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Wednesdays in July (July 9, 16, 23 & 30)

Music in the Park Concert Series

Wednesdays in July starting July 9!

The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza.

Whether you're dancing with friends or relaxing on a blanket, this series is your invitation to celebrate summer with music, community, and good vibes.

2025 Concert Schedule

July 9, Sylvester Park, featuring The Eclectics

PC & J, 6 pm
PC &J is a musical duo not to be missed. They play a variety of songs, often with an original twist. Their love of music (and each other) makes their shows a fun time for everyone.
The Eclectics, 7 pm
The Eclectics have ten years of experience bringing the best of rock, pop, and modern country to local events, creating an unforgettable musical experience for all ages.

July 16, Sylvester Park featuring Nikko & The Night Shift

Anderson Raye, 6 pm
Stephanie Anderson & Tim Raye have been performing together ever since meeting at a 4th of July celebration in Puyallup of 2023. They play a wide variety of music featuring an exceptional mix of current music back to the 60's. They put a unique acoustic spin on rock, pop, and country crowd favorites featuring beautiful vocal harmonies, and making each song their own.
Nikko & The Night Shift, 7 pm
Formed in 2023 in support of Nikko's EP release "Interstellar," the band has continued growing throughout the PNW performing original Rock, Soul and Blues music. There's always something new in their shows. The band brings creativity and excitement in each performance, driving onward. As Shakespeare said - if music be the food of love, sing on.

July 23, Sylvester Park, featuring Briarfinch

Danika & Benny, 6 pm
Danika & Benny met while singing Nina Simone on a tiny stage seven hundred Thursdays ago. They promptly got three cats & began writing ancient folk songs at them. If you're feline fine, come hear 'em sometime.
Briarfinch, 7 pm
Briarfinch features passionate songwriting, virtuosic leads, and tight arrangements of original and classic newgrass. Their debut album is coming in 2025.

July 30, Port Plaza, featuring Eden Lane Jazz & Swing

Minda Lacy, 6 pm
Minda Lacy is a lyrically driven singer-songwriter originally from the high desert of Silver City, New Mexico, now based in Portland, Oregon. Her music blends folk, bluegrass, and atmospheric electric textures, all rooted in a spirit of exploration and play. With heartfelt curiosity, Minda crafts songs that reflect on love, impermanence, and the strange, beautiful ways we move through the world. Her sound is intimate, poetic, and ever-evolving—much like the stories she tells.
Eden Lane Jazz & Swing, 7 pm
Eden Lane is a high-energy South Sound jazz band known for their vintage sound and Old Hollywood style. Fronted by Olympia native and redheaded songbird Stephanie Layton—whose voice evokes Peggy Lee, Julie London, and Rachael Price—Eden Lane delivers jazz and Latin standards from the Prohibition Era to the 1960s, plus contemporary tunes with a retro twist. Originally formed in NYC, the band found new life in the Pacific Northwest in 2020 and features some of the region’s finest musicians. Their timeless sound and glamorous aesthetic transport audiences to a bygone era.

What to Bring

Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite takeout from a downtown Olympia restaurant, then settle in for an unforgettable evening of music under the summer sky.

Why It Matters

Music in the Park draws hundreds—sometimes thousands—of attendees each summer, spotlighting the talent of local and regional musicians while boosting the vibrancy of downtown Olympia.

 Sylvester Park is located at 615 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Port Plaza is located at 701 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA 98501.