Free outdoor concerts all summer long. Live music under open skies at Wilmette's favorite parks and downtown greens — 37 shows across June, July, August & September.
Wilmette Community Band
Friday
7:00–8:30 PM
Wallace Bowl
The 2026 Lineup
Meet the Bands and Schedule
All 37 concerts in one place. Tap any show to open the band's story, photos, set time, and venue map.
Serendipity
All Ages
Thursday
from 7:00–8:30pm
Village Green 
Nikki O’Neill & Rich Lackowski
All Ages
Friday
from 7:00–8:30pm
Village Green
Nanny Nikki
Kids
Wednesday
from 10:30–11:30am
Hibbard Park
Bear Williams
All Ages
Friday
from 6:00–8:00pm
Village Green
The Oh Yeahs
All Ages
Tuesday
from 7:00–8:30pm
Village Green
Shelly Miller
All Ages
Friday
from 7:00–8:30pm
Village Green
Wilmette Community Band
All Ages
Thursday
from 7:00–8:30pm
Village Green
Tinfish
All Ages
Friday
from 7:00–8:30pm
Village Green
Istvan & His Imaginary Band
Kids
Wednesday
from 10:30 am–11:30 pm
Mallinckrodt Park
Ben Tartar
Kids
Wednesday
from 10:30–11:30am
Mallinckrodt Park
Wilmette Community Band
All Ages
Friday
from 7:00–8:30pm
Wallace Bowl
Kids Concert Series
For Our Youngest Fans
Three free morning concerts made for little ones — sing, dance, and play. Each show opens with the Wilmette Public Library’s interactive song, rhyme, and game set.
Nanny Nikki
Wednesday
from 10:30–11:30 am
Hibbard Park
Istvan & His Imaginary Band
Wednesday
from 10:30–11:30 pm
Mallinckrodt Park
Ben Tartar
Wednesday
from 10:30–11:30 am
Mallinckrodt Park
Locations & Parking
Getting to the Concert Locations
Four lakefront and neighborhood venues. Tap any address to open it in Google Maps.
Wallace Bowl
Located at the southern end of the Gillson Beach Parking Lot in Gillson Park.
Features bench-style seating plus space on the lawn in front of the stage to set up your own seating.
Restrooms available in the adjacent Lakeview Center.
Free concert parking at the Gillson Beach Parking Lot. The lot will open 45 minutes prior to Wallace Bowl shows – no beach parking permit required for the evening!
Features open lawn for you to bring seating or a picnic blanket.
There are a limited number of picnic tables. First come, first served basis.
Port-a-pottys on-site (Not available at all shows)
Free parking available in the Metra lot and the Bermeister lot.
Mallinckrodt Park
Concerts take place at the Gazebo in the center of the park.
Features open lawn for you to bring seating or a picnic blanket.
Restrooms available in the adjacent Mallinckrodt Center.
Parking is available in the south Mallinckrodt Center lot, the north Elmwood Avenue lot, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Features open lawn for you to bring seating or a picnic blanket.
Restrooms available in the adjacent Community Recreation Center.
Parking is available in the Community Recreation Center Center parking lot and the surrounding neighborhood.
Weather & Rainout
Current Weather Conditions
Outdoor shows, so here's the one question everyone asks — is it on?
Looks great — see you at Wallace Bowl!
How to Check on a Show Day?
- Current Weather Conditions page
- (847) 256-6100
If a Show is Cancelled?
Concerts are cancelled in inclement weather. Since every show is free, there's nothing to refund — and some shows are rescheduled rather than cancelled.
On a show day, any cancellation is also posted in the alert bar at the top of this page.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with us
Put your business in front of thousands of North Shore neighbors all summer long — and help keep live music free for the whole community.
Community Reach
37 shows at four lakefront and neighborhood venues, drawing families all summer.
Visibility
Get your name in front of concertgoers across the season, on the microsite and at the shows.
Local goodwill
Stand behind a beloved free tradition and show your support for local arts.
Ready to get involved?
Become a SponsorPrefer to send a note? Email us at connect@wilmette.events and our team will get back to you within 2 business days.
Got Questions?
We’ve got Answers
The things people ask most before a show.
Yes — 100% free, always. Sounds of Summer concerts, the Independence Day Celebration, and the Wilmette Block Party are all completely free and open to everyone. No tickets, no registration.
Yes — 100% free, always. Sounds of Summer concerts, the Independence Day Celebration, and the Wilmette Block Party are all completely free and open to everyone. No tickets, no registration.
Yes — 100% free, always. Sounds of Summer concerts, the Independence Day Celebration, and the Wilmette Block Party are all completely free and open to everyone. No tickets, no registration.
Yes — 100% free, always. Sounds of Summer concerts, the Independence Day Celebration, and the Wilmette Block Party are all completely free and open to everyone. No tickets, no registration.
Yes — 100% free, always. Sounds of Summer concerts, the Independence Day Celebration, and the Wilmette Block Party are all completely free and open to everyone. No tickets, no registration.
Yes — 100% free, always. Sounds of Summer concerts, the Independence Day Celebration, and the Wilmette Block Party are all completely free and open to everyone. No tickets, no registration.
Yes — 100% free, always. Sounds of Summer concerts, the Independence Day Celebration, and the Wilmette Block Party are all completely free and open to everyone. No tickets, no registration.
Photo Gallery
Memories made together
A look back at summers on the lawn and by the lake.
Who to Contact?
Questions & Updates
Reach the right team, and never miss a show. Find the right contact based on where you're headed.