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Free Preakness Concerts

by Laureen Miles Brunelli
for About.com

Enjoy music under the stars during these free concerts during Preakness Week in Baltimore. More Preakness events But Preakness is just the start of summer fun so check out this list of free summer concerts.

"And They're Off!" Free Concert

Belvedere Square
Friday, May 9, 2008
6-9 p.m.
Free
This Preakness event in the market area in Northern Baltimore City is actually the kickoff of a whole series of summer concerts. The Crawdaddies combine a Louisiana Cajun and zydeco sound with roots rock and ska.

Twas the Night Before Preakness

Central Avenue in Harbor East
Friday, May 16
6 - 9 p.m.
Free
Enjoy food and drink in this street fair while listening to Grammy nominee Ryan Shaw. Local favorite Donegal Xpress opens.

Miller Lite Nights

Power Plant Live! plaza
  • Thursday May, 15, 7-11 p.m.
    Free
    Alter Bridge (made up of former members of Creed but not Scott Stapp)
  • Friday May 16, 7:30-11 p.m.
    Free
    Mr. Greengenes
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