Here’s our big list of free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. If the weather looks iffy or for other potential schedule changes, check their website before you head out. Outdoor entertainment is usually cancelled for rain or thunderstorms.
2023 Seattle outdoor summer concerts
Here are the major summer music concert series and music festivals in the city of Seattle. Find music in cities around the Puget Sound region below, following be a calendar of music events.
(Listed roughly north to south in Seattle)
Ballard Locks weekend summer concerts are presented Saturday and Sunday, June-Labor Day. More info: Hiram M. Chittenden-Ballard Locks summer concerts 2023
Volunteer Park Amphitheater FREE Summer Music Series, Thursday evenings, July 13 – August 17, 2023 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family to enjoy music, dance, and community. Food trucks will be available at every event. More info: Summer Series at the Amphitheater 2023 – Volunteer Park Trust
Downtown Seattle free live, local music is presented by Downtown Seattle Association all summer long, continuing a four-decade tradition of bringing outdoor summer concerts to downtown workers, residents and visitors. From rock and hip-hop to R & B and alt-country, there was a genre for everyone. Enjoy them at Westlake Park, Occidental Square, Harbor Steps and great spots across downtown hosted some of the best local talent Seattle has to offer. More info: Downtown Summer Sounds (downtownseattle.org)
Seattle Center Concerts at the Mural. On hiatus for 2023. More info: Seattle Center presents Music at the Mural
Columbia City BeatWalk street music festival has been hosted in south Seattle since 1995. Every 2nd Sunday, June-September. The informal event includes bands at multiple venues and on the sidewalks of the historic neighborhood. Hosted by neighborhood businesses, the lineup always features a diverse array of first-rate, local musicians. More info: COLUMBIA CITY BEATWALK 2023 | Facebook and ColumbiaCityBeatwalk (@columbiacitybeatwalk) • Instagram
Seattle Chamber Music in the park. Summer Festival Concerts outside for FREE evening concerts. Join this beloved tradition at three locations this July. More info: Chamber Music in the Park | Seattle Chamber Music Society
- JULY 15, 6:30 PM. Pier 62 (Waterfront Park)
- JULY 22, 7:00 PM. Bellevue Downtown Park
- JULY 29, 7:00 PM. Volunteer Park (Capitol Hill)
Alex Duncan’s reggae band plays at Columbia City Beatwalk in 2016
2023 outdoor summer concerts outside of Seattle
Here are the major summer music concert series and music festivals in the Puget sound region. Find a calendar of upcoming events below.
(Listed alphabetically by city)
Arlington free Saturday Concerts at Legion Park
Enjoy free outdoor concerts in Arlington at Legion Park (114 N Olympic Ave). 2023 dates: June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, Aug 1. More info: Events-2023 (arlingtonwa.gov)3 and Community Events (arlingtonwa.gov)
Auburn KIDS SUMMERSTAGE Wednesdays at Les Gove
An exciting children’s outdoor entertainment series that will be LOADS of fun for kiddos and the adults who bring them! Pack up a picnic lunch and enjoy the lunchtime performances in Les Gove Park: Wednesdays, July 12 – August 16 at 12 NOON. More info: Kids Summerstage 2023 (auburnwa.gov) and Special Events (auburnwa.gov)
- July 12 – Reptile Isle – an educational, interactive reptile performance everyone enjoys.
- July 19 – Louie Foxx’s One Man Side Show – hilarious magic, mixed with goofy stunts.
- July 26 – Eric Ode – award winning children’s singer/songwriter and local favorite!
- August 2 – Eric Herman & the Puppy Dogs – super cool tunes for kids!
- August 9 -Matt Baker – hilarious comedy and amazing stunts!
- August 16 – The Magic of Jeff Evans – a fun, unforgettable interactive magic show.
Auburn Summer Sounds Thursdays at Les Gove
The perfect summer entertainment series the whole family will enjoy! Pack up a picnic dinner and enjoy the performances, which begin in Les Gove Park at 6:30PM. More info: Summer Sounds 2023 (auburnwa.gov) and Special Events (auburnwa.gov)
- Thursday, July 13: Slim Wizzy – Country, Blues and Rock
- Thursday, July 20: Ranger & The Re-Arrangers – “Hot Club Swing”
- Thursday, July 27: Michal Powers – Contemporary Jazz Guitarists and More
- Thursday, August 3: Auburn Symphony Brass Quintet – Pops Music
- Thursday, August 10: The Kim Archer Band – Soulful Singer, Songwriter
- Thursday, August 17: Wally & The Beavs – Rock n Roll Classics
Bellevue “Beats” weekday lunch summer concerts
Enjoy free outdoor music Tuesday-Thursday in summer during the lunch hour. More info: Bellevue Beats | 2023 Artist Lineup (bellevuedowntown.com)
Des Moines Summer Concert Series
Des Moines Summer Concert Series every Wednesday evening, July5 – August 23, 7pm at Beach Park. Regional Artists, Food Trucks, Beer Garden. More info: Summer Concert Series (desmoinesartscommission.com) and Des Moines Beach Park Event Center | Facebook
Edmonds summer concert series at City Park
Summer concerts July 9 – august 29, 2023 on Sundays 3-4PM in City Park or Hickman Park and on Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:30-6PM in Hazel Miller Plaza. More info: Concerts 2023 – City of Edmonds, WA (edmondswa.gov)
Everett summer concerts at Port Gardner Landing
Everett Events Foundation is hosting summer concerts at Port Gardner Landing. 2023 Concerts TBA. More info: Everett Music at the Marina
Kent Station Concerts
In partnership with the City of Kent, July 12 – August 16, 2023 on Wednesdays | 6 – 8pm in the plaza in front of AMC. Snag a spot on a restaurant patio, or save one of the (handful) of seats provided, or bring your own chair. More info: Kent Summer Concert Series (kentstation.com)
- July12: The West Coast Feed High energy, boot stompin’ soul
- July 19: Lady A Blues, Soul and Funk
- July 26: Clinton Fearon and Boogie Brown Band Original Roots Reggae from Jamaica
- August 2: Chance McKinney Country/Rock
- August 9: Nite Wave Live 80’s New Wave
- August 16: The Cory Wilds Band Good time roots music. Everything from Willie Nelson to ZZ Top.
Lake Forest Park & Shoreline outdoor summer concerts
ShoreLake Arts is excited to bring back a full summer lineup for Concerts in the Park for 2023. Bring a low backed chair, picnic blanket, dinner, and enjoy the show. More info: Concerts in the Park | ShoreLake Arts
- Monday, June 19 | 6:00 PM. Shoreline City Hall Plaza (17500 Midvale Ave N)
- Wednesday, June 28 | 6.30pm. Pfingst Animal Acres Park (17425 Brookside Blvd NE)
- Wednesday, July 12 | 6.30pm. Richmond Beach Community Park (2201 NW 197th S)
- Wednesday, July 19 | 7pm (different start time!). Cromwell Park (18030 Meridian Ave N)
- Wednesday, July 26 | 6.30pm. Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens (20312 15th Ave NW)
Redmond Town Center Small Ensemble Concert Series
Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) at Redmond Town Center 5-7PM. ARTS WITHOUT BARRIERS is a celebration of free, live and family friendly performances. More info: Explore events in Redmond – Redmond Town Center
- May 19 – John Salzano
- May 20 – Kimo Muraki
- May 26 – Roz McCommon
- May 27 – Billy Brandt
- June 2 – Country Dave Harmonson
- June 3 – E Pruitt
- June 9 – Billy Brandt
- June 10 – Roz
- Jun 16 – John Salzano
- June 17 – Toby Brady
- June 24 – Kimo Muraki
- June 30 – Roz
Tacoma Point Ruston Summer Concert Series
On the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston, 5115 Grand Loop, Tacoma, 98407. 2023 Concerts TBA. More info: Events | Point Ruston
Washington State Parks free outdoor concerts
Open to the public. A Discover Pass is required for parking. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnics, warm clothing – and comfortable shoes (for dancing!).
- June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 12, 26 at Cape Disappointment: Waikiki Beach 2023 Concert Series | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 at Deception Pass: American Roots 2023 Concert Series | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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Listed below are music events of all kinds, from no cover gigs to concerts and outdoor festivals in every music genre. Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to overlook.
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