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Houston's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families Summer 2025

Spend a summer evening at one of these free outdoor concerts. Photo courtesy of the City of Friendswood
Spend a summer evening at one of these free outdoor concerts. Photo courtesy of the City of Friendswood
6/13/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Free outdoor concerts in Houston are the perfect summer activity after a visit to one of the Best Splash Pads in Houston. We've rounded up a variety of family-friendly free summer concerts that will have you and your kids dancing in your seats all summer long.

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Rock the Park is a free outdoor music festival. Photo courtesy of Mont Belvieu City
Rock the Park is a free outdoor music festival. Photo courtesy of Mont Belvieu City

Outdoor Summer Concerts in Houston for Kids

Live Music at Betsy's in Evelyn's Park

Bellaire
Thursday, June - Friday June 27, 2025 (Thursdays and Fridays)
Spend Thursday and Friday evenings with the family listening to live music in the park and dining al fresco at Betsy's. READ MORE

Conroe's Thursday Free Concert Series

Conroe
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - Thursday, August 7, 2025 (Select dates)
Enjoy live music under the stars at Heritage Place in Conroe, Texas! This free, family-friendly concert series runs once a month through September, featuring an exciting lineup of tribute bands and classic hits. READ MORE

Rock the Dock at Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah
Thursday, June 5 - Thursday, August 14, 2025 (Thursdays)
Enjoy live performances from some of the hottest bands around as they bring the energy and great music every Thursday this summer.   READ MORE

Live Music in the Plaza at CityCentre

Memorial
Friday, June 6 - Friday, June 20, 2025 (Select dates)
Bring the whole family to enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend.  READ MORE

Friendswood Concerts in the Park

Friendswood
Friday, June 6 - Friday, June 27, 2025 (Fridays)
Enjoy live, family-friendly music every Friday in June with this exciting tribute concert series! READ MORE

Pearland Concerts in the Park

Pearland
Friday, June 6 - Friday, June 27, 2025 (Fridays)
Come out and unwind with live music every Friday night throughout  June! Enjoy great tunes from talented local bands while food vendors offer a delicious variety of eats. The playground will be open for the kids, making it a perfect evening for the whole family. READ MORE

East River’s Beats on the Bayou

East Downtown
Friday, June 6 - Friday, August 1, 2025 (First Fridays)
Enjoy an energetic, family-friendly evening of live music along the waterfront at The Bayou Park every first Friday of the month this summer. READ MORE

Waterway Nights at Waterway Square

The Woodlands
Saturday, June 7 - Saturday, June 28, 2025 (Saturdays)
Listen to live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. READ MORE

Rock the Park at Mont Belvieu City Park

Mont Belvieu
Friday, June 13 & Friday, July 4, 2025
Come for the music, stay for the food, and enjoy the perfect summer evening with great company. The "Rock the Park Concert Series" is the place to be this summer in Mont Belvieu. READ MORE

Father’s Day Car Show & Concert at Trader's Village

Northwest Houston
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Bring the whole family for a full day of horsepower, heartbeats, and good vibes. READ MORE

Disco Night with Boogie Wonder Band at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

he Woodlands
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Get ready to groove under the stars as the Houston Symphony teams up with the high-energy Boogie Wonder Band for a night of disco hits and symphonic magic! READ MORE

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