The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to team up with Knox Pages to bring you the ultimate local guides! Get ready for a jam-packed season with live music that’ll make you move, outdoor adventures to thrill your soul, and fairs and festivals bursting with local flavor. Knox County CVB is your trusted local guide for year-round fun, and we couldn’t be happier to make it happen with our fantastic partners at Knox Pages!

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Looking to find live music in north central Ohio?

From energetic summer festivals to acoustic sessions at local wineries and breweries to independent venues, the music scene across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties is packed with something for everyone this season. 

Whether you are planning a weekend night out in downtown Mansfield, catching a patio show in Ashland or checking out a historic performance in Mount Vernon, our comprehensive community concert guide has you covered.

We have organized the region’s best live entertainment by county. Browse the chronological listings below, featuring events June through August. If we missed something, let us know by emailing zac@richlandsource.com with your live music event details. 

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Ashland County Events

Summer Concert Series at Guy C. Myers Band Shell

  • Date: Multiple Dates — June 14 to Aug. 16
  • Description: Experience a series of free outdoor musical performances throughout the season at Ashland’s premier memorial band shell, including the popular Canyon Echos (folk rock tribute to the 60’s and 70’s) on June 14, Brass Express (Chicago tribute) on June 25, Ashland Symphony Orchestra’s “Pops in the Park” on June 28 and more.
  • More Info: See the full summer concert series schedule 

Ashland Ale Fest

  • Date: June 20  
  • Description: This summer festival promises an exciting blend of live music alongside a diverse selection of craft beers.  
  • More Info: Learn more about Ashland Ale Fest  

Emily Raff and Skittlebots at Ashland BalloonFest

Eastern Lights Live at Olivesburg General Store

  • Date: July 25  
  • Description: Eastern Lights is a bluegrass / classic country / Christian group. See them perform at the historic Olivesburg General Store this summer.
  • More Info: See the Facebook event 

Fireworks & Beach Grand Re-Opening on Charles Mill Lake

  • Date: Aug. 1
  • Description: This outdoor summer bash features live music, food trucks and a foam party right on the beach before the fireworks show.
  • More Info: Learn more about the event

The Unscattering Gathering: A celebration of love and unity

  • Date: Aug. 7 to 9
  • Description: This three-day multi-genre music festival takes place on 72 acres at Rolling Acres (549 Township Road 761, Ashland). It features primitive camping, food trucks, and a massive community celebration of music.
  • More Info: See the Facebook event to learn more and buy tickets

Party on the Patio at Ashland Golf Club

  • Date: Multiple Dates
  • Description: This recurring patio series will feature live music from regional acts like the Rare Vintage Band, Lovehook and the Nate Williams Band, paired with food from local vendors such as Mr. Bill’s Pizza, Chuy’s Tacos and more.
  • More Info: See the full schedule in the Facebook event

Live Music at Kash Co. PourHouse

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Check in regularly at this local pour house to enjoy various live music events scheduled throughout the summer, in addition to karaoke, open mic nights and trivia.
  • More Info: Follow them on Facebook

Live Music at South Street Grille

Live Music at Uniontown Brewing Co.

Live Music at Beano’s Buckeye Ballroom

Live Music at Ugly Bunny Winery & Marsh Vineyards

Emily Raff pictured above performing at Richland Source’s Newsroom After Hours. You can find her at Ashland BalloonFest as well as downtown Shelby this summer.

Knox County Events

Community Band Summer Concert in the Park

Party on the Patio at Kenyon Inn

  • Date: June 12, Aug. 7
  • Description: The Kenyon Inn will host two more parties on their outdoor patio this summer, featuring live music from Stevie Eyer on June 12 and Side Effects on Aug. 7.
  • More Info: Learn more about Party on the Patio  

Six Miles to Nellie at Happy Street Bru Werks

  • Date: June 13  
  • Description: Catch a live music performance by local favorite Six Miles to Nellie at Mount Vernon’s popular craft brewery.  
  • More Info: Learn more about the event

Tantric at Legends Sports Bar & Grill

  • Date: June 14  
  • Description: Get ready for a heavy-hitting night of rock featuring Tantric, Yellow No. 5, The Mental Mystics, and Nic Stevens.  
  • More Info: Learn more about Rock Night at Legends  

Summer Kickoff with The Jayhawks

Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival

  • Date: June 27  
  • Description: Indulge in local barbecue and craft beers while listening to a great lineup of live blues music.  
  • More Info: Learn more about Blues, Brews & BBQ  

The Highwaymen Tribute Show

  • Date: July 4  
  • Description: Celebrate Independence Day at Ariel Foundation Park with a musical tribute honoring outlaw country supergroup The Highwaymen.  
  • More Info: Learn more about The Highwaymen Tribute  

Jams for Jim at Paragraphs Bookstore

  • Date: Aug. 14  
  • Description: Stop by the local independent bookstore for a special acoustic live music gathering in memory of Jim Tulloss.  
  • More Info: Learn more about Jams for Jim  

Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

  • Date: Aug. 14 to 16  
  • Description: This massive multi-day street festival transforms downtown with visual art displays and a jam-packed lineup of live music, including Fredericktown’s own Preston Cooper.
  • More Info: Learn more about the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival  

Praisestock 2026

  • Date: Aug. 23  
  • Description: Attend an annual community-driven worship music festival raising support for local food relief charities.  
  • More Info: Learn more about Praisestock 2026  

Live at the Pub Summer Concert Series

Live Music at Woodward Opera House

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Catch a wide range of acoustic, theatrical, and musical performances in America’s oldest authentic 19th-century opera house.  
  • More Info: Find the Woodward’s 2026 schedule here  

Summer Front Porch Concert Series

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: From June to August, catch local musicians performing directly from picturesque front porches of historic homes along East Hight Street.
  • More Info: Learn more about the Front Porch Concerts  

Live Music at HoneyBuckets Tavern

Live Music at Flappers Bar and Grille

Between the Bricks Summer Saturdays

Richland County Events

Jessica Hannan Live at Pump & Grind

Indie Showcase feat. Narrow/Arrow at Brasshouse Boardroom

  • Date: June 11  
  • Description: Local indie music legends Narrow/Arrow (math rock), Oiun (progressive metal), Oddepoxy (alternative pop rock) and Middling (skramz) will play a show at Brasshouse Boardroom. Bring your skateboard!
  • More Info: Learn more about the event  

Shucking Bubba at WestingHOUSE Party

Chris Logsdon Live at River Rock in Lexington

Narrow/Arrow plays at Mansfield Music Fest in 2023.

Mansfield Symphony Orchestra: 1776 in the Brickyard

  • Date: June 20  
  • Description: The Mansfield Symphony presents a stirring patriotic and historical one-night-only concert experience that brings an iconic Broadway musical to life with live symphonic music and dynamic acting. This event will feature guest stars Jeff Richmond and Brian Stepanek and The Tonight Show co-host Steve Higgins and Marc Moritz.
  • More Info: Learn more about the Mansfield Symphony 1776  

Strange Souls: The Doors Tribute Live at The Mothership

Newsroom After Hours: Jody Odom Jr. and Guests

  • Date: June 28  
  • Description: Join us in the Richland Source basement on Sunday, June 28 for Jody Odom Jr.’s album release show, featuring Macy Paige, Emily Raff, Sarah Goff, Najee Musiq Rawls, Jasaya Harris, Amari Moore and The AFRXNTS.
  • More Info: See the Facebook event for more

Light Up the Valley Festival

  • Date: June 28  
  • Description: Head to Bellville for a summer celebration featuring local country singer-songwriter Luke Watson with a full band and an opening set by Jai Merina.  
  • More Info: Learn more about the event  

Get-A-Way Band at VFW Post 291

  • Date: July 10  
  • Description: Celebrate local Bicycle Days weekend in Shelby with a special afternoon of live music hosted at the VFW hall from 2-5 p.m.
  • More Info: Learn more about the event  

Arthor Wrytus at VFW Post 291

  • Date: July 11  
  • Description: Arthor Wrytus will be taking the stage and bringing live music to Shelby Bicycle Days weekend on Saturday night, from 9 p.m. to Midnight.
  • More Info: Learn more about Arthor Wrytus Live  

Inkcarceration Pre-Show Bash

  • Date: July 16  
  • Description: The 2nd annual Inkcarceration Pre-Party will once again rock the streets of downtown Mansfield. VCTMS, Yung Mosh, Saving Vice, Aimpoint, Kingz And Thievez and Unsettled will take the stage. Free entry with Inkcarceration wristbands.
  • More Info: Learn more about the Inkcarceration Pre-Party  

Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival

  • Date: July 17 to 19  
  • Description: Tens of thousands of rock fans descend on the Ohio State Reformatory for three days of massive national rock bands and elite tattoo artists.  
  • More Info: Learn more about Inkcarceration 2026  
Inkcarceration pre-party at Warehouse Tavern
Last year’s scene at the Inkcarceration pre-party at Warehouse Tavern in downtown Mansfield.

Cypher City Hip Hop Festival

  • Date: July 25  
  • Description: The Cypher City Hip Hop festival will return to the Richland County Fairgrounds on July 25. Expect a full day of local hip hop and r&b artists, beat battles, vendors and more.
  • More Info: See the Cypher City Facebook event  

Joseph Habedank Live at Mansfield Baptist Temple

Rock & Americana Showcase Live at The Mothership

Russell Dickerson Live at Mansfield Speedway

  • Date: Aug. 8  
  • Description: Country music star Russell Dickerson brings his high-energy live performance to the local speedway stage.  
  • More Info: See the Facebook event  

Trial By Fire Live at The Mothership

Weekend Live Music at Vault Wine Bar

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Unwind every weekend with local acoustic performances paired with excellent wine and small plates in Shelby.  
  • More Info: See Vault Wine Bar’s calendar of events  

Live Music at Hickory Vines Winery

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Spend your weekends listening to live acoustic acts while enjoying locally produced wines in the tasting room.  
  • More Info: See Hickory Vines upcoming events  

Live Music at Phoenix Brewing Co.

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Grab a pint and enjoy a steady calendar of rock, blues, and acoustic acts in the repurposed historic mortuary in downtown Mansfield.
  • More Info: See Phoenix Brewing calendar of events  

Tea & Tunes and Open Mics at 101 Tea Co.

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Support grassroots local talent or take the stage yourself at these regular open mic nights at downtown Mansfield’s favorite tea house.   
  • More Info: See upcoming events at 101 Tea Company 

Summer Concert Series at the MAC

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Spend your Thursday evenings enjoying outdoor community music hosted on the lawn of the Mansfield Art Center.  
  • More Info: Learn more about the MAC Concert Series  

Bellville Bandstand Summer Concerts

Kingwood Live on the Lawn

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Experience live music set against the backdrop of stunning Kingwood Center Gardens. These events will occur every Thursday evening in July.
  • More Info: Check here for the full lineup

CONNE, Emily Raff Trio & more in downtown Shelby

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Take in free, family-friendly performances at the Black Fork Commons Plaza in Shelby on the last Tuesday of the month in June, July and August.
  • More Info: Find more downtown Shelby dates here

Final Fridays in the Brickyard

  • Date: Multiple Dates  
  • Description: Celebrate the final weekend of the month with a multi-genre concert series in downtown Mansfield’s premier outdoor space. Artists that will take the stage this summer include Sorelle, Red Ball Jets, Zack Attack and more.
  • More Info: Find the full Final Friday schedule here 

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Head of Newsroom Product at Richland Source. Lifelong Cleveland sports fan who also enjoys marketing, history, camping, comedy, local music & living in Mansfield with my wonderful family.