Free Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks

Description

Enjoy a free outdoor summer concert at the Ballard Locks at 2 pm on the lawn of the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Chairs are not provided so bring your own chairs or a blanket. Bring a picnic too or buy food across the street at Pagliacci Pizza.

Starting on May 31, 2025 and going until September 1 (Labor Day). The Carl S. English Garden at the Ballard Locks will host at least 20 more family-oriented free concerts. Concerts take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.,

• Exception dates: of June 15 (10 a.m. Father's Day) July 4 (Friday) and September 1 (Monday)

Note: Schedules are subject to change, so check back to confirm before coming. In case of heavy rain, call the Visitor Center at 206-783-7059.

Full line up:

• June 1: Northwest Swing
• June 7: Woodinville Community Band
• June 8: Ballard Brass
• June 14: Hyper Resonance Sax Ensemble
• June 15: Mustangs Northwest Classic Car Show (10 a.m., Father's Day)
• June 15: Elliot Bay Pipe Band
• June 21: Eastside Modern Jazz Orchestra
• June 22: Around the Sound Community Band
• June 28: Kirkland Civic Orchestra
• June 29: 85th Street Big Band
• July 4 (Friday): Seattle Civic Band
• July 5: Cascadia Big Band

• July 6: Centerpiece Jazz Band
• July 12: Tutti Flutti Flute Ensemble
• July 13: West Seattle Big Band
• July 19: Greenwood Concert Band
• July 20: STRUM
• July 26: Coal Creek Jazz Band
• July 27: Poker Club Brass Ensemble & Guests
• August 2: Pacific Cascade Big Band
• August 3: Jazz Orchestra
• August 9: Batucada
• August 10: Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band
• August 16: Pacifica Big Band
• August 17: American a Sax Quartet
• August 23: StageOne
• August 24: Lynnwood Community Band
• August 30: Washington State Letter Carriers
• August 31: Music a Molida

See the full summer concert schedule at Ballard Locks HERE

Dates/Times:

| May 31 - September 1, 2025 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday/Sundays | Free |

Cost:

Concerts are free but donations are suggested. 100% of donations go to help pay for volunteer performances, garden upkeep and educational programs at the Locks.

Find out about more 2025 Summer Concerts for Kids throughout the Puget Sound region  HERE.