Free Summer Concerts Near Oak Park - 2025
Summertime is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the wonderful weather in the greater Oak Park area. What's a better way to soak up some sun than to bask in lovely live music at one of the Western Suburbs’ fantastic parks?
These free outdoor concerts are perfect for fans of any age so bring the whole family for magical evenings full of terrific tunes, picnic blankets and gorgeous sunsets! You’ll find a diverse variety of musical performances that will have you dancing all summer long! Check the line up below for all the free concerts that you can enjoy this summer just outside Chicago in the western suburbs.
Bring your coolers, blankets, and chairs to Kiwanis Park (GET DIRECTIONS) in Brookfield every Friday throughout the summer for magical music that plays into the night! The picnic pavilion at Kiwanis Park is a great setup for live music and with a variety of musical performances from Pop Rock to Country and Blues, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bands start at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. but get there early for the best seat in the park.
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
June 13: Strung Out ('70s classics)
June 20: Bosco (party hits)
June 27: The StingRays (classic oldies)
July 11: Strawdaddy (rock and roll)
July 18: Evil Burrito (rock pop)
July 25: Proudest Monkey (Dave Matthews tribute band)
Aug. 1: The Vaughan Building (garage rock)
Aug. 8: Gjak'd Up (acoustic duo)
Aug. 15: Bipolar Bear (pop rock)
Aug. 22: Eleven (party rock)
Get groovin' with us at the Roos Pavilion (GET DIRECTIONS) for the Forest Park Summer Concert Series. On select Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm you'll find us dancing along to lively performances. Forest Park Picnic Grove is a gorgeous venue for a summer concert. From pop-rock to swing, you'll find a variety of musical tunes that'll impress the whole family!
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
June 17: R-Gang (rock, soul, pop)
July 15: Chicago Catz (soul, rock, pop)
Aug. 19: Velvet Rose (Motown, soul, pop)
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Every Tuesday evening in the summer, join us at North Park (GET DIRECTIONS) in Franklin Park for their annual Summer Concert Series. North Park's concert space is surrounded by a large field that's perfect to spread out and let the kiddos dance. The bands start playing at 7 p.m., but come early with your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening of entertainment with your friends and neighbors!
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
June 3: The Wayouts ('60s rock)
June 10: Rosie & the Rivets (rock, soul)
June 17: Latin Swing Factor (Latin, salsa)
June 24: One Night Band (hits)
July 1: Second Hand Soul (soul, Motown, rock)
July 8: The Four C Notes (Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons tribute band)
July 15: Chicago Tribute Anthology (Chicago tribute band)
July 15: You Know Who (rock and roll)
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Join us at Hillside Commons (GET DIRECTIONS) for Summer Nights in Hillside! Summer Nights are way more than just live music! With classic cars, fantastic local food, a makers market, and much more, it's a festival every Tuesday! Summer The festivities start at 5:00 p.m. with music beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a second performing act at 7:30 p.m.! Get here before the music starts to browse some retro cars and get a bite to eat from local favorites such as Q's Pizza before the music starts!
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
July 22 5:30 p.m.: Motor City (Motown)
July 22 7:30 p.m.: Brandye Phillips as Tina Turner (Tina Turner tribute)
July 29 5:30 p.m.: Tito Puente Jr. (Latin jazz party)
July 29 7:30 p.m.: Chicago Latin Groove (Latin)
Aug. 5 5:30 p.m.: Lisa McClowry as Cher (Cher tribute)
Aug. 5 7:30 p.m.: Infatuation Chicago (rock)
Aug. 12 5:30 p.m.: The Bronx Wanderers (rock)
Aug. 12 7:30 p.m.: The Jersey Girls (pop)
Aug. 19 5:30 p.m.: Sail On (Beach Boys tribute)
Aug. 19 7:30 p.m.: One of the Boyzz ( rock)
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Each month during the summer, the La Grange Area Historical Society puts on their free summer concert series at the society's beautiful museum and research center (GET DIRECTIONS) at 444 S. LaGrange Rd. Bring your chair, food and beverage and get ready to enjoy the concert. Before the concert starts at 6:30 p.m., take some time to enjoy this year’s museum exhibit too! All donations go the La Grange Area Historical Society.
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
July 11: The Stone Cats (classic rock and roll)
Aug. 8: Southwater (rock, blues, country)
Sept. 5: Stray Bolts (rock and roll, blues, jazz, country)
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Meet us at Memorial Park (GET DIRECTIONS) in La Grange Park every Wednesday from June 26 to Aug. 7 for the "Music Under The Stars" music series. Memorial Park has a beautiful amphitheater that is perfect for summer evening concerts. The music will play from 7:00-8:30 p.m. but come early to grab a perfect seat. Bring any chairs, blankets, snacks that you'll want for a magical night of music!
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
June 25: Paulie and the Shakers (classics to current)
July 2: The West Suburban Concert Band (miscellaneous)
July 9: The Jolly Ringwalds ('80s hits)
July 16: El Rando Band (rock and roll)
July 23: Tropixplosion (Carribbean)
Aug. 7: Wild Daisy (Caribbean, reggae)
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Join us at Scoville Park (GET DIRECTIONS) in Oak Park every Sunday from June 9-Aug. 25 for a lovely live music series. Music starts at 6 p.m. but get there early to set up your spot. Grab your favorite blanket and lawn chair, then get ready to kick back and relax to some terrific tunes all summer long!
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
June 22: The Grady Experience (blues, pop, soul)
June 29: Trabuco Salsa Band (Latin)
July 6: The Prisillas (power pop)
July 13: Bandolier (modern folk rock)
July 20: Reverie Stone (American roots, country, music)
July 27: The Island of Misfit Toys ('70s, '80s, '90s)
Aug. 3: Woodstreet Bloodhounds (Americana folk)
Aug. 10: Lucky Lucas (kids DJ)
Aug. 17: Rhythm Rockets (rhythm and blues)
Aug. 24: The Heartwreckers (Tom Petty tribute)
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Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June- August from 5-9 p.m.. Listen to live music and enjoy downtown Oak Park restaurants, offering a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Tables are also set up outside for patrons to enjoy dining al fresco.
The 2025 Summer Lineup:
June 5: Pride Night
June 12: Jazz Night
June 19: Juneteenth
July 3: Red, White and Blues
July 10: Kids Night Out
July 24: Salsa Night
Aug. 7: Art Night
Aug. 14: Health and Wellness Night
Aug. 28: Dog Day of Summer
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Meet us at Mayfair Park (GET DIRECTIONS) in Westchester every Wednesday in August for wonderful musical performances! Before and during the shows, there will be local food vendors and trucks selling tasty bites. Come hungry, bring a blanket and get ready for wonderful time in Westchester. Concerts start at 7 p.m. with DJs spinning at 6 p.m.
The 2025 Summer Lineup coming soon!
Join us all summer long for free outdoor performances! Enjoy the sights and sounds of 20+ Chicagoland bands at a variety of venues like parks and amphitheaters! Don't forget to bring blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets for a magical musical evening with all your friends. Be prepared to enjoy some fantastic music and get ready to dance the night away!