Multiple summer music events are taking place across various locations, offering diverse genres and performances. At Cross County Center, the Summer Fest series features free concerts on Wednesdays from June to August, with bands like The Archives and Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos. The Queen City Exhibition in Saskatchewan includes a lineup with headliner Ludacris and performances by Our Lady Peace and Jess Moskaluke. Columbia is hosting several free fall festivals, including a two-day event headlined by the funk band WAR and a celebration of Black history. Additionally, the Sad Summer Festival will showcase emo bands like Mayday Parade and the Maine, while AFI and New Found Glory are set to perform in August at Merriweather Post Pavilion. These events cater to a wide range of musical tastes and promote community engagement through entertainment.