Hudson Bandstand Summer Concert Series

Experience the tradition of live music in the heart of downtown Hudson, Ohio. Since 1977, Hudson Bandstand has brought the community together through free summer concerts featuring outstanding musical performances for all ages to enjoy. Organized entirely by volunteers and supported by generous sponsors and donors, the Hudson Bandstand Summer Concert Series continues to create memorable evenings of music, community, and connection each summer season.

Support the Hudson Bandstand Endowment Fund

The Hudson Bandstand Endowment Fund helps ensure the future of free live music and community concerts in Hudson, Ohio for generations to come. Contributions to the endowment provide long-term financial support for concert programming, artist performances, sound and staging equipment, and event operations that make the Hudson Bandstand Summer Concert Series possible each year.

By giving to the Hudson Bandstand Endowment Fund, donors help preserve a beloved community tradition while supporting arts, culture, and family-friendly entertainment in downtown Hudson. Every gift strengthens the future of live music in our community and helps keep these concerts free and accessible for all to enjoy.

The Bandstand’s 2026 season is planned to open on Monday, May 25, with a concert by the Hudson High School Jazz 1 & 2 bands. This popular performance by our high school’s talented musicians is a Memorial Day weekend favorite.

Concert Sponsors & Donors

Thank you to our Sponsors! 100% of the Hudson Bandstand revenue comes from donors and sponsors like you.

Hudson Bandstand is made possible entirely through the generosity of sponsors, donors, and community supporters like you. Since 1977, our all-volunteer committee has proudly brought first-class musical performances to the community without funding from the City of Hudson or state and federal agencies.

Your support helps cover essential event expenses including artist performances, sound equipment, staging, rentals, and concert production costs ensuring these beloved community concerts continue for generations to come.

Whether you choose to make a donation or sponsor a concert, every contribution directly supports free live music experiences for our community to enjoy.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donor? Give online today or explore additional ways to support Hudson Bandstand.

Interested in Sponsoring a Concert?
Contact Shane Reid at: hudsonbandstand@gmail.com

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Rain Information

If rain is forecasted on the day of the concert, the concert will be at it’s rain location: Hudson Middle School, 83 N. Oviatt St. Hudson, Ohio 44236

Make sure to follow Hudson Bandstand on Facebook for the most up-to-date information regarding weather. If not using social media, stop by the Gazebo Green and if the road is not closed for the concert, proceed to the Hudson Middle School rain location.

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Summer 2026 Schedule

The summer 2026 concert series schedule will be published in early Mayschedule. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are located on the Hudson Gazebo Green in downtown Hudson, Ohio.

NOTE: Due to the renovation of the Gazebo, the bands will perform on Church Street until the renovations are complete. Attendees can sit on both the Gazebo and Clocktower Greens to enjoy the concerts.

The summer series kicks off with a special Monday Memorial Day concert on Monday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m., then continues throughout the summer on Sundays at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, May 25 | Hudson High School Jazz I & II – A Memorial Day tradition, our hometown youth perform favorite jazz standards and impovisation. These outstanding musicians give us a polished performance year after year!
Sponsored by Hudson Community Foundation
Sunday, May 31 | The Rare Birds – An energetic acoustic ensemble of electric vibes delivering songs from CCR, Dave Matthews Band and 90s alternative
Sponsored by Hudson League For Service &
Sunday, June 7 | NEO Big Band – performing swing.
Sponsored by Peg’s Foundation
Sunday, June 14 | Western Reserve Big Band – A community favorite. Prepare yourself for an evening under the starts listening to big band favorites.
Sponsored by: Hudson Kiwanis
Sunday, June 21 | Hot Potatoes – They play a mix of blues, swing and originals with a touch of New Orleans for spice.
Sponsored by: Western Reserve Capital Management
Sunday, June 28 | Dogwood Rockers – Guitar and Keyboard with songs from the 60’s, 70’s,80’s and 90’s
Sponsored by: TBD
Sunday, July 5 | Freedom Brass Band – Performing traditional big band jazz.
Sponsored by: Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Sunday, July 12 | LaFlavour – High energy music and antics! Come prepared to dance.
Sponsored by: S. J. Hasbrouck Family
Sunday, July 19 | Blue Lunch – Performing blues, soul, New Orleans rhythm and jazz.
Sponsored by: Bill and Betty Sepe
Sunday, July 26 | RTE 212 – Country band playing songs from the past and new hits too.
Sponsored by: Shane and Rebecca Reid
Sunday, August 2 | Pop Fiction – Fun band that plays 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s & more.
Sponsored by: TBD
Sunday, August 9 | 80’s Vinyl Arcade – Blend of 70’s, 80’s, 90’s music heard on TV.
Sponsored by: Heritage of Hudson
Sunday, August 16 | Western Reserve Community Band
Sponsored by: The Tobin Family Fund, a fund of Hudson Community Foundation
Sunday, August 23 | Clocktower – high energy and homegrown from Hudson! Rock music from the 1960’s – 2000’s.
Sponsored by: Century 21 HomeStar
Sunday, August 30 | 3 Birds and The Wire – Harmony vocal trio with a signature flight of songs: Pointer Sisters, Chapel Hart, Bruce Springsteen and more.
Sponsored by: BugBuster

2026 Bandstand Committee Members

Shane Reid, Chair
Rebecca Reid, Fundraising Chair
Jim Sexton, Treasurer
Kathy Klonowski
Rebecca Moore