Butler County has a plethora of concert series options this summer. Many cities and townships offer entertainment on local stages through the fall.
All times vary and are subject to change, and most are free. The following is a list compiled by the Journal-News (find more online and submit event listings at journal-news.com/events). This list does not include festivals and other shows that aren’t part of a series.
THE VENUES
Groovin’ on the Green
7 p.m. Thursdays
301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; fairfield-city.org/861/summer-concerts
Keehner Park Concert Series
7 p.m. Saturdays
7411 Barret Road, West Chester Twp.; westchesteroh.org
RiversEdge
7-10 p.m. Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (schedule varies for Whimmydiddle, Jared’s Jam special events)
116 Dayton St., Hamilton; riversedgelive.com
Sounds at Sunset
6 p.m. Thursdays
Sunset Park, 2698 Milton Road, Middletown; facebook.com/soundsatsunset
Sounds of Summer at Bridgewater Falls
6 p.m. Wednesdays in June
Next to Taqueria El Comal, 3385 Princeton Road, Fairfield Twp.; shopbridgewaterfalls.com/events/sounds-of-summer-all-ages-
Summer Concert Series at Liberty Center
6 p.m. Thursdays
Liberty Center, The Square, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp.; liberty-center.com/events/summer-concert-series/
The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre
6 p.m. Thursdays
9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Twp.; westhcesteroh.org
Uptown Music Concert Series
7 p.m. Thursdays
Uptown Park, 2 E. High St., Oxford; facebook.com/enjoyoxford
THE SHOWS
JUNE 1
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents 90 Proof Twang, Zach Top
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents The Remains
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents Tom The Torpedoes
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents 3 Piece Revival
JUNE 2
- Union Centre Food Truck Rally presents Noah Smith, 6 p.m.; Blessid Union of Souls, 8:30 p.m.
JUNE 3
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents West Chester Symphony Orchestra
JUNE 7
- Bridgewater Falls Sounds of Summer presents The Soul Pocket Band
JUNE 8
- Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield presents Thompson Square
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Eddie 9V, Veronica Lewis
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents DV8
- Sounds at Sunset (Park) in Middletown presents Brass Tracks
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents The Lifters
JUNE 10
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents New Horizons
JUNE 14
- Bridgewater Falls Sounds of Summer presents The Remains
JUNE 15
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Led Zeppelin 2, Gyasi
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents Abe’s Lincoln
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents The Lady Joya Band
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents The Chuck Taylors
JUNE 17
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents Miami University Steel Drum Band
JUNE 21
- Bridgewater Falls Sounds of Summer presents Bluestone Ivory
JUNE 22
- Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield presents Cassette Junkies
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents the Whimmydiddle: John R Miller, Nick Shoulders
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents Soul Pocket
- Sounds at Sunset (Park) in Middletown presents Teeny Tucker with Fred Gillespie & The Swamp Bees
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents the Miami University Steel Band
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents 90 Proof Twang
JUNE 23
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents the Whimmydiddle: Little Texas, Michelle Robinson Band
JUNE 24
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents the Whimmydiddle: 49 Winchester, Drayton Farley and The Mountain Grass Unit
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents The Gamut
JUNE 28
- Bridgewater Falls Sounds of Summer presents Piece Revival
JUNE 29
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Harlem Gospel Travelers, Buffalo Nichols
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents Naked Karate Girls
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents the Sunburners
JULY 1
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents the Michelle Robinson Band (a Saturday show)
JULY 4
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents That Arena Rock Show, The Classic Rock Experience
JULY 6
- Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield presents Cumberland Run
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents Thunderstruck and Classic Rock Experience
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents Mark Joshua
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Red Idle Rejects
JULY 8
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents the Taylor Swift Experience, Rachel Holt
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents Rivers Edge Brass Band
JULY 13
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents the Fooz Fighters, Nirvani
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents the Michelle Robinson Band
- Sounds at Sunset (Park) in Middletown presents Drive with Randy Smith & the Haskells
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents John Kogge and the Lonesome Strangers
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Revival
JULY 15
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents Monday Night Big Band
JULY 20
- Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield presents Crash Test Dummies
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents Lt. Dan’s New Legs
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents DAT Band
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Lady Joya
JULY 22
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents CFG & The Family, The Gina & Johnny Band
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents University of Cincinnati Community Band
JULY 27
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents Pandora Effect
- Sounds at Sunset (Park) in Middletown presents Ernie Johnson From Detroit with I Dig Pig
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents Lisa Biales
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Rolled in Stone
AUG. 3
- Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield presents Forever Diamond
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Back in Black (AC/DC), Sweet Sister Mercy
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents The Belairs
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Michelle Robinson Band
AUG. 10
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Nightrain (Guns N Roses), Theater of Crue
- Sounds at Sunset (Park) in Middletown presents Stone Mountain Mafia with Lincoln County Regulators
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents Linus Tate
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Billy Rock Band
AUG. 17
- Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield presents Steven Page, formerly of Barenaked Ladies
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Scotty Bratcher Band, Duane Betts & Palmetto Hotel, Cordovas
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents 90 Proof Twang
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight: Spirit of Freedom
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Final Order
AUG. 19
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents Penthouse Dogs
AUG. 24
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Cristina Vane
- The Takeover at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Twp. presents The Whammies
- Sounds at Sunset (Park) in Middletown presents Naked Karate Girls
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Zack Attack
AUG. 26
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents BlueStone Ivory
AUG. 31
- Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield presents The Fortunate Sons
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Satisfaction (Rolling Stones), Billy Rock Band
- Enjoy Oxford’s Uptown Music Concert Series presents Tyler Michael Walton and The Mayflower Satchel
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Blue Leafs/Turn to Stone
SEPT. 4
- Keehner Park Concert Series presents West Chester Orchestra (6:30 p.m. start time)
SEPT. 7
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Naked Karate Girls
SEPT. 9
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Jared’s Jam: Red Clay Strays, Cole Chaney, J & The Causeways, Bee Taylor, Bedford
SEPT. 14
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents The Whammies
SEPT. 16
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd
SEPT. 21
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Bourbon Road
SEPT. 22-23
- RiversEdge amphitheater in Hamilton presents David Shaw’s Big River Get Down Presented by Miller Lite
SEPT. 28
- Liberty Center Summer Concert Series presents Saffire Express
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