Outdoor music festivals have been a trend since the time of Ancient Greece. From showcasing classical music to modern and everything in between, these events have exploded in the last century, bringing together people of all backgrounds for evenings of fun and relaxation.
With 27 communities, Macomb County is home to dozens of outdoor music festivals, most of them located at parks and other similar venues, with food trucks and enjoyable activities for the whole family.
See the list below so that you don't miss out on the many music events taking place this summer:
Concerts at the Square - Warren
Warren Civic Center at 7 p.m.
- July 19 - Raputa (J. Geils Tribute Band)
- July 21 - The Detroit Social Club
- August 4 - Mainstream Drive
- August 11 - The Sound Alternative
- August 14 - Warren Concert Band
- August 16 - TBA
- August 18 - Weekend ComeBack
Concerts in the Park - Harrison Township
Waterfront Park at 6 p.m.
- July 25 - Ryan Scott and the Creek Hounds
- August 22 - Classic Maniacs
Concerts in the Park - City of Richmond
Beebe Street Pavilion at 7 p.m.
- August 28 - Gary Greenfelder Big Band
Midweek Music Concert Series - New Baltimore
Walter and Mary Burke Park at 7 p.m.
- July 17 - Northbound
- July 24 - Dr. Smith
- July 31 - Big Pappa & the Machine
- August 7 - Whiskey Fixx
- August 14 - Paul & Oates
- August 21 - Set N Stone
- August 28 - Lose Gringos
- September 4 - The Gobies
- September 11 - The Meldrum Brothers Band
Music & Movies in the Park - Clinton Township
Township Gazebo at 7 p.m.
- July 17 - Mainstream Drive
- July 24 - Interstate 90s
- July 31 - Collision Six
Music in the Park - Macomb Township
Macomb Corners Park at 7 p.m.
- July 18 - Motown Eagles
- July 25 - Fifty Amp Fuse
- August 1 - Space Cat
Music in the Park - New Haven
New Haven Community Park at 7 p.m.
- July 19 - Mainstream Drive
- July 26 - Detroit Social Club
- August 2 - Sax Maniacs
Music in the Parks - Romeo, Washington and Bruce Township
Multiple locations at 6 p.m.
- July 14 - Weekend Comeback at Washington Township Park
- July 18 - Interstate 90’s at Romeo Village Park
- July 21 - Paul & Oats at Washington Township Park
- July 25 - Ruby T and Valentine at Romeo Village Park
- July 28 - Detroit Social Club at Bruce Township Park
- August 1 - Detroit Revelators at Washington Township Park
- August 4 - Duke Callahan Band at Bruce Township Park
- August 8 - Matt Ball Pianist & Singer at Washington Township Park
- August 11 - Dan Devins & The Blues Delegation at Romeo Village Park
- August 15 - Foster & Lewis at Washington Township Park
Music in the Park - Sterling Heights
Dodge Park at 7 p.m.
- July 18 - Nameless
- August 1 - Rockstar
- August 8 - Planet of Fun
- August 15 - Your Generation
- August 22 - Family Tradition Band
- August 29 - Square Pegz
Music on the Lake - St. Clair Shores
Veteran’s Memorial Park at 7 p.m.
- July 17 - Kathleen Murray and The Grove Council
- July 24 - Captain Fantastic
- July 31 - Family Tradition Band
- August 7 - Randy Brock Group
- August 14 - Sunset Blvd.
Outdoor Summer Concert Series - Ford House
Estate grounds at 7 p.m.
- July 19 - Killer Flamingos
- August 9 - Dave Hamilton Band
- August 23 - Michigan Philharmonic Presents “CAR TUNES!”
Summer Concert Series - Lake St. Clair Metropark
Thomas Welsh Activity Center at 6:30 p.m.
- July 21 - Under Pressure
- July 28 - Gridiron & Friends
- August 4 - Stone Blossoms
- August 11 - Velvet Steel with Special Guest “Pat Benatar” Tribute
- August 18 - The Ashley Lynn Experience
- August 25 - Itchycoo Park
- September 1 - Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band
Summer Concert Series - Eastpointe
Multiple locations
- July 17 - Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations Band at Eastpointe City Hall Amphitheatre; 6-8 p.m.
- July 24 - Shamrock Jazz Orchestra at Eastpointe City Hall Amphitheatre; 6-8 p.m.
- August 14 - The Jerry Ross Band at Kennedy Park; 5-9 p.m.
- August 28 - The Boogie Woogie Kid at Eastpointe City Hall Amphitheatre; 6-8 p.m.
- September 11 - Detroit Social Club Band at Eastpointe City Hall Amphitheatre; 6-8 p.m.
Summer Concert Series - Shelby Township
Riverbends Park at 7 p.m.
- July 17 - KatMandu
- July 24 - Magic Bus
- July 31 - American Ages
- August 7 - Scout Night
Summer Concert Series - Stony Creek Metropark
Eastwood Beach at 7 p.m.
- July 26 - Persuasion
- August 9 - Itchycoo Park
- August 23 - Kris Kurzawa’s Led Zeppelin Experience Featuring Barbara Payton
Summer Sounds - Partridge Creek Mall
Center Court area at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays
- July 19 - D Street
- July 20 - Vinyl Underground
- July 21 - Lip Service
- July 26 - Plan B
- July 27 - Yacht Seas
- July 28 - Kat Orlando (Duo)
- August 2 - Kat Orlando Band
- August 3 - Best of Billy & Elton
- August 4 - Ron Devon (Duo)
- August 9 - Holly and the Johnnies
- August 10 - Sonic Freeway August 11
- August 16 - Randy Brock Band
- August 17 - Joey Vee Band
- August 18 - Al Carmichael (Duo)
- August 23 - Collision Six
- August 24 - Rhythm Kings
- August 25 - Phil & Lauren
- August 30 - Merge
- August 31 - Motor City Josh
- September 1 - Ron Devon (Duo)
- September 2 - Radio Wav
Uptown Friday Night Concert - Mount Clemens
Main Stage on N. Walnut Street at 7 p.m.
- July 19 - Strictly Fine
- July 26 - Joe Alan Band
- August 2 - Tom Bartelmay
- August 9 - M-1 Big Band
- August 16 - Erinn Alexis & Pato Magnetic
- August 23 - Spooky Sterling
- September 6 - Olivia Van Goor Quartet
- September 13 - Soul Commission Ft. Kathleen Murray
Weekend Unwind - Utica
Memorial Park at 7 p.m.
- July 19 - The Mixx
- July 26 - DC Marx
- August 2 - Stumbling Mice
- August 9 - Nina Sofia wsg. Thrown Out Bones
- August 16 - Classic Maniacs
- August 23 - American Ages Band
- August 30 - The Geri’s
- September 6 - The Detroit Social Club