Free Outdoor Concerts in Louisville and Clarksville This Weekend: June 20-21

Summer is in full bloom in Louisville and southern Indiana, and with it comes a plethora of outdoor concerts that are not only free to attend but also a fantastic way to enjoy the warm weather and live music. All you need is a cozy picnic blanket, a relaxing lawn chair, and maybe a friend or two. Here's what's playing this weekend, June 20-21, around the Louisville area. First up is the Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series. This Friday, June 20th, you can catch Jordan Wilson and the Coalition, along with The Kiana Del, at Bicentennial Park at the corner of Spring and Pearl streets in New Albany. The concert runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m., so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and visit newalbanycityhall.com/bicentennialpark for more information. Next up is Concerts in Warder Park, presented by Jeffersonville Main Street and the Jeffersonville Parks Department. On Friday, June 20th, the River Cities Concert Band will be performing at the Sonny Brewster Bandstand in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The concert starts at 7 p.m., and ice cream from Pearl Street Treats will be available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and visit jeffmainstreet.org for more details. If you're looking for a free concert with a bit of a country twist, check out the FridayFest Concert Series at Highview Park in Louisville. From May 23rd to August 8th, the series features free concerts from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays, along with children’s activities and food trucks with a variety of food options. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and visit facebook.com/FridayFestHP for more information. For a taste of Kentucky music, head to LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music. This weekend's performance features the Whiskey Bent Valley Boys at Porch Kitchen & Bar in Louisville. The concert runs from 6-8 p.m., and LouGrass performs every weekend at venues, bars, hotels, and restaurants across the state. Visit lougrassmusic.com for more details. On Saturday, June 21st, you can catch the Song Sparrows at Uncle Boojie's in Paristown as part of LouGrass's weekend schedule. The concert starts at 2 p.m., and LouGrass performs free bluegrass every weekend at various venues. Visit lougrassmusic.com for more information. Finally, if you're in Clarksville, Indiana, don't miss the Good Times Summer Concert Series at Central Green outside the Bolt+Tie complex. On Saturday, June 21st, The Echoes and The Swerve will be performing from 6-11 p.m., along with food trucks and a beer garden by Ten20 Craft Brewery. The series is sponsored in part by the Cornerstone Group, so visit townofclarksville.com/goodtimes for more information. So whether you're in Louisville or Clarksville or anywhere in between, there's sure to be a free outdoor concert to suit your taste this weekend. Bring your friends, your blankets, and your lawn chairs and enjoy the music and the sunshine!