Ten weeks of free, world-class live music will once again fill Wiley Park this summer as the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series returns for its eighth season.
“Every summer, this series proves that something special happens when people come together around live music,” said John Taylor. “You’ll see families, friends and neighbors connecting in a way that just doesn’t happen anywhere else. That’s what makes this so meaningful.”
This beloved series, hosted by the Galva Arts Council and presented by Regional Media, has become a cornerstone of summer in the area, drawing audiences from across the region and transforming Wiley Park into a vibrant weekly gathering place. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family to enjoy a picnic-style concert experience in a comfortable setting.
Guests are also encouraged to bring their own drinks and snacks, but local vendors will have products available for purchase. There are also a variety of non-food vendors and free activities for children, such as caricature drawings. Well-behaved pets are welcome to join in on the fun. Shuttle services will be available, and free parking can be found on the street.
The Levitt AMP Galva Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities through free, live music in public outdoor spaces. The Levitt AMP Galva Music Series is made possible through the generous support of local sponsors, donors, and community members. This year, more than $40,000 was raised to meet the required matching funds for the Levitt grant
Levitt concerts are known to be welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation will support more than 900 free concerts across the country, bringing feel-good vibes to more than 90 towns and cities. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives and research.
The 2026 lineup features a variety of genres such from brass bands and zydeco to bluegrass, Celtic rock, hip hop, and Americana:
● May 31: Jed Harrelson (Rock/Blues), Jon Hayes (Rock/Soul/R&B)
● June 7: Unique Vibrationz (Hip Hop), The Lavender Project (Hip Hop)
● June 14: Chloe Kimes (Americana), Weary Ramblers (Americana, Blues)
● June 21: Hot 8 Brass Band (Brass), Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder (Gospel/Blues/Soul)
● June 28: Ruben Moreno’s Zydeco Re-evolution (Zydeco), The Swampland Jewels (Zydeco)
● July 12: Shelby Means (Bluegrass), Still Shine (Bluegrass)
● July 19: The Rebel Eves (Americana), Stillhouse Junkies (Americana/Bluegrass)
● July 26: The Young Dubliners (Celtic Rock), 3 on the Tree (Rockabilly)
● August 2: Platinum Moon (Rock), Seo Linn (Celtic Pop)
● August 9: KC Johns (Country), The Midnight Cowgirls (Country)
With something for everyone, the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series invites the entire community to come out, enjoy live music and be part of another unforgettable summer. Visit www.galvamusic.com to get involved.
Held at Wiley Park at 311 NW 4th Ave in Galva, the free concerts run approximately from 6-8:30 p.m. Concerts will be broadcast on Mediacom’s MC22 channel and streamed live on the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series on YouTube.
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