Pro tip for the summer of 2024: Just keep that folding outdoor chair in the car.
If you’re a music lover, you’re going to need it.
The Green Bay-area calendarfor the next three months is so packed with outdoor concert series you’ll be hard-pressed to find a day or night of the week when there isn’t a reason to grab your shades, the family ora couple of friends and soak up all that a whirlwind summer has to offer.
If a cold beverage just seems to taste better outside in the summer, something about music played outside sounds all the sweeter, too.
Here’s our annual guide to where to find this season’s musical opportunities to kick back or get up and move. The majority of them are free, but some require tickets, as noted. Remember that carry-in policies vary from event to event and weather can change things up last minute. While the focus here is primarily community music series, many bars and restaurants also offer patio performances throughout the season.
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SEE YOU AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Rockin' in Josten
When/where:6-8:30p.m. Mondays atJostenPark, 2280 Town Hall Road,Bellevue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No smoking or vaping. Concessions on site.Cost:Free.
- June 17:Kickback
- July 8:Bent Grass
- July 22:Rocker
- Aug. 12:The JackieTreehornExperience
Tunes on Tuesdays
When/where:6-8:30p.m. Tuesdays atVickeryVillage Pavilion,Suamico. Rain or shine. No carry-ins; food, wine, beer, mixed drinks sold by Chives Restaurant. Parking behind Four Way andSpork.Cost:Free.
- June 11:The Presidents
- June 18:Conscious Pilot
- June 25:The Cougars
- July 2:The Third Wheels
- July 9:The Modern Day Drifters
- July 16:Sonic Circus
- July 23:Carbon Road
- July 30:Model Citizens
- Aug. 6:Eight Second Ride
- Aug. 13:Whiskey Ditch
- Aug. 20:Fire on High
- Aug. 27:Bazooka Joe
Ashwaubenon Concerts in the Park
When/where:11:30a.m.-2p.m. Wednesdays atKlipstinePark, 900 Anderson Drive,Ashwaubenon. Concessions sold on site by community groups. Food drive for St. John Lutheran Church food pantry on June 26; $1 ice cream sundaes on July 1. Picnic tables available or bring a chair or blanket. Rain site:AshwaubenonCommunity Center.Cost:Free.
- June 12:The Del Rays
- June 19:Music Jar Band
- June 26:PaulEvansen(Neil Diamond tribute)
- July 10:Talk of the Town
- July 17:Let Me Be Frank Productions
- July 24:Daddy D Productions
- July 31:Rocker!
Ashwaubenon Food Truck Rally Concerts
When/where:5-8p.m. select Thursdays atAshwaubomayPark, 2881 S. Broadway.Cost:Free.
- June 20:GrupoKNZAVOR
- July 18:Nashville Pipeline
- Sept. 12:That ’90s Band
Howard Commons Activity Complex Concerts
When/where:Howard Commons Activity Complex amphitheater, 550 Commons Place, Howard. There’s also live music in thebiergarten5-8p.m. Thursdays (except July 4) through Sept. 26. Full schedule atdiscoverthecommons.com.Cost:Free.
- 5:30-9p.m. June 7:The Cougars
- 1-5p.m. June 22:The Del Rays
- 1-5p.m. July 20:The Sapphires
- 3-5p.m. Aug. 4:Bay Area Big Band
- 5-9p.m. Aug. 10:The Third Wheels
- 1-4p.m. Aug. 18:Full Circle Band
- 5-9p.m. Aug. 30:The Glam Band
- 5-9p.m. Sept. 28:Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns
Music on the Green Summer Solstice
When/where:5-8:30p.m. June 20 at Heritage Hill State Historical Park,Allouez. Limited seating; bring a lawn chair or blanket. Two food trucks and bar on site.
Cost:$8 adults, $2 children, free Heritage Hill members. Tented picnic tables for up to six people available for $55 in advance atheritagehillgb.org.
- June 20:Frogwater, 5:30-6:30p.m.; KateVoss& The Hot Sauce, 6:30-8:30p.m.
HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN GREEN BAY
In the Yard
When/where: This new series happens at 6 p.m. Thursdays in the grassy area next to The Tarlton Theatre. No carry-ins; food and drink sold on site. Rain location is the theater. Cost: Free.
- June 20: Joseph Huber
- June 27: Supersuckers, with The Rumours
- July 4: Ha Ha Tonka, with Hang Ten
- July 11: Dig Deep, with Phyl Wickham
- July 18: Flatfoot 56, with Decent Criminal
- July 25: Aage Birch
- Aug. 1: 20 Watt Tombstone, with Sweetalk
- Aug. 8: Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy, with Hemlock Chaser
- Aug. 15: Low Water Bridge Band
- Aug. 22: 4onthefloor
- Aug. 29: IV & The Strange Band, with Mikey Classic & His Lonesome Spur
- Sept. 5: Green Bay Jazz Orchestra
- Sept. 12: Los Shadows
Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series
When/where:4-6:30p.m. Sundays atLeichtMemorial Park, downtown Green Bay. It’s the second of what will be three years of the series to promote equity andinclusivitythrough music in an underused public space, thanks to a $90,000 Levitt AMP Grant Award secured by On Broadway Inc.Cost:Free.
- June 9:Kings & Associates, with Amelia Ford
- June 16:Big Richard, with Lena MarieSchiffer+AniCasabonne
- June 23:Kelly Jackson, withShylahRay Sunshine
- June 30:Katand the Hurricane, with AllisonMahal
- July 7:Esso!, withGrupoKNZAVOR
- July 14:Nikki Hill, withPegasis
- July 21:KommunaLux, with Alley Cat and thePurrfection
- July 28:Dolly Ave, withleedong
- Aug. 4:SonesDeMexico, withBandaLos Locales
Fridays on the Fox
When/where:6-9p.m. Fridays (ends 30 minutes earlier than previous years) onCityDeck, downtown Green Bay. Some seating available but good idea to bring a lawn chair. Food and drink for sale fromHagemeisterPark beginning at 5p.m.Cost:Free.
- June 14:NEW Dueling Pianos
- June 21:Copper Box
- June 28:Brass Differential and Cover Fire Army Band
- July 5:Fire on High
- July 12:The Cougars
- July 19:Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns
- July 26:PatMcCurdy
- Aug. 2:Star Six Nine
Green Bay City Band
When/where:7p.m. Wednesdays June 19 through Aug. 21 at St. James Park on Monroe Avenue in downtown Green Bay. It’s the 121st season for the 40-member band. GregSauvedirects. Some seating available or bring your own. Rain date is Thursdays. Cost:Free.
- June 19: "Summer Sampler." Steve Wilda sings; trumpets are featured.
- June 26: "An Evening with Woody Mankowski." The former Green Bay musician now living in Los Angeles will be featured on vocals and saxophone, with music arranged and conducted by Shawn Postell.
- July 3: "Salute to America." Joint concert with the 132nd National Guard Band. Bands will perform separately and together.
- July 10: "Summer Fun." Trombonist Andy Bader solos; Steve Bader directs.
- July 17: "Great American Songbook." Vocalists Kent and Emily Paulson are featured.
- July 24: "On Broadway." Arranger Shawn Postell plays showtune favorites. Center Stage soloists are featured.
- July 31: "Big Band Night." Kevin Van Ess of Talk of the Town is special guest.
- Aug. 7: "An Olympic Salute." Music from the Olympics directed by Steve Bader.
- Aug. 14: "Western Favorites." Selections from Johnny Cash, "Shenandoah" and "How the West Was Won."
- Aug. 21: "Rock Around the Clock." Rock music spanning The Association to Santana. Steve Wilda sings.
MUSIC SERVED UP AT BREWERIES AND WINERIES
Wine Down Summer Concert Series
When/where:6-9p.m. Thursdays (and 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10) atLedgeStoneVineyards & Gnarly Cedar Brewing,Greenleaf. No alcoholic carry-ins; water carry-ins allowed. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and food sold on site. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for lawn seating. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome.
Cost:$15-$85, depending on the act and whether your choose lawn seating or reserved table patio seating. Order tickets in advance atledgestonevineyards.xyz/thursday-night-wine-down-series.
- June 6:Them Coulee Boys, with Big Buddha & The Bellies (sold out)
- June 13:Armchair Boogie
- June 20:Charlie Parr, with BillyBronsted& Friends
- June 27:Yonder Mountain String Band
- July 4:Feed the Dog, Dig Deep andPickin’ Buds
- July 11:AdamGreuel& The Space Burritos
- July 18:Mountain Grass Unit
- July 25:Chicken Wire Empire, with Buffalo Galaxy
- Aug. 1:Wire & Nail
- Aug. 8:Listening Party
- Aug. 10:Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, with Miles Over Mountains
- Aug. 15:Dead Horses, with Bomber & Red
- Aug. 22:Joseph Huber, with Colby T. Helms
- Aug. 29:The Astronomers, with Horace Greene
- Sept. 5: Tophouse, with TheWildwoods
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Live in the Garden Summer Concert Series
When/where:7p.m. Fridays (with a couple of other bonus days) out in the beer garden at Badger State Brewing Co., Green Bay. Food trucks on site.Cost:Free.
- June 7:AllisonMahalBand, with The Stray Bales
- June 14:Rat Bath
- June 15:Arkansauce
- June 20:ZachPietrini
- June 21:Genevieve Hayward & The Cancellations
- June 28:NickGonnering
- July 12:Moon Driver
- July 19:Diet Lite
- July 26:MicahEmrich
- Aug. 2:The Pinkerton Raid
- Aug. 9:TheTalismen
- Aug. 16:Sneezy
- Aug. 23:Cold Soda Club
- Aug. 30:The Kind Thieves
- Sept. 6:NEWSKI
- Sept. 13:Tail Light Rebellion
- Sept. 14:Moon Driver
- Sept. 20:Marina City
- Sept. 27:Listening Party
- Oct. 4:ChrisHaiseBand
- Oct. 11:Kick
Live Music in the Vineyard
When/where: 2-5 p.m. Saturdays (except noon-4 p.m. June 8) at Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, Stangelville. Wine, by the bottle or glass, and artisan snacks available for purchase. Cost: Free.
- June 8: 10 Strings Acoustic
- June 15: The Charms
- June 22: Avian Aura
- June 29: Paul Bronson
- July 6: Bruce Humphries
- July 13: Good for the Soul
- July 20: Eugene Gruber
- July 27: The Charms
- Aug. 3: Gerry Sloan
- Aug. 10: Eugene Gruber
- Aug. 17: Jamus Unplugged
- Aug. 24: Philip Nelson & The Distilled Spirits
- Aug. 31: Bruce Humphries
MEANWHILE, OVER IN DE PERE ...
Knights on the Fox
When/where:6:30-8p.m. Tuesdays along the Fox River at St. Norbert College,DePere. Named one of the10 best outdoor concert seriesin the country in 2023, the picturesque series returns for its 21st season. Bring a chair or blanket. Picnicking begins at 5p.m. Carry in your own picnic or purchase sandwiches, snacks and drinks from Phil’s inside Campus Center. Thompson Marina docks open;DePerelocks close at 8:30p.m. Parking in the lots off Third Street; accessible parking near Old St. Joseph Church. Weather cancellations atsnc.edu/go/kotfby 3p.m. day of show.Cost:Free.
- July 9:The Cougars
- July 16:Smoke Road
- July 23:Copper Box
- July 30:Brass Differential
- Aug. 6:Panchromatic Steel (Alumni Night)
De Pere Beer Gardens
When/where:4:30-8:30p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Voyageur Park,DePere. Food trucks, craft beer, hard seltzer and family games and entertainment. Proceeds benefitDePereparks.Cost:Free.
- June 25:CourtneyPaulsonand BenBoncher
- July 23:BrentBelandDanniMaus
- Aug. 27:The Cheese Doodles
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De Pere City Band
When/where:7-8p.m. Thursdays at Voyageur Park,DePere. GaryWieseckeldirects themed concerts. Event canceled if it’s raining at 6p.m.; updates atDePereParks, Recreation & Forestry Facebook page. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.Cost:Free.
- June 13: "American Journey"
- June 27:“Show Tunes”
- July 11:“A Night of Swing”
- July 25:“World of Adventure”
- Aug. 8:“Around the World”
Art & Music Night
When/where:4-8p.m. Fridays in downtownDePere. Regional acts perform on Michael J. Walsh Plaza. Event also includes murals and other public art, street performers and art demonstrations at various downtown venues. Cost: Free.
- June 7:Sly Joe & The Smooth Operators
- July 19:Listening Party
- August 16:TBA
GRAB LUNCH AND TUNES IN THE TITLETOWN DISTRICT
Acoustic Lunch
When/where:11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. Fridays on the outdoor patio at 46 Below in theTitletownDistrict, Ashwaubenon. No carry-ins allowed; food and drink sold at 46 Below.Cost:Free.
- June 7:MikeMaher
- June 14:AndyBraun
- June 21:JacobFannin
- June 28:Acoustic Endorphins
- July 5:Pure Country
- July 12:OliviaMaro
- July 19:7000apart
- July 26:ScottyMeyer
- Aug. 2:FrankChildress
- Aug. 9:HildurHoglind
- Aug. 16:’90s Jake
- Aug. 23:AndyBraun
- Aug. 30:MikeMaher
- Sept. 6:Backstage Pass
- Sept. 13:OliviaMaro
- Sept. 20:NickiSims
- Sept. 27:’90s Jake
Music + Munchies
When/where:11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. Mondays at Terrapin Beer Garden in theTitletownDistrict, Ashwaubenon. Food available from Hinterland pizza truck orTitletownrestaurants. No carry-ins allowed.Cost:Free.
- June 3:JacobFannin
- June 10:7000apart
- June 17:JustinLevanetz
- June 24:ChrisOkkerse
- July 1:ScottyMeyer
- July 8:FrankChildress
- July 15:’90s Jake
- July 22:NickiSims
- July 29:Backstage Pass
- Aug. 5:Doug Sheen
- Aug. 12:Seth James
- Aug. 19:ScottySteel
- Aug. 26:Pure Country
- Sept. 9:JustinLevanetz
- Sept. 16:ChrisOkkerse
- Sept. 23:ScottyMeyer
- Sept. 30:The Finest Faux
CONCERTS WITH A STUNNING GARDEN VIEW
Dar Stumpf & Clyde Reed Grand Concert Series
When/where:7-9p.m. Fridays at BillieKressAmphitheater in Schneider Family Grand Garden at Green Bay Botanical Garden. Gates open at 5:30p.m. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket or picnic basket. No beverage carry-ins. Beverages sold on site, along with light concessions.
Cost:$35-$60, with discounted tickets forGBBGmembers, atgbbg.org. Tickets are $10 more at the door.
- June 7:The Highwaymen Live (Johnny Cash,WaylonJennings and Willie Nelson tribute)
- July 12:Divas of Soul (Whitney Houston and Tina Turner tribute)
- Aug. 9:Simply Elton (Elton John tribute)
- Sept. 6:Heartbreak Tonight (Eagles tribute for the annual 21-and-older Brews, Bistros & Bonfires event)
Sanimax Concert Series
When/where:6-8p.m. Thursdays at BillieKressAmphitheater in Schneider Family Grand Garden at Green Bay Botanical Garden. Bring your own picnic, lawn chair or blanket. Chairs can be set up beginning at 4:30p.m. No beverage carry-ins. Beverages sold on site, along with light concessions.
Cost:$30 family (two adults and children 17 and younger in the household or grandchildren), $15 adults, $13 ages 62 and older, military and students with school ID, $5 ages 3-17, freeGBBGmembers and ages 2 and younger. Tickets sold in advance at gbbg.org or at the door, if still available.
- June 13: 7000apart (This is a switch from the originally announced John Kelley & Fusion Xpress Orchestra.)
- June 20:Banda Los Locales
- June 27:Whiskey Belles
- July 18:Ants Marching (Dave Matthews Band tribute)
- July 25:Model Citizens
- Aug. 1:Erin Krebs
- Aug. 15:Chicago Mule
- Aug. 22:Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns
Kendra Meinertis an entertainment and feature writer at the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at 920-431-8347 orkmeinert@greenbay.gannett.com. Follow her on X@KendraMeinert.
