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Enjoy live music on Peace Plaza as part of the Grapevine Main Live! Music Series. Photo courtesy of Visit Grapevine
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6/9/25 - By Gabby Cullen

Free concerts throughout DFW in the summertime, where parents can pack up both a picnic and restless tots and spend an evening under the stars, are beautiful music to our ears.

Free concerts in the summer are a gift to parents. A chance to listen to good tunes? Check. An opportunity to let your kid dance their wiggles out in the great wide open? Check! Realizing that there are outdoor concerts pretty much everywhere in North Texas when the warm weather hits? Check! 

These shows are mostly family-friendly, but it's always a good idea to check who's performing in advance to ensure your kids will want to stay for the whole set. Here are some great free concerts in Dallas-Fort Worth this summer, and don't forget to check out our Ultimate Dallas Kids Summer Vacation Guide for more fun things to do.

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Summer Music Series at Levitt Pavillion

Arlington
Friday & Saturday through August 20, 2025
Bring your blankets, coolers, and lawn chairs for a fabulous summer evening. Enjoy a free concert on Fridays and Saturdays with friends! Musical talent ranges from pop and country to Cumbia, and more! READ MORE

Watters Creek: Concerts by the Creeks Series

Allen
Saturdays, April 26 - June 28, 2025
Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a free concert on the lawn! Grab a bite to eat, let the kids play, and enjoy tunes by popular local bands like Southern Couch Band, Radio Edit, and The 8 Tracks. READ MORE

Grapevine Main Live! Music Series

Downtown Grapevine
Fridays, May 2 - June 20, 2025
It's outdoor concert series season! Enjoy live music on Peace Plaza and food from eight chef-inspired kitchens with your family as a great way to start the weekend. READ MORE

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert Series

Dallas Parks
Monday, May 26 - Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Park Concert Series kicks off with its annual Memorial Day concert at Flag Pole Hill and follows with family-friendly shows in parks all over Dallas! Savor popular classical fare, like Bernstein’s West Side Story Overture and Copland’s “Outdoor Overture,” plus some exciting pieces from film and TV scores, including the main theme from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and E.T.  READ MORE

Summer Sounds Concert at Bethany Lakes Park

Allen
Mondays, June 2 - June 30, 2025
Get ready for summer nights filled with music and fun! Enjoy the tunes of bands like The Alternatives, American Petty, and more. Food trucks will be lined up and ready to serve up tasty bites, too. READ MORE

Sounds of Summer at Grandscape

The Colony
Fridays, June 6 - June 27, 2025
Head to the Corona Stage & Lawn for live music throughout June. Enjoy Motown tunes, a Taylor Swift Tribute band, and more. READ MORE

The Frisco Square Property Owners Association Presents Music in the Square

Frisco
Fridays, June 6 - June 27, 2025
Enjoy free concerts with local talent like The Wonderfuls, Justin Mason, and Mix Tape! Bring your lawn chairs, your family, your dancing shoes, and get ready for a great evening. READ MORE

Live After Five at Kaleidoscope Park

Frisco
Saturdays, June 7 - December 6, 2025
Bring your lawn chairs, your crew, and yourself to the park for an evening of free music. Music talent includes everything from country to '80s pop rock, Latin salsa, and more! READ MORE

Richardson Community Band Presents: Made in the Shade

Huffhines Park
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Take advantage of the shade at the park and enjoy a free concert that'll include Queen, Disney, and even John Williams! Bring your lightsaber and get ready to feel the Force! READ MORE

Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Highland Village

Highland Village
Thursdays, July 10 - August 14, 2025
Head to The Patio Courtyard for free concerts at The Shops at Highland Village. Bring chairs and blankets, grab a bite from a nearby restaurant, and let the kids splash in the interactive splash pad. READ MORE

Richardson Community Band Presents: "Be Arrrr Guest" Free Concert

Huffhines Park
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Brave the heat for a high adventure on the "seas!" The Richardson Community Band will “serve” up a platter of great “Pirate” songs, like Pirates of Penzance, Sea Songs, and even Blues Brothers! Say “ARRR” as you get entertained and dazzled! READ MORE

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Gabby Cullen
Gabby Cullen has over 15 years of media experience, starting in public relations before moving to the editorial side in 2009. With a decade of expertise in parenting and lifestyle, she balances her work as an editor and writer while navigating life as a mom of two. An avid reader and true crime podcast fan, Gabby lives in Dallas, TX with her family. Find her on Instagram and Threads @gabbycullen.
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