I’m on the hunt for free live music within Oakland County!
If you’re looking for the best places in metro Detroit to catch live music this weekend and beyond, then you’ve come to the right page! Whether you’re looking for classical sounds in a serene setting or a heart-pumping show with the audience to match, you’ll find just what you’re looking for in Metro Detroit Mommy’s Biggest Guide to Oakland County Summer Concerts! Additionally, you can check out our calendar for other things to do tonight, this weekend, and beyond in metro Detroit!
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Auburn Hills, MI – Free Outdoor Concerts
“Friday Nights” Downtown Music Series
Enjoy it at the Knight Amphitheater in Auburn Hills.
Friday nights from 7:00pm until 8:30 pm from June 23th until August 25th.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Beverly Hills, MI – Beverly Park Events
Java and Jazz
Beverly Park Pavilion. Every Third Sunday May until October. 9:00 am till Noon.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Concerts In The Park
Beverly Park Pavilion
Friday, June 2, 2023, 7:00 p.m. featuring One Foot in the Groove!
Friday, July 14, 2023, 7:00 p.m. featuring Danny D and the Vagabonds!
Friday, August 4, 2023, 7:00 p.m. featuring Northgate Drive!
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Birmingham, MI – Concerts This Summer
In the Park Summer Concerts
Shain Park. Park within the Chester or Pierce Street Parking Structures – Birmingham
Wednesdays – June 9th until Aug 16th, 7:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Clarkston, MI – Concerts In The Park
Dancing In Depot
Depot Park in Clarkston
Fridays – June 14th until July 19th.
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Commerce Township, MI – 2023 Concerts In The Park
Ralph J. Richardson Community Park
Fridays – July 7th until August 4th
7:00 till 10:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Farmington, MI – Riley Park Concert Series
Rhythms in Riley Park
Riley Park in Farmington
Fridays – June 9th until August 25th.
7:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Family Fun in Riley Park
Riley Park in Farmington
Wednesdays – June 22 until August 17
7:00 pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Farmington Hills, MI – Stars In The Park
Free “Stars in the Park” Concert Series
Heritage Park Amphitheater in Farmington Hills
Thursdays at 7 p.m. June 15 until August 17
For information, call 248-699-6700
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Fenton, MI – Summer Concert Series
Concerts in the Park
Fenton Millpond Park Gazebo (301 S. Leroy)
Rainout site – Fenton Community & Cultural Center (150 South Leroy)
Thursdays June 1 to September 7, 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Music by the Mill
Linden Mill Pond Gazebo (105 Mills Street) in Fenton
Wednesdays in July 19-August 30 7:00 pm till 8:30 pm and May 29th
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Ferndale, MI – Nine on Nine Free Concert Series
Nine on Nine
Shiffer Park
Thursdays July 9 til Sept 3, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Highland, MI – Sounds Like Summer Concert Series
Sounds Like Summer
Veterans Park (200 W. Livingston Road)
Tuesdays – July 11th till August 22th 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Holly, MI – Concerts In The Park
Concerts In The Park
Crapo Park – 201 Baird St
Every Third Thursday – concerts start around 6:30 pm.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Oakland County Parks – Music in the Meadows Summer Concert Series
Friday nights 7:00 p.m.
June 30
Dave Bennett Quartet – Jazz
Bear Creek Nature Park
740 West Snell Road
July 14
Mark Blomsteel – Country
Bear Creek Nature Park
740 West Snell Road
August 11
The Rose Quartet – Classical
Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District
384-388 West Predmore Road
Free Historic District Tours 6-6:45pm
Huntington Woods, MI – Summer Concert Series
Lake Orion, MI – Lake Orion LIVE!
Lake Orion LIVE!
Children’s Park (201 S. Broadway)
Wednesdays, July (5, 12, 19 & 26) and August 2, 9, 16, 30 – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Milford, MI – Summer Concerts
Summer Concert Series
Central Park – LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Downtown Milford.
Thursdays June to July – 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Friday Night Live!
Center Street Park – East Side of Main Street
Fridays – 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Northville, MI – Downtown Music
Tunes on Tuesday
Downtown Town Square – Main St between Center and Hutton.
Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Summer Concert Series
Downtown Northville Social District
2nd and 4th Saturdays in June, July and August – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Novi, MI – Summer Songfest
Summer Songfest 2023
The Pavillion – 45799 Grand River Avenue
Thursdays June 29 to Sept 7 – 6:30pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Oak Park, MI – Concerts In The Park
Concerts In The Park
Shepherd’s Park – 24198 Church St
Thursdays – July – 7:00pm until 8:30pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Orion, MI – Free Concert Series
Free Concert Series at Wildwood
Wildwood Amphitheater – 2700 Joslyn Court
Tuesdays – June 13th till August 22nd 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Oxford, MI – Concerts In The Park
Rochester, MI – Music In The Park
Music In The Park
Downtown Rochester – Bebout Band Shell at Municipal Park – 400 Sixth St
Thursdays – June 15th until July 27th – 7:30pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Royal Oak, MI – Live Music at the Center St. Pop-Up Park
Live Music at the Center St. Pop-Up Park
Pop-Up Park – Center St. between 3rd St. and 4th St.
Thursdays – July 6th till August 17th
Website: Click to Visit
Free
South Lyon, MI – Concerts In The Park
Concerts In The Park
McHattie Park Gazebo – 300 Dorothy Street
Fridays – 7:00pm until 8:30pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Southfield, MI – Eat To The Beat – Lunchtime Concert Series
Eat To The Beat
Southfield Municipal Campus – Front Lawn – 26000 Evergreen Road
Every Second Thursday – June til September
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Troy, MI – Summer Sensation Concert Series
Summer Sensation Concert Series
Boulan Park – 3671 Crooks – Big Beaver & Wattles
Select Thursdays – 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Walled Lake, MI – Summer Concerts
Walled Lake Summer Concerts
Hiram Sims Park – 1299 Quinif Dr.
Wednesdays – June 21 through August 9 – 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Waterford, MI – Concerts In The Park
Concerts In The Park
Hess-Hathaway Park – 825 S. Williams Lake Road
Tuesdays – June 1st until June 29th
Website: Click to Visit
Free
West Bloomfield, MI – Marshbank Music Series
Marshbank Music Series
Marshbank Park – 2805 Hiller Road
Wednesdays – July 12th – August 2nd – 5:30pm til 8:30pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Wixom, MI – Family Fun Nights
Family Fun Nights
Sibley Square Park – 48900 Pontiac Trail
Thursdays – June 1st until August 17th – 6:00pm till 9:00pm
Website: Click to Visit
Free
Outdoor Summer Concerts: What to Wear? What to Bring?
Perhaps now more than ever, the ability to spend a summer evening outside with loved ones and live music is not something we will take for granted. But how to you make sure you’re prepared to be able to fully enjoy the experience?
Clothing
For the most part, attire is casual to business casual. Summer evenings can be unpredictable, 75 and sunny can feel a lot different than 75 after the sun goes down. Bring a sweater or sweatshirt, especially for little ones.
Seating
Since many of these venues are park-like atmospheres, we recommend you plan to bring your own seating. Of course, camping chairs and blankets are ideal. Bringing one more blanket than necessary is often a good bet.
Food
Occasionally concessions are available, but it is better to plan ahead and bring water and snacks, or even a full picnic dinner. Just keep in mind that more than likely there will not be tables.
Keeping the Little Ones Happy
Remember the attention span of small children and be prepared with drinks, snacks, and activities such as bubbles, board games, coloring books, and outdoor toys. It is important to point out to plan ahead for the possibility that bathrooms may not be available.