The Miami Valley is full of free music this summer. Here’s a run down of some of the places you can catch a free concert:
Levitt Pavilion Dayton
134 S. Main Street, Dayton
With free concerts from June to mid- September, bring a lawn chairs (or rent one for $5) and blankets, pack a picnic, BYOB (no glass bottles). If weather requires a show cancellation, updates also a posted on the Levitt Pavilion Dayton’s website, Facebook page and Twitter.
There are two VIP patios to either side of the Levitt lawn that are available for private receptions. This is a great area to utilize for parties, company outings, and clients. It is $1000 to rent the larger patio and $500 for the smaller for the night. They provide tables, chairs, and linens. You are welcome to bring in catering for your group.
The Pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark
111 E Monument Ave, Dayton
The Five Rivers MetroParks RiverScape Summer Music series kicks off and is divided into 3 series:
Pickin’ in the Park is a free, all-ages event that features live, progressive bluegrass music and food trucks from 6 to 10 pm on select Friday nights. This year’s lineup is:
- June 3: Bigfoot Yancey and Al Scorch and the Country Soul Ensemble
- Aug. 5: Sawgrass and Old Salt Union
R&B Hot Summer Music: These free concerts are held on select Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and presented by Buckeye Health Plan.
- June 10: KICK-N-FLAVA
- July 8: LYD
- Aug. 12: Premium Blend Music
Big Band Nights: These free concerts are held select Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- June 9: Bob Gray Orchestra
- June 23: Tom Daugherty Orchestra
- July 7: The Dayton Jazz Orchestra
- July 21: Barry Campbell and his Big Band with vocalist Elaina McCormick
- Aug. 11: The Kim Kelly Orchestra
All RiverScape Summer Music series concerts are free. Check out the Five Rivers MetroParks website for a full schedule and concert updates.
Centerville Community Amphitheater at Stubbs Park
255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville
Stubbs Park provides a great setting for theses free community concerts. Bring your own chairs or blankets and plan on arriving early- these shows bring out big crowds.
All concerts are free and organized by the Centerville Arts Commission.
The City of Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
Dominick Lofino Park- 640 Grange Hall Rd Beavercreek
The concert series runs throughout June and July on Sundays from 7-8 pm
- June 4: Noah Wotherspon Band
- June 11: The Unity Saxophone Quartet
- June 18: 5 Band
- June 25: Ludlow Creek
- July 9: Pandora Project
- July 16: The Hathaways
- July 23: Rick George
- July 30: Gemstone
The Heights Summer Music Series
8625 Brandt Pike. Huber Heights, OH 45424
Free Concerts on select Saturdays June – September at the Eichelberger Amphitheater in Huber Heights from 6-9pm.
- June 3 – Victorious KayBirds – Mixed Genre
- June 10 – Retrobution – 80’s Tribute
- June 15 – Ebony Burks – R&B/Soul
- July 29 – Pandora Project – Mixed Genre
- August 5 – Dayton Salsa Project – Salsa
- August 12 – Ludlow Creek – Classic Rock
- August 26 – Mar Monroe – Hip-Hop
- September 23 – Ric Sexton – Jazz
- September 30 – Premium Blend – R&B
All events are free to the public. Schedule subject to change. Please bring blankets, chairs, food and beverages. Food/beverage sales during event subject to availability.
Springboro’s Summer Concert Series
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail
Bring your own seating. We’ll have concessions and a variety of food trucks. Friday and Saturday, July 1 shows include beer sales.
