The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they’re completely FREE! Here are the details for the 2024 Summer Concert series.
This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 6, 2024. In the past, the concerts have been solely jazz music, but this year, you can enjoy a mix of styles. This is an annual 5-week concert series on Thursday evening.
Bring the kids, good friends, and a lawn chair or blanket and prepare to enjoy some lovely Thursday evenings in June. Kid-friendly pre-show activities will take place around the lakeside from 6 – 7 PM to keep the little ones entertained while dining al fresco.
These FREE summer concerts are great for the whole family.
Seating for the Bradly Fair Concert Series:
- My favorite spot is on the lawn by the lake behind the shopping center. The spacious grassy area is great for spreading out a little bit, and the sound carries very well over the water. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and set up a picnic by the water.
- Sit closer to the performance on the Plaza. Guests will be permitted to set up their chairs at 5:00 PM the day of the concert. No registration is required and capacity is limited.
It’s a great time to get together with friends and family. The kids can watch the ducks and the white egret, which often lands on the edge of the lake to dive for fish.
Some evenings it’s a little hot until after the sun has set, so you may want to bring a bottle of water and some spending money for ice cream.
Soft drinks, wine, and cocktails will also be available to purchase at the concerts.
The Bradley Fair shopping center is at Rock Road and 21st Street East in Wichita.
The FREE outdoor summer concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. You can set up your lawn chair on the Plaza in your reserved spot as early as 5 p.m. the day of the concert. Plaza seating is limited so registration is required. The link to register will be posted here on the Monday before the summer concert.
Here is the lineup and the scheduled dates for this summer according to the Bradley Fair website:
(Event schedules are always subject to change, which is why we include the link so you can double-check.)
2024 Summer Concerts at Bradley Fair Lineup:
June 6th – Keo & Them
Meet Keo, a Texas-born singer/songwriter now based in Wichita, who believes making music is about both the songs and the meaningful connections forged during the artistic journey. Formed in 2019, Keo & Them is more than just a band; it’s a collective of musicians and collaborators, each leaving a distinct mark on the project’s evolving sound. With influences ranging from 70’s pop/R&B to contemporary neo-soul, alt R&B, and beyond, Keo & Them embraces the eclectic, allowing Keo to immerse herself in the Wichita music scene.
June 13th – Pretend Friend
Pretend Friend is a genre-defying progressive bluegrass band out of Wichita, Kansas. Releasing new music and touring since 2017, Pretend Friend sounds like the quick-pickin’ offspring of Robert Plant and the Stanley Brothers playing high-energy performances loaded with improv jams and harmonies.
Learn more about Pretend Friend
June 20th – King Cabbage Brass Band
Since arriving on the Tulsa music scene, King Cabbage has taken the region by storm with its infectious blend of classic brass band tunes, modern covers, and original music. Their sound fuses the popular New Orleans brass band style with an eclectic blend of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and funk. Typical performances include renditions of recent favorites by artists like Beyoncé, Outkast, Justin Timberlake, and Rage Against The Machine, as well as their own spin on the brass band standards of NOLA.
Learn more about King Cabbage Brass Band
June 27th – The Canterberries
The Canterberries are an indie/folk female trio comprised of lifelong friends, Abby Parra, Hannah Dahlor and Emma Vogt. They’ve been best friends since the age of 5 and have always enjoyed harmonizing, whether in grade school choir, college a cappella, or just in the car. In 2020, they started learning covers of songs by their favorite artists in their house on Canterbury Road and now enjoy performing with their amazing band around the Kansas City area.
Learn more about The Canterberries
July 4th – Daydream (Fireworks Display Following the Concert)
Daydream is a 9-piece funk/fusion horn band from Wichita, KS that plays thoughtful, original compositions that groove. The group consists of local college music professors, Wichita Symphony members, band & orchestra teachers, and professional musicians.
Stick around following Daydream’s performance for a fireworks finale show! Fireworks will begin around 9:30 PM.
- What time do the concerts end? Each concert ends around 9:30 PM. However, make sure you stick around for the firework show following the final performance on July 4th!
- Can I bring my dog? Yes. Bradley Fair is a dog-friendly property and pups are always welcome. Please keep your dog on a leash. There will be fireworks on July 4th, so due to the loud noises, please be mindful on your decision to bring your pets.
- Where can I use the restroom? Restrooms are available in the parking lot just west of the round-about drive at the top of the Plaza as well as behind Healing Waters and HomeGrown.
- Are you having fireworks? Yes. Fireworks will take place following the final concert on July 4th around 9:30 PM.
- Will I be able to hear the music from my lakeside picnic? Yes. We work with local sound experts to ensure lakeside picnic seating provides an optimal listening experience.
- Do I need to register for seating? No registration is required.
- Do I need to bring my own lawn chairs? Yes, please bring your own lawn chairs for all seating options.
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