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Orlando's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families This Summer

Enjoy a night at the beach with the Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. Photo courtesy of the event
Enjoy a night at the beach with the Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. Photo courtesy of the event
6/9/23 - By Charlotte B

Enjoy a free concert and outdoor music this summer in Orlando! We've rounded up outdoor summer concerts happening all around Central Florida perfect for families. From country to rock n' roll (and everything in between), you are sure to find free concerts this summer for adults and kids. Many of these outdoor music festivals also offer food trucks or are situated near restaurants, so grabbing a bite to eat before or after the free concert is easy. Some Orlando music festivals offer even more entertainment and activities for the kids! So grab your lawn chairs and enjoy the tunes with your family and friends!

For more free and affordable family fun this summer, check out our list of 50 Free Things to Do in Orlando this Summer and these Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor) Summer Movies.

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Casselberry Music in the Park & Food Trucks is a perfect summer night out out. Photo courtesy of the event
Casselberry Music in the Park & Food Trucks is a perfect summer night out out. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Summer Concerts in Orlando

One Daytona Summer in the Circle Concert Series

Daytona Beach - Fridays, June 9-August 18, 2023
One Daytona is hosting a summer concert series, taking place at the Victory Circle Stage. The splash pad will be on for the kids, with restaurants and shopping close by. READ MORE

Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Trucks

Clermont - First Friday of each summer month
Bring your family to downtown Clermont on the first Friday of each month for live music and a variety of food trucks.  READ MORE

Fridays on the Plaza

Winter Garden - Fridays, June through September 29, 2023
Families can enjoy live music every Friday night at the Centennial Plaza Gazebo in downtown Winter Garden. READ MORE

Casselberry Music in the Park & Food Trucks

Casselberry - Second Friday of each summer month
This monthly event features live music in the park and a variety of food trucks. READ MORE

Live Music at Disney Springs

Lake Buena Vista - Select days during summer
Enjoy free live performances at the open-air waterside stage at Disney Springs each day and night. READ MORE

Live Music at Old Town

Kissimmee - Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays
Old Town present live music every week from a variety of great regional artists and bands. Enjoy the free concert, and stroll the entertainment district complete with shops, rides, restaurants, and more. READ MORE

Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell

Daytona Beach - Fridays, June through September
This summer concert series features free concerts from tribute bands from across the country. Genres include country, rock n' roll, R&B, disco, and Motown. READ MORE

Star Spangled Summer Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell

Daytona Beach - Saturdays, June through September
This summer concert series features tribute artists every Saturday during the summer performing genres such as pop, rock, folk, big band, and more. Fireworks conclude each performance at 9:45pm. READ MORE

Sunset Live! at Sunset Walk

Kissimmee - Weekly, June through September
See live music at the Promenade Plaza stage every week, featuring some of the best regional artists performing music from all genres including rock n' roll, country, reggae, Latin, and more. READ MORE

Weekends at the Winery

Clermont - Weekends through July 30, 2023
Visit Lakeridge Winery for live music from some of the area's top entertainers, food court with delicious food options, a large vineyard green, and for the adults, Lakeridge wines at the outdoor bar. READ MORE

Lake Nona Pineapple Festival

Orlando - Saturday, June 24, 2023
Party into the night at this family-friendly festival celebrating the flavors of Puerto Rico. The festival includes cultural cuisine, a kids zone, dancing, and live entertainment. READ MORE

Star-Spangled 4 Day Celebration

Kissimmee - July 1-4, 2023
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk and celebrate Independence Day with a 4-day weekend celebration, featuring live bands and DJs, street performers, a car show, a Street Market and a July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. Admission and parking is free. RSVP now to partake in the holiday fun! READ MORE

City of Longwood Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks

Longwood - Saturday, July 1, 2023
Take the family to Reiter Park for its annual Independence Day event: Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks, featuring a kids zone, food trucks, vendors, live music by Papa Wheelee, and, of course, fireworks. READ MORE

City of Altamonte's Red Hot & Boom

Altamonte Springs - Monday, July 3, 2023
Red Hot & Boom is back with a bang this year! This popular event features live music concerts, food vendors, and a 25-minute fireworks show choreographed to music. READ MORE

Clermont's Red, White & Boom

Clermont - Monday, July 4
Visit Waterfront Park for a 4th of July celebration with traditional Americana-type activites and fireworks over Lake Minneola. READ MORE

July 4th Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater

Apopka - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Visit the Apopka Amphitheater for Independence Day activities including food, face painting, balloon artists, climbing tower, bounce houses, a bungee trampoline, concert, fireworks, and more. READ MORE

Winter Garden Party in the Park

Winter Garden - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Watch fireworks over Lake Apopka and celebrate beforehand with family activities, live music, and more. READ MORE

City of Longwood Concerts in the Park

Longwood - July 15 & August 19, 2023
Enjoy a free concert in Reiter Park, as well as food trucks on select months. READ MORE

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