Let’s forgo the chitchat. It was a long winter. Summer is soon on the way. We’re all ready for outdoor music.
Here’s our annual guide to the many summer concert series that make Green Bay and the surrounding area such a fun place to hang between now and Green Bay Packers season. It’s nearly impossible not to find a reason to put off whatever might be on your to-do list and go enjoy some live music in a park, along the water, at a brewery or wherever else you can throw down a blanket or set up a lawn chair.
All concerts are free unless otherwise noted. Have a blast out there!
IN DOWNTOWN GREEN BAY
Fridays on the Fox
When/where: 6-9 p.m. select Fridays on CityDeck along the Fox River. Bring a lawn chair or some seating available. Food and drink served by Hagemeister Park out on the patio beginning at 5 p.m.
Green Bay City Band
When/where: 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. James Park on Monroe Avenue in downtown Green Bay. It’s the 123rd season for the band. Greg Sauve directs. Park benches available or bring your own chair. Popcorn and other concessions available for purchase. Rain date is Thursdays. greenbaycityband.com
Wednesdays on Walnut
When/where: 7 p.m. Wednesdays at The Truck Yard at The Tarlton Theatre, 405-409 W. Walnut St., Green Bay. Limited seated; bring a lawn chair. No carry-in food or drink. Food trucks and craft beer sales open at 6 p.m. Leashed pets welcome. Free but donations appreciated.
Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series
When/where: 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 9 (no concert July 5) at Leicht Memorial Park, 128 Dousman St., Green Bay. The 10-concert series features touring and local acts. Bring a chair. Food trucks.
DJs on the Deck
When/where: 7-10 p.m. on CityDeck along the Fox River, downtown Green Bay. Not technically live music, we know, but it is a lively new addition to the summer calendar this year.
AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Rock the Commons, Howard
When/where: Select Saturdays (except Sunday, Sept. 6) at Howard Commons Activity Complex amphitheater, 550 Commons Place, Howard. Beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages, Hydrant Pizza, snacks and food truck fare sold onsite.
Grooves in the ‘Garten, Howard
When/where: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Howard Commons Activity Complex biergarten, 550 Commons Place, Howard. Biegarten open 4-9 p.m. with beverages and light snacks. Pizzas, ice cream and snacks at concession stand.
Tunes on Tuesday, Suamico
When/where: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Vickery Village pavilion, 1749 Riverside Drive, Suamico. Rain or shine. No carry-ins. Food truck and cash bar. Parking behind Four Way Bar & Restaurant and Spork Cafe & Catering.
Rockin’ in Josten, Bellevue
When/where: 6-8:30 p.m. select Mondays at Josten Park, 2280 Town Hall Road, Bellevue. Bring a chair. Concessions. Smoking and vaping prohibited.
Concerts in the Park, Ashwaubenon
When/where: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays (except special evening concert 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30) at Klipstine Park, 900 Anderson Drive, Ashwaubenon. Ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new bandshell is 11 a.m. June 17. Bring a nonperishable food item July 22 for St. John Lutheran Church. Concessions sold onsite by community groups. Ice cream sundaes for $1 on July 29.
Food Truck Rally Concerts, Ashwaubenon
When/where: 5-8 p.m. select Thursdays at Ashwaubomay Park, 2881 S. Broadway. Eight food trucks serving 4:30-8:30 p.m. Picnic tables available or bring lawn chairs.
AT THE REALLY BIG PARKS
Sunset Sips, Allouez
When/where: 5-9 p.m. at Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Enjoy beverages from a local winery and brewery and stroll the park (buildings will be closed). Snacks, soda and water also available for purchase. Free park admission.
Concerts at Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay
When/where: 6-8 p.m. June 30, July 14, July 28 and Aug. 11 at Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay. Acts are TBA. Noble Roots Brewing Co. will sell beer and seltzers. Picnic tables or bring a chair.
HAPPENING IN DE PERE
De Pere City Band
When/where: 7 p.m. select Thursdays at Voyageur Park, De Pere. The band is celebrating its 50th season. Directed by Gary Wieseckel. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Knights on the Fox
When/where: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays along the Fox River at St. Norbert College, De Pere. Named one of the 10 best outdoor concert series in the country in 2023. Bring a chair or blanket. Picnicking begins at 5 p.m. Carry in your own picnic or purchase sandwiches, snacks and drinks from Phil’s inside Campus Center. Thompson Marina docks open; De Pere locks close at 8:30 p.m. Parking in the lots off Third Street; accessible parking near Old St. Joseph Church.
De Pere Beer Gardens
When/where: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Voyageur Park, De Pere. Craft beer, hard seltzer, four food trucks each night and outdoor family activities. All proceeds benefit De Pere Parks, Recreation & Forestry.
First Fridays: Music on the Patio
When/where: 5-8:30 p.m. first Friday of each month on Mulva Cultural Center North Patio, 221 S. Broadway, De Pere. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food truck. Beverages and snacks available for purchase at Cafe on Broadway.
Music on the Plaza
When/where: 5-9 p.m. on the fourth Friday in June, July and August at Michael J. Walsh Plaza, St. James Street between Wisconsin Street and Broadway, De Pere. Craft beers and hard seltzers for sale; grab take-out from a nearby restaurant.
AT GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDEN
Music in Bloom
When/where/how much: 7-9 p.m. on select Fridays at the Billie Kress Amphitheater in the Schneider Family Grand Garden at Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road. Bring your own picnic; no alcohol carry-ins. Food and beverage available for purchase. Tickets required; advance general public adults $50 lawn seating (bring a chair) and $60 Cowles Terrace seating per concert. More info and tickets at gbbg.org.
Sunset Sessions
When/where/how much: 6-8 p.m. select Thursdays in the Schneider Family Grand Garden at Green Bay Botanical Garden. Bring a chair or blanket. Pack your own picnic or purchase food and drink on-site. No alcohol carry-ins. Tickets per concert are $17 adults, $15 seniors age 62 and older, $7 ages 3-17. Free admission for garden members. More info and tickets at gbbg.org.
AT WINERIES AND BREWERIES
Wine Down Summer Concert Series at LedgeStone Vineyards, Greenleaf
When/where/how much: 6-9 p.m. select Thursdays (except for a Friday, July 10, show) outside at LedgeStone Vineyards & Gnarly Cedar Brewery,6381 State 57, Greenleaf. Food and beverage sold on-site; no carry-ins, except for water. General admission and patio seating available. Advance tickets at ledgestonevineyards.xyz/thursday-night-wine-down-series.
Cocoon Brewing Summer Music, Ledgeview
When/where: 6-9 p.m. select Saturdays (except for Friday, July 3) outside at Cocoon Brewing, 2233 Kaftan Way, Ledgeview.
Live in the Garden at Badger State Brewing Co., Green Bay
When/where: 7-10 p.m. select nights at Badger State Brewing Co. beer garden, 990 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay. Food trucks.
Farmers Market Music Series at Titletown Brewing Co., Green Bay
When/where: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Titletown Brewing Co.’s rooftop patio, 320 N. Broadway, Green Bay. The nearby Farmers Market on Broadway runs 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays.
AT TITLETOWN DISTRICT
Acoustic Lunch
When/where: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays on the patio by 46 Below in the Titletown district, Ashwaubenon. Grab lunch from 46 Below or one of the other Titletown restaurants. No carry-ins.
Kendra Meinert is an entertainment and feature writer at the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at 920-431-8347 or kmeinert@greenbay.gannett.com. Follow her on X @KendraMeinert.
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