The 2025 Summer Concert Series kicks off the season with The Insiders: A Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Tribute
Portage Parks & Recreation kicks off the 2025 Summer Concert Series tonight, June 5, at 6 PM at the Overlander Bandshell, 7810 Shaver Road. Opening musician and guitarist Tony Jefferson takes the stage at 6 PM. The headlining band, The Insiders, a premier Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Tribute band, closes out the evening at 7 PM. Close your eyes and you won’t know the difference as they treat you to a dream list of iconic songs that have been woven into America’s musical identity.
Hall-N-Weenies and Kona Ice will be on site selling food and beverages throughout the evening. Cash or debit/credit cards are accepted. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase from the Portage Parks Foundation for individuals 21 years and over with valid identification. There is plenty of lawn seating, so bring a chair or blanket, and your favorite dancing shoes to help make the most of your evening.
Limited parking begins at 5 PM and is first-come, first-served. A drop-off loop is available behind the Portage Department of Public Safety for those with limited mobility. The Central Park parking lot is reserved for those with special needs. Additional parking is available at Portage City Hall, the Portage Zhang Senior Center, and the Portage Community Center.
The concert is FREE and open to the public thanks to the series sponsors, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, and the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation! For more information, call Portage Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522.