Summer is full of great music events all around Central KY! Many are FREE and great for all ages.
Tuesdays
Big Band and Jazz at Moondance Amphitheater and Ecton Park FREE
The return of spring means the return of one of Lexington’s longest-running and most beloved concert series – Big Band & Jazz. With a full schedule of live music planned, concert-goers can enjoy weekly big band or jazz music at Moondance Amphitheater and Ecton Park. Picnics are encouraged and patrons should bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
Details
Tuesdays, May 13 – June 24, 2025 at Moondance Amphitheater
Tuesdays, July 8 – Aug. 12, 2025 at Ecton Park
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Free
Big Band & Jazz 2025 schedule
Moondance Amphitheater Schedule
Moondance Amphitheater
1152 Monarch St.
Lexington, Ky.
May 13: The Metrognomes Big Band
May 20: Young at Heart Big Band
May 27: BAJA – Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors
June 3: Somerset Big Band
June 10: MOJO – Miles Osland Jazz Orchestra
June 17: Brett Evans Trombone Orchestra
June 24: Marlin McKay Sextet
Ecton Park
Ecton Park
956 Turkey Foot Rd.
Lexington, Ky.
July 1: TBD
July 8: Miles Osland Little Big Band
July 15: Lee Carroll Quintet
July 22: Tim Lake and the Blue Jazz Persuaders
July 29: Kirby Davis Sextet
August 5: Meghan’s Pundtet
August 12: mp5
Thursdays
Thursday Night Live at Cheapside Park FREE
Central Bank Thursday Night Live takes place every Thursday at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Tandy Park from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join us in Downtown Lexington for beverages, food, art, and of course, great music by live bands!
2025 Schedule
May 1 – Matt Gerwin & Jump the Curb
May 8 – Vanguard Band
May 15 – Boogie G & the Titanics
May 22 – Lauren Mink
May 29 – DeadAir Dennis & Bryan Himes Experience
Jun 5 – Come Home Month * A Collaboration with 250LEX
Jun 12 – Five Below Band
Jun 19 – Ward Hayden & the Outliers
Jun 26 – Johnson Brothers – The Reunion Show
Jul 3 – Superfecta
Jul 10 – Secondhand News
Jul 17 – Bedford Band
Jul 24 – Reggae Night * A Collaboration with Tahlsound
Jul 31 – Tim Talbert Project
Aug 7 – The Ranahans
Aug 14 – The Big Maracas
Aug 21 – Kenny Owens & Group Therapy
Aug 28 – Blacktop Rodeo
Sep 4 – Mercy Men
Sep 11 – Rebel Without A Cause
Sep 18 – LoFi Souls
Sep 25 – Witness Protection
Oct 2 – Rewind Band
Oct 9 – Dueling Pianos feat. Michael Crisp & Brad Elswick
Oct 16 – A LEGENDARY night at Legends Stadium
Southland Jamboree at Moondance Amphitheater
Summer concerts at Moondance start Thursday May 29, 2025, with a “kickoff” at Tahlsound on Sunday May 25.
5/25/25 Sunday Tahlsound Kickoff
5/29/25 Throwdown Thursday
6/05/25 David Parmley Band
6/12/25 Lonesome Express
6/19/25 Rounder’s Station
6/26/25 Meadowgreen Trio
7/03/25 Mash Grass
7/10/25 West Liberty Mountain Boys
7/17/25 Fast Track
7/24/25 McLain Family Band
7/31/25 Fenced In
8/07/25 Hancock and Shouse
8/14/25 Kevin Prater Band
8/21/25 EKU Bluegrass Ensemble
8/28/25 Coal Town Dixie
9/04/25 TBD
Fridays
Eastside Evenings at Charles Young Park
Our newest outdoor concert series brings live music to the Eastside! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for seating and enjoy a fun evening of great R&B, soul, funk and dance music. All concerts held on the showmobile stage in Charles Young Park.
6 pm – 8 pm
FREE
Eastside Evenings 2025 schedule
- Saturday, July 12: The Tim Talbert Project
- Saturday, Aug. 9: Treyvon King Band
- Saturday, Sept. 13: Boogie G and the Titanics
Summer Nights in Suburbia at Moondance Amphitheater FREE
What better way to unwind after a long week than at an open-air concert with friends. Especially when the concert is free!
Moondance Amphitheater will once again offer a summer concert series featuring genres to include jazz, bluegrass, indie rock, blues and folk, just to name a few. In addition to the live music, there will also be food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs/blankets and come enjoy the music.
Fridays, May 30 – Sept. 12, 2025
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Show: 7 – 9 p.m.
Free
Performance schedule
May 30: Bedford
June 13: Magnolia Boulevard
June 27: Radio 80
July 11: Born Cross Eyed
July 25: NVRMND
August 8: Bee Taylor
August 22: Honeychild
September 5: The Other Brothers
Fridays and Saturdays
First Friday Berea
We are delighted to announce the return of the Levitt AMP Berea Music Series.
Music on the Lawn at Shaker Village
May 2 – November 1, 2025
Click HERE for a list of performers
A fun weekly combination of live music and casual food in a farm-fresh setting! Join us for an evening on the lawn between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the Shaker Village garden.
Music on the Lawn features live music, outdoor dining and drinks around the fire pit. No admission is required, and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
* Outdoor dining is limited, and weather dependent.
* Seating on the lawn is limited. Please bring your own lawn chair.
* Admission only required if attending tours or indoor exhibits.
*Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.
Special Festivals!
Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville May 29 – May 31, 2025
The 2024 Great American Brass Band Festival will be celebrated over three days instead of four this year. While it was a difficult decision to make, Sunday will not be included again until further notice. The GABBF Team made that decision with the best intentions and we can reassure you that there will still be plenty of music to enjoy over three days. Please check back here and on our social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) for more updates as we release them!
We are beyond grateful for all of the sponsors, donors, patrons, and fans of this beloved event and we are excited about all the improvements that we are making to keep the tradition alive, year after year.
Crave Food + Music Festival Watch for a 2025 Date
Who’s hungry? An epic festival of food and live music right here in good ol’ Lexington, Kentucky. Seriously, y’all; it’s epic. There are over 50 food restaurants, chefs, food trucks, craft beer & cocktails, kids stuff, a car show and 13 musical acts performing over two days. Parking is free and it’s only 10 bucks to get in. Kids under 10 are free. Located at Moondance Amphitheatre for 2024!
