The Ashland City Band, sponsored by the city of Ashland, Oregon, presents an annual series of “concerts in the park” every summer. The concerts take place at the Butler Band Shell in Ashland’s beautiful Lithia Park every Thursday from late June until mid August. (If July 4th occurs on a Thursday, there is no concert that evening.) Concerts are free and a variety of pre-concert entertainment groups play each week starting at 6:15. Bring the family, bring a picnic, bring a friend, and enjoy these free concerts this summer.
2026 marks the 150th Anniversay or the Ashland City Band following its formation as the Ashland Brass Band in 1876. The City Band also presents a July 4th Concert at 11:30 in the Band Shell after the parade. The city band will serve as the Grand Marshall in the 4th of July parade and be further recognized during a historical presentation at the Ashland Community Center following the July 4th concert.
