The shows just keep coming. Local Spins’ exclusive listing of outdoor community concerts across Michigan now boasts 100-plus series. We’ve added 25 more schedules to our summer guide; here are just a few.
Getting Into the Crowds Back Home: The Accidentals play Lowell, Ann Arbor, Boyne City and Grand Rapids this summer. (Photo/Eric Stoike)
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Take it from The Accidentals, the Traverse City alt-folk heroes who’ve performed across the globe, sometimes in front of massive audiences.
There’s nothing quite like playing outdoors in Michigan in front of their home-state fans — fans from Ann Arbor to Lowell to Boyne City to Grand Rapids.
“This year when we sat down to look at summer schedules we realized we had six dates we were all free. So we were super intentional with the shows,” said multi-instrumentalist Sav Madigan. “We wanted to play shows that encourage all ages and families and most of them are free community events.”
Consequently, the band will play two Michigan shows on June 12 — an early show for Ann Arbor’s Sonic Lunch and a late show for LowellArts’ Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts in Lowell — followed by July appearances at Lavender Hills Farm in Boyne City and an Aug. 19 show for the Tuesday Evening Music Club series at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids with Patty PerShayla, The Burney Sisters and Emma Zinck.
Beats on Bates: Returns to Kalamazoo on June 4. (Photo/Cassandra Kipp)
“We have really special relationships with these particular venue buyers. They’re people that have supported the band for years and helped us cultivate music communities. … They’re like family.”
That “family” includes concert organizers who place a priority on showcasing Michigan acts, including Ann Arbor’s free “Sonic Lunch” series that takes place at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays on Liberty Plaza.
“We definitely push to book Michigan and national acts,” said Martin Bandyke, who’s on the team that assembles the Sonic Lunch lineup. “And we certainly try to make the lineup musically diverse.”
Diverse lineups featuring Michigan-bred acts are a staple of Michigan’s free community concerts with more than 100 series taking place on almost every day of the week across Michigan. Local Spins just added 25 more free series to the 2025 Free Outdoor Community Concerts Guide, with several of the schedules listed below.
Some communities — including Hastings, Ludington and Grand Haven among others — boast multiple nights of concerts that draw families and all ages of fans toting lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets for these outdoor performances.
The Accidentals have made a habit of playing several of these series every summer, and they’re excited about returning to their home state with new music in hand. They noted they’ve got a surprise new album dropping in June while juggling a variety of tours: Madigan tours full-time now with country star Lainey Wilson, Katie Larson tours with country-pop singer Brett Young and drummer Katelynn Corll just signed on with blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor (while also filling in with Beth Nielsen Chapman).
“We’ve all grown so much this year, and we’re looking forward to bringing that growth to these shows and creating a really interactive experience,” Madigan said. “We’ve also got some great friends joining us at random shows.”
View the complete listing of 100 free community concert series at Local Spins here: FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY CONCERTS 2025
May Erlewine (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
When: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: Liberty Plaza, 255 East Liberty St., Ann Arbor
LINEUP:
June 5 – Mike Posner, Joe Hertler
June 12 – The Accidentals, Maddy Ringo
June 19 – Al Bettis, Ark Laci
June 26 – Michigander, Jake Lemond
July 3 – Laith Al-Saadi, Judy Banker
July 10 – May Erlewine, The Rebel Eves
July 24 – The Record Company, Chloe Kimes
July 31 – Philip Philips, Ben Goldsmith
August 7 – Andrew Horowitz & Friends, Casey Shea & More
August 14 – Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Ki5
GRAND RAPIDS: CELADON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Celadon Outdoor Amphitheater, 2050 Celadon Dr NE, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
June 5 – The Pice Project
June 19 – Nathan Walton and the Remedy
July 10 – Innuendo
August 7 – Harry Dean and the Dusty Boys
August 21 – The Kennedy Affair
HASTINGS: FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURES
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Thornapple Plaza, 301 E. State St., Hastings
LINEUP:
June 6 – The Rebel Eves
June 13 – The Fat Animals
June 20 – Stone Street Revival
June 27 – Brena
July 11 – Laura Rains and the Caesars
July 18 – Itchycoo Park
July 25 – TBA
August 1 – The Soul Syndicate
August 8 – Mama’s Hot Sauce
August 15 – Women of Country
Chris Canas (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Bates Alley between Pitcher and Portage Streets, Kalamazoo
LINEUP:
June 4 – Out of Favor Boys & DJ Mel V
June 11 – Kalamazoo Kittens & DJ Conscious
June 18 – Kandance DC Lavender & DJ Boogie
June 25 – Zion Lion & DJ Conscious
July 2 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker & DJ No Limit
July 9 – Parllo Connection & The Most Incredible DJ Chuck
July 16 – Blue Back Blues & DJ Ron R Roc
July 23 – The Chris Canas Band & DJ Mel V
August 6 – Saxfifth Music & DJ Conscious
August 13 – Duke and the Loose Cannon & DJ No Limit
August 20 – Work in Progress & DJ Playhouse
August 27 – The Skeletones $ Sic Musiq
September 3 – Da’Veonce and Dafunk & DJ No Limit
September 10 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker & DJ Mel V
September 17 – Mexicuba & DJ Ivan
September 24 – Aintee-Kim & Uneek Soul & The Most Incredible DJ Chuck
LUDINGTON: FRIENDS OF LUDINGTON STATE PARK SUMMER SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays
Where: Ludington State Park Amphitheater, 8800 West M-116, Hamlin Township
LINEUP:
July 1 – The Smokin’ Dobroleles (Lake Michigan Beach House)
July 8 – Canopy Space
July 12 – Mime – Mukwa
July 15 – The Langford Lads
July 19 – Nick Veine
July 22 – 80 Cows!
July 26 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 29 – Birds of Prey
August 2 – Traditional Celtic Band Uneven Ground
August 5 – Ruth and Max Bloomquist
August 9 – Plain Jane Glory
August 12 – Miller and Merchant (The Guitars of Dutch Henry)
August 16 – The Magic of Kevin
August 19 – Rin Tarsy
August 23 – Eric Engblade
August 30 – Salt City Jazz
REED CITY: CROSSROAD PICNIC SHOWCASE
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Rambadt Park Campground, 700 Park St., Reed City
LINEUP:
June 20 – Rodney Whitaker Ensemble
June 27 -Planet D Nonet
July 4 – Seth Barnard Quartet
July 11 – Snacks & 5
July 18 – Metro Soul Band
July 25 – Sears n Sears Quintet
August 1 – The Steepwater Band
August 8 – East Bay Drive
August 15- The Dave Keller Band
August 22 – The Greg Nagy Band
ZEELAND: SOUNDZ OF SUMMER
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: 100 Lawrence Ave., Zeeland
LINEUP:
July 1 – DB Horns
July 8 – Thornapple River Band
July 15 – Great Scott
July 22 – Old Days (Chicago Tribute)
July 29 – That Beatles Thing
View the complete listing of 100 free community concert series at Local Spins here: FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY CONCERTS 2025
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