Welcome to our Full Moon Summer Concert Series! We invite you to experience the natural beauty of Buffalo Park in a whole new light. Each event in this special series pairs the magic of a Flagstaff sunset and moonrise with live music, cultural storytelling and guided stargazing.
Bring your friends and family as we celebrate our community’s deep connection to the cosmos.
The 2026 Full Moon Summer Concert Series is funded by a Beautification in Action grant from the City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition is grateful to the City of Flagstaff for this support, as well as the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Events Division for welcoming this concert series to Buffalo Park.
Monday, June 297:00–10:00 pm
Strawberry Moon
Sunset: 7:45 pm | Moonrise: 8:02 pm | End of twilight: 9:32 pm
7:00 pm | Seating & Exhibits
Arrive early to find your seat and explore our interpretive cultural astronomy exhibits about the Moon, planets and stars visible tonight. Scan the QR codes at the welcome table to access the digital evening program.
7:45 pm | Piano Concert Begins
Dr. David Koerner will begin his piano performance just as the Moon rises and the Sun sets. Between musical pieces, he’ll share some remarks on the Moon’s phases, features and geology.
Strawberry Moon Program (click to view)
Dr. Danielle Adams will talk about the lunar zodiac, a concept used in Chinese, Indian, and Arabian astronomy. Tonight, the Moon is stationed at the Arabian Ostriches.
~8:45–10:00 pm | Guided Stargazing & Cultural Astronomy
Peer through telescopes set up near the ramada. Telescope hosts will guide you through views of the Moon, Venus, Jupiter and the night’s brightest stars as Danielle shares more cultural astronomy insights.
Tuesday, July 287:00–10:00 pm
Rise of the Thunder Moon
Sunset: 7:33 pm | Moonrise: 7:20 pm | End of twilight: 9:11 pm
7:00 pm | Seating & Exhibits
7:30 pm | Piano Concert Begins
Program available in late July
~8:30–10:00 pm | Guided Stargazing & Cultural Astronomy
Past Concerts
Saturday, May 307:00–10:00 pm
Blue Moon Rising
Sunset: 7:34 pm | Moonrise: 7:30 pm | End of twilight: 9:19 pm
Event Schedule
7:00 pm | Seating & Exhibits
Arrive early to find your seat and explore our interpretive cultural astronomy exhibits about the Moon, planets and stars visible tonight. Scan the QR codes at the welcome table to access the digital evening program.
7:30 pm | Piano Concert Begins
Dr. David Koerner will begin his piano performance just as the Moon rises and the Sun sets. Between musical pieces, he’ll share some remarks on the Moon’s phases, features and geology.
Blue Moon Rising Program (click to view)
Dr. Danielle Adams will talk about the lunar zodiac, a concept used in Chinese, Indian, and Arabian astronomy. Tonight, the Moon is stationed at the Heart of the Scorpion.
~8:30–10:00 pm | Guided Stargazing & Cultural Astronomy
Peer through telescopes set up near the ramada. Telescope hosts will guide you through views of the Moon, Venus, Jupiter and the night’s brightest stars as Danielle shares more cultural astronomy insights.