BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Parks and Recreation are excited to be hosting some wonderful concerts this summer in Switchyard, Bryan, and Peoples Parks!
From rock and roll to the blues, from country to jazz, and from Americana to funk, there will be something for everyone this summer.
The Performing Arts Series concerts in the parks kick off on Thursday, May 12 at 4:30 p.m. in Peoples Park.
Happy Hours on the Lawn at Switchyard Park return Friday, June 10 at 6 p.m.
Come enjoy live music throughout the summer. Adult beverages will be available to purchase for those 21 years and up. ID check required.
Admission is FREE to all concerts.
These concerts run until 6 p.m. with performances by local and regional musicians every Thursday.
Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
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Thursday, May 12 | Radio Abyss | alternative singer-songwriter | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday May 19 | Martinie & Handel | small piano, big drums | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday, May 26 | Coot Crabtree | Americana | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday, June 2 | Solomon Keim | pop saxophone | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
Thursday, June 9 | *Strawberry Shortcake Festival Concert Kid Kazooey & the BallRoom Roustabouts | upbeat songs for families with kids | Switchyard Park | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Friday, June 10 | Happy Hours on the Lawn The Dynamics | classic R&B and funk | Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park | 6-8:30 p.m. |
Thursday, June 9 | Witness Protection | homegrown pop-rock originals | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday, June 16 | Matixando | original tropical Latin fusion | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday, June 23 | Syd, Mak, & Annie: Rain on the Rocks | singer/songwriters | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Friday, June 24 | Switchyard Park Concert Series Jenn Cristy Opener: Kade Puckett | high-energy pop-rock Opener: funky fingerstyle guitar | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. opener 7:15 p.m. main act |
Thursday, June 30 | Jan Bell | Americana, folk, & country | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday, July 7 | Derrick Weidner & Olivia Doyle | acoustic folk, pop, country | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Friday, July 8 | Happy Hours on the Lawn Busman’s Holiday | groovy rock & roll | Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park | 6-8:30 p.m. |
Sunday, July 10 | Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows! The Superchief Band Phree Band | rock, blues, jam, funk Phish tribute band | Bryan Park | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
Thursday, July 14 | Will Holler | acoustic folk, rock, Americana | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday, July 21 | Russian Cowboy | indie rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Friday, July 22 | Switchyard Park Concert Series The Brothers Footman Opener: The Long Seasons | country/rock/hip-hop/soul “Summa Music” Opener: heartland Americana folk (electric) | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. opener 7:15 p.m. main act |
Sunday, July 24 | Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows! Daily Bread and Butter Amanda Biggs & Co. | traditional folk European dance music a cabaret of song | Bryan Park | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
Thursday, July 28 | Limestone Nomad | bluegrass, folk duo | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Thursday, Aug 4 | Kade Puckett | funky fingerstyle guitar | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Sunday, Aug 7 | Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows! SoundR LampN Otto & The Moaners | groovy rock and roll cosmic folk | Bryan Park | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
Thursday, Aug 11 | Sofia Crespo | flamenco, a traditional Spanish dance | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Friday, Aug 12 | Happy Hours on the Lawn Ross Hollow | a mix of rock, folk, and Americana | Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park | 6-8:30 p.m. |
Thursday, Aug 18 | Anneliese and Ali | acoustic, country, the ’90s all variety | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Sunday, Aug 21 | Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows! Cuadros Quartet Sophie Faught + Prime Vintage | jazz did our way jazz | Bryan Park | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
Thursday, Aug 25 | Otto & the Moaners | cosmic folk-rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
Friday, Aug 26 | Switchyard Park Concert Series Hank Ruff Opener: Anneliese and Ali | country Opener: country, the 90s all variety | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. opener 7:15 p.m. main act |
Sunday, Aug 28 | An evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 7 p.m. | |
Fr Sept 9 | Happy Hours on the Lawn Will Scott | acoustic blues, soul-Americana | Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park | 6-8:30 p.m. |
Sunday, Sept 18 | An evening with the Bloomington Community Band | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. | |
Friday, Oct 7 | Switchyard Park Concert Series King Bee and the Stingers Opener: Will Scott | blues Opener: acoustic blues, soul-Americana | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. opener 7:15 p.m. main act |