The Performing Arts Series of free concerts in city parks returns in 2022

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/DatePerformanceMusic StyleVenueTime
Thursday, May 12Radio Abyssalternative singer-songwriterPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Thursday May 19Martinie & Handelsmall piano, big drumsPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Thursday, May 26Coot CrabtreeAmericanaPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
     
Thursday, June 2Solomon Keimpop saxophonePeoples Park4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, June 9*Strawberry Shortcake Festival Concert
Kid Kazooey & the BallRoom Roustabouts
upbeat songs for families with kidsSwitchyard Park11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Friday, June 10Happy Hours on the Lawn
The Dynamics
classic R&B and funkPavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park6-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 9Witness Protectionhomegrown pop-rock originalsPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Thursday, June 16Matixandooriginal tropical Latin fusionPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Thursday, June 23Syd, Mak, & Annie: Rain on the Rockssinger/songwritersPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Friday, June 24Switchyard Park Concert Series
Jenn Cristy
Opener: Kade Puckett
high-energy pop-rock
Opener: funky fingerstyle guitar
Switchyard Park Main Stage6 p.m. opener
7:15 p.m. main act
Thursday, June 30Jan BellAmericana, folk, & countryPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
     
Thursday, July 7Derrick Weidner & Olivia Doyleacoustic folk, pop, countryPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Friday, July 8Happy Hours on the Lawn
Busman’s Holiday
groovy rock & rollPavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park6-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 10Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows!
The Superchief Band
Phree Band
rock, blues, jam, funk
Phish tribute band
Bryan Park5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 14Will Holleracoustic folk, rock, AmericanaPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Thursday, July 21Russian Cowboyindie rockPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Friday, July 22Switchyard 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 Stage6 p.m. opener
7:15 p.m. main act
Sunday, July 24Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows!
Daily Bread and Butter
Amanda Biggs & Co.
traditional folk European dance music
a cabaret of song
Bryan Park5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 28Limestone Nomadbluegrass, folk duoPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
     
Thursday, Aug 4Kade Puckettfunky fingerstyle guitarPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Sunday, Aug 7Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows!
SoundR LampN
Otto & The Moaners
groovy rock and roll
cosmic folk
Bryan Park5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug 11Sofia Crespoflamenco, a traditional Spanish dancePeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Friday, Aug 12Happy Hours on the Lawn
Ross Hollow
a mix of rock, folk, and AmericanaPavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park6-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug 18Anneliese and Aliacoustic, country, the ’90s all varietyPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Sunday, Aug 21Sundays in Bryan Park – back-to-back shows!
Cuadros Quartet
Sophie Faught + Prime Vintage
jazz did our way
jazz
Bryan Park5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug 25Otto & the Moanerscosmic folk-rockPeoples Park4:30-6 p.m. p.m.
Friday, Aug 26Switchyard Park Concert Series
Hank Ruff
Opener: Anneliese and Ali
country
Opener: country, the 90s all variety
Switchyard Park Main Stage6 p.m. opener
7:15 p.m. main act
Sunday, Aug 28An evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Switchyard Park Main Stage7 p.m.
     
Fr Sept 9Happy Hours on the Lawn
Will Scott
acoustic blues, soul-AmericanaPavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park6-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept 18An evening with the Bloomington Community Band Switchyard Park Main Stage6 p.m.
     
Friday, Oct 7Switchyard Park Concert Series
King Bee and the Stingers
Opener: Will Scott
blues
Opener: acoustic blues, soul-Americana
Switchyard Park Main Stage6 p.m. opener
7:15 p.m. main act