Your 2026 Guide to Outdoor music in Salem

Summer sounds and sunset serenades await…

One of the best parts of summer in Salem is the opportunity to grab a chair, gather some friends, and enjoy live entertainment outdoors.  A concert in the park. A band at a vineyard. A performance tucked into a neighborhood gathering space. We rounded up more than 90 outdoor concerts happening this season so all you have to do is decide where to listen. (Last updated June 10, 2026)

Note: Event details are subject to change. While we make every effort to verify information before publication, we recommend confirming dates, times, locations, and admission details with event organizers before attending.

Ankeny Vineyard

With sweeping vineyard views and a laid-back atmosphere, Ankeny Vineyard pairs live music with estate-grown wines, wood-fired pizza, and sunset scenery throughout the summer. Performances take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays ($5 cover) and 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays (no cover). Reservations are recommended. 2565 Riverside Dr S | ankenyvineyard.com | 503-378-1498

• June 6: Greg Nestler Trio, Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter
• June 7: Tin Can Alley, A blend of hot jazz, Latin swing, and classic Americana from the blues tradition delivered in the style of a New Orleans street jazz ensemble.
• June 13: Leanne McClellan Band, An eclectic blend of classic rock with a little pop, blues, and some jazz mixed in.
• June 14: The Swing & Standards Band, Swing standards, jazz & blues from the Golden Era of music
• June 19: Rich Swanger, Americana
• June 20: Southern Cross, Hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
• June 26: Inner Limits Band, Blues, funk, and rock with a solid groove
• June 27: Orchard Drive, Popular songs from the 60’s and 70’s, including a variety of rock, pop, blues, and golden oldies
• June 28: Rebecca Hardiman Quartet, Jazz
• so far…

Bryn Mawr Vineyards

Tuesday nights are made for good food, great wine, and live music. From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy tacos from Ricky’s Tacos, a Newberg-based food truck, while sipping a featured wine offered at a special price throughout the summer. There’s no cover charge, but reservations are required. 5935 Bethel Heights Rd NW | brynmawrvineyards.com

• June 2: Reb Conner, songwriting influenced by many genres, including afrobeat, jazz, cumbia, reggae, R&B, and country.
• June 9: Beth Willis, Rock vocalist 
• June 16: McKayla Marie, indie pop
• June 23: Tuesday String Band, Bluegrass trio
• June 30: Karyn Ann, Soul and Americana singer/songwriter 
• July 7: TBA
• July 14: Rich Swanger, singer/songwriter rooted in folk, gospel, and country blues. 
• July 21: TBA
• July 28: Leanne McClellan Band, diverse range of familiar classic rock, pop, jazz, and blues.  

Capital City Retro Fest

A summer soundtrack built entirely from songs you already know by heart, Capital City Retro Fest brings three nights of tribute bands to Salem’s riverfront, celebrating everyone from Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty to Def Leppard, Foo Fighters, Duran Duran, Alanis Morissette, U2, and more. This all-ages weekend also includes a food cart pod and a central bar serving adult beverages to attendees 21 & over. August 14 to 16 at the Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater in Riverfront Park | capitalcityretrofest.com | Click here for tickets.

Capital City LIVE!

A concert supporting Family Building Blocks, a Relief Nursery serving Marion and Polk counties, Capital City LIVE!, features Jon Pardi and The Kruse Brothers in a special benefit concert for Family Building Blocks. Known for hits like “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt on My Boots,” Jon Pardi brings his signature blend of traditional and modern country to an unforgettable night of live music. Doors at 6 p.m. Event begins at 7:30 p.m. July 31 at L.B. Day Amphitheater in Oregon State Fairgrounds. Parking is $10 per vehicle. Click here for tickets and more info. 

Chemeketa Cellars 

Live music fills this student-run winery year-round with performances indoors or out, weather depending. Thursday night concerts (6 to 8 p.m.) include extended tasting hours (4 to 9 p.m.) 215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW | chemeketacellars.com

• June 11: Forest Bailey, guitarist, composer, performer, and educator known for his distinctive blend of fingerstyle, tapping, and percussive guitar. 
• June 25: Gabe Hess, singer/songwriter blending modern country, classic hits, and soulful R&B influences
• July 9: Jody Carroll, blues musician capturing the essence of old American and folk with a powerful, hurricane-like guitar style.
• (so far)

Cristom Vineyards

Spend your Sunday with an afternoon of wine and music. Open 12 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Wine by the glass or bottle, with savory foods and small bites also available for purchase. Open 12 to 4:30 p.m. with music 2 to 4 p.m. Free admission. No reservations needed. Seating is first come, first served. 6905 Spring Valley Road NW | cristomvineyards.com

• June 7: Blacksmith Neighbors, Folk and country
• June 21: Tuesday String Band, Bluegrass trio
• July 5: Dante Zapata, Self-taught singer and acoustic guitarist playing “music for the soul”
• July 19: Blacksmith Neighbors
• August 2: Dante Zapata
• August 16: Jacob Westfall, Americana tender-rock singer/songwriter
• August 30: Tuesday String Band
• September 13: Jon Jeseritz

Coria Estates

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of panoramic views and award-winning wines complemented by music 3 to 5 p.m. select summer days.PS: They also host Taco Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. 8252 Redstone Ave SE | coriaestates.com/happenings

• June 6: Bryan Bielanski,  acoustic rock singer/songwriter
• June 13: Karyn Ann, Soul and Americana singer/songwriter
• June 27: Dylan Crawford, folky fusion that touches on funk, jazz, bluegrass, soul/blues, and reggae
• (so far)

Cubanisimo Vineyards

Find music on Saturdays throughout the summer, and no reservations required. Snacks are available for purchase, but picnics are also welcome. 1754 Best Rd NW | cubanisimovineyards.com | 503-588-1763

• June 6: Jesse Meade, singer/songwriter
• June 13: David Rogers, fusion of classical, jazz, and world music
• June 20: InstaBand, funk, reggae, blues, ballads, pop & more
• June 27: Jesse O’Neill, variety
• July 11: Joseph Dane, soulful vocalist and songwriter whose music blends classic rock roots with Latin rhythms and a laid-back, lyrical charm. 
• July 18: CantNeverCould, a mix of original, classic, and contemporary music
• July 25: Sig Paulson, Outlaw Americana
• August 1: Jesse O’Neill, variety

Hudak House

Held on an outdoor stage set against the backdrop of rolling vines and towering firs, the Summervine concert series invites guests to spread out on the lawn, enjoy a meal from local food trucks, and sip wine, beer, or cider while the music plays. Shows take place 7 to 10 p.m. 21-and-older. Tickets are $17.85 (inc fees) each. 5737 Orchard Heights Road NW | hudakhouse.com | 503-714-3810

• July 11: Muddy Creek, Country music dance band
• July 25: Brian James and the Revival, Blues
• August 8: Amaranthyne
• August 22: Jake and the Hill People, Country
• September 5: Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys, Blues

Make Music Day

Welcome summer with a day (and night) of live, outdoor music. Make Music Day returns on June 21 to bring a day of free, live music to the sidewalks, alleys, and parking lots of Salem. Check out all the details of who, when, and where at makemusicsalem.org

Marion County Fair 

The fair isn’t just about wild rides, fun contests, food, friends, and fun. Concerts are free with fair admission, and fair admission is cheaper if purchased online in advance…so you know what to do. July 9 to 12 at Oregon State Fairgrounds | marioncountyfair.fun | Click here to buy tickets.

• Thursday, July 9: Radio Ready, a high-energy party band
• Friday, July 10: The Junebugs, folk-rock, and Radio Ready, party band
• Saturday, July 11: Justin Lawrence and Casey Donahew, country

MIG Fest

Bringing an afternoon of punk and ska tunes to the farm, this year’s MIG Fest features L.A. punk rock pioneer, feminist, author, educator, and activist Alice Bag with the Alice Bag Band; San Francisco-based, ska and swing band MONKEY; Chicago-based Devon Kay & the Solutions playing a blend of power pop, ska, punk, and indie rock; punk rock ‘n’ roll duo Cut-Rate Druggist; and Portland’s dance punk band Rad Max, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18 | Minto Island Growers, 3394 Brown Island Road S | migfestsalem.com | Click here for tickets.

Music at the Mill

Bring your friends, grab a seat on the lawn, and settle in for an evening of music, food, and summer vibes. Concerts take place 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets start at $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE | willametteheritage.org/music-at-the-mill/

• June 2: Feel Good YaYas, country to jazz 
• June 16: Rich Swanger, Americana 
• June 30: Jake & the Hill People, Country
• July 14: THIS The Funk, Funk
• July 28: Dave’s Killer Band, jazz fusion, R&B, Yacht Rock, world grooves, and more
• August 11: Water Street Project, classic rock crowd favorites
• August 25: PDX Preachers, blues
• September 8: Phoenix, folk and Americana

On High Fest

When Ice Cube and Slightly Stoopid share the top line of a festival poster, you know you’re not looking at a typical summer concert. On High brings together a mix of hip-hop, reggae, rock, and alternative acts including Pepper, The Elovaters, and The Movement, creating one of the most eclectic and talked-about music lineups of the season. August 1 at Riverfront Park | onhighfest.com | Click here for tickets.

Oregon State Fair

Concerts are one of the notable highlights of the Oregon State Fair. A limited number of general admission seats are available on a first-come basis. Reserved and VIP seating available for a fee. August 28 through  September 7. LB Day Amphitheater at Oregon State Fairgrounds | oregonstatefair.org

• Friday, Aug 28: Nate Smith, country (Buy Tickets)
• Saturday, Aug 29: The Beach Boys, surf rock (Buy Tickets)
• Sunday, Aug 30: Walker Hayes, country pop (Buy Tickets)
• Monday, Aug 31: BigXThaPlug, hip-hop and country rap (Buy Tickets)
• Tuesday, Sept 1: Clint Black, country (Buy Tickets)
• Wednesday, Sept 2: Ben Fuller, contemporary Christian (Buy Tickets)
• Thursday, Sept 3: All Time Low, pop-punk  (Buy Tickets)
• Friday, Sept 4: Jo Dee Messina, country (Buy Tickets)
• Saturday, Sept 5: Uncle Kracker, country/rock (Buy Tickets)
• Sunday, Sept 6: Twisted Sister featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals, rock (Buy Tickets)
• Monday, Sept 7: Weird Al, with special guest Puddles Pity Party, comedy rock (Buy Tickets)

Summer Uncorked Vineyard Concert Series

Take in a night of tunes set amongst hillside vines and next to Legacy Lake. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 per person in advance; $30 at the door. Children age 12 and younger are free. 1600 Oak Grove Rd | eolahillswinery.com | 503-623-2405

• July 10: Motel Kalifornia, tribute band playing 70’s rock ‘n’ roll
• July 24: Ramble On, Led Zeppelin Tribute
• August 14: Cascade Rye
• August 28: Grand Royale, Beastie Boys Tribute
• September 11: Johnny Wheels
• September 25: Hit Machine

Trinity Vineyards

Music all summer long, plus wine, beer, and food offerings from Season to Taste Vineyard Kitchen. Seating is limited—bring a chair and maybe a sweater for the breeze. Concerts are free unless otherwise noted. 1031 Wahl Ln S | trinityvineyards.com | 503-371-6977

• June 6: Inner Limits, classic rock, 3 to 5 p.m.
• June 13: Eddyville Part Deux, classic rock, 2 to 4 p.m.
• June 14: Manny Martinez Duo, jazz, 2 to 4 p.m.
• June 20: The Wild Animals Band, 7-piece hron band playing everything from Jethro Tull to Cake, plus food offerings from Pat E Macs BBQ, 6 to 8 p.m. $10 at the door (bring your own lawn chair)
• So far….

West Hills Vineyards

Grab a glass of wine and something from the full menu and unwind with an evening of live music from 5 to 7 p.m. No cover charge. 4785 Salem Dallas Hwy NW | westhillsvineyards.com

• June 6: Molly & Cam, warm harmonies and laid-back acoustic sound
• June 13: Nathan Olsen & Jamilla Maries
• June 20: Jay Souza
• June 27: Eric John Kaiser, French-inspired sound
• June 11: Manny Martinez Duo, jazz
• July 18: JT Wise Duo
• July 25: Leanne McClellan & Nathan Olsen
• so far…

West Salem Summer Concert Series

The West Salem Lions Club hosts live music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m on Thursdays in July. Attendees can enjoy the music with a picnic or purchase concessions on-site to support the concert series. Bring your chairs, blankets, and a sweater for a fun summer evening—just remember, no alcohol is allowed in the park. West Salem Park, 265 Rosemont Ave NW | facebook.com/WestSalemLionsClub 

• July 9: Roundhouse Band, Bluegrass
• July 16: Gail Gage Jazz Band, Jazz
• July 23: Ty Curtis Band, Blues rock
• July 30: Billy & The Rockets, Rockabilly

World Beat Festival

Oregon’s largest multicultural event brings a weekend of diverse music to downtown Salem. This year’s headliner is Seattle reggae band Two Story Zori, but they’re not the only ones playing. You can also hear from a number of local and regional cultural performers. Plus, in addition to music, there’s dance, food, dragon boat races, a children’s parade, cultural tents, and so much more! June 26-28 at Riverfront Park | salemmulticultural.org | Get tickets here.

Event details are subject to change. While we make every effort to verify information before publication, we recommend confirming dates, times, locations, and admission details with event organizers before attending.

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