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Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series in the Parks
The concert series in the parks has become an Akron tradition. Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the weekly free concerts. All of the bands are family friendly and concessions are offered at each site.
We try to get in as many concerts as possible, but sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. For concert updates during the season you can call 330-375-2311 or visit our facebook page - City of Akron Recreation and Parks
2022 Summer Concerts in the Parks
All Concerts are held from 7pm-9pm
Mondays at Hardesty Park
June 6 – The Mick & Rick Band – Classic Rock, Soul & Blues
June 13 – Hip to That – Jazz Standards, Blues, & Pop Hits
June 20 – Peggy Coyle & The Mostly Blues Band – Classic Blues
June 27 – Funkology – High Energy Horn Band – 50’s to Today
Mondays at Lawton Street Community Center – Concerts held Rain or Shine
July 4 – Independence Day – No Concert
July 11 – Xcetera – Funk, Soul, R & B Dance Music
July 25 – The Swizzle Stick Band – Motown, Funk, & Soul Favorites
August 1 – Jazz on Blues – Jazz Standards & the Blues
Tuesdays at Firestone Park Community Center
June 7 – The Magnificent Goat Brothers – Folk, Bluegrass & Americana
June 14 – Blue Evolution – British Invasion-Era Danceable Rock Hits
June 21 – Red Light Roxy – Swing, Jazz Standards
June 28 – 45 RPM – 70’s Radio Tunes
Tuesdays at Joy Park Community Center
July 5 – Cats on Holiday – Roots Based Jazz
July 12 – Silk Band – Motown, Dance, Funk, and R & B
July 26 – B-Side – Rock & Roll Soul
August 2 – Red Rose Panic – Eclectic & Dynamic Hip-Hop
Wednesdays at Shadyside Park
June 8 – Follow the Sun – Current and Classic Top 40
June 15 – Cold Blue Steele – Classic Rock, 70’s-today
June 22 – One Fine Day – 60’s-80’s Pop
June 29 – 730 Club Band – Rock, Pop, Soul, & Blues
Wednesdays at Summit Lake Community Center
July 6 – Jazz on Blues – Jazz Standards & the Blues
July 13 – The Charita Franks Band – Motown, R&B, Jazz & Soul
July 27 – The KingBees – Blues, Jazz & Funk
August 3 – Umojah Nation – Reggae Positive Music
Thursdays at Patterson Park Community Center – Concerts held Rain or Shine
June 9 – Murfies Law – Old School Rock
June 16 – Dirty Lookz – Funk Rock, Motown
June 23 – Blue Lunch – Big Sound Blues
June 30 – Rhythm Syndicate – Blues, Swing, & R&B
Thursdays at Balch Street Fitness Center
July 7 – Jul Big Green – Indie Pop, Hip-Hop
July 14 – Erin Nicole’s Centric Soul – Motown, Soul/R&B Classics, Disco, Top 40
July 28 – Instant Replay – Classic Rock
August 4 – The Cover Band – Dance Hits from the Last 7 Decades
Fridays at Reservoir Park Community Center
June 10 – The JiMiller Band – American Roots Rock
June 17 – Umojah Nation – Reggae Positive Music
June 24 – American Steal – Original Country Rock
July 1 – Michael Eric Schirch – Contemporary & Smooth Jazz
Fridays at Ellet Community Center
July 8 – Country Reign – Classic & Modern Danceable Country
July 15 – Southern Cross – High Energy Country & Southern Rock
July 29 – Mystic Thunder – Classic Rock, Top 40 Hits
August 5 – Jeri Sapronetti & Graham Murphy – High Energy Classic Rock & Pop Covers
Friday at Forest Lodge
August 12 – The NEO Jazz Orchestra - Jazz
HEINZ POLL SUMMER DANCE FESTIVAL
All performances begin at 8:45pm. Children's interactive performance at 7:45pm.
July 29 - 30 Verb Ballets at Forest Lodge Park
Aug 5 - 6 Groundworks Dance Theater at Firestone Park
Aug 12 - 13 Pilobolus at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
SUNDAY SYMPHONIES
Akron Symphony Orchestra at 7:30pm. Free Admission.
July 31 Forest Lodge Park
August 7 Firestone Park
August 14 Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Inlet Dance Theatre w/Djapo Cultural Institute presents interactive performances that will include repertory from each company and a collaboration work including dancers/drummers from both organizations.
Monday, July 25 at 1:00pm - Joy Park
Wednesday, August 3 at 1:00pm - Patterson Park
Wednesday, Aug 10 at 1:00pm - Summit Lake
Visit akrondancefestival.org for more information.
Visit City of Akron Recreation and Parks Facebook page for event information.
