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Welcome to our Full Moon Autumn 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.
Do you love free music events in our dark sky city?
Every concert is free to attend. Your donation helps us keep bringing live music, cultural astronomy and guided stargazing to Buffalo Park.
Want to make a bigger impact? The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition is seeking sponsors and major donors to underwrite individual concerts and help make the next season happen. Sponsorship covers the musicians, equipment and park costs for an entire evening under the moon.
Fall 2026 Concert Series
Past Concerts
Fall 2026 Concert Series
Saturday, September 265:30–9:00 pm
Harvest Moon
Sunset 6:17 pm | Moonrise 6:11 pm | End of twilight 9:19 pm
Event Schedule
5:30 pm | Seating
Plan to arrive early to grab a seat! We’ll have 300 chairs available, but feel free to bring your own. On your way in, scan the QR code at the welcome table to access tonight’s digital program.
6:15 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.
Harvest 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 Well Bucket, which is said to pour water onto the Earth in autumn.
~7:30–9:00 pm | Guided Stargazing & Cultural Astronomy
Peer through telescopes set up near the ramada. Telescope hosts will guide you through views of the Moon, Venus, Saturn and the night’s brightest stars as Danielle shares more cultural astronomy insights.
Summer 2026 Concert Series
The 2026 Summer Full Moon Concert Series was 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.
Saturday, May 307:00–10:00 pm
Blue Moon Rising
Sunset 7:34 pm | Moonrise 7:30 pm | End of twilight 7:41 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.
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
Rise of the Thunder Moon Program (click to view)
Dr. Danielle Adams will talk about the lunar zodiac, a concept used in Chinese, Indian, and Arabian astronomy.