A NKY Summer Tradition Returns!

Jake Speed & The Freddies Kick off the 2026 Music@BCM Summer Concert Series 

Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m.

A Northern Kentucky summer tradition returns to Behringer-Crawford Museum as Music@BCM once again fills Thursday nights with live music, community and unforgettable summer memories.

The popular concert series returns for 10 Thursday nights this summer, bringing some of the region’s favorite local bands to the museum’s front terrace for evenings filled with music, dancing, food, drinks and museum exploration. Music@BCM supports both local artists and the museum’s mission to preserve and share Northern Kentucky history and culture.

For music fans who don’t want to miss a beat this summer, BCM is debuting a new Music@BCM 2026 VIP Concert Pass, offering admission to all ten concerts for one discounted price. VIP passes are available for $80 for nonmembers and $40 for museum members, making it one of the best ways to enjoy a full summer of live local music while supporting YOUR Northern Kentucky museum.

The 2026 season kicks off June 11 with fan-favorite Jake Speed & The Freddies, known for their energetic blend of folk, bluegrass and old-time music. Other highlights include the rockabilly sounds of The Newbees, the swing and jazz stylings of The Hot Magnolias and the funk and soul grooves of Soul Pocket, which closes out the season Aug. 13.

June 11:    Jake Speed & The Freddies

June 18:    Hey Bartender 

June 25:    Gary Bertsch & The Blamers

July  2:      The Brotherhood Singers and

                   Steve Bonafel & One Iota

July 9:       The Newbees

July 16:     The Turkeys

July 23:     Gina & Johnny

July 30:     Marty Connor Band

Aug. 6:      The Hot Magnolias

Aug. 13:    Soul Pocket

Weather permitting, concerts are held outdoors at Behringer-Crawford Museum, located at 1600 Montague Road in Covington. In case of inclement weather, performances will move indoors. Parking is free.

Doors open at 6 p.m., when guests may enter the museum and concert grounds to enjoy exhibits, food and drinks before the performances begin at 7 p.m. Concert admission includes access to Treasures From the Attic: 250 Years of Fashion & Furniture, on display through Aug. 9.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for museum members and students ages 13–18 and free for children 12 and under.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase each week from Skyline Chili or Taste Cellar & Pantry, along with a cash bar and the crowd-favorite “Split the Pot” raffle. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating.

To purchase VIP passes and learn more, visit bcmuseum.org or call 859-491-4003.

Music@BCM is sponsored by the George & Margaret McLane Foundation,

Ruth Faragher Family, WNOP - The Scurvy Crew, Hummel Hatfield Insurance,

KW Mechanical and Ashley Development.

Special thanks to Johnny’s Car Wash.