Love music? There are many wonderful opportunities to see a summer concert outdoors in our area. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or a blanket, and let the kids dance on the grass while you relax and enjoy the entertainment. We will continue to update this guide throughout the summer.
Note that performers may change or concerts may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather.
ACTON
Acton Recreation hosts concerts throughout the summer at the NARA Park Amphitheater. Parking is available at the upper fields parking lot, 75 Quarry Road. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
- July 11: Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
- July 18: Draw the Line, an Aerosmith Tribute Band
- July 25: Yellow Brick Road, an Elton John Tribute
- August 1: Acton Kicks Country! Featuring Houston Bernard, line dancing, BBQ
- August 8: Whitney Doucet and BonJourney
- August 15: Into the Floyd, a Pink Floyd Tribute Band, featuring a laser light show
- August 22: Taylorville, a Taylor Smith Tribute Show
BEDFORD
The Bedford Recreation Department hosts a free Summer Concert Series on Mudge Way on Thursday evenings at 7 PM.
- July 10: 4EverFab, with Knucklebones
- July 17: The Honey Steelers, with Silly Sally Bubbles
- July 24: Radio Roulette, with petting zoo
- July 31: Stacey & The Party
- August 7: Watch City Cadillacs, with Knucklebones
CONCORD
Concord Recreation holds free summer concerts in West Concord. Rideout Field will transform into a place to jam with the whole family. Concerts are held several Thursdays at 6 pm from July 10 to August 7.
- July 10: The Reminisants
- July 17: The Band Brady
- July 24: Beantown Swing Orchestra
- July 31: Marc Berger and The Ride
- August 7: Becky and the Swinging Band
The Nashoba Brooks School hosts an outdoor summer concert on Wednesday evenings from July 16 to August 6.
- July 16: Subject2Change
- July 23: Jason Roseman, Steel Drums
- July 30: TBA
- August 6: Marc Berger and Ride
LEXINGTON
The Lexington Bicentennial Band free summer concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at Hastings Park from June 24 to August 19.
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Summer Concert every Friday evening from July 11 to August 22 at Emery Park at Depot Square at 6:30 PM.
- July 11: The 215th Army Band
- July 18: Soft Touch Band
- July 25: Black Sea Salsa
- August 1: Honey Steelers
- August 8: Classic Groove
- August 15: Kadak Chai
- August 22: Gypsy Six
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony holds a series of outdoor summer concerts in Hastings Park at 7:30pm on July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31.
LINCOLN
Lincoln Parks & Recreation holds a series of free outdoor summer concerts at Codman Pool in Lincoln. All concerts begin at 6:00 pm behind the Codman Pool on Ballfield Road. Concerts are free.
- July 9: Mr. Vic family concert
- July 16: The Honey Steelers
- July 23: Desperate Measures
- July 30: Jumpin' Juba
MAYNARD
The Maynard Community Band will perform at Memorial Park every Wednesday evening at 7 pm from June 26 until the end of August!
Erikson's Ice Cream holds summer concerts with Mr. Vic. Dates to be announced.
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