Music - Summer Concerts

Many communities throughout Northern Michigan hold weekly, free concerts during the summer months. These family-friendly venues offer a chance to take advantage of the great music and warm breezes of summer.

Pavilion on Court — Gaylord
The Pavilion on Court, Gaylord, has bands every Friday, 7-9 p.m., June 21-Aug. 9, except during Alpenfest. The Pavilion is also the site of Wednesday concerts featuring the Gaylord Community Band, 8-9 p.m., June 26-Aug. 7. For full scheduling information, visit www.shopdowntowngaylord.com.

Music in Mackinaw, Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City hosts concerts every Tuesday and Saturday in July and August at the amphitheater of Conkling Heritage Park beginning at 8 p.m. www.mackinawchamber.com

Stroll the Streets, Boyne City
The streets of downtown Boyne City has street corner entertainment, family activities and extended hours for local businesses, June-August. www.boynechamber.com

Music in the Park, East Jordan
Memorial Park hosts musicians every Friday in July and August. Every Thursday in July, the Jordan Valley Community Band performs at 7 p.m. www.ejchamber.org

Summer Concert Series, Cheboygan
Every Thursday from late June through August in Washington Park, Cheboygan, beginning at 7 p.m. www.cheboygan.com

Charlevoix Concert Series, Charlevoix
Odmark Park Pavilion is the site of a concert series every Thursday from late June through August. www.downtowncharlevoix.com

Concerts in the Park, Alpena
True North Radio Network sponsors this series of bands from June-August at Alpena’s Bay View Park Bandshell. www.alpenacvb.com