Summer Nights on the Patio returns to Glendale

Warm evenings, live music drifting across the lawn, kids dancing in front of the stage, and an easy dinner from the Sprecher Outdoor Oasis—that’s the vibe at Nights on the Patio, the City of Glendale’s free outdoor-concert series at Richard E. Maslowski Community Park. The third season brings 14 performances spanning late June through mid-September, and every show is designed to be as family-friendly as it is wallet-friendly.

Quick Facts

• Cost: Free admission

• When: Select Wednesday & weekend evenings, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm (note two special sets on Aug 2)

• Where: Richard E. Maslowski Community Park amphitheater, 2200 W. Bender Rd, Glendale

• Parking: On-site lot plus free street parking

• Food & drinks: Sprecher Outdoor Oasis sells craft sodas, beer, brats, hot dogs, ice cream + snacks

• Restrooms & seating: Real bathrooms and plenty of lawn space—bring chairs or a blanket

• Play time: Huge all-abilities playground sits steps from the stage, so kids can explore while parents listen

2025 Line-up at a Glance

June

• Jun 26 – M.E.L. Postponed

• Jun 28 – Do for the Culture: Nike Edition

July

• Jul 10 – Redcard MKE

• Jul 12 – MagicFingaz

• Jul 17 – Donna Woodall Group

• Jul 19 – Cigarette Break

• Jul 24 – Ben Titus Band

• Jul 31 – The Group

August

• Aug 2 – New Orleans Beau 5 pm–6:30 pm

• Aug 2 – New Blu Blues Band 7 pm–9 pm

• Aug 7 – Redcard MKE

• Aug 9 – Urban Mystic

• Aug 15 – Donna Woodall Group (75th Anniversary concert at City Hall)

• Aug 31 – Poetry Unplugged Festival

September

• Sep 6 – The Shonn Hinton Experience

• Sep 11 – The Group

Pro tips from local parents

• Arrive around 6 pm to snag front-row lawn space and let kids burn energy on the playground before the music starts.

• Bring a light jacket—temperatures dip once the sun sets over the Milwaukee River flats.

• Cash comes in handy for kettle corn and ice-cream novelties sold near the stage.

• Dogs must stay home; the city asks that pets remain outside the concert lawn.

• Keep an eye on the City of Glendale Facebook page for any weather-related updates or rescheduled dates.

Make a night of it

Pair the concert with an early dinner at nearby Solly’s Grille (famous butter burgers) or grab take-out tacos from Guanajuato on Port Washington Road. After the show, stop for custard at Kopp’s on your way back to Whitefish Bay or Shorewood. North Shore summer traditions don’t get much easier.

Mark your calendar and we’ll see you on the patio—lime Sprecher in one hand, lawn chair in the other. Pack the bug spray, cue the sunset, and get ready to make a few new memories under Glendale’s amphitheater lights.

Looking for more free outdoor concerts and music this summer? We have you covered:

• Glendale’s Live @ the Oasis schedule for 2025 summer tunes.

• Free outdoor concerts guide to 2025