‘Tis the season for outdoor live music events in Northwest Arkansas. Check out a few of the upcoming open-air concerts kicking off Summer 2018!
Thursday, May 31st – Gulley Park Summer Concert Series
In the heart of one of Fayetteville’s most appreciated parks, the community gathers to enjoy a long standing tradition of outdoor live music and a food truck rally on six different occasions each summer. Hundreds of lounge chairs and blankets are scattered around the park to enjoy the atmosphere in countless ways. Family friendly music brings all walks of life together and spectators are encouraged to bring their “furry” friends as well.
We encourage you to attend the 22nd Annual Gulley Park Summer Concert Series in 2018 presented by Collier & Associates Realty and Fayetteville Parks and Recreation. We are confident if you attend one show, you will undeniably be back for the remaining shows! Concerts are on Thursday evenings from 7pm-9pm and take place at the Gulley Park gazebo. Go relax and take part in the fun-filled atmosphere!
Kick-off concert takes place on May 31st and will feature Crescent City Combo.
Friday, June 1st – Music in Murphy: Summer Concert Series
Join Downtown Springdale for free, family-friendly live music at the newly completed Turnbow Park, along the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway and Spring Creek downtown. Turnbow Tunes will showcase JukeBoxx on June 14th, which takes place alongside the Downtown Springdale Evening Farmers Market.
Sunday, June 14th – Turnbow Tunes in Downtown Springdale
Join Downtown Springdale for free, family-friendly live music at the newly completed Turnbow Park, along the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway and Spring Creek downtown. Turnbow Tunes will showcase JukeBoxx on June 14th, which takes place alongside the Downtown Springdale Evening Farmers Market.
Friday, June 15th – Artosphere Fayetteville Trail Mix
Trail Mix comes to the heart of downtown with artists and musicians performing along Fayetteville’s Frisco Trail between The Depot and Walton Art Center. Take part in arts and crafts hosted by The Spark Foundation and Community Creative Center in the arts center’s Rose Garden. Gather for a live radio broadcast and simulcast of the AFO’s Live from Crystal Bridges: Mozart in the Museum concert.
Trail Mix Fayetteville artists include: The Crumbs, Melody Pond, Rozenbridge, Still on the Hill, Block Street Hot Club, Mobile Aquarium, Water Bombs and more.
Saturday, June 16th – Artosphere Bentonville Trail Mix
On Saturday, Trail Mix comes to Bentonville with artists and musicians performing at trail locations between downtown and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Get started at Compton Gardens, and then move north along the Crystal Bridges Trail to a hillside entertainment stop at the museum’s James Turrell Skyspace art installation, The Way of Color.
Trail Mix Bentonville artists include: The Crumbs, Melody Pond, Rozenbridge, Water Bombs and more.
Saturday, June 16th – Forest Concert Series » Digging Roots, Featuring MONAH Artists
Spend your summer Saturday evenings with Crystal Bridges! This series of musical performances merges national and local acts in the museum’s beautiful North Forest. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy music and dancing under the forest trees. A food truck and cash bar will be available throughout the night.
Kick-off concert takes place on June 16th and will feature Juno-winning First Nations couple Shoshana Kish and Raven Kanataka as they bring the power of earth and love through a unique musical blend of folk-rock, pop and hip-hop. The Museum of Native American History (MONAH) presents a special opening session featuring: Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Brooke Simpson, and live painter Bunky Echo-Hawk.
$10 (FREE for members and youth ages 18 and under), register online or with Guest Services.
Saturday, June 16th – 3rd Annual Steel Creek Concert ft. National Park Radio
On Saturday, June 16, at 5 PM, National Park Radio will take the stage once again for an evening of music surrounded by the beauty of Buffalo National River at Steel Creek. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a seat on the grassy lawn, and yes, furry friends are allowed as long as they’re well-behaved and on a leash at all times.
This event is free to the public.
Tuesday, June 26th – Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Free Summer Concert Series
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ popular Free Summer Concert Series returns with a jam-packed lineup for 2018! There’s nothing better than summer nights in the garden, enjoying these unique open-air performances.
The 2018 kick-off, “Red, White & Bloom”, patriotic concert on June 26th will feature the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band
Take your pick and get down to the get down!
