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Pennsylvania will host a free five-city summer concert series celebrating America's 250th anniversary, headlined by Cole Swindell in State College (May 23) and featuring The Fray (Erie, June 6), The Avett Brothers (Hershey, June 13), Lady A (Wilkes-Barre, June 20), and a Pittsburgh finale with Nelly and Third Eye Blind (June 27); tickets are free but must be reserved via america250pa.org, with more artists to be announced.
Austin’s SXSW returns with 20 free, badge-free showcases across the city from March 11–22, giving attendees without badges a chance to catch live sets at venues like Hyde Park’s Porchella, Hotel Vegas, YETI’s flagship store, 101x Day Parties, Flatstock, Stoner Jam, South By South Emo, Peelander Fest and more, including official BMI, KUTX and SoCo Stomp events, plus stage showcases at San José, Mohawk and Antone’s—many with free admission or suggested donations and additional activities like drag shows, screen printing and vendor markets.
Public Enemy and Ice-T will headline The National Celebration of Hip Hop, a free concert event held at West Potomac Park on the National Mall in Washington D.C. on October 6 and 7. The event aims to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and will feature performances by legendary acts such as Kurtis Blow, Kid 'n Play, and Soulsonic Force. Registration for the concert is now open, with tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. VIP packages can also be purchased.
The Indiana State Fair has announced the third wave of free concerts that will take place on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage during the 2023 fair. The lineup includes Samantha Fish ft. Jesse Dayton, Quiet Riot, Three Dog Night, Skillet, Latino Fest en la Feria del Estado de Indiana, and Breland. The fair will run from July 28 to August 20, and most shows start at 7:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The full list of concerts released so far can be found on the Indiana State Fair website.
The Indiana State Fair has announced the next round of free concerts, including performances by Three Dog Night, Quiet Riot, Skillet, and more. All shows are free with paid fair admission and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The concerts will take place from July 28 to Aug. 20 on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage.
Huntsville's Department of Parks and Recreation and Arts Huntsville have announced the lineup for the 2023 Concerts in the Park series, which will feature free concerts and local food trucks every Monday from June 5 to August 7. The concerts will showcase local talent in a variety of genres, and furry friends on a leash are welcome. The June 26 concert will be part of Huntsville's Armed Forces Week celebrations and will end with a downtown fireworks display.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has released the lineup for the 2023 Music and Movies in the Parks, featuring over 200 free concerts and 75 nights of movie screenings at various parks in Minneapolis. The event starts on Memorial Day with Maria and the Coins and Big Mike & The Funktion at Lake Harriet. The event also includes a new series of music scheduled for the downtown area, with shows starting at noon. Movies in the Parks begins on June 1 with "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" playing at Waite Park. Moviegoers are advised to bring a blanket, chair, and bug spray.
The lineup for the 2023 Summer at the Plaza Capital Concert Series in New York State has been announced, featuring four free evening concerts with award-winning artists across a diverse range of genres. The concerts will be held on Wednesday nights from July 12 to August 2, and will include performances by Spin Doctors, Night Ranger, Eli Young Band, Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shanté, and Black Sheep. The Summer at the Plaza season will kick off with New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration with a performance by Sheila E.
The Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, will host a free concert series called Summer at the Plaza, sponsored by Miller Lite and DeCrescente Distributing Company. The Capital Concert Series will feature rock, country, and hip-hop artists, including Sheila E., Spin Doctors, Night Ranger, Eli Young Band, Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shante, and Black Sheep. The concerts will take place on four Wednesday evenings in July and August, starting at 5:30 p.m. More events will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Iowa State Fair has announced its lineup of free concerts for the 2023 season, featuring a mix of country, rock, and local music acts. The concerts will take place on various stages throughout the fairgrounds and are available with admission. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at participating Iowa retailers.