Just in time for the official start of summer and the hottest weather in recent memory, Local Spins uncorks listings of more “Concerts at Venues” and “Free Outdoor Community Concerts” across the state.
Hot Musical Fun in the Summer: Otsego’s Liquid Note is among 60 Michigan venues hosting concerts. (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
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The temperatures aren’t the only things soaring these days across Michigan.
Live music of every ilk continues to heat up and sizzle as evidenced by hundreds of concerts taking place at venues, parks, beaches and amphitheaters — literally a musically heat wave of epic proportions for the summer of 2025, which officially kicked off Friday.
Local Spins publishes and regularly updates two separate concert guides to help music lovers plan their season of live music: “Summer Concerts at Michigan Venues” (featuring 60 different concert series) and “Free Outdoor Community Concerts” (more than 140 separate series which take place almost every night of the week in more than 100 cities and towns across the state).
Today, we add to that roster with concerts that take place from Grand Rapids, Douglas, Fennville, Otsego, St. Joseph and Greenville to Pentwater, Kaleva, Traverse City and Indian River. The concerts featuring everything from national touring acts to regional stars.
The new listings also include Grand Rapids Symphony’s recently announced return of its Picnic Pops series after several years — concerts which will now be held at Walker’s Millennium Meadows in July. (The popular concerts previously were staged at Cannonsburg Ski Area.)
Have a concert series you’d like to add to the list? Email details to our hardworking listings staffer Julie Honderd at juliel100@protonmail.com.
SUMMER CONCERTS AT VENUES 2025 (Full Guide Online Here)
Luke Winslow-King
CADILLAC: COYOTE CROSSING RESORT
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Coyote Crossing Resort, 288 Coyote Xing, Cadillac
Tickets: https://www.thevenueeccadillac.com/tickets
Website: https://www.thevenueeccadillac.com/
LINEUP:
June 21 – Alex Williams wsg The Tyler Gitchel Band
June 28 – Ward Davis wsg Clint Park
July 10 – Open Mic /Average Bird Watchers wsg Nic Sake
July 12 – Tommy Prine wsg Silver Creek Revival
July 19 – Ryan Curtis Band wsg Cold Leather Seats
July 26 – Luke Winslow-King wsg 1000 Watt Prophets
Aug 9 – Myron Elkins wsg Adam Joynt Band
August 14 – Open Mic followed by Dylan Doyle Band
August 17 – Brett Cobb wgs Ben Chapman and SC
August 30 – The Insiders wsg Duke Tumatoe
DOUGLAS: RED DOCK
When: 3 p.m. Sundays
Where: Red Dock, 219 N. Union St., Douglas
LINEUP:
June 22 – Great Lakes Brass
June 29 – Vinylicious
July 6 – The Legal Immigrants
July 13 – Mike Struwin Band
July 20 – Bootstrap Boys
July 27 – Melophobix
August 3 – Jerry Raising the Dead
August 10 – Zion Lion
August 17 – Trixy Tang
August 24 – Blue Catz
DOUGLAS: RED DOCK
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Red Dock, 219 N. Union St., Douglas
LINEUP:
July 3, July 24 – John Sanger
July 10 – Cliff Cody
July 17, July 31, August 28 – Jack Leaver
August 7, August 14 – Tom Bryant (of Rock Shop)
FENNVILLE: FENN VALLEY MUSIC IN THE VINEYARDS – SATURDAYS
When: 2 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Fenn Valley, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville
Website: https://www.fennvalley.com/music-in-the-vineyards/
LINEUP:
June 21, August 23 – Tom Noack
June 28 (Wine Festival) – (12-2:30) Chick and the Boomers (3-6) Nautic Bound
July 5 – Korey Pepper
July 12 – Down River Dan
July 19 – Daniel Jordan
July 26, August 9 – Panda Pete
August 2 – Diane & Lisa
August 16 – Lynn & Ian: The Moonshine Runners
August 30, September 13, October 4 – Dave & Connie D
September 6 – Rory McCallan
September 20 – Emily Faber
September 27 – Whiskey and Wine
October 11 – Dylan Raymond
Troll for Trout (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
When: Various days and times
Where: Chicago Beef Joint, 822 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
July 12, August 16 – King Biscuit
July 18 – The Frog King: A Neil Diamond Tribute
July 26 – Tomás Esparza Blues Band
August 2 – Troll for Trout
August 9 – Asamu Johnson and The Associates of The Blues
GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP: THE JIM AND MARIE PRESTON SUNDAY STRINGS SERIES
When: 2 p.m. Sundays
Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Admission: Free to Meijer Gardens members, regular admission price for non-members
Website: https://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/sunday-strings/
LINEUP:
July 6 – Eastward Bound: Quartet Perspectives
July 13 – Sacred Place featuring Vox GR
July 20 – Weaving Voices: From Dvorak to Assad
July 27 – Fusion of Voices: Saxophone and Strings
August 3 – Echoes of the Romantic and Beyond
August 10 – Italian Serenade
GREENVILLE: FRUGTHAVEN FARM SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: 11470 W. Carson City Rd., Greenville
Website: https://www.facebook.com/frugthavenfarm/events
Admission: $20
Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/frugthavenfarm
LINEUP:
June 20 – Dick Diamond and the Dusters
June 27 – P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend
July 11 – Don Middlebrook
July 17 – Kanin Wren: The Taylor Swift Experience
July 25 – Funkle Jessie
August 7 – Soul Syndicate
August 13 – The Legal Immigrants
August 15 – Jedi Mind Trip
August 29 – Sushi Roll
September 19 – Brena
KALEVA: FRIDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ NORTHERN NATURAL
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Northern Natural Cider House, 7220 Chief Rd, Kaleva
Website: https://mynorthtickets.com/events/summer-concert-series-season-pass-6-29-2025
Admission: $70 for a season pass
Tickets: https://mynorthtickets.com/categories/concerts
LINEUP:
June 29 – Full Cord
July 30 – May Erlewine
August 31 – Joshua Davis
More Northern Natural Concerts Listed Here: https://localspins.com/summer-concerts-michigan-venues-2025/
Patty PerShayla
When: 8 p.m. Fridays
Where: Liquid Note, 119 Allegan, Otsego
Admission: Free; Limited Party Deck Tickets for $25
LINEUP:
June 20 – Brena
July 18 -TBA
July 25 – The Distractions
August 8 – The 1985
August 15 – TBA
August 22 – Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps
August 29 – JR Clark
September 5 – TBA
September 19 – Mandalyn & the Hunters
September 26 – Party Foul
September 27 – The Bronk Brothers
OTSEGO: LIQUID NOTE FEST SERIES
When: 12:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Liquid Note, 119 Allegan, Otsego
Admission: Free; Limited Party Deck tickets for $25
Website: https://www.facebook.com/liquidnote
LINEUP:
June 21 – Blues Fest
July 26 – Reggae Fest
September 27 – Creative Arts Festival
PENTWATER: WE’VE GOT THE SUNDAY BLUES & ALL THAT JAZZ
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Gull Landing, 438 S Hancock St., Pentwater
LINEUP:
June 15 – Rodney Whitaker Ensemble
June 22 – Planet D Nonet
June 29 – Seth Bernard Quartet
July 6 – Snacks & Five
July 13 – Metro Soul Band
July 20 – Sears & Sears Quintet
July 27 – The Steepwater Band
Aug. 3 – East Bay Drive
Aug. 10 – The Dave Keller Band
Aug. 17 – Greg Nagy Band
Aug. 24 – Jeff Haas Big Fun Electric Band
Aug. 31 – The Schleppinbop Kids
WALKER: FAMILY FARE PICNIC POPS (GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY)
When: Various times and days
Where: Millennium Park Meadows, 1415 Maynard Ave. SW, Walker
Admission: $49 and up
Website: https://www.grsymphony.org/picnicpops
Tickets: https://fs30.formsite.com/grsymphony/picnicpops2025/index
LINEUP:
July 16 – Patriotic Pops
July 17 – Faithfully: The Music of Journey
July 22 – A Night of Broadway with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara
FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY CONCERTS (Full Guide Online Here)
CASCADE: CONCERTS IN CASCADE
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Friendship Park, 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
July 17 – Lee Murdock
August 7 – Chloe Kimes
Greg Nagy (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Northland Brewing Co., 3798 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River
LINEUP:
June 26: Lara Fullford
July 3: Mike Ridley & Will Engleman
July 10: Keith Scott
July 17: Duffy King
July 24: RPM Band
July 31: Melissa & Jake
August 7: Two Track Mind
August 14: Greg Nagy
August 21: Michelle Chenard
August 28: Crosscut Kings
OTSEGO: LYRICS ON THE LAWN
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Otsego District Library, 401 Dix St., Otsego
LINEUP:
August 7 – The Kennedy Affair
August 14 – Tyler Roy
August 21 – LaJoye Quartet
August 28 – Allegan Brass Collective
ST. JOSEPH: FRIDAY NIGHTS
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: John E.N. Howard Bandshell, corner of Lake Boulevard and Port Street, St. Joseph
LINEUP:
July 18 – Lake Effect Jazz Big Band (Jazz)
July 25 – J R Clark Band (Blues)
August 1 – PT and the Cruisers (Blues, Oldies, Classic Rock)
August 8 – The Backups & The Get Downs (Americana/Rock and Roll)
August 15 – Municipal Band Jazz Band (Jazz/Funk/Rock/Latin)
August 22 – Blue Shoes (Big Band Style)
August 29 – Sankofa (Eclectic Soul)
Seth Bernard (Photo/Anna Sink)
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Grand Traverse County Civic Center Amphitheatre, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City
LINEUP:
June 21 Planet D Nonet
June 28 Seth Bernard Quartet
July 5 NMC Jazz Big Band
July 12 Metro Soul Band
July 19 Sears & Sears Quintet
July 26 The Steepwater Band
Aug. 2 East Bay Drive
Aug. 9 The Dave Keller Band
Aug. 16 Greg Nagy Band
Aug. 23 Jeff Haas Big Fun Electric Band
Aug. 30 The Schleppinbop Kids
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