The Hartman Foundation “Concerts in the Park,” presented by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, brings together ardent enthusiasts and unwitting attendees alike just as similar events did in town centers years ago.

A generous gift from the Hartman Family Foundation, these concerts are presented to the Austin community in thanks for its continued, generous support. Each Sunday a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony will be featured at the Hartman Park, performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing. 

The music and atmosphere will reflect a simpler time when performances of familiar classics in downtown gathering places were commonplace. It is the hope of the Hartman family that these free and very informal outdoor events will provide an opportunity for Austinites to become acquainted or reacquainted with the classical music experience at Austin’s new gathering place for the arts. These enchanting outdoor park concerts, which last one hour, are an ideal opportunity for Austinites to enjoy some of the Capitol City’s greatest pleasures – the fine music presented by the Austin Symphony and the magnificent cityscape views of downtown Austin.

Schedule of events

• June 5 - Strings
• June 12 - Woodwinds
• June 19 - Big Band
• June 26 - Brass
• July 10 - Woodwinds
• July 17 - Strings
• July 24 - Brass
• July 31 - Big Band
• August 7 - Strings
• August 14 - Brass
• August 21 - Woodwinds
• August 28 - Big Band