I am so excited for outdoor concerts again! All of the concert series' are kid-friendly and some are pet-friendly. Most suggest bringing your own chair or blanket. Some concerts have food trucks on site or are near restaurants; otherwise, you can pack your dinner and have a picnic. We break down parking, bathrooms, seating and food options for you.
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Jazz in June at the Shelton Sculpture Gardens
June 1-June 29, Tuesday Evenings
7:00 PM
The free concert series, held each Tuesday in June, will feature two sets of music from 7-7:45 p.m. and 8-8:45 p.m., respectively, with a 15-minute intermission. Beyond the performances, the series will include education outreach coordinated by community centers and artists. A market will offer food and drinks from 5 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday. Bike Valet will provide free, secure parking for bicycles from 5 p.m. until an hour after each concert at the east end of the market.
Lincoln Municipal Band Concert Series
July 11-August 22
7:00 PM
A free concert series, held on Sunday evenings in July and August at the Antelope Bandshell in Antelope Park. Lots of room to spread out, each week has a theme.
Stransky Park Concert Series at Stransky Park
July 1-August 5, Thursday Evenings
7:00 PM
Audience members are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Parking is available on the streets of the surrounding neighborhood and drivers are reminded to leave driveways unblocked. You can walk up to a couple of blocks if it good concert weather. Dog owners should take responsible steps to keep the event pet friendly. My kids LOVE this concert space. There is a water feature, a playground and green space to play. Stransky Park is also fenced almost all the way around so if you are a parent of a "runner" (aka someone between 1 and 3), this is a bit less stressful than most concerts. However, it is almost impossible to keep kids away from the fountain so a vigilant eye on children climbing on slippery rocks is key. Bring your dinner along to this concert and a tip for the performer.
Friday Night Music at Capitol View Winery
May 21-June 25th, Friday Evenings
6:30-8:30 PM
This event will be held outdoors, It is always a good idea to bring a lawn chair as there is limited seating!
No outside beverages, beverage containers or food. Please remember NO alcohol other than Capitol View Winery alcohol on premises. Check their website to see if there are food trucks attending.
Kinkaider Summer Sundays Music Series
May-August, Sunday Evenings
4:00-7:00 PM
Live music on the patio from local and regional artists.
James Arthur Vineyards Presents Summer Music Series
May-August, Saturday Evenings
6:00-9:00 PM
JAV offers an outdoor live music series from 6 to 9 p.m. each Saturday night from May to August, with grilled food options from our caterer, Dinner & Co., and wine specials available.
