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 2026 Summer Concert series.
This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 11, 2026. In the past, the concerts have been solely jazz, 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 evenings this summer. Kid-friendly pre-show activities will take place around the lakeside at 6 pm and the main stage will kick off at 7:30 pm.
These FREE summer concerts are great for the whole family.
Seating for the Bradley 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 may set up their chairs at 5:00 PM on 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. Registration is not required, but it helps team members plan the event so they can ensure it is the best experience possible. You can find the Eventbrite registration link here. In the event of inclement weather, registered attendees will receive an email notifying them of the cancellation.
2026 Summer Concerts at Bradley Fair
• June 11 – Friendly Thieves
• June 18 – just Tori & the Rockies
• June 25 – Eclipse Wichita
• July 2 – King Cabbage Brass Band, followed by a fireworks finale at 9:30 PM
The concert is free to attend, but if you want to elevate your evening, snag a VIP ticket for reserved seating, exclusive treats, and a night with nothing to worry about but the music.
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- What time do the concerts end? Each concert ends around 9:30 PM. However, make sure you stick around for the fireworks show following the final performance.
- 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 3rd, so please be mindful of the loud noises when deciding whether to bring your pets.
- Where can I use the restroom? Restrooms are available in the parking lot just west of the roundabout 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.
- Will I be able to hear the music from my lakeside picnic? Yes. They 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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