The 2026 Concert in the Park is scheduled for Sunday, August 9!

Given our annual alternating rotation, it will be held in Emerson Park this year. The band is still TBD, but you can bet it’ll be great toe-tapping music for all ages.

If your band is interested in performing, or your food truck would like to serve at the event, or if you’d like to contribute a donation to cover expenses (such as event insurance, permits, band fees), please get in touch with us.

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnic items as well as friends and family.

About Emerson-Garfield’s Concerts in the Park

The Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council launched its Concerts in the Park series in 2013. The first-ever concert took place on Sunday, July 28 of that year in Emerson Park. The R&B/soul band Island Soul performed, and Smokin’ Rome’s food truck was on hand to serve up his delicious BBQ and soul food.

The 2014 Concert in the Park was held on Friday, July 18 in Corbin Park. It was planned to coincide with the larger Summer Parkways street party at the same time and location. The featured musician was The Sara Brown Band.

2015: Sunday, August 2 in Emerson Park. The band Broken Whistle performed.

2016: Sunday, August 7 in Corbin Park. Rachel Bade-McMurphy and her ensemble The Imagine Collective performed.

2017: Sunday, August 13 in Emerson Park. The band Buffalo Jones performed.

2018: Cancelled due to poor air quality.

2019: Saturday, September 14, in Corbin Park. This event featured music by Starlight Motel with Blue Canoe.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there were no concerts held in 2020-2022.

2023: Saturday, August 26 in Corbin Park. The Zonky Jazz Band provided entertainment.

2024: Held in Emerson Park on August 18 and featured the music of Rockabilly Space Force.

2025: Sunday, August 24 in Corbin Park, featuring Hot Club of Spokane.