Music floats in the breeze in all corners of the city this summer as Omaha hits a high note with a handful of signature live music festivals, events and music series. Read on for this summer’s must-have musical experiences, and begin planning your summer itinerary filled with the sweet sounds of jazz, blues, rock and roll and more.
City of Omaha Celebrates America
The popular free summer concert at Memorial Park is every June, this year on June 27 with headliner Ringo Starr of The Beatles. The musical evening culminates with a fireworks show at 10pm.
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Jazz on the Green
A beloved Omaha tradition, Jazz on the Green presents free concerts Thursday evenings in the summer. Bring your blankets, chairs, leashed pets, bug spray, charcuterie fixings, beer and wine, and settle in for an evening of cool music. Enhance your visit with refreshments from a nearby business.
Playing with Fire
Enjoy the city views and summer vibes during this free Friday/Saturday night music series in Midtown Crossing.
Tempo of Twilight
Music and nature intertwine to create a magical evening of entertainment at Omaha’s botanical gardens, Lauritzen Gardens. Guests are invited to bring chairs, blankets, and their own food and beverage to round out their experience.
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival
Travel the world by immersing yourself in a musical mosaic of artists from around the world at Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, with multiple events from July 27 to Aug. 2. Start at the Omaha Showcase for an evening of music, poetry and picnicking under the stars. Make time for events at KANEKO, Blue Barn Theatre and 1516 Gallery, and don't miss an event geared toward kids at Joslyn Art Museum as well as the rousing finale at Strauss Performing Arts Center.
In The Market for Blues Festival
Take in 30 bands at 10 venues for over 12 hours of entertainment at Omaha’s annual blues festival in August. More than 10 venues will host musicians during this non-stop blues fest in Omaha’s Old Market Entertainment District.
Music Series
Music returns to North Omaha with Music at Miller Park. Aksarben Village comes to life during Saturdays at Stinson Park. The Vibes Summer Concert Series at Village Pointe Shopping Center is on Thursday nights. Live on the Lawn at Gene Leahy Mall and Zorinsky Lake Park features live music on select Fridays in July. New jams pop up on our events calendar, too.
