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6 free concert series to attend this summer in Austin

Pack your picnic blanket, grab a frozen drink, and catch these recurring live concerts through the summer and beyond.

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Free concerts at The Drop-In are just as appealing to the eyes as they are to the ears.

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Free concerts? That’s our jam.

From symphony-serenaded picnics to garden gigs and skyline views, these recurring live music programs around Austin will provide the soundtrack for your summer.

Listening Room at The Loren | Last Friday of every month
Head to Cafe at The Loren to hear up-and-coming artists perform while you enjoy drinks + light bites. RSVPs are encouraged.

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park | Every Sunday through June 29
Pack a picnic dinner and spend your Sunday evening relaxing to the sounds of the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

Music Under the Star | Every Friday in June
This outdoor concert series at the Bullock Texas State History Museum will begin with a performance by folk-country artist Luke Bulla.

A hot pink margarita in a plastic cup with a straw and tajin on the rim. A hand is holding the margarita in the air, and the Austin skyline is in the background.

Frozen cocktails are available for purchase at The Drop-In.

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The Drop-In | Every Thursday through Aug. 14
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch live music performances on the world’s first 3D-printed stage. Food truck eats and boozy beverages will be available for purchase. Psstsign up for the mailing list for ticket drops.

True Texas Tunes | Every third Saturday through Dec. 20
This collaboration between H-E-B + Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers will bring monthly performances to the SoCo H-E-B’s True Texas BBQ patio.

Bands in Bloom | Select Fridays through June 13
Be sure to RSVP to these concerts in Zilker Botanical Garden, which will feature artists like Elijah Delgado, KONGOS, and Rob Baird.

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