Best Spots to Find Outdoor Music in Fargo | 2025

outdoor music Fargo

Summer is here, and we are looking for every excuse to be outside! We’ve rounded up all the spots to find outdoor music in Fargo!

Outdoor Music in Fargo & Moorhead

701 Eateries

This dual restaurant hosts musicians regularly and is a great patio spot to enjoy a warm summer night. Visit their Facebook page to see all events.

Address: 701 N University Dr, Fargo

Broadway Square Summer Music Series

Head to Broadway Square this summer for this FREE concert series! Dates are June 4, July 2, August 6, & September 3rd.

Address: 201 Broadway North, Downtown Fargo

Bluestem Amphitheater

This beautiful outdoor amphitheater in Moorhead is host to some great live music acts this summer. Check out their schedule and ticket options on their website!

Address: 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead

Fargo Blues Festival

Happening August 1st & 2nd this year, the annual Fargo Blues Festival is back at Newman Outdoor Field! Listen to live music on the lawn all afternoon and evening, and enjoy the many drink and food vendors there.

Address: Newman Outdoor Field, 1515 15th Ave N, Fargo

FM Kicks Band Outdoor Concerts

Throughout the summer the FM Kicks Band will host a series of summer park concerts that are free for everyone! Please bring a lawn chair. You can find the schedule on their website.

Address: Location varies.

Happy Harry’s Ribfest

Enjoy live music each night of Ribfest! This year it is June 4th – 7th.

Address: Fargodome, 1800 N University Dr, Fargo

Live Music at The Lights & POW/MIA Plaza

Outdoor concerts are scheduled throughout the summer at The Lights in West Fargo and POW/MIA Plaza in Downtown West Fargo. Please see the West Fargo Events website for a schedule and details.

Address:

Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights: 3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

POW/MIA Plaza: 400 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo

Music in the Park

Various evenings through Summer 2025. See the Fargo Parks website for a list of dates and musicians!

Address:

Broadway Square: 201 Broadway N, Downtown Fargo

Island Park: 302 7th St S, Downtown Fargo

Red River Market

Most Saturdays from July 12 – October 25 you can enjoy live music at the Red River Market in downtown Fargo. Please stay tuned to their website for entertainment announcements.

Red River Market: 201 Broadway North, Downtown Fargo (Broadway Square)

Red River Valley Fair

The fair is back this summer from July 4-13, 2025 with a great line-up of live music! Check their website for a full schedule and ticket information.

Address: Red River Valley Fairgrounds: 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo

RiverArts Free Concert Series

Moorhead Parks and Recreation presents RiverArts five Wednesdays this summer (June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, & August 6). Enjoy cultural performances, artist-led demonstrations, activities for all ages, inflatables, yard games, a photo station, and more. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. See the Moorhead Parks and Recreation website for more information!

Address: Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead

Up District Festival Field

Outdoor concerts are already scheduled June through August 2025! Please check to see if the show is all ages, and children will need a ticket unless otherwise stated.

Address: 1329 5th Ave N, Fargo

WE Fest

WE FEST is back this year from August 6-9 outside of Detroit Lakes, MN. Please see their website for their current line-up and ticket information.

Address: Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN

Did we miss any spots to find outdoor music in Fargo? E-mail us at [email protected] and let us know!

Make sure you never miss out on things to do in Fargo this summer and helpful local resources: subscribe to our weekly Fargo Mom newsletter! Be the first to know about local resources and things to do in town with kids. 

Still need more summer ideas?

Click on the image below to see out Ultimate Guide to Summer, or visit any of the articles below!

fargo summer

Previous articleGardening & Plant Stores in Fargo & Moorhead
Next articleWhy Your Kid’s Swimsuit Color Matters
Fargo Mom
We are passionate about the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo community and the moms who live here, and our goal is to make this community that we all live in feeling connected. By using both our website as well as various social media outlets, we are able to keep you up-to-date on family-friendly activities around town, provide advice on parenting and motherhood, and encourage each of you to get out and explore all that Fargo-Moorhead has to offer!

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.