One of the enjoyments of a northwest summer are outdoor concerts. They are a great way for family and friends to relax on a beautiful summer evening or afternoon. With this in mind, what follows is an ensemble of some free concerts around the Pacific Northwest.
SOUTH PUGET SOUND
Lacey in Tune - Summer Concerts in the Park
At noon every Wednesday through Aug. 10 at Huntamer Park music lovers can enjoy a wide variety of music. Check it out at https://cityoflacey.org/news/community/events.
Concerts at Pioneer Park
Get ready to rock the night away at the Family Concert Series Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., or bring the children for the Kiwanis Kids Noon Toons on Tuesdays through Aug. 16. For more information, visit https://cityofpuyallup.org/1959/Concerts-in-the-Park.
Tunes at Tapps
Head to Allen Yorke Park on Lake Tapps every Wednesday through August to enjoy good food and music. The fun begins at 5 p.m. To learn more, visit https://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/specialevents.
Summer Concert Series at Point Ruston on the Waterfront
Find a spot in the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston to enjoy live, local and free music from 5-7 p.m. July 23, July 30, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3. More to learn at https://www.pointruston.com/summer-concert-series.
Gig Harbor: Summer Sounds at Skansie
Set along the waterfront in Skansie Brothers Park for Tuesday evening concerts held from 6:30-8 p.m. through Aug. 30. For more info, visit https://www.gigharbornow.org/calendar/2022-summer-sounds-concert-series/2022.
Steilacoom Summer Concert Series
Enjoy live music from beautiful Pioneer Park on the shore of Puget Sound. Concerts are every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. through Aug. 31. Check out the schedule here, https://www.townofsteilacoom.org/134/Events.
Summer Nights at the Pavilion
The city of Lakewood hosts this series following their farmers market every Tuesday through Aug. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, https://cityoflakewood.us/concerts/.
GREATER SEATTLE AREA
Music Under the Stars
This is classic music at its best as talented local student musicians perform live 30-minute programs. The concerts are held in different Seattle parks. For more information about time and location, visit https://www.seattlechambermusic.org/concert_series/music-under-the-stars/.
Concerts at the Mural
Free Sunday concerts featuring an eclectic range of music from noon-2 p.m. in August and September are featured at the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre in the shadow of the Space Needle. Do not miss this opportunity, visit https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/music-at-the-mural.
Concerts in the Park
At the Wilmot Gateway Park in downtown Woodinville, music lovers can enjoy an array of music on Wednesdays through Aug. 3. The events begin at 5:30 p.m., the music at 6:30 p.m. Check it out at https://www.celebratewoodinville.com/summer-event-series/.
Concerts on the Green
Bring blankets and wear your favorite dancing shoes. This setlist of music is performed at the Issaquah Community Center on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. through Aug. 23. For more about the tunes, visit https://issaquahwa.gov/777/Concerts-on-the-Green.
Bellevue - Live at Lunch
Enjoy a collection of music genres at various venues in Bellevue through Sept. 8. The music begins at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Locations and more can be found at https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/bellevue-beats/lineup.
All concerts are free. For more information about summer concerts, visit https://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/summer-concerts-for-families-in-seattle-portland-more/.