One of the best things about living in Colorado Springs? The live music scene doesn't take a break when the sun comes out - it moves outside. This summer, there's a free (or nearly free) outdoor concert happening almost every day of the week across the city and surrounding communities. Grab a lawn chair, a blanket, and your favorite people.

Here's a quick rundown of what's happening near you this summer.

Mondays

Black Forest Jazz in the Park Mondays, June 15 - August 3 | 6 p.m. | Black Forest Community Center Featuring local big bands all summer long.

Little London Winds Mondays, June 15 - August 10 | 7 p.m. | Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Musical Mondays at Monument Valley Park Mondays in July | 6:30 p.m. | Lawn west of the Fine Arts Center Funk, classic rock, and Americana.

Tuesdays

Old Colorado City Summer Concert Series Tuesdays, June 2 - September 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Bancroft Park One of the longest-running free series in the Springs - complete with free popcorn.

Wednesdays

Monument Concerts in the Park Wednesdays, June 3 - July 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Limbach Park, Monument Food trucks on site each week.

Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series Wednesdays, June 3 - July 22 | 6 p.m. | 701 Manitou Ave. A relaxed, community evening vibe.

Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band Biweekly Wednesdays, June 10 - September 23 | 6 p.m. | Bancroft Park, Old Colorado City

Thursdays

Downtown Summer Music Series Thursdays, June 4 - September 24 | 6 p.m. | Acacia Park Worth marking on your calendar for the iconic bandshell setting alone.

Banning Lewis Ranch Summer Concerts Biweekly Thursdays, May 28 - July 30 | 6 p.m. | Vista Water Park at Banning Lewis Ranch Food trucks on site.

Creekwalk Live Music in the Amphitheater Biweekly Thursdays, May 28 - August 20 | 6 p.m. | Creekwalk, 100 E. Cheyenne Road

Fridays

Bristol Brewing Music in the Yard Fridays in June and July | 6 p.m. | Bristol Brewing at Ivywild Dogs welcome.

University Village Free Summer Concert Series Fridays, June 5 - August 14 | 7 p.m. | University Village Colorado

First & Main Summer Concert Series Fridays, June 5 - July 17 | 5 p.m. | First & Main Town Center

Grace and St. Stephen's Jazz in the Garden Biweekly Fridays, May 29 - August 21 | 7 p.m. | 601 N. Tejon St.

Palmer Lake Concerts on the Village Green Fridays in August | 6 p.m. | Village Green, Palmer Lake

Saturdays

Gold Hill Mesa Music on the Mesa Select Saturdays, June 13 - September 26 | 4 p.m. | Gold Hill Mesa Community Center Lawn Includes full festival days: Boots on the Mesa (Sept. 12) and Rock'n on the Mesa (Sept. 26).

Greenways Park Free Summer Concerts Monthly Saturdays, June 13 - September 19 | 6 p.m. | Greenways Park at Sand Creek

Woodmen Hills Summer Concert Series Monthly Saturdays, June 13 - October 10 | 4 p.m. | Woodmen Hills Recreation Center East, Peyton

Sundays

Goat Patch Brewing Summer Music Series Sundays, May 3 - October 4 | 6 p.m. | Goat Patch Brewing Lincoln Center, 2727 N. Cascade Ave.

Goat Patch Brewing Monument Sundays, May 3 - October 4 | 2 p.m. | 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument Both locations are low-key community favorites all season long.

A few tips before you go:

• Bring a lawn chair or blanket - most venues are general admission on the grass.
• Colorado weather is Colorado weather. Layer up, especially for evening shows.
• Confirm dates and lineups with organizers before heading out, as details can change.

Colorado Springs is a community with deep roots and a vibrant local culture - and summers here are proof of that. Whether you're a longtime local or newer to the area, getting out to these concerts is one of the best ways to experience what makes this city special.

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