Whether the kiddos are gathered around a ukelele strummer at the Summer Market or you’re crowd surfing to a Blink-182 tribute band at Taste Edmonds (<--- This is hyperbole. Please don’t crowd surf), one thing is for sure: Edmonds is alive with the sound of music this summer. 

Let’s talk about the sounds you can expect to hear, where you can find them, and how to get tickets (Spoiler: Most of these tunes we’re about to get into are free). If there was even more reason to explore Edmonds, it’s outdoor summer music. 

Man signing and playing guitar at Hazel Miller Plaza summer concert in Edmonds, WAEdmonds Summer Concert Series

Facilitated by the Edmonds Arts Commission, the annual Edmonds Summer Concert Series happens around town at least three days a week throughout the summer. All shows are performed at City parks by local musicians or ensemble groups. Here’s the schedule from now through the end of August:

Sunday Shows, 3-4pm

  • July 28, City Park, Seattle Kokon Taiko
  • August 4, City Park,  DownTown Mountain Boys
  • August 11, City Park, The Highlife Band
  • August 18 City Park, Criminal Squirrel Orchestra
  • August 25,  Hickman Park, Ranger and The “Re-Arrangers”

Tuesday and Thursday Shows, 4:30-6pm, all at Hazel Miller Plaza (5th Ave. S & Maple Street)

  • July 23,  Correo Aereo
  • July 25, Whateverly Brothers
  • July 30,  Bill Derry & The Side Kickers
  • August 1, Djam Four
  • August 6, Jake Bergevin Duo
  • August 8, Stephcynie
  • August 13, Jean Lenke
  • August 15, Reid Jamieson & CVM
  • August 20, Chimacum Creek
  • August 22, Greenwood Music Collective
  • August 27, ADEFUA West African Dance & Music

Sea Notes at The Edmonds Marina

We touched on this cool warm-weather concert series in our Guide To The Marina. Now, we get to give you the full breakdown of what’s coming up. As a reminder, these free shows come with views of the Salish Sea (458 Admiral Way). 

Don’t forget to pack your SPF! And if you’re hungry, pop into Anthony’s for something to eat. They’re sponsoring Sea Notes. 

Here’s what’s coming up: 

July

  • Friday, July 19, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
  • Sunday, July 21, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Beclynn and CJ Migas
  • Wednesday, July 24, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
  • Thursday, July 25, 6-8pm, The Sidekickers
  • Friday, July 26, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
  • Sunday, July 28, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Alisha Aufai
  • Wednesday, July 31, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam 
  • Thursday, August 1, 6-8pm, Guitar Music with Lito Castro

August

  • Friday, August 2, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
  • Sunday, August 4, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Leslie & Josh
  • Wednesday, August 7, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
  • Thursday, August 8, 6-8pm, Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo
  • Friday, August 9, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
  • Sunday, August 11, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Rico V
  • Wednesday, August 14, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
  • Thursday, August 15, 6-8pm, Cascade Swing Orchestra
  • Friday, August 16, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
  • Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Tether the Star
  • Wednesday, August 21, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
  • Thursday, August 22, 6-8pm, Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo
  • Friday, August 23, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
  • Sunday, August 25, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday
  • Wednesday, August 28, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
  • Thursday, August 29, 6-8pm, Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo
  • Friday, August 30, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
  • Saturday, August 31, 6-8pm, Steel Magic Northwest (Steel Drums) 

September

  • Sunday, September 1, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday

Band performing in front of large crowd at Taste Edmonds music festivalThe Celebration of The Summer: Taste Edmonds

In between your trips to the Marina for Sea Notes, spend a long weekend moving your hips with neighbors and friends at Taste Edmonds. Check out the musical lineup here and get your tickets early here. 

Not only is this three-day event the celebration of the summer, but it’s also the Chamber of Commerce’s main fundraiser to put on beloved free events you’ve probably heard of and maybe already attended: An Edmonds Kind of 4th, the Edmonds Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Halloween Trick-or-Treating, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony. 

(Pssst, you can also get tickets at the door, but why wait in line when you can skip to the front?)

PorchFest Edmonds

If you’re feeling bummed that the music has ended, fret not! Back for its third year, PorchFest Edmonds is a free musical event that brings the community together in music and creative expression in and around downtown neighborhoods and streets. 

Mark your calendar to come out and bop to performances in neighborhood yards, porches, and business fronts, during which local musicians of all ages and experience showcase their talents. Learn more and start planning your day here.

Man and woman performing at Main Street Commons in Edmonds WAMusic at Main Street Commons

Keep your scrolling finger on the @mainstcommons Instagram account to stay in the know about upcoming shows at our new favorite gathering place in town. And don’t be surprised if you happen upon a surprise show while you’re standing in line for ice cream, leaving happy hour, or sipping on a glass of fermented grapes!

See You Outside

Planning to attend a few of our summer concerts? Yeah, you are! Show us by tagging @exploreedmondswa in your posts on social media and we’ll send you all the dancing emojis. 

Photos by Matt Hulbert, Taste Edmonds photo by Christine Mitchell