Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department Announced 2025 Summer Concert Series
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce its 2025 Summer Concert Series, bringing live music to the community on Thursday evenings throughout the summer.
Concerts will be held from 8-9 p.m. at Grace Abbott Park and Buechler Park, offering a variety of musical styles for residents and visitors to enjoy. The concert series will run from June 5 through July 17, with performances alternating between the two parks. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a relaxing evening of music in the park.
2025 Summer Concert Schedule
* June 5 – TeZZ
Grace Abbott Park
A group of seasoned performers on vocals, keyboard, saxophone, flute, and percussion. TeZZ will present classics from the American songbook including pop, swing, and jump tunes
* June 12 – Mohanna with Red Shoes
Buechler Park
This group offers a broad variety of classic songs, woven with storytelling and humor for an engaging evening of entertainment
* June 19 – Jesse Karr Band
Grace Abbott Park
The Jesse Karr Band brings a versatile mix of music designed to entertain audiences of all ages and tastes.
* June 26 – Karen Lee
Buechler Park
A gifted vocalist and songwriter, Karen Lee performs original compositions along with a range of covers spanning country to soft rock. She will be joined by longtime friend and drummer John Ross
* July 10 – Blue Plate Special
Grace Abbott Park
This group delivers an energetic set rooted in American music traditions, blending R&B, jazz-infused Americana, and rock
* July 17 – Swing 21
Buechler Park
A toe-tapping four-piece ensemble featuring saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums. Swing 21 plays upbeat music influenced by 1920s–1940s swing, gypsy jazz, and New Orleans dance styles.
This free concert series is part of the City’s continued effort to enhance community engagement through arts and recreation. For more information, please contact Recreation Superintendent Jeremy Bachmann at [email protected] or by calling (308) 385-5444, Ext. 1298.