Free summer concerts at Murphy Aquatic Park are one of the easier wins of the season: live music, pool time and no admission cost. Families can swim, listen from the lawn or settle into a pool chair while local bands play inside one of Avon’s favorite summer spots.
The first two concerts in Washington Township Parks and Recreation’s Summer Concert Series take place at Murphy Aquatic Park, where the concert admission is free and swimming is part of the fun. Two additional concerts round out the series later in the summer at Washington Township Park Amphitheater.
For more outdoor music this summer, check out our 2026 Summer Concert Series guide.
Free Concerts and Swimming at Murphy Aquatic Park
The Murphy Aquatic Park concerts give families a different kind of summer music night. Instead of sitting in folding chairs while the kids slowly lose patience, they can swim, float, play and listen to live music at the same time.
Admission is free for these concerts, and guests who want to get in the water should bring swimsuits. Pool chairs are available, but families may want to bring their own seating for the lawn. Coolers are not allowed inside the venue, and food and drinks are available for purchase.
Murphy Aquatic Park Summer Concert Schedule
- Sunday, June 14 | 8-10 p.m. | Copperpot | Murphy Aquatic Park
- Wednesday, July 1 | 8-10 p.m. | The American West Band | Murphy Aquatic Park
The July 1 concert has a Fourth of July theme, making it a good option for families looking for patriotic music and a summer pool night before the holiday weekend.
The Rest of the Avon Summer Concert Series
After the Murphy Aquatic Park concerts, the series moves to Washington Township Park Amphitheater for two more free community concerts. These dates do not include swimming, but they do give families another way to catch live music outdoors in Avon.
- Friday, Aug. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Twenty Dollar Mule | Washington Township Park Amphitheater
- Friday, Sept. 4 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | The Strays during the Friends of Fred Food Truck Festival | Washington Township Park Amphitheater
The September concert is part of the Friends of Fred Food Truck Festival, so families can plan on food trucks and music in the same evening. That is usually a better dinner plan than pretending the granola bar in the swim bag counts.
About Murphy Aquatic Park
Murphy Aquatic Park includes a wave pool, water slides, a toddler zone and a large central water playground. The aquatic facility was designed with accessibility in mind, with zero-depth entry, wheelchair-accessible areas and water wheelchairs available for guests who want to get in the water.
The central water playground includes extra-wide ramps, accessible play features and slides that can be reached from lower deck areas. Murphy Aquatic Park is located in Avon, near the corner of County Road 625 East and County Road 100 South, across from the AJAA athletic fields.
Plan Your Visit
Murphy Aquatic Park: 753 S. County Road 625 E., Avon, IN 46123
Washington Township Park Amphitheater: 435 Whipple Lane, Avon, IN 46123
Admission: Free for the Summer Concert Series
Official website: washingtontwpparks.org
Event details can change, especially for outdoor concerts and pool events. Check Washington Township Parks and Recreation before heading out for weather updates, food vendor details and day-of announcements.
