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 12: Tusk, the Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
- July 19: Into the Floyd with Laser Light Show
- July 26: Who Are You
- July 31: Free Kids Concert with Mr. Vic
- August 16: Foreigners Journey
- August 23: River of Dreams - Tribute to Billy Joel
BEDFORD
The Bedford Recreation Department hosts a free Summer Concert Series on Mudge Way on Thursday evenings at 7 PM.
- July 11: Renee & The Renegades, with Knucklebones
- July 18: Patterson Lee, with a trackless train special event
- July 25: Stacey & The Party, with an inflatable obstacle course
- August 1: Jumpin' Juba, 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 11 to August 8.
- July 11: The Reminisants
- July 18: Beantown Swing Orchestra
- July 25: Elastic Five Band
- August 1: Stacey Peasley
- August 8: The Band Brady
The Concord Main Library usually holds free weekly outdoor summer concerts for children of all ages. Dates to be announced.
The Nashoba Brooks School hosts a family-friendly fun with Summer Wonders Crafts & Concerts. Crafts are held from 4-5pm with shows begining at 5:00pm - rain or shine! Dates to be announced.
LEXINGTON
The Lexington Bicentennial Band free summer concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at Hastings Park from June 25 to August 20
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Summer Concert every Friday evening from July 5 to August 23 at Emery Park at Depot Square at 6:30 PM.
- July 5: 215 Army Band
- July 12: Soft Touch Band
- July 19: Ben Rudnick & Friends
- July 26: Jumpin' Juba
- August 2: Classic Groove
- August 9: Honey Steelers
- August 16: Kadek Cai
- August 23: Gypsy Six
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony holds a series of outdoor summer concerts in Hastings Park at 7:30pm on July 11, July 18 and July 25
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 10: Brent Clark
- July 17: Ian Campbell
- July 24: Classic Groove
- July 31: Knock on Wood
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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