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 2025 Summer Concert series.
This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 5, 2025. 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 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 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. Registration is not required but it helps the team members plan for the event so they can make sure it is the best experience possible. You can find the eventbrite link to register here. In the event of inclement weather, those who registered for the event will receive and email notifying of a cancelation.
2025 Summer Concerts at Bradley Fair
June 5th – Elton Dan & The Rocket Band
Elton Dan and The Rocket Band – Paying Homage to Sir Elton John
When you want the full-on Sir Elton John concert experience of memories and emotions, then you come to an Elton Dan & The Rocket Band show! Elton Dan’s professionalism and stage presence are second to none. He builds a rapport with the audience as the show progresses through his magical piano playing, over-the-top costumes, and infectious energy that will make you believe you are seeing Sir Elton John, up close and personal. Every patron will feel like Dan is sharing the intimate moments of these much loved songs with just them.
Since its inception in 2015, Elton Dan & The Rocket Band have performed over 400 shows across the United States, in 38 states. During the 2024 season, in August, the band performed at Kool Deadwood Nights in South Dakota to an estimated crowd of 18,000 fans! This marks the largest audience they have performed in front of to date. Internationally, in 2018 they played to a sold out theater at the famous Wynn Palace Resort in Macau, China. Tour dates in Canada, South America and Europe are in the works for 2026 and beyond.
Learn more about Elton Dan & The Rocket Band
June 12th – Lucky People
Lucky People is a band that performs a variety of music from the 80’s until now covering genres such as Soul, Pop, Dance and Rock. You can expect songs from artists like: Van Morrison, Charlie Puth, ZZ Top, Backstreet Boys, Will Smith, Garth Brooks and More.
June 19th – The Canterberries
The Canterberries are an indie/folk female trio comprised of lifelong friends, Abby Parra, Hannah Dahlor and Emma Vogt. They have 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
Hear Some Music from the Canterberries Here
June 26th – Josue Estrada
Josué Estrada is a local trumpeter who, with his 9-member band, combines the sounds of funk, soul, and jazz to create a lively and energetic performance. His original music draws from his jazz background and bolero influences, creating a unique and captivating sound.
Learn more about Josue Estrada Band
July 3rd – Rudy Love & The Encore (Fireworks Display Following the Concert)
The band members have played together for most of their lives, and formally introduced the band Rudy Love & The Encore early last year. Rudy Love Jr.’s late father, renowned musician Rudy Love Sr., was a musical mentor to the band members. The band’s name is in honor of Love Sr., based on the idea that this grouping of musicians is Rudy Love Sr.’s legacy — his encore.
Learn more about Rudy Love & The Encore
Stick around following Rudy Love & The Encore’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 3rd!
- 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 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 3rd 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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