Music in the Garden
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! The richly planted walled setting of the celebration lawn is a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts to perform. New this year: Buy your tickets in advance or purchase a season pass to make for early and easy entry with one low price. Flora Cafe will also be serving refreshments and wood-fired pizzas until 8:15pm each evening.
Thursdays | June 5 – August 7, 2025
Doors open at 6pm | Music starts at 6:30pm
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Hy-Vee.
Sound thanks to Ripple Productions.
Event Details
Member presale dates coming soon. Not a member yet? Join here. All tickets go on sale to the public on May 1.
Jun 5, 2025: RetroSpect
Jun 12, 2025: Surf Zombies
Jun 19, 2025: Son Peruchos
Jul 26, 2025: June Bugs
Jul 3, 2025: Weary Ramblers
Jul 10, 2025: NOLA Jazz
Jul 17, 2025: Flash in a Pan
Jul 24, 2025: The Crowfoot Rakes
Jul 31, 2025: Mango Soul
Aug 7, 2025: Diplomats of Solid Sound
Tickets
Season Passes–save money by purchasing a season pass*. Enjoy the convenience of only paying once and gaining early access to the event and all the concerts.
- Member Single Adult: $40
- Member Single Child: $20
- Non-member Single Adult: $100
- Non-member Single Child: $50
Single Concert Tickets*
- Member Adult: $6
- Member Senior: $5
- Member Child: $3
- Non-member Adult: $12
- Non-member Senior: $11
- Non-member Child: $9
*GGC, Pineapple, and Museums for All—complimentary
In the event of severe weather, events will be postponed and rescheduled, where possible at a later date. Advanced ticket holders and season pass holders will be notified by email. Tickets are non-refundable, unless a band is not able to be rescheduled.
Concert Checklist
Have a wonderful outdoor summer concert! Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Please leave outside food and drinks at home.
- Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.
- Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
- Shoes are required in the Garden at all times.
- Doors open at 6pm with performances scheduled from 6:30-8:30pm, usually with one 15-minute in between two sets. The event concludes at 9pm.
- Visitors are welcome to wander the outdoor gardens and conservatory during the event.
- The Garden Shop will be open as well.
- Free parking is available in our lot with overflow on Robert D. Ray Drive. Consider biking and/or carpooling.
Food
Flora Cafe will have a limited dinner menu and full beverage menu available out of the cafe from 6-8. Wood-fired pizzas will be available for purchase in addition to a cash bar serving beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drink options under the veranda until 8:15pm. Flora Cafe will also be serving refreshments and wood-fired pizzas until 8:15pm each evening.
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