Free concerts

 Free concert listings 

From Oklahoma

Free concerts in Oklahoma for 2026 include major series at Scissortail Park (May-Oct), Bricktown Summer Nights (June-Aug), and Yukon’s Concerts in the Park (June-Aug). Major free events feature the OKC Phil on July 3, Brothers Osborne at Scissortail Park on Sept 27, and various performances during the Oklahoma State Fair. 

Oklahoma City Metro Free Concerts

• Scissortail Park (Live from the Lawn): Features diverse artists on Love's Travel Stops Stage. Key dates: OKC Phil (May 18), Wilderado (June 21), Five For Fighting (Aug 16), Indigo Girls (Oct 18).
• Bricktown Summer Nights: Friday nights from June 13 to Aug 15 (7–11 PM) at Oklahoma and Reno avenues.
• Chisholm Trail Park (Yukon): Thursdays, June 5 – Aug 7, 7-8:30 p.m..
• Heartwood Park (Live After 5): Saturdays, 5-7 p.m..
• Stephenson Park (Edmond): Thursdays, late May to July.
• Oklahoma State Fair: Free nightly concerts on the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage in September. 

Other Locations

• Summer Sounds Concert (Kingfisher): Third Thursday of June (June 19, 2025) with Oklahoma Swing at Horizon Hill.
• Red Brick Nights (Guthrie): Local music festivals often offer free admission (check local listings for dates). 

Important Tips

• Bring Chairs/Blankets: Most events are outdoor/lawn seating.
• Food Trucks: Many events, such as Bricktown Summer Nights, feature on-site food trucks. 

For ongoing updates on smaller community shows, check the TravelOK Music page. 

From Texas

Texas offers several free concerts and music festivals throughout April 2026, ranging from outdoor jazz series to community-focused arts festivals. 

• Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival: A massive four-day free festival featuring over 200 visual artists and extensive live music stages.
  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 16 – Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Location: Downtown Fort Worth, TX.
• Red Poppy Festival: This annual celebration includes free outdoor concerts on the main stage.
  • Date & Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
  • Location: Red Poppy Festival Main Stage, Georgetown, TX.
• McKinney Arts In Bloom: A juried art festival in the historic downtown area with food vendors and live musical performances.
  • Date & Time: Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Location: Historic Downtown McKinney, TX.
• 2nd Annual El Mesquite Crawfish Festival: Free entry festival with a full lineup of Zydeco and local bands, including Ruben Moreno’s Zydeco Re-Evolution.
  • Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 3:00 PM – Midnight.
  • Location: 424 Broadway Street, Houston, TX. 

Recurring Concert Series

• Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: A free jazz series celebrating Houston artists.
  • April 5: Christian McBride and Synesthesia.
  • April 19: Susan Carol and the Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble.
  • Location: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, TX.
• Levitt Pavilion Arlington Free Concerts: High-quality free outdoor shows with lawn seating.
  • April 24: Uncle Lucius.
  • Location: Levitt Pavilion, Arlington, TX.
• Saxon Pub Free Weekday Shows: Regular free performances by established local musicians (tips encouraged).
  • April 8: The Drakes.
  • April 9: PAACK.
  • Location: Saxon Pub, Austin, TX. 

Community & Specialty Concerts

• Texas Flood (Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute): A free outdoor tribute show at HUB 121.
  • Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
  • Location: HUB 121, McKinney, TX.
• Rising Stars 2026: A free jazz showcase featuring young talent alongside veteran musicians.
  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
  • Location: Kawai Piano Gallery, Plano, TX.
• Fleet Week on the Plaza: Featuring The Suffers and the Navy Band Southeast.
  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
  • Location: Discovery Green, Houston, TX.
• Bach to Basics: A free performance by an all-strings chamber orchestra.
  • Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
  • Location: Madison Square Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, TX.