Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music outdoors during Southfield Parks & Recreation’s Summer in the City Concert Series on the Southfield Municipal Campus Front Lawn.
This year’s lineup features a variety of crowd-pleasing performances ranging from blues and Motown favorites to pop, rock and dance hits. Food trucks will also be on site during each concert.
Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
2026 Summer in the City Concert Series
Southfield Municipal Campus Front Lawn
7-9 PM
Free admission.
Friday, June 26 | 7-9 PM
Chris Canas Band - Detroit’s Prince of the Blues
Food vendors on site: Kona Ice, Mookey’s Greens & Beans and Mr. Pit Master Barbeque.
Friday, July 10 | 7-9 PM
Sound Proof Band - Motown • R&B • Disco • 70s–90s Hits
Food vendors on site: Kona Ice, Mookey’s Greens &Beans and Mr. Pit Master Barbeque.
Friday, July 31 | Special extended concert: 7-10 PM
Your Generation in Concert - Five decades of pop, rock & dance hits
Food vendors on site: Stephen’s Southern Delight Ice Cream, Eggroll Diva and Fun Food Express.
Contact nbush@cityofsouthfield.com for additional information on the Summer in the City concert series.
Concerts take place Tuesdays from 7-8:30 PM and feature a variety of musical styles including R&B, soul, blues, funk, jazz and pop favorites. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
2026 Gazebo Concert Series
Burgh Historical Park
26060 Berg Rd.
Tuesdays • 7-8:30 PM
• July 7 – 313 Experience
Old/New School R&B • Hip Hop • Pop
• July 14 – Kathleen Murray Band
Blues • R&B • Soul • Rock
• July 21 – JHiTS Band
R&B • Funk • 70s/80s Hits • Jazz
Free admission.
For additional information, call (248) 796-4650.
Get outside and explore Southfield with our June Park Adventures series! These guided morning walks are a great way to enjoy local parks, discover hidden gems, and connect with the community. Walks begin at 9 AM and are open to all.
June Schedule:
• June 4 - Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
• June 11 - Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.
• June 18 - Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.
• June 25 - Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
For more information, contact Nicole at 248-796-4667.
Get outside, get inspired, and create something uniquely your own! Art Walks invite participants of all ages to explore Southfield’s parks through a creative lens—discovering textures, colors, and patterns in nature along the way.
What to Expect
• A guided walk through one of Southfield’s scenic parks
• Opportunities to observe textures, shadows, and natural details
• A hands-on art project inspired by what you discover
• A relaxed, creative environment for all skill levels
Event Details
Locations & Dates:
• Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
– Tuesday, July 21 (6–7 PM)
• Civic Center Park
– Sunday, August 2 (3–4 PM)
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages welcome
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Registration
Pre-registration is recommended as spots are limited.
Register online or at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk.
The mission of the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department is to provide excellence and equal opportunity in leisure, cultural and recreational services to all Southfield residents. Our purpose is to provide safe, educationally challenging, convenient leisure opportunities, utilizing public open space and quality leisure facilities to enhance the quality of life for Southfield’s total population that might not otherwise be available.
