Music in the Gardens

Groove Boat dancers on the Newton Terrace

Enjoy live music throughout the summer! This year, we welcome new and returning artists to our series, which occurs June through August every Sunday afternoon from 1:30-3 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. Music selection ranges from blues to folk, brass quintets to a Bob Dylan tribute band. There's something for everyone AND the series is included with your general daily admission to the Arboretum.

Date and Time

6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 1:30-3 p.m. Sundays;
June 1-Aug. 31, 2025

Location

Reservations

Included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and older. Tickets must be reserved in advance of your visit to guarantee admission.

Schedule

June

DateTimeLocationMusic Group
Sunday, June 11:30-3 p.m.Newton Terrace The Gritpickers Old Time String Band
Thursday, June 56-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterThe Flute Loops
Sunday, June 81:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceWestwind Big Band
Thursday, June 126-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterMinnesota Mandolin Orchestra
Sunday, June 151:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceFlute Cocktail
Thursday, June 196-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterSawyer's Dream
Sunday, June 221:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceThe Abiders
Thursday, June 266-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterThe Prairie Brass
Sunday, June 291:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceStar of the North Concert Band

July 

DateTimeLocationMusic Group
Thursday, July 36-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterFlutes of the Spirit
Sunday, July 61:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceBOB - The Music of Bob Dylan
Thursday, July 106-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterGathering Wool
Sunday, July 131:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceJazz on the Prairie Big Band
Thursday, July 176-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterThe Prairie Ramblers
Sunday, July 201:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceDragonfly
Thursday, July 246-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterMike's Brass
Sunday, July 271:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceCrosstown Community Band
Thursday, July 316-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterHeartfelt

August

DateTimeLocationMusic Group
Sunday, Aug. 31:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceThe Silverwinds
Thursday, Aug. 76-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterGroove Boat
Sunday, Aug. 101:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceCelebration Brass Quintet
Thursday, Aug. 146-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterDave Dvorak
Sunday, Aug. 171:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceOld Guys Play the Blues
Thursday, Aug. 216-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterThe Brasscots
Sunday, Aug. 241:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceU Can Jug or Nots
Thursday, Aug. 286-7:30 p.m.Trex Deck/Ordway Picnic ShelterComes a Time
Sunday, Aug. 311:30-3 p.m.Newton TerraceMeller Brass