The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting free summer concerts throughout the summer!

Sundays on Sertoma Stage

There will be some fantastic Sunday afternoon free programming from various local artists and musicians this summer in Storybook Land at the Sertoma Plaza Stage. Make sure to watch the Parks & Recreation website and social media pages for any updates, and performance dates and times. If you are interested in performing on the stage, please give the office a call at 605-626-7015.

Dates: June 7 to July 26
Time: 2-3 p.m. (unless noted otherwise)
Location: Storybook Land Sertoma Plaza Stage, just north of the Visitors Center

• June 7: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – TBD, 2-3 p.m.: Clarinet Quintet
• June 14: J.D. Opp
• June 21: Haven Brunes
• June 28: Stan Shelnutt
• July 5: TBD
• July 12: Ethan Barondeau
• July 19: Kayla & Seth Duncan
• July 26: TBD

Concerts at Kuhnert Arboretum

Check out some great local musicians this summer with free concerts at the Kuhnert Arboretum stage. Concerts will feature a variety of music and musicians throughout the summer. Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Tuesday night activities. Make sure to watch the arboretum website and social media pages for any updates and additional performances. If you are interested in performing on the stage, please give the office a call at 605-626-7015.

Dates: Tuesdays, May 26 to July 28.
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Location: Kuhnert Arboretum, 2110 S. Dakota St.

• May 26: The Turkey Buzzards
• June 2: Starling & The Call Boys
• June 9: Citrisity
• June 16: Haven Brunes
• June 23: Never Far
• June 30: Ethan Barondeau
• July 7: Chris Massa Quintet
• July 14: Skyler Traxinger
• July 21: Emma Nichole
• July 28: Moon Cats

Central Park Concerts

Check out some great local musicians this summer with free concerts in Central Park. Concerts will feature a variety of music and musicians throughout the summer. Wednesday nights at 4:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Wednesday Night Activities. Make sure to watch our website and social media pages for any updates and additional performances. If you are interested in performing on the stage, please give our office a call at 605-626-7015.

Dates: Wednesdays, June 3 to July 29
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Central Park, 315 Second Ave. S.E.

• June 3: TBD
• June 10: J.D. Opp
• June 17: Stan Shelnutt
• June 24: Clarinet Quintet
• July 1: TBD
• July 8: Haven Brunes
• July 15: TBD
• July 22: Starling Call
• July 29: Ethan Barondeau

Aberdeen Municipal Band Concerts

Join Bandmaster Jerry Letcher, and the Aberdeen Municipal Band for one of their free weekly concerts this summer. Whether you like nostalgic, patriotic, exciting new songs or our popular big band, there will be all of this and more! Concerts will feature a variety of music and performing groups including the band and small ensembles.

Dates: June 18 to Aug. 6.
Time: 7 p.m.*
Location: Melgaard Park*

• June 18: Concert Band at Melgaard Park
• June 25: Concert Band at Melgaard Park
• July 2: No Concert
• July 4: ***Independence Day Concert at Wylie Park – 8:30 p.m.***
• July 9: Concert Band at Melgaard Park
• July 16: Big Band at Melgaard Park
• July 23: Concert Band at Melgaard Park
• July 30: Concert Band at Melgaard Park
• Aug. 6: Concert Band w/guests from Rushmore Music Camp at Melgaard Park.

Information from Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. All concerts and activities subject to change. As with any outdoor activities, concerts and activities are weather permitting.