You can spend $0 to see a concert every night this summer in Cincinnati

You won't have to spend a dime to enjoy live music every night of the week this summer around Greater Cincinnati. Free summer concerts are back! Bring along a picnic blanket or small folding lawn chair and groove along to great tunes all summer long.

Oh, and you might want to bring along your wallet just in case, because you'll find concessions, food trucks and drinks calling to you at most spots on this list.

Mondays

Over-the-Rhine: Jazz at the Park (May 6-Oct. 28)

Local and regional jazz acts perform.

June 3: Ron Jones. June 10: Kris Keith Quartet. June 17: Mike Wade Quintet. June 24: Noisepolice. July 1: Daniel Bennett & the Dirty Shirleys. July 8: Mandy Gaines & Brad Meyers. July 15: Phil DeGreg Trio. July 22: Dixie Karas Quartet. July 29: Camille Saba Smith. Aug. 5: Tachoir Trio. Aug. 12: Queen City Cabaret. Aug. 19: John Zappa’s Now Hear This. Aug. 26: Ben Levin. Sept. 9: Jazz Attack. Sept. 16: Sophia Troyer Duo. Sept. 23: April Aloisio Trio. Sept. 30: Jordan Pollard Trio. Oct. 7: Al West Jr. Quartet. Oct. 14: Spherical Agenda. Oct. 21: Carlos Vargas Trio. Oct. 28: Tough Friend.

Details: 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. Washingtonpark.org.

Tuesdays

Blue Ash: Summer Concert Series (June 11-Aug. 20)

Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy some of the area's best entertainers.

June 11: Monday Night Big Band. June 18: Miami University Steel Band. June 25: Daniel Bennett & the Dirty Shirleys. July 2: no concert. July 9: The Sunburners. July 16: Sycamore Community Band. July 23: Wyoming Winds. July 30: Jump ‘n’ Jive Band. Aug. 6: Queen City Krewe. Aug. 13: Cincinnati Brass Band. Aug. 20: United States Air Force Band of Flight.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road. blueashevents.com.

Myles Ellington Twitty performs a free show at Fountain Square on July 9 as part of Jazz on the Square.
Myles Ellington Twitty performs a free show at Fountain Square on July 9 as part of Jazz on the Square.

Downtown: Jazz at the Square (April 2-Oct. 8)

Local and regional jazz acts all summer long.

May 28: Mandy Gaines. June 4: Chris Andrew Quartet. June 11: Phil DeGreg/Rick Van Matre. June 18: Michael Mavridoglou Quintet. June 25: Jamey Abersold Quartet. July 2: Justin Dawson Quartet. July 9: Myles Ellington Twitty Quintet. July 16: Phil Tipton Quintet. July 23: Jim Anderson Sextet. July 30: Mike Wade Quintet. Aug. 6: Retro Nouveau. Aug. 13: Marc Fields Quintet. Aug. 20: Eric Wurzelbacher Quartet. Aug. 27: Eric Lechliter/Michael Mavridoglou Trumpet Summit. Sept. 3: Estrado do Sol. Sept. 10: Ricky Nye. Sept. 17: Patsy Meyer. Sept. 24: Hank Stephens & Erin Stuckey. Oct. 1: Kelly MacKenzie-Thurley & Ben Tweedt Duo. Oct. 8: Bobby Sharp Trio with Jennifer Ellis.

Details: 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Myfountainsquare.com.

Wednesdays

Burnet Woods: Wednesdays in the Woods (June 5-Aug. 14)

Live music, food trucks, HighGrain beer, kids' art corner.

June 5: Comet Bluegrass All-Stars. June 12: Positive Vibe Band. June 19: Vudu Childe. June 26: Dayton Salsa Project. July 3: Sound the Alarm. July 10: Daglio. July 17: The SunBurners. July 24: Jake Speed & the Freddies. July 31: Push Play. Aug. 7: Burning Caravan. Aug. 14: Saffire Express.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Burnett Woods Bandstand, 3251 Brookline Ave. cliftonculturalarts.org.

Couples dance during Wednesdays in the Woods at Burnet Woods Bandstand.
Couples dance during Wednesdays in the Woods at Burnet Woods Bandstand.

Delhi Township: Concerts in the Park (Select Wednesdays)

Live music on select Wednesdays.

June 5: Forever Diamond. July 17: The Tillers. July 24: Excalibur. Aug. 7: Dangerous Jim & the Slims. Aug. 21: The Menus. Sept. 4: DV8.

Details: 7 p.m., Delhi Park Pavilion, 5125 Foley Road. delhi.oh.us.

Downtown: Fountain Blues (May 29-Aug. 28)

Cincy Blues Society brings authentic blues music to Fountain Square all summer long.

May 29: CF & Family. June 5: Leroy Ellington & the Doghouse Studio Band. June 12: Shaun Booker Damit Band. June 19: Lady Joya Band. June 26: Noah Wotherspoon. July 3: Change It Up Charlie. July 10: Ralph & the Rhythm Hounds. July 17: Jamie Carr Band. July 24: Ryan Snyde Band. July 31: Pslicion Blues Band. Aug. 7: Gina & Johnny Band. Aug. 14: Ben Levin Band. Aug. 21: Doug Hart Band. Aug. 28: Mojo Blues Cats.

Details: 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. myfountainsquare.com.

Downtown: Piatt Acoustic Lunch Series (June 5-Aug. 28)

An intimate live music experience during lunch.

Details: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place. Cincinnati-oh-gov.

Greenhills: Concerts on the Commons (June 5-Sept. 4)

Family-friendly live music every week.

June 5: Dangerous Jim & the Slims. June 12: Willow Creek Blue Grass. June 19: The Roadtrip Band. June 26: Rhythm Kings. July 3: The Angela Combs Band. July 10: Westside Vibes. July 17: The Jason Owens Band. July 24: Elvis Tribute. July 31: The Wyoming Winds. Aug. 7: Comet Blue Grass All-Stars. Aug. 14: The P&G Band. Aug. 21: Pandora Effect. Aug. 28: London Street. Sept. 4: The Gimlets.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Commons, 11 Farragut Road. facebook.com.

Norwood: Wild Card Wednesdays (May 29-Sept. 4)

Enjoy live music from up-and-coming bands of rock, indie, soul, funk and more. Bring a blanket and your dancing shoes.

May 29: The Nasti Nati Brass Band. June 5: Danny Frazier. June 12: Just Strange Brothers. June 19: Lauren Eylise. June 26: The New Royals. July 3: Tinfoil Hat Cowboys. July 10: Billy Rock. July 17: The Mistics. July 24: Reilly and Sons. July 31: Queen City Krewe. Aug 7: The Laurely’s. Aug. 14: Aja. Aug. 21: Hunter and the Ammunition. Aug. 28: 3D. Sept. 4: Zodiac Cat.

Details: 6-9 p.m., Factory 52, 4590 Beech St. thegatherall.com.

The Ark Band will play June 12 at Washington Park as part of Reggae Wednesdays.
The Ark Band will play June 12 at Washington Park as part of Reggae Wednesdays.

Over-the-Rhine: Reggae Wednesday (Select Wednesdays)

Enjoy live reggae bands on select Wednesdays.

June 12: The Ark Band. June 26: The Flex Crew. July 10: Hurricane. July 24: Zion Lion. Aug. 7: Gizzae.

Details: 7-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. Washingtonpark.org.

Spring Grove Village: Summer Concert (June 19)

Carpenters tribute band Yesterday Once More performs in the Rose Garden Gazebo.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave. Springgrove.org.

West Chester Township: Summer Sessions Live at the Lodge (May 15-July 24)

Enjoy a summer filled with great tunes and good vibes.

May 29: 2 Trak Radio. June 5: Carl Shepard. June 12: Jason & Rebekah Owens. June 19: DeBray Duo. June 26: Matt Tolentino. July 3: Lanny White. July 10: Larry Alexander. July 17: Myron Gabbard. July 24: Heath McDaniel.

Details: 6-9 p.m., Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park. Facebook.com.

Thursdays

Anderson Township: Concerts in the Park (June 6-July 18)

Bring your own seating and enjoy live music. Ages under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

June 6: Monday Night Big Band. June 13: Jason Owens Band. June 20: HiFi Honey. June 27: Vinyl Countdown. July 11: Big Trouble Blues Band. July 18: Push Play.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township. Free. andersonparks.com.

Downtown: Brady Block Party: Pride (June 6)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs.

Details: 6 p.m., Icon Festival Stage at Smale Riverfront Park, 25 Race St. cincinnatisymphony.org.

You won't want to miss Ernie Johnson From Detroit. Catch them live at Rockin' the Roebling on July 4.
You won't want to miss Ernie Johnson From Detroit. Catch them live at Rockin' the Roebling on July 4.

Downtown: Rockin’ the Roebling (May 16-Aug. 29)

Enjoy live music, food and drinks from Moerlein Lager House, Gold Star Chili, Bourbon Bar, frozen drinks and more.

May 23: Naked Karate Girls. May 30: Noah Smith. June 6: DV8. June 13: Push Play. June 20: Noah Wotherspoon. June 27: Zach Attack. July 4: Ernie Johnson From Detroit. July 11: Sungaze, Sylmar. July 18: Erin Coburn. July 25: Buzz Bins (2-5 p.m.). Aug. 1: Brother Smith. Aug. 8: The Menus. Aug. 15: Crown Watts. Aug. 22: Trauma Illinois (2-5 p.m.). Aug. 29: Natural Progression.

Details: 7-10 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way. $1 from beer sales benefits Cincinnati Parks. Cincinnati-oh.gov.

Downtown: Salsa on the Square (May 2-Sept. 26)

Local and regional Latin bands specializing in salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz, plus local dance instructors host classes.

May 23: Tropicoso. May 30: Mambo Combo. June 6: Kumbia Latina. June 13: Somos Musica y Sabor. June 20: Son del Caribe. June 27: Zumba. July 4: Nuyorican LF. July 11: Dayton Salsa Project. July 18: Tropicoso. July 25: The Amador Sisters. Aug. 1: Max Rosado. Aug. 8: Fabiola Mendez. Aug. 15: Son del Caribe. Aug. 22: Al Sone del Iya. Aug. 29: Dayton Salsa Project. Sept. 5: Somos Musica y Sabor. Sept. 12: Tropicoso. Sept. 19: The Amador Sisters. Sept. 26: Latin Beat Project.

Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. myfountainsquare.com.

Fairfield: Groovin’ on the Green (Select Thursdays)

Family-friendly activities, giveaways, food trucks and live music.

May 30: Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience. June 6: Blessid Union of Souls. June 20: Fooz Fighters. July 18: The Eagles Project. Aug. 8: The Verve Pipe. Aug. 15: New Wave Nation 80s Tribute. Aug. 22: Mallrats 90s Tribute. Aug. 29: Michelle Robinson. Sept. 5: Come Together.

Details: 6-9 p.m., Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. Fairfield-city.org.

Fort Thomas: Northern Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Concert (June 13)

Induction in the Mess Hall followed by concert.

Details: 6:30 p.m., Tower Park, 900 S. Fort Thomas Ave.

Hamilton: RiversEdge Concert Series (May 30-Sept. 14)

Free general admission for most shows with VIP tickets available at a cost. Doors open at 6 p.m. Venue asks attendees to sign up for free or VIP tickets on its website. Food and drink vendors on site.

May 30: Ben Chapman & Co., Abby Hamilton. June 7: Maggie Rose, Crowe Boys. June 13: Eddie 9V, CFG & the Family. June 20: Proxima Parada, Happy Landing. June 27: The Frank White Experience: Tribute to Notorious B.I.G., Jason Leech. July 4: That Arena Rock Show, Tastefull. July 5: LDNL, DJ Hubbs. July 6: Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience, Laura Bryna. July 13: Jared's Jam with My Son the Hurricane, Wilson Springs Hotel, Hot Brown Smackdown, Magnolia Boulevard. July 18: Foreigner's Journey, Dravin & the Ravens. Aug. 9: Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Angela Combs. Aug. 15: Red Not Chili Peppers, Emo Kids. Aug. 22: 90 Proof Twang, Justin Back & the Borrowed. Aug. 29: Texas Flood: Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bedford. Sept. 14: Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd.

Details: 7-10 p.m. Thursday, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, RiversEdge Amphitheater, 116 Dayton St. riversedgelive.com.

Hebron: Concerts in the Park (Monthly)

Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks Department partner to bring you live music in the great outdoors.

June 6: 3 Day Rule. July 11: Red Cedars Trio. Aug. 29: Wild Carrot.

Details: 7 p.m., Hebron Branch Library Amphitheater, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron. bcplundiscovered.org.

Lawrenceburg: Music on the River (June 6-Aug. 29)

Local and national bands of everything from Motown to classic rock. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music, food trucks and local food vendors.

June 6: Motor City. June 13: The Dreamboats. June 20: Dogs of Society: Elton John Tribute. June 27: Dreamboat Annie: Heart Tribute. July 11: No Fences: Garth Brooks Tribute. July 18: Gone 2 Paradise: Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute. July 25: Boy Band Revue. Aug. 1: Small Town: John Mellencamp Tribute. Aug. 8: KatMandu: Bob Seger Tribute. Aug. 15: Rosewood Revival. Aug. 22: Best Friends Girl: Cars Tribute. Aug. 29: The Eagles Project.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Civic Park, 50 Short St.. downtownlawrenceburg.com.

Liberty Township: Live After 5 (June 6-Aug. 1)

Grab a drink and enjoy a different live band each week.

June 6: Naked Karate Girls. June 13: The Chuck Taylors. June 20: Michelle Robinson Band. June 27: Saffire Express. July 11: Stranger. July 18: Zack Attack. July 25: Fool House. Aug. 1: Rolled in Stone.

Details: 6-9 p.m., The Square at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row. liberty-center.com.

Middletown: Sounds at Sunset (Select Thursdays)

Live music at the park. Food truck and drinks. No coolers allowed.

May 30: Tom the Torpedoes: Music of Tom Petty. June 13: Mike Wade & the Nasty Nati Band, Marie & the Demolition. June 27: Drive, Guilty Pleasure. July 11: Crown Watts. July 25: Dangerous Jim & the Slims, Randy Smith & the Haskells. Aug. 8: Scotty Bratcher, CFG & the Family.

Details: 6-9:30 p.m., Sunset Park, 200 Kenwood Drive.

Mount Lookout: Summer Music Festival (Monthly)

Live music, craft beer, wine, hard seltzer/margaritas and food trucks. Inflatables, games and kids’ activities from 6-8 p.m.

June 20: The Menus. July 18: Marsha Brady. Aug. 15: Floyd & the Walkmen. Sept. 19: The Foles Band.

Details: 6-10 p.m., Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle. Free. Aultparkac.org.

Funk and soul and rock 'n' roll. Dat Band play Live on the Levee in Newport on Aug. 29.
Funk and soul and rock 'n' roll. Dat Band play Live on the Levee in Newport on Aug. 29.

Newport: Live on the Levee (June 6-Aug. 29)

Hang on on the Plaza for live performances by local favorites.

June 6: Michelle Robinson Band. June 13: Live DJ. June 20: Cassette Junkies. June 27: 3 Piece Revival. July 11: Turned Up Band. July 18: Billy Rock Band. July 25: Live DJ. July 25: Live DJ. Aug. 8: Buzz Bin. Aug. 15: Live DJ. Aug. 22: Day Echo. Aug. 29: Dat Band.

Details: 7 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way. newportonthelevee.com.

Over-the-Rhine: Roots Revival (May 30-Aug. 29)

Live bluegrass, roots and Americana at the park's bandstand.

May 30: The Harmed Brothers Duo. June 6: Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle. June 13: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. June 20: The Tillers. June 27: Shanty Boat Trio. July 11: Jordan Wilson Coalition. July 18: The Carriers. July 25: Ruby Vileos. Aug. 1: Casey Campbell Project. Aug. 8: Mike Oberst & Justine Cefalu. Aug. 15: Shelby Lore. Aug. 22: TyeDye. Aug. 29: Bedel & Hibbard.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. Washingtonpark.org.

Oxford: Uptown Music (June 6-Aug. 29)

Enjoy Oxford local favorites and regional talent. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

June 6: Fleetwood Gold: Fleetwood Mac Tribute. June 13: DAT Band. June 20: Miami University Steel Band. June 27: Jim Burns Band. July 11: Linus Tate. July 18: The Roasters. July 25: Stephen Gould. Aug. 1: Lisa Biales Belle of the Blues Band. Aug. 8: United States Air Force Band of Flight. Aug. 15: John Kogge and The Lonesome Strangers. Aug. 22: Butler Philharmonic Orchestra, (7:30-9 p.m.). Aug. 29: Queen City Silver Stars (7-9 p.m.)

Details: 7-9:30 p.m., Uptown Park, corner North Main and East High streets.

Spring Grove Village: Summer Concert (July 11)

The Remains perform.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave. Springgrove.org.

West Chester Township: The Takeover (May 23-July 25)

Enjoy a different cover band each week. Food trucks, beverage tent.

May 23: Trailer Park Floosies. May 30: Naked Karate Girls. June 6: My Sister Sarah. June 13: DV8. June 20: 2nd Wind. June 27: Earth to Mars: Bruno Mars Tribute. July 11: Michelle Robinson Band. July 18: Vinyl Countdown. July 25: Red: Taylor Swift Tribute.

Details: 6-9 p.m., The Square at Union Centre, Clock Tower, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive. westchesteroh.org/takeover.

Woodlawn: Brady Block Party (Aug. 1)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs.

Details: 6 p.m., Woodlawn Community Center, 10050 Woodlawn Ave. cincinnatisymphony.org.

Fridays

Blue Ash: Summer Concert Series (Aug. 2-Sept. 13)

Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy some of the area's best entertainers. Note: these shows may be delayed due to construction on the square.

Aug. 2: Michelle Robinson Band. Aug. 9: Soul Pocket. Aug. 16: Parrots of the Caribbean. Aug. 23: Forever Diamond. Aug. 30: DV8. Sept. 13: Second Wind.

Details: 8-10 p.m., Towne Square, Towne Square Ave. blueashevents.com.

Colerain Township: Sizzling Summer Entertainment Series (Select Fridays)

Live music on select Fridays.

June 21: Acoustic Blue. July 19: Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. July 26: The Remains. Aug. 2: First Light. Aug. 30: The Mistics.

Details: 7 p.m., Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road. Colerain.org.

Downtown: Amped Up (Select Fridays and Saturdays)

Casual and competitive pickleball, food and live music.

June 28: What About Jane. July 26: Timestamp. Sept. 27: Pandora Effect. Oct. 4: Retrovention. Oct. 5: Dangerous Jim & the Slims.

Details: 6-9 p.m., Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way. cincinnati-oh-gov.

The Pink Spiders play Fountain Square on June 7 as part of Indie Friday.
The Pink Spiders play Fountain Square on June 7 as part of Indie Friday.

Downtown: Indie Friday (May 10-Oct. 11)

Cincy Music brings regional and national acts to the stage each week.

May 24: School of Rock Mason. May 31: TBA. June 7: The Pink Spiders. June 14: Tors. June 21: Noah Smith. June 28: Why? July 5: Mico. July 12: Melt. July 19: TBA. July 26: No music. Olympic opening ceremony on LED Board at 2:24 p.m. Aug. 2: Yam Yam. Aug. 9: The Orphan The Poet. Aug. 16: Parker Barrow. Aug. 23: Houseplant. Aug. 30: King Buffalo. Sept. 6: Lydia Shae. Sept. 13: Lung. Sept. 20: Carriers. Sept. 27: Siri Imani. Oct. 4: Music Resource Center. Oct. 11: The Yugos.

Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. myfountainsquare.com.

Downtown: On Point Music Festival (Aug. 9-10)

Live music on three stages, roller rink, beach volleyball, pickleball.

Friday: Gee Your Band Smells Terrific, Cassette Junkies, The Dreaded Mids, Static Falls, Tweens. Saturday: Bershy, Dead Humor, Run Katie Run, Coastal Club, Harbour, Tracey Walker, Knowrules, Temani, Catlea, The Traveling Jam, The Foles, Jake Speed & the Freddies, The Tillers.

Details: 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 2:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way. Cincinnati-oh-gov.

Middletown: First Fridays

Bring sack lunch and enjoy live music.

June 7: My Brother's Keeper. July 5: Milt Goedde. Aug. 2: Eddie Osborne. Sept. 6: Father, Son & Friends. Oct. 4: Collin Richardson.

Details: noon, First Methodist Church, 120 S. Broad St.

North Avondale: Brady Block Party (July 19)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs.

Details: July 19, North Avondale Recreation Center Fields, 617 Clifton Springs Ave. cincinnatisymphony.org.

R&B group Troop had five No. 1 singles and 10 Top 10 singles during the 1980s. Catch them live July 12 at Washington Park's Friday Flow.
R&B group Troop had five No. 1 singles and 10 Top 10 singles during the 1980s. Catch them live July 12 at Washington Park's Friday Flow.

Over-the-Rhine: Friday Flow (May 31-Aug. 30)

Experience the rich rhythms and melodies of R&B.

May 31: Chris J. June 7: Alter Egoz. June 14: Tiffany Bryant. June 21: Dave Tolliver. June 28: Meli’sa Morgan. July 5: Love Street. July 12: Road to CMF: Troop. July 19: Road to CMF: Ruff Endz. Aug. 2: Ley Ley. Aug. 9: Glenn Jones. Aug. 16: Vanae. Aug. 23: Da Tailor Made Band. Aug. 30: Vincent Stroud.

Details: 7-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. Washingtonpark.org.

Saturdays

Burlington: Concert in the Park (June 8-Aug. 17)

Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks Department team up to bring you live music in the great outdoors.

June 8: Forever Diamond. June 15: Swingtime Big Band. June 29: Jump ‘n’ Jive Band. July 6: River’s Edge Brass Band. July 20: Second Wind. July 27: Falling to Pieces: Patsy Cline Tribute. Aug. 3: Everyday People Band. Aug. 10: Florence Community Band. Aug. 17: The Everly Brothers Experience.

Details: 7 p.m., Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way. bcplundiscovered.org.

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs shows this summer at Devou Park.
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs shows this summer at Devou Park.

Covington: Summer Park Series (Select Saturdays)

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs.

July 6: "Let's Do the Time Warp Again" (seven decades of pop hits). Aug. 3: "Get Movin'" (1990s Swing Revival vs. 2020s Electro Swing). Aug. 31: Pops, Inc. (Favorites of Anderson, Hayman, and Mancini).

Details: 7:30 p.m., Devou Park, 1201 Park Drive. kyso.org.

Downtown: Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony (July 27)

Legendary funk band Zapp performs a free show at Brady Music Center after ceremony.

Details: noon, Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, 190 Mehring Way.

Downtown: Fifth and Vine Live (May 18-Oct. 5)

Featuring fan-favorite cover bands and tribute acts from around the region.

May 25: Soul Pocket. June 1: Voices of America Country Music Fest: Blake Tyler. June 8: Remember. June 22: P. Ann & the All-Star Band. June 29: Naked Karate Girls. July 6: Voices of America Country Music Fest: Preston James. July 13: Classic Rock Experience. July 20: 2nd Wind. July 27: Cincinnati Music Festival Weekend. Aug. 3: Voices of America Country Music Fest: Walker County. Aug. 10: Jump. Aug. 17: TBA. Aug. 24: Soul Quest. Aug. 31: Aja Tribute to Steely Dan. Sept. 7: Voices of America Country Music Fest: Shelby Darrall. Sept. 14: Sabbath. Sept. 21: Hot Magnolias. Sept. 28: 2nd Wind. Oct. 5: Soul Pocket.

Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. myfountainsquare.com.

Downtown: Music at the Esplanade (June 1-Aug. 31)

Live music, food and drinks, art, and a farmers market.

June 1: Acoustic Abuse. June 8: Temani. June 15: Anno’. June 22: Tracy Walker. June 29: Sawyer Roberson. July 6: Catlea. July 13: The Foles. July 20: Gettier. July 27: Positive Vibe Band. Aug. 3: Tooth Lures a Fang. Aug. 17: Jet Jurgensmeyer. Aug. 24: The Sweat Peas. Aug. 31: Union Son.

Details: 5-7 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way. Cincinnati-oh.gov.

Downtown: Operation Thank You (Aug. 24)

Give thanks to our troops with live music from Noah Smith, Naked Karate Girls, Varner/Netherton Revival Band. Fireworks end the night.

Details: 2:30-9:30 p.m., Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way. Cincinnati-oh-gov.

Downtown: Stereo ‘24 DJ Festival (June 1)

A celebration of beats, skating, parks and good vibes, with some of Cincinnati's top DJs rotating performances on the main stage throughout the day. Yoga, dancing, food trucks, vendors and more.

Details: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way. Cincinnatiparksfoundation.org.

Fairfield: Cincy Blues Fest (July 13)

Live music with Blues in the Schools Band, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Altered Five Blues Band, Ben Levin with Candice Ivory and Sonny Hill, and Noah Wotherspoon.

Details: 2-10 p.m., Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. Cincyblues.org.

Loveland: Trailside Tunes (Select Saturdays)

Live music on select Saturdays.

June 15: Chris Lee. July 13: Anita and The Daves. Aug. 17: Nylon & Steel.

Details: 1-3 p.m., Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way. facebook.com.

Mount Auburn: Saturdays in the Park (June 8-July 27)

Enjoy live music with family and friends. Bring your own brunch or pick up breakfast from onsite vendor.

June 8: Burning Caravan. June 15: Josh Strange Trio. June 22: Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. June 29: Chaya J. July 6: Jump ‘n’ Jive Band. July 13: Ti & D Band. July 20: Aprinas Revolutionary Love. July 27: Muwosi.

Details: 10 a.m., Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St. cliftonculturalarts.org.

Over-the-Rhine: Cincy Music Jerk Festival (Sept. 7)

DJs and live performances of various genres including reggae, hip-hop, R&B and Caribbean, local and international food vendors and more.

Details: 3-10:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. washingtonpark.org.

Over-the-Rhine: Electronic Dance Music in the Park (Aug. 24)

EDM with regional DJs.

Details: 5:30-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. Washingtonpark.org.

West Chester Township: Keehner Park Concert Series

Bring a blanket and picnic while enjoying live music.

June 1: West Chester Symphony Orchestra and ice cream social. June 8: New Horizons. June 15: Big Trouble Blues Band. June 22: Saffire Express. June 29: Sycamore Community Band. July 6: 122nd Army Band. July 13: No concert: Shakespeare in the Park. July 20: Monday Night Big Band. July 27: UC Community Band. Aug. 3 and Aug. 10: no concerts. Aug. 17: Penthouse Dogs. Aug. 24: BlueStone Ivory. Aug. 31: no concert. Sept. 2: Labor Day Finale with West Chester Symphony Orchestra.

Details: 7 p.m., Keehner Park, 7238 Barret Road. westchesteroh.org.

Sundays

Fort Thomas: Summer Park Series (Select Sundays)

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs.

July 7: "Let's Do the Time Warp Again" (seven decades of pop hits). Aug. 4: "Get Movin'" (1990s Swing Revival vs. 2020s Electro Swing). Sept. 1: Pops, Inc. (Favorites of Anderson, Hayman, and Mancini).

Details: 7:30 p.m., Tower Park, 900 S. Fort Thomas Ave. kyso.org.

Loveland: Concerts in the Park (Select Sundays)

Live music on select Sundays.

June 9: Blacktop Rodeo. June 23: Lady Joya Band. July 14: The Belairs Show Band. Aug. 4: Jump ‘n’ Jive Big Band. Aug. 18: Retrovention: The Music of The Doors.

Details: 6-8 p.m., Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way. lovinlifeloveland.com.

Over-the-Rhine: OTR Performs

Mix of music, theater and dance all summer long.

June 2: Cincinnati Fringe. June 9: Cincinnati Opera in the Park. June 16: Revolution Dance Theatre: Black and Brown Ballet Summer Festival. June 23: TBA. June 30: TBA. July 7: TBA. July 14: Shakespeare in the Park. July 21: Cincinnati World Drum Festival. July 28: TBA. Aug. 4: Cincy Steel. Aug. 11: Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. Aug. 18: TBA. Aug. 25: TBA.

Details: 6-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. facebook.com.

Various: Sunshine Sessions (First Sunday of the Month May-Oct.)

Family-friendly day party at outdoor venues around the city with local DJs spinning House Music.

Details: 2-9 p.m. New venue and performers announced each month. facebook.com.

West End: Brady Block Party (June 23)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs.

Details: 6 p.m., Ezzard Charles Park, 500 Ezzard Charles Drive. cincinnatisymphony.org.

West Price Hill: Brady Block Party (July 14)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs.

Details: 6 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center, 4356 Dunham Lane. cincinnatisymphony.org.

Sue Kiesewetter contributed to this story.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: You can spend $0 to see a concert darn near every night in Cincinnati

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