Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and your dancing shoes — we’ve gathered the list of free concerts outdoors this summer in the western suburbs to help keep you and your family grooving all summer long. Enjoy a variety of live music from country, oldies, jazz, and even some of your favorite classic tunes by your local kids chorus.
Free Concerts on Mondays
Free Concerts on Tuesdays
Free Concerts on Wednesdays
Free Concerts on Thursdays
Free Concerts on Fridays
Free Concerts on Saturdays
Free Concerts on Sundays
Other Ways to Enjoy Outdoor Live Music
Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo
June 7, July 24, and July 25, 2026
Tickets must be purchased in advance (and are selling out quickly!) Performers include Melissa Etheridge: RISE, Blues Traveler, and Nelly.
Ravinia in Highland Park
June 3 – September 23, 2026
All concerts have advance ticket sales. This outdoor music venue features more than more than 100 concerts during its summer season. They have a full lineup including special family-friendly performances.
Rock’ The Quarry Concert Series in Lemont
May 29 – August 8, 2026
The Rockin’ the Quarries Summer Concert Series is back at The Forge: Lemont Quarries. General lawn seating is available for a variety of music performances, with concerts happening most Friday and Saturdays throughout the summer.
Arbor Evenings at Morton Arboretum in Lisle
May 27 – August 19, 2026
Come watch the summer sunset and listen to a variety of bands, enjoy food trucks, and engage in games and activities for all ages on Wednesdays. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and include entrance to the Arboretum, as well as the concert and activities. Children under the age of two are admitted for free.
Naper Nights at Naper Settlement
June 19-20, July 17-18, and August 14-15, 2026
Purchase tickets in advance for summer concerts in the heart of downtown Naperville. Tickets are $25/adult and $15/kids ages four through twelve. Tribute concerts range from Taylor Swift to Ozzy Osbourne. Food trucks and vendors will be available, as well as a children’s area.
Concerts at Memorial Park in Wheaton
Various weekend nights from June to September
Performances range from pop to rock, Motown to disco. The performance by DuPage Symphony Orchestra is free, but otherwise tickets are $10 in advance online, and $12 at the gate.
Is there a summer concert event happening in your town that we might have missed? Please let us know so that we may include! And, look no further than Kidlist for more awesome ideas on outdoor family fun!
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