Annual free summer concert series returns June 7 to Purdue Memorial Union

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue Memorial Union will again host its free annual summer concert series every Friday evening throughout June and July, except July 5.

Live music will be played from 6-8 p.m. on the East Terrace. Tables and chairs will be available, but guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the front lawn.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Ever True Stage on the ground floor of the Union near Walk-On’s. 

Get the complete list of summer concert performers and other details on the Purdue Today website.

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Media contact: Tim Doty, doty2@purdue.edu 

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