2026 Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series

Arts in the Park is our summer concert series that brings live music to you every Friday throughout the summer. For more than 40 years, the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department has sponsored, organized, and produced free weekly outdoor concerts for the Manhattan community.
Shows start at 7:30 p.m. at the Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park, unless otherwise noted.
The 2026 Summer Lineup is below:
June 5 - 80s Night
Headliner - Cassettee 88
June 12 - Pop Rock Night
Opener - Plastique
Headliner - LYXE
June 19 - Juneteenth Performance - Concert begins at 7 PM
Headliner - Gap Band Plus
June 26 - Country Night
Headliner - Savanna Chestnut & The Field Hands
July 3 - Local Music Night
Opener - Field Day Jitters
Headliner - Early Atlas
July 10 - Kid's Night
Kid's DJ and Activities
July 17 - Rock Night
Opener - Radkey
Headliner - Headlight Rivals
July 24 - Bluegrass Night
Headliner - Pretend Friend
July 31 - Jazz/R&B Night
Headliner - The Nate McClendon Jazz Project