Arts in Oakland Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series at Great Oak Park
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Arts in Oakland Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series at Great Oak Park — Kickoff Event May 31
Oakland, NJ — Arts in Oakland is proud to announce the kickoff of its 2026 Summer Concert Series at Great Oak Park, launching another season of free, family-friendly live music in the heart of the community.
The series officially kicks off on Sunday, May 31 at approximately 3:00 PM, beginning a summer filled with music, community gathering, and outdoor entertainment in the park.
Kickoff Event — Sunday, May 31
This free community event features live performances from Phunky Warlocks and Steve Leonard & The Great Oak Music Alliance.
Phunky Warlocks deliver jam rock classics inspired by The Grateful Dead, Phish, Bob Dylan, and more. Steve Leonard & The Great Oak Music Alliance follow with a dynamic mix of original music and jam-style covers.
Bring a chair, bring the family, and feel free to pack food and drinks for a relaxed Sunday afternoon in the park—free and open to all.
Steve Leonard & The Great Oak Music Alliance
- Steve Leonard – Guitar / Vocals
- Rowan Aderhold – Guitar / Vocals
- Tim Robert Fulton – Bass / Vocals
- Don Frio – Keys / Vocals
- Mike Parillo – Drums
Mark your Calendars- 2026 Summer Concert Series Schedule — Great Oak Park
- Sun 5/31 — Steve Leonard Band w/ Phunky Warlocks (Kickoff Event)
- Sun 6/28 — Steve Leonard Band w/ Phunky Warlocks
- Sun 7/26 — SIMPLE (Music of Phish) w/ Steve Leonard Band
- Sat 8/15 — Steve Leonard Band w/ Phunky Warlocks
- Sun 9/13 — SIMPLE (Music of Phish) w/ Steve Leonard Band
More Summer Concerts at Great Oak Park to Come
“This is just the beginning—more to come,” says Arts in Oakland. “We’re building a summer tradition that brings the community together through live music and shared experiences in the park.”
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Arts in Oakland is actively seeking sponsors to support the 2026 Summer Concert Series and help keep all events free and open to the public.
Sponsorship tiers include:
- Presenting Sponsor
- Gold Sponsor
- Silver Sponsor
- Community Sponsor
Sponsorship offers visibility across event promotion, social media, and on-site recognition depending on level, while directly supporting community arts programming.
Local businesses and community supporters interested in partnering are encouraged to reach out early as sponsorship opportunities are limited.
About Arts in Oakland
Arts in Oakland is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to enriching the community through arts, music, markets, and cultural programming throughout the year.
Contact:
Andrea Levy | Chair
Follow: @artsinoakland on Facebook & Instagram
A full summer of music is coming to Great Oak Park—free and open to all.