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2022 Forest Concert Series

Spend your summer Saturday evenings enjoying live music at Crystal Bridges during the return of our Forest Concert Series! This set of outdoor concerts merges national and local musicians in our beautiful North Forest, surrounded by art and nature. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy live music under the forest trees. A food truck and cash bar will be available throughout the night, as well as artmaking activities.

$12/concert

($10 for members, Free for youth ages 18/under)
Register online or by calling Guest Services at (479) 657-2335.

Plan your Forest Concert Series visit.

Thanks for a fantastic 2022 Forest Concert season! Check out our lineup of other performances on our calendar, or sign up for eNews and be first to hear about the 2023 lineup!

*Please Note: Though tickets for youth ages 18 and under are free, a ticket is required for entry. Reserve these tickets online or with Guest Services.

Call the Inclement Weather line for cancellation information: (479) 657-2488.

Sponsored by iHeartMedia, Johnson & Johnson, avad3, and General Mills. Presented on the Coca-Cola Stage.

The Performers

Adam Faucett

Adam Faucett and the Spectral Class

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Opening: Kalyn Fay

Homegrown Arkansan folk music with a soulful, rockin’ sound.

Learn more about the Adam Faucett and the Spectral Class concert

 

KVN

Pride Celebration with KVN

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Opening: Jane Leo

What happens when En Vogue and HAIM walk into a 1970s discotheque.

Learn more about the Pride Celebration with KVN  concert

 

Naia Izumi

Naia Izumi

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Opening: Honey Collective

Math-rock precision, R&B passion, and a dash of Jimi Hendrix.

Learn more about Naia Izumi  concert

 

Ricky Wade and Genine Perez

The Sound of Freedom feat. Ricky Wade and Genine LaTrice Perez

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Well-known song covers and new hits from influential Black artists.

Learn more about The Sound of Freedom feat. Ricky Wade and Genine LaTrice Perez concert

 

Dale Watson

Dale Watson

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Opening: Bonnie Montgomery

Honky-tonk hellraiser whose fan base includes Willie Nelson.

Learn more about the Dale Watson  concert

 

Luna Luna

Luna Luna

SATURDAY, JULY 2, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Opening: No-No Boy

Dreamy retro synth-pop and sweetheart jams to keep us all feeling young.

Learn more about the Luna Luna concert

 

Joel Frahm

Joel Frahm with the Ted Ludwig Trio

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Opening: The Forte Quintet

An evening of bold, inventive jazz by a seasoned saxophonist.

Learn more about the Joel Frahm concert

 

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils 

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 7 TO 9:30 PM

Due to the inclement weather forecast, this event has been rescheduled for June 3, 2023. If you have already reserved tickets, they will automatically transfer to the new date. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Guest Services at (479) 657-2335.

Opening: The Creek Rocks

A ragtag collection of Ozark hippies playing electric bluegrass.

Learn more about the The Ozark Mountain Daredevils  concert

 

Plan Your Forest Concert Visit

  • Shuttle service is available to all who need it, beginning at 6 p.m.
  • Strollers and personal mobility devices are welcome.
  • Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.
  • Dogs on a leash are allowed. Dog owners are asked to clean up after their dogs and keep them under control at all times.
  • Please leave food and coolers at home. Enjoy High South on a Roll, the Eleven food truck.
  • If weather-related issues arise, a decision to cancel a concert will be made by 3 p.m. the day of and will be emailed, posted on our website, social media and on the museum’s main phone line. You will be issued an automatic refund.