute)
July 31 – Violet Velure
August 7 – LaJoye Quartet
August 14 – Los Estrellas de Oro
HUDSONVILLE: CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Veterans Park, 3275 Central Boulevard, Hudsonville
LINEUP:
June 4 – Moonshot
June 11 – Trixy Tang
June 18 – Simply In Time
June 25 – Union Guns
LAKE ORION: WILDWOOD AMPHITHEATER
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct.
LINEUP:
June 4 – North Oakland Concert Band
June 11 – Street Angels
June 18 – Jim McCarty & Mystery Train
June 25 – Sax Maniacs
July 9 – Theo Gridiron
July 16 – Yacht Seas
July 23 – Lake Orion High School Band
July 30 – Taylor Tucky
August 6 – The Stone Blossoms
August 13 – Persuasion
MIDDLEVILLE: RIVERBANK MUSIC SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: DDA New Amphitheater, Lions Sesquicentennial Park, 91 E. Main St., Middleville
LINEUP:
June 4 – Nicolas Veine (Blues)
June 11 – Bedrock the Foundation (Jazz, Hip Hop & R&B)
June 18 – Silent Bark (Nirvana & Cover Music)
June 25 – Thornapple Jazz Orchestra (Jazz)
July 2 – Karisa Wilson Music (Pop, Jazz, Blues)
July 9 – Thornapple River Band (Folk Rock/Americana)
July 16 – Out of Favor Boys (Contemporary Blues)
July 23 – Asamu Johnson & The Associates of The Blues (Blues)
July 30 – Les Creatif (Funk & Rock)
August 6 – The Bluecatz (Blues)
August 13 – Kathleen and the Bridge Street Band (Blues)
TRAVERSE CITY: SATURDAYS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Grand Traverse County Civic Center Amphitheatre, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City
LINEUP:
June 13 – Big L and Code: Blu
June 20– The Ivas John Band
June 27 – Erena Terakubo Quartet
July 4 – The Schleppinbop Kids
July 11 – East Bay Drive
July 18 – The Seth Bernard Quartet
July 25 – The Mighty ThunderTones
August 1– Da' Veonce and Da Funk Gang
August 8 – Planet D Nonet
August 15 – NMC Summer Jazz Band
August 22 – Metro Soul Band
August 29 – Jeff Haas Big Fun Band
WALKER: WEST MICHIGAN JAZZ SOCIETY
JAZZ AT MILLENNIUM PARK MEADOWS
When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: Millennium Park Meadows, 1415 Maynard Ave. SW, Walker
LINEUP:
June 1 — East Kentwood + MSBOA All Stars
June 8 — Jeff Shoup Quartet
June 15 — Jordan VanHemert Band + Featured Guests
June 22 — Grupo Aye
June 29 — Big Band Nouveau
July 6 — Tom Allport Band
July 13 — Tribute to Chet Baker
July 20 — Third Coast Swing
July 27 — Sunny Wilkinson Quartet
August 3 — Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
August 10 — Rain Date
August 17 — Rain Date
WILLIAMSTON: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: American Legion Bandshell, McCormick Park, 300 N. Putnam St., Williamston
LINEUP:
May 21 – Williamston High School Jazz Band
June 11 – Betty B & the Ropewalkers
June 18 – Meridian Community Band
June 25 – Motown Eagles (Eagles Tribute Band)
July 2 – US Air Force Band of Mid America
July 9 – Chelsea House Orchestra (Celtic)
July 16 – Last One Out (Classic Rock, Favorites)
July 23 – Local Talent All-Stars
July 30 – LCB Big Band (Classic Big Band)
August 6 – Oxymorons (Classic Pop, Rock)
August 13 – Elements of SOUL (R&B, Funk)
August 20 – US Navy Band TBA
View more free summer concert schedules online here.
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