As Green Bay Botanical Garden celebrates its 30th anniversary, summer evenings take on new life with the return of two reimagined outdoor series: Music in Bloom presented by Employment Resource Group, and Sunset Sessions presented by Sanimax.

Returning with refreshed branding and renewed energy, both series offer distinct ways to experience the Garden after hours — from high-energy tribute concerts to relaxed, family-friendly evenings — set among the beauty of peak seasonal blooms.

Music in Bloom: High-Energy Tribute Concerts

Music in Bloom brings the excitement of live concerts to the Billie Kress Amphitheater in the Schneider Family Grand Garden. Featuring professional tribute bands, the series delivers a lively, high-energy experience designed for a fun night out.

Guests can enjoy:

• Tribute performances celebrating iconic artists
• Food trucks and beverages available for purchase. Picnics welcome (excluding beverages).
• Boxed dinners by FOODelicious, pre-orders only at GBBG.org/MusicInBloom
• Lawn seating (chairs or blankets encouraged)
• A vibrant, social concert atmosphere

2026 Lineup

June 12
That’s So Shania (Shania Twain tribute)

July 17
Feels Like the 1st Time (Foreigner tribute)

August 7
Rock of ABBA (ABBA tribute)

September 11
Brews, Bistros, & Bonfires featuring Homegrown (Zac Brown Band tribute)

Sunset Sessions: Relaxed, Family-Friendly Evenings

Sunset Sessions offers a more laid-back way to experience the Garden on select Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Newly refreshed, the series focuses on creating welcoming spaces for guests of all ages to gather, explore, and unwind.

Guests can enjoy:

• A variety of performances and interactive experiences
• Room to roam, play, and relax including fun-filled activities
• Picnics welcome (excluding beverages), with concessions and food trucks available
• Boxed dinners by Not By Bread Alone, pre-orders only at GBBG.org/Sunset

2026 Lineup

June 18 | American Honey (Trio)
            Activity: DIY Shaker Bar
            Food Truck: Sara’s Artisan Gelato

June 25 | ComedyCity (Improv)
                Activity: Golf Cart Parade
                Food Truck: J Dogz

July 23 | Sweet Acoustics (Acoustic/Electric Rock)
            Activity: Mini-Golf

July 30 | Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns (Classic Funk/Rock/R&B)
            Activity: Garden Clubs

August 13 | New Generation (Polka)
            Activity: Lawn Game Grove
            Food Truck: Thibby’s Ice Cream

August 20 | The Whiskey Belles (Country/Folk/Americana)
                Activity: Garden Party

Two Ways to Experience Summer at the Garden

While both series take place in the same beautiful setting, they offer distinctly different experiences:

• Music in Bloom is a lively, ticketed concert experience centered around tribute bands and evening entertainment.
• Sunset Sessions is a flexible, family-friendly series focused on relaxation, exploration, and a variety of performances.

Together, they reflect a fresh approach to summer programming during the Garden’s milestone year — offering something for every pace and interest.

Plan Your Visit

Both series take place at Green Bay Botanical Garden.

• Music in Bloom is a ticketed event. Advance purchase is recommended.
• Sunset Sessions are included with regular Garden admission. Garden Members receive free admission (based on membership level).

For full details and tickets, visit GBBG.org/MusicInBloomSeries or GBBG.org/SunsetSessions.

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About Green Bay Botanical Garden  

Celebrating 30 years, Green Bay Botanical Garden connects people with plants by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences for everyone in an environment that engages, inspires, and refreshes. First opened in 1996 and now featuring 47-acres of display gardens and natural areas, the Garden touches the lives of more than 200,000 guests annually on average from northeast Wisconsin and beyond. For more information about other happenings, visit GBBG.org or call 920.490.9457.