The longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere is the summer solstice, which took place on June 21 this year. So, even though it feels like summer has been here for quite some time, there’s still lots of time to enjoy the warm weather in the great outdoors.
The 419 is alive with activity this summer. Short on cash? No problem! Enjoy an incredible variety of performers from all types of musical genres scattered across the Toledo area.
Free Summer Music Concerts in 2018
 Brown Bag Concert SeriesWhen: Wednesdays | June – August 1 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. Where: Main Library – North Lawn, 325 Michigan Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 |
| June 27 | Maumee Community Band
July 11 | Fu5ion (R&B/Hip Hop/Rock) July 18 | Just Kiddinโ Aroundโฆwith Elisa and Chuck Hage (Children’s) July 25 | Xplozivo (Tejano) Aug. 1 | Elixer (Beatles Tribute) |
 Music Under the StarsWhen: Sundays | July 8-29 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Toledo Zoo Ampitheaterย |ย 2700 Broadway St, Toledo, Ohio 43609 |
| July 8 | Stars, Stripes, and Sousa with the Toledo Symphony Concert Band
July 15 | Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and Star Wars: The Music of John Williams with the Toledo Symphony Concert Band July 22 | Christmas in July with the Toledo Symphony Chamber Players July 29 | Swing, Swing, Swing: Music of the Big Band Stars with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra |
 Maumee Community BandWhen / Where: See listings below |
| June 27 | 12:15 p.m. | Brown Bag Concert Main Library – North Lawn, 325 Michigan Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604July 3 | 6 p.m. | Independence Day Celebration Downtown Maumee, Ohio 43537 July 10 | 7 p.m. | Music by the River II July 11 | 6 p.m. | Summer Concert Aug. 7 | 7 p.m. | Music by the River III Aug. 11 | 10:30 a.m. | Maumee Street Fair |
 Walbridge Park ConcertsWhen: Thursdays | June-July | 7-9 p.m. Where: Walbridge Park Gazeboย |ย 2761 Broadway Street, Toledo, Ohio 43609 |
| June 21 | E Z Pickenz (Acoustic Rock)
July 5 | Night Sessions (Big Band) July 12 | Cactus Jack (Funk Rock) July 19 | Quickness with Michelle Shelton (Jazz) July 26 | Old State Line (Blue Grass Country) |
 Music at the MarketWhen: Thursdays | June-August | 7 p.m. Where:ย Downtown Perrysburg (corner of Louisiana & Indiana Avenues) |
| June 28 | Swingmania
July 5 | My Distant Cousinz July 12 | Olโ Creek Road July 19 | The House Band July 26 | Barile & May Aug. 2 | Old State Line Aug. 9 | Tammy & Dan Acoustic Duo Aug. 16 | 56 Daze Aug. 23 | Ramona Collins Group Aug. 30 | The Original Killer Flamingos |
 Old West End Music in the ParkWhen: Select Sundays | 6-8 p.m. Where: The Arboretum (Old West End, corner of Delaware and Robinwood), Toledo, Ohio 43606 |
| July 8 | The Essentials
July 22 | Polka Floyd Aug. 12 | Rockys East Aug. 26 | Zodiac Click Sept. 9 | Organized K-OS |
 Ottawa Park Amphitheater Concert SeriesWhen: Saturdays | July 14-Aug. 18 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Ottawa Park | 2201 Ottawa Pkwy, Toledo, Ohio 43606 |
| July 14 | The Good, The Bad & The Blues (Blues)
July 21 | Madison Avenue Band (Lots of Favorites) July 28 | East River Drive (Las Vegas Show Music) Aug. 4 | Nu-Tones (British Invasion) Aug. 11 | Not Fast Enuff (Hi Energy Party Band) Aug. 18 | Boffo (Classic Rock) |
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